The Grand Valley State men's and women's tennis team traveled to face the University of Illinois-Chicago in a dual match Friday, October 1^st. The men's team captured a 5-2 win to start the season off 1-0, while the women lost 7-0.
 
The men's swept the doubles side. Josep Canyadell and Sean Miller posted a 6-2 from the No. 1 spot, while Freddy Cossio and Tomas Oliveira won 7-5 from the No. 3 spot. Sebastian Arce and Martin Matov won their match 7-6, winning the tiebreaker 7-5 from the No. 2 spot.
 
On the singles side, Arce won in three sets at the No. 2 spot; 5-7, 6-1, 6-1. Jack Dausman claimed a win in straight sets from the No. 4 spot; 7-5, 6-2. At the No. 5 spot, Freddy Cossio posted a win in three sets by a score of 6-3, 3-6, 6-1. Also on the singles side, Ignacio Morera-Lucas won in straight sets; 6-2, 6-0. 
 
On the women's side, Estefania Hernandez and Vasileia Griva posted a 7-5 win in the No. 3 doubles position. 
 
The men's team will host Cornerstone next week Friday, October 8^th at 6 PM. The women's team will travel to Valparaiso in two weeks on Saturday, October 16^th.