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NAPLES, Florida — Jason Kerst and Morgan Lohan competed Tuesday at the USTA/ITF Men’s Pro Circuit Event at the Sanchez-Casal Academy.
Lohan put together a solid day advancing to the Round of 16 in singles competition. In his opening match, Lohan beat Marlon Omdahl in decisive fashion, 6-1, 6-3. Lohan stayed hot defeating Kim Pan Zhu in straight sets, 6-1, 6-0. Lohan will compete in the Round of 16 Wednesday at 11 a.m. (ET).
Kerst lost his opening match to Tommaso Carnevale-Miino of Italy, 6-4, 6-2. In doubles action, the Hawkeye duo fell to Acob/Rajia, 6-2, 7-6(8).
“It was great to see our guys play some solid tennis today,” assistant coach Joey Manilla said. “Morgan (Lohan) has put in a lot of work to get back in shape after his injury so I’m sure it felt nice to get some wins under his belt.”
Fans can follow for tomorrow’s results and updates from @iowamenstennis on Instagram and @IowaMensTennis on Twitter.
Singles Round of 64
Morgan Lohan (USA) def. Marlon Omdahl (USA): 6-1, 6-3
Tommaso Carnevale-Miino (ITALY) def. Jason Kerst (USA): 6-4, 6-2
Singles Round of 32
Morgan Lohan (USA) def. Kim Pan Zhu (USA): 6-1, 6-0
Doubles Quarterfinals
Zandrix Acob/Youssef Rajia (USA) def. Jason Kerst/Morgan Lohan (USA): 6-2, 7-6(8)
