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D'Novo All-American Championships
Smith Falls in 2nd Round at ITA All-American Championships
October 09, 2008 | Men's Tennis
Oct. 9, 2008
Tennessee tennis player John-Patrick Smith won his first round match Thursday in the main draw of the ITA All-American Championships but could advance no further as the 10th-ranked singles player was upset in the next round.
Smith began the day with a straight-set win over Southern California's 32nd-ranked Jaak Poldma, 6-3, 6-4. The win was the UT sophomore's fourth this season and second over a ranked opponent. In the second round, Smith went up against ETSU's Enrique Olivares. The defending NCAA singles runner-up defeated Olivares in straight-sets last May in the second round on his way to the NCAA championship match. On Thursday, Olivares was able to get a measure of revenge as the Buc got off to a quick start and was able to hold off Smith, 6-4, 7-6(4).
In doubles, Smith and partner Davey Sandgren were defeated by Southern California's Robert Farah and Steven Johnson, 8-6. The 13th-ranked UT duo plays 37th-ranked Olivier Sajous and Miguel Reyes Varela of Texas in the main draw doubles consolation bracket starting Friday.
Live stats for all matches at the All-American Championships can be found at tulsahurricane.com.
2008 D'Novo Men's All-American Championship- Oct. 9, 2008
Main Draw Singles - First Round No. 10 John-Patrick Smith (UT) def. No. 32 Jaak Poldma (USC) 6-3, 6-4
Main Draw Singles - Second Round No. 31 Enrique Olivares (ETSU) def. No. 10 John-Patrick Smith (UT) 6-4, 7-6(4)
Main Draw Doubles - First Round No. 11 Farah/Johnson (USC) def. No. 13 Sandgren/Smith (UT) 8-6
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