Bubnov and Kumdereli fall in in doubles at ITA Mideast Regional

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Andrey Bubnov and Arsel Kumdereli lost their first match in the main doubles draw at the ITA Mideast Regional Men’s Tennis Tournament, hosted by University of Virginia.

They lost to Michael Coleman and Nickolai Nielsen of Maryland in a pro-set, 8-5. Bubnov had lost in singles action earlier in the day, dropping a three-set match to Florida State’s Maciek Sykut.

In other action, William John and Martin Redelinghuys won their opening round qualifier to advance to the main bracket. However, they lost to 13th seeded Jean-Yves Aubone and Clinton Bowles of Florida State in the opening round of the main bracket.

Action at the tournament resumes Friday morning.

AGATE

Singles

Main Bracket

Maciek Sykut (Florida State) def. Andrey Bubnov (UNCG) 3-6, 6-3, 6-1

Doubles

Qualifying Bracket

Opening Round

William John/Martin Redelinghuys (UNCG) def. MarLane Wilkison/Karl Wishart (North Carolina) 8-4

Main Bracket

First Round

Andrey Bubnov/Arsel Kumdereli (UNCG) def. Michael Coleman/Nickolai Nielsen (Maryland) 8-5

(13) Jean-Yves Aubone/Clinton Bowles (Florida State) def. William John/Martin Redelinghuys (UNCG) 8-2

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