The Duke Blue Devils staged an impressive comeback against the Florida State Seminoles, winning 4-3 after initially trailing 3-1. Despite losing the doubles point, Duke achieved three critical victories in three-set tiebreakers, with Gerard Planelles Ripoll, Pedro Rodenas, and Alexander Visser securing the wins. With this victory, Duke's overall record improves to 10-11 and their ACC record stands at 5-6.

By the Numbers
  • Duke trailed 3-1 before winning three consecutive matches to claim victory.
  • Alexander Visser captured the final match in a tiebreaker, improving his singles record to 5-7 this season.
State of Play
  • Duke's comeback was fueled by wins from Planelles Ripoll, Rodenas, and Visser, all in tense tiebreakers.
  • Florida State had led significantly in doubles and singles but couldn't maintain their advantage as the match progressed.
What's Next

Duke will look to continue their momentum as they face Miami on Sunday at 3 p.m. This match will be pivotal for their ACC season standings.

Bottom Line

Duke's ability to overcome a 3-1 deficit showcases their resilience and determination, proving crucial for their aspirations this season as they aim for a stronger showing in upcoming matches.