The No. 10 Washington University in St. Louis men's tennis team achieved a decisive 4-0 victory over No. 62 Rochester during the consolation semifinals of the 2026 UAA Championships. The Bears started strong, winning the first two doubles matches, with senior Colin Scruggs and first-year Spencer Yamamoto securing a quick win at third doubles, followed by the No. 8-ranked pair of Colin Fox and Jeremy Sieben clinching the doubles point at the top spot. In singles, Avi Mahajan, Colin Scruggs, and Jeremy Sieben secured victories, with Sieben clinching the match. WashU will face either No. 20 Brandeis or No. 25 NYU in the 5th-place match on Saturday.

By the Numbers
  • WashU won the doubles point with victories at number three and number one doubles.
  • Avi Mahajan won his match 6-2, 6-2, while Colin Scruggs won 6-2, 6-1.
  • WashU鈥檚 Sieben clinched the match with a 6-3, 6-3 victory.
State of Play
  • WashU currently sits at No. 10 in national rankings after the win.
  • Matches were halted with several Bears leading their respective singles matches.
What's Next

WashU will prepare to compete against the winner of the No. 20 Brandeis vs. No. 25 NYU match for the 5th-place finish on April 25.

Bottom Line

The Bears demonstrated a strong performance against Rochester, showcasing their potential as they advance towards the next match in the UAA Championships.