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Sophomore Javier Robles Solis (photo by Abby Hintz)
Sophomore Javier Robles Solis (photo by Abby Hintz)

Storm capture their first victory of the season over Monmouth

INDIANOLA, Iowa - Simpson men's tennis earned their first victory of the year, defeating Monmouth 5-2 behind the efforts of Javier Robles Solis, and Grant Love.

Robles Solis defeated Matthew Savage in the singles No. 1 in two sets, while Drake Downard earned his victory via default in the singles No. 2 spot. Love picked up his second individual victory, winning in two sets. Seth Orta secured his victory as the No. 4 single, winning in two sets. Blane Wallace defeated his opponent in three sets as the No. 5 single.

In doubles, Robles Solis, and Love earned the victory, winning 6-1 in the No. 1 slot.

Singles competition
1. Javier Robles Solis (SIMM) def. Matthew Savage (MC) 6-4, 6-2
2. Drake Downard (SIMM) def. Antonio Perez (MC), by default
3. Grant Love (SIMM) def. Macaden Sepich (MC) 6-2, 6-1
4. Seth Orta (SIMM) def. Andrew Nickols (MC) 6-0, 6-2
5. Blane Wallace (SIMM) def. Spencer Corn (MC) 6-1, 3-6, 10-4
6. Alfonso Mares (MC) def. Darek Kayser (SIMM) 6-3, 6-4

Doubles competition
1. Javier Robles Solis/Grant Love (SIMM) def. Matthew Savage/Antonio Perez (MC) 6-1
2. Spencer Corn/Andrew Nickols (MC) def. Drake Downard/Seth Orta (SIMM) 6-2
3. Macaden Sepich/Alfonso Mares (MC) def. Blane Wallace/Darek Kayser (SIMM) 6-3

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