Stanford Men's Tennis Advances to ITA National Team Indoors

No. 3 Cardinal sweep Rice to earn spot in prestigious tournament

Jan. 28, 2026 at 1:55am

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The No. 3 ranked Stanford men's tennis team punched their ticket to the ITA National Team Indoor Championships with a dominant 4-0 victory over Rice on Saturday. The Cardinal swept the doubles point and won all four singles matches to clinch the win and secure their spot in the prestigious national tournament.

Why it matters

Earning a spot in the ITA National Team Indoors is a major accomplishment for the Stanford men's tennis program, as it is one of the most competitive and prestigious events in collegiate tennis. This win showcases the strength and depth of the Cardinal roster and puts them in position to compete for a national title.

The details

Stanford came out strong in doubles play, winning all three matches to take an early 1-0 lead. In singles, the Cardinal continued their dominant performance, winning the first four matches completed to clinch the 4-0 victory over Rice. This marks the 10th time in program history that Stanford has qualified for the ITA National Team Indoor Championships.

  • The match took place on Saturday, January 28, 2026.

The players

Stanford Men's Tennis Team

The No. 3 ranked men's tennis team at Stanford University, a perennial powerhouse in collegiate tennis.

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What’s next

The Cardinal will now turn their attention to the ITA National Team Indoor Championships, where they will look to compete for the national title.

The takeaway

Stanford's dominant performance against Rice demonstrates the program's continued excellence and ability to compete at the highest level of collegiate tennis. This win secures their spot in one of the sport's premier events, setting the stage for a potential national championship run.