The No. 40 Duke men's tennis team is set to compete against No. 21 Southern California in the opening round of the NCAA Championship on Friday at 2 p.m. in Norman, Oklahoma. This marks Duke鈥檚 sixth consecutive appearance at the NCAA Championship and the 33rd in program history. The Blue Devils have a strong postseason history, aiming for their third Super Regional appearance in four years after a narrow loss last season.

By the Numbers
  • Duke has an all-time NCAA Championship record of 53-32.
  • The team has reached the quarterfinals of the NCAA Championship eight times.
State of Play
  • Duke is one of 10 ACC teams in the NCAA tournament, matching a record for most bids from the conference.
  • The Blue Devils aim for their third Super Regional in four years, previously defeating UNC Wilmington and Cornell in 2023.
What's Next

If Duke wins against USC, they will face the winner of the Oklahoma vs. Utah State match on Saturday at 6 p.m. Their goal is to continue advancing in the NCAA tournament with hopes of reaching the Super Regional stage again.

Bottom Line

Duke's history in the NCAA Championship and current form position them as a strong contender. The match against USC will be pivotal in determining their postseason success and potential for deeper advancement.