The Georgia Tech men's tennis team fell to SMU in a tightly contested matchup, ending with a 4-2 result. The Jackets secured an early doubles victory on Court 1, but SMU quickly bounced back, winning two out of three doubles matches to claim the doubles point. Despite strong performances, including Hidde Schoenmakers' commanding win and Gianluca Carlini's resilience, SMU clinched the match after a pivotal victory on Court 1. Georgia Tech will aim to rebound against Boston College this Saturday at home.

By the Numbers
  • Hidde Schoenmakers won 6-2, 6-1, achieving his fourth ACC singles victory.
  • Gianluca Carlini secured a second-set tiebreak win, taking the match 6-3, 7-6 (5).
State of Play
  • Georgia Tech's record is now 11-11 overall and 2-9 in the ACC.
  • SMU improved to 17-9 overall, standing at 7-4 in conference matches.
What's Next

Georgia Tech will face Boston College at home on Saturday, aiming to improve their conference record and bounce back from the recent loss to SMU.

Bottom Line

Despite a fierce effort, Georgia Tech's men's tennis team needs to capitalize on their upcoming matchup against Boston College to regain momentum as they strive for a stronger finish in the conference.