Ohio State Men's Tennis (2014/2019/2024 ITA Indoor National Champs, 17 Straight B1G Titles)

[Bestbuck36]

I haven't paid attention to tennis since the Agassi v Sampras days but JJ has me tuned in to this one. Hell of a shot maker

 

[BB73]

Next up is former Florida Gator, Ben Shelton. He just turned pro in the last year after winning an NCAA title. Won 3 straight Challenger Titles (“minor” league) already. Interesting to get former college tennis kids to match up. Good for that side of the sport.

The kid is big, strong and has a heavy serve. Loves to attack net / serve + volley and he plays with a lot of fire.

JJ can outshoot him in a baseline battle. And I think some experience may help. It would never be easy getting into the last 8 of a major and this is a big test but JJ can play his game, pick his break spots and win.

Broadcast was giving a lot of love to the Buckeyes (THE Ohio State, OH-IO).

Ben Shelton had never been outside the USA until his current trip for the Aussie Open. Hopefully JJ sends him home.

 

[gracelhink]

Bucks win over Illinois 6-1!
Big dubs point at #2 and 3 line.
Also OSU takes wins at #1 Boulais, #2 Kingsley, #3 Tracy, #4 Trotter and #6 Cash.
At #5 freshman Jack Anthrop lost a 3rd set tie break.

 

[ScriptOhio]

Bucks win over Illinois 6-1!
Big dubs point at #2 and 3 line.
Also OSU takes wins at #1 Boulais, #2 Kingsley, #3 Tracy, #4 Trotter and #6 Cash.
At #5 freshman Jack Anthrop lost a 3rd set tie break.

#2 Ohio State 6, Illinois 1
Singles competition
1. Justin Boulais (OSU) def. #95 Hunter Heck (ILL) 7-6 (7-5), 6-7 (5-7), 10-7
2. Cannon Kingsley (OSU) def. Karlis Ozolins (ILL) 6-3, 6-2
3. #5 JJ Tracy (OSU) def. William Mroz (ILL) 6-2, 6-3
4. James Trotter (OSU) def. Alex Petrov (ILL) 6-2, 6-3
5. Oliver Okonkwo (ILL) def. Jack Anthrop (OSU) 7-6 (7-4), 5-7, 10-4
6. Robert Cash (OSU) def. Mathis Debru (ILL) 6-2, 6-1
Doubles competition
1. Andrew Lutschaunig/James Trotter (OSU) vs. Hunter Heck/Lucas Horve (ILL) 5-4, unfinished
2. Justin Boulais/Robert Cash (OSU) def. Karlis Ozolins/William Mroz (ILL) 6-2
3. Cannon Kingsley/JJ Tracy (OSU) def. #48 Oliver Okonkwo/Mathis Debru (ILL) 6-2

Is Boulais really considered the best singles player on the team?

 

[Fungo Squiggly]

Wolf-Shelton at 10PM tonight. I expect espn coverage would be focused on it with 2 Americans playing, but who knows?

 

[gracelhink]

Is Boulais really considered the best singles player on the team?

Nope, this will raise a few eyebrows and accusations that Buckeyes are stacking the lineup , however...
Acc to UTR ratings Boulais (13.99) has a fraction of a point advantage on Kingsley (13.95) and the rest of the teammates.

 

[OHSportsFan]

Looks like closer to 10:30 ET now.

About to have my sleep absolutely wrecked but go JJ

 

[OHSportsFan]

We are approaching “record and turn off all phone notifications” territory lol

 

[gracelhink]

Great run for Wolf ends in the round of 16.

 

[OHSportsFan]

Tough tough loss. Needed one more tie break to go his in set 4. Comes down to a few shots make or miss.

QF would have been very open vs American Tommy Paul who I would say is JJ’s equal (year older, shorter stature but big serve, slight edge overall in Top 30).

What a great run to start the year!

 

[gracelhink]

Buckeyes will be hosting this weekend with winner advancing to the round of 16 indoor nationals in February.

 

[gracelhink]

Bucks take the dubs point in opening round of ita kickoff,
singles lines next with.
1. Boulais
2. Kingsley
3. Tracey
4. Bernard
5. Trotter
6. Cash

 

[gracelhink]

Bucks sweep first sets on all 6 courts.

 

[gracelhink]

Cash puts point #2 on the board.

 

[ScriptOhio]