Friday, September 10
Midland, Texas
All Day
University of Texas Arlington
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Midland Racquet Club Invitational
Sau Franco Wins Backdraw in Midland
9/14/2021 4:04:00 PM | Men's Tennis
MIDLAND, Texas – The UT Arlington men's tennis team saw success at the Midland Racquet Club Invitational last weekend, including Alan Sau Franco winning his back draw on Sunday morning.
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Sau Franco and Miguel Cabrera both competed in the event, winning multiple matches. Cabrera started off hot taking two of his first three matches. He won 2-6, 6-2, 10-6 over Matthew Fung (Louisville) in the Round of 16 and 6-1, 6-4 over Wesley Barnett of Rice. He would fall in the semi finals to Sebastian Rodriguez (UTSA) 6-4, 6-4.
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After starting 0-2 on the weekend, Sau Franco rebounded on the second back draw on Saturday and Sunday. He took down Alex Wesbrooks (Louisville) 6-4, 3-6, 11-9 in the quarterfinals. He then moved on to Kenner Taylor (Texas A&M) in the semifinals, defeating the Aggie 6-4, 0-6, 10-7 before defeating Mason Beiler (Oklahoma) 6-4, 6-4 in the championship. Defeating Beiler, Sau Franco successfully took down the #1 Sooner from a season ago.
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In doubles play, the pair fell in their only match 8-4 in the round of 16.
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Sau Franco and Miguel Cabrera both competed in the event, winning multiple matches. Cabrera started off hot taking two of his first three matches. He won 2-6, 6-2, 10-6 over Matthew Fung (Louisville) in the Round of 16 and 6-1, 6-4 over Wesley Barnett of Rice. He would fall in the semi finals to Sebastian Rodriguez (UTSA) 6-4, 6-4.
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After starting 0-2 on the weekend, Sau Franco rebounded on the second back draw on Saturday and Sunday. He took down Alex Wesbrooks (Louisville) 6-4, 3-6, 11-9 in the quarterfinals. He then moved on to Kenner Taylor (Texas A&M) in the semifinals, defeating the Aggie 6-4, 0-6, 10-7 before defeating Mason Beiler (Oklahoma) 6-4, 6-4 in the championship. Defeating Beiler, Sau Franco successfully took down the #1 Sooner from a season ago.
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In doubles play, the pair fell in their only match 8-4 in the round of 16.
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Players Mentioned
/ Men's Tennis
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Team Stats
# Doubles Match
# Singles Match
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