KNOXVILLE –Senior Oliver Andersson picked up a three-set victory over Dayton's Georgi Macrodiev in the Consolation Round of 32 for Austin Peay State University men's tennis team at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Ohio Valley Regionals, Saturday, at the Goodfriend Tennis Center.
Andersson took an early lead with a 6-3 set over Macrodiev, but fell in a narrow, 7-6 (7) second set. The Ystad, Sweden native picked up his second singles victory of the tournament behind a 12-10 victory in the tiebreaker to propel him to the Round of 16.
Andersson fell in two close sets to Chattanooga's Ryan Mudre, concluding his run in the ITA Ohio Valley Regionals.
Frederic Schlossmann dropped a pair of 6-2 decisions in his Round of 32 matchup against 16th-ranked Stepan Holis.
In doubles, the Govs tandem of Schlossmann and Anton Damberg fell in a close, 8-7 (6) battle against Mudre and Jacob Marshall from UTC.
Austin Peay will have next week off before they host their annual APSU Hidden Duel, Oct. 8-9. For news and schedule updates ahead of their home-opener, follow the Governors men's tennis team on Twitter (@GovsMTN) or Instagram (@GovsTennis).
Govs Day Three Match Results
Singles Round of 32
Oliver Andersson (APSU) def. Georgi Macrodiev (Dayton) 6-3, 6-7 (7), [12-10]
(16) Stepan Holis def. Frederic Schlossmann (APSU) 6-2, 6-2
Singles Round of 16
Ryan Mudre (Chattanooga) def. Oliver Andersson (APSU) 7-6 (4), 6-3
Doubles
Mudre / Marshall (Chattanooga) def. Damberg / Schlossmann (APSU) 8-7 (6)