Top-Seeded Wake Forest Dominates Navy 4-0, Eyes NCAA Sweet 16
The top-seeded Wake Forest men's tennis team dominated Navy with a 4-0 victory in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, advancing to face Old Dominion next. This win marks their 47th consecutive home match victory and extends their streak of advancing past the first round in the NCAA Tournament to 12 years. Wake Forest's dominant performance included strong doubles play, consistently winning early points and clinching the match in singles. The Deacs are now looking to qualify for the round of 16 for the 11th time in program history.
By the Numbers- Wake Forest's current home winning streak stands at 47 matches.
- The team improved to 31-3 on the season after the victory over Navy.
- Wake Forest opened strongly, winning the doubles point for the 23rd consecutive match.
- In singles, the team quickly took control with five first sets, finishing the match in just 90 minutes.
Wake Forest will face Old Dominion, a team with a 21-6 record, in the next round of the tournament. A win would allow the Demon Deacons to host the Super Regional on May 8.
Bottom LineWith their proven capability and current momentum, Wake Forest's victory against Navy sets a strong foundation as they aim for further NCAA Tournament success, particularly against a familiar foe in Old Dominion.
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