MTEN | Kesaris Begins Play at ITA Championship

Damon Kesaris battled on Monday as he competed in the first qualifying round of the ITA All-American Championships.

TULSA, Okla. — Saint Mary's Damon Kesaris put up a hard fight on Monday as he represented the Gaels in the first qualifying round of the ITA All-American Championships.

Kesaris faced off against Florida State's Rana Roop Singh Bhullar in the singles qualifying draw as Bhullar went on to take the first set 6-4. Kesaris made an impressive comeback as he earned a close 6-7(4) victory to win the second. Despite the seniors' strong performance, Kesaris was just narrowly defeated in the final set as he fell short 7-6(1) to Bhullar.

Kesaris will look to advance to the main draw of the ITA All-American Championships as he will compete in the second round of qualifying singles on Tuesday.

RESULTS
Bhullar (FSU) def. D. Kesaris (SMC) 6-4, 6-7(4), 7-6(1)

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Damon Kesaris: 6' 0"; Senior

Players Mentioned

Damon Kesaris
: 6' 0"; Senior