The Elon men's tennis team (5-12) is set to conclude its regular season on April 13 with a match against St. John's (16-5) in Camden, South Carolina. This marks their second encounter; St. John's won their first meeting 4-0 last season. Elon currently holds a perfect 2-0 record against CAA opponents this spring. Player Veljko Krstic has had a notable season, achieving a season-high ranking and winning key matches, while Rafael Ymer leads the team in total victories.

By the Numbers
  • Elon has a record of 5-12 this season and is 2-0 against CAA opponents.
  • Rafael Ymer leads with 21 total victories; he has a season record of 13-3 in singles.
State of Play
  • Elon is coming off a 5-2 loss to No. 69 Liberty on April 4.
  • Ymer and Parichkov secured singles points for Elon in their last match.
  • The Phoenix aims to build momentum ahead of the CAA championship after reaching four straight finals.
What's Next

A successful match against St. John's could bolster Elon's confidence going into the CAA tournament. Continued strong performances by key players like Ymer and Krstic will be crucial for their postseason aspirations.

Bottom Line

Elon's men's tennis team needs a win against St. John's to carry positive energy into the upcoming CAA championship, where they hope to alter their recent trend of runner-up finishes.