University of Tennessee Athletics
Sunday, March 9
Knoxville
1 PM
University of Tennessee
vs
Kentucky
Men’s Tennis Central: #18 Tennessee vs. Kentucky
March 08, 2025 | Men's Tennis
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The 19th-ranked Tennessee men's tennis team will begin a three-match home stretch on Sunday, taking on Kentucky at 1 p.m. at Barksdale Stadium.
A live stream will be provided for fans here, and live stats will also be available here. Admission is free to fans, and tennis parking will be available on West Volunteer Boulevard and at the top of the CI7/NC7 garage located next to Barksdale Stadium.
LAST TIME OUT
UT (10-5, 1-3 SEC) picked up its first win of conference play against Arkansas. The Vols were able to rally and pick up the doubles point before earning singles wins from Alex Kotzen, Jose Garcia and Ian Cruz.
SCOUTING THE WILDCATS
Kentucky (9-5, 2-2 SEC), ranked 27th nationally in the ITA rankings, is coming off a 6-1 loss to Georgia this past Friday. The Wildcats boast four ranked singles individuals, as Jaden Weekes, Antoine, Ghibaudo, Charlelie Cosnet and Jack Loutit are slotted.
Last year, Kentucky went 27-3 with an undefeated conference mark and made an NCAA Quarterfinals appearance in postseason play.
All time, Tennessee is 68-47 against the Wildcats, boasting a 33-20 record at home. Kentucky has won the past two battles against the Vols, with victories coming in the 2023 SEC Tournament and last season in Lexington. UT earned its last triumph during the final home match of the 2023 regular season, acquiring a 4-0 sweep.
VOLS IN THE RANKINGS
Singles
#25 – Shunsuke Mitsui
#29 – Alex Kotzen
Doubles
#11 – Alex Kotzen/Alejandro Moreno
WILDCATS IN THE RANKINGS
Singles
#53 – Jaden Weekes
#70 – Antoine Ghibaudo
#105 – Charlelie Cosnet
#121 – Jack Loutit
KOTZEN GOING CRAZY
This past weekend, Alex Kotzen won both his singles competitions at the No. 1 spot while also tallying a doubles victory alongside Alejandro Moreno. The New York native currently holds a ranking of 29th nationally in singles and 11th in doubles.
UP NEXT
The Vols are set to continue their home stretch with a pair of matches, playing host to Ole Miss (March 13) and LSU (March 15).
For the most up-to-date information about the program, follow Tennessee men's tennis on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook.
A live stream will be provided for fans here, and live stats will also be available here. Admission is free to fans, and tennis parking will be available on West Volunteer Boulevard and at the top of the CI7/NC7 garage located next to Barksdale Stadium.
LAST TIME OUT
UT (10-5, 1-3 SEC) picked up its first win of conference play against Arkansas. The Vols were able to rally and pick up the doubles point before earning singles wins from Alex Kotzen, Jose Garcia and Ian Cruz.
SCOUTING THE WILDCATS
Kentucky (9-5, 2-2 SEC), ranked 27th nationally in the ITA rankings, is coming off a 6-1 loss to Georgia this past Friday. The Wildcats boast four ranked singles individuals, as Jaden Weekes, Antoine, Ghibaudo, Charlelie Cosnet and Jack Loutit are slotted.
Last year, Kentucky went 27-3 with an undefeated conference mark and made an NCAA Quarterfinals appearance in postseason play.
All time, Tennessee is 68-47 against the Wildcats, boasting a 33-20 record at home. Kentucky has won the past two battles against the Vols, with victories coming in the 2023 SEC Tournament and last season in Lexington. UT earned its last triumph during the final home match of the 2023 regular season, acquiring a 4-0 sweep.
VOLS IN THE RANKINGS
Singles
#25 – Shunsuke Mitsui
#29 – Alex Kotzen
Doubles
#11 – Alex Kotzen/Alejandro Moreno
WILDCATS IN THE RANKINGS
Singles
#53 – Jaden Weekes
#70 – Antoine Ghibaudo
#105 – Charlelie Cosnet
#121 – Jack Loutit
KOTZEN GOING CRAZY
This past weekend, Alex Kotzen won both his singles competitions at the No. 1 spot while also tallying a doubles victory alongside Alejandro Moreno. The New York native currently holds a ranking of 29th nationally in singles and 11th in doubles.
UP NEXT
The Vols are set to continue their home stretch with a pair of matches, playing host to Ole Miss (March 13) and LSU (March 15).
For the most up-to-date information about the program, follow Tennessee men's tennis on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook.
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