Harvard men's tennis (10-9, 0-0 Ivy) is set to launch its Ivy League season against No. 33 Princeton (14-6, 0-1 Ivy) and No. 40 Penn (15-6, 1-0 Ivy). The matches are taking place this weekend, starting with Princeton on April 4 at 1:00 p.m. ET, followed by a matchup with Penn on April 5 at the same time. The Crimson finished the first half of the season on a down note with a narrow loss to No. 74 South Florida. Harvard, which has a rich history in Ivy League tennis, is looking to reclaim their status after a second-place finish last year with a 5-2 record.

By the Numbers
  • Harvard has won 33 Ivy League Championships overall.
  • Nathan Blokhin leads the team with a singles record of 19-7.
  • Kolos Kincses holds the highest doubles wins for Harvard at 22-6 this season.
  • Harvard has won 9 of the last 10 matches against Princeton.
  • Harvard has a commanding 86-14 all-time series record against Penn.
State of Play
  • Harvard has been on the road since March 1 and is now returning to home matches.
  • Nathan Blokhin and Benjamin Privara rank No. 77 in ITA Division I Men's Doubles.
  • Rohan Murali currently ranks 103rd in the nation for singles and is moving up in the lineup.
What's Next

After facing Princeton and Penn, Harvard will travel to Brown on April 10 and then host Yale on April 12. These matches will be crucial as the Crimson strives to build momentum in their Ivy campaign.

Bottom Line

As Harvard embarks on its Ivy League season, the team aims to leverage its historical strength and individual player performances to regain dominance in the conference. Strategic victories against Princeton and Penn could set the tone for the rest of the season.