Today's match against Benilde was a good opportunity to bounce back after our first loss of the season yesterday to Eden Prairie. Today's lineup was the same as yesterday's except for Jeremy Steinman at #4 singles and, after their win yesterday, Brandon and Rust were moved back up to #1 doubles.
The first completed match today was (finally) not a singles match. #2 doubles (Zach/Andy Novak) were off the court first, in a comprehensive win. This was followed by my victory at #2 singles and then Manny's at #3. Hopkins 3, Benilde 0.
Next off was #1 doubles, who, after winning their first set quickly, battled through a second to win in straight sets. #3 doubles had a very similar situation, and they were forced to a tiebreak in the second, before pulling out the victory.
Meanwhile, at #4 singles, Jeremy was having an up-and-down match. His match was right next to mine, so I was able to see a decent amount of it. He started off well, but lost a tight first set, and went down early in the second, and unfortunately wasn't able to come back. Hopkins 5, Benilde 1.
We actually haven't been able to win a match at #4 singles this year, with a rotation of players, but I know that win will come, as the match experience and practice will no doubt pay off soon.
Ryan's match was the last one on. He won the first set, and then fell down a break in the second, 4-1. He was then able to get the break back and eventually forced a second-set tiebreak. With both teams watching, Ryan came through and won the tiebreak to win the match.
Final score: Hopkins 6, Benilde, St. Margaret's 1.
We've got a tough opponent tomorrow in St. Paul Academy, again at home.
Until then,
Michael
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