ALLENDALE – The Grand Valley State men's tennis team claimed a 6-1 win against Davenport Saturday (Mar. 23) evening to improve to 2-0 in GLIAC play. The Lakers improved to 10-4 on the season.
 
GVSU swept doubles play to earn the doubles point. Sean Miller and Victor Lopes claimed a 6-4 win at the top doubles position. Chimo Minguez and Jorge Ruiz tallied a 6-1 win at No. 2 doubles. Lawrence Ivanov and Stephen Claassen added a 6-2 win at No. 3 singles.
 
In singles action, Denys Zamaraiev claimed a 6-3, 6-2 straight set win at the top singles position. Sean Miller rallied to a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 three-set win at No. 2 singles. Vicotr Lopes recorded a 6-4, 6-3 straight set win at no. 3 singles. Chimo Minguez posted a 7-5, 7-6 straight set win at No. 4 singles. Jorge Ruiz claimed adominant 6-2, 6-2 win at No. 5 singles. Stephen Claassen dropped a tough 4-6, 7-6, 8-10 three-set decision at No. 6 singles. 
 
The Lakers will return to the courts next weekend when they host Southwest Baptist in a nonconference match on Friday, March 29^th at 12:00 PM at Premier Athletic and Tennis Club. GVSU will then travel to face Ferris State on Saturday, March 30^th at 10:00 AM.