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Elon Today
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Elon Men's Tennis Falls to No. 56 Old Dominion, 4-2
Close contest decided in third sets as Elon drops fifth match against ITA-ranked opponent this spring
Mar. 29, 2026 at 10:06pm
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An abstract, cubist-inspired illustration captures the intensity and drama of the close tennis match between Elon and Old Dominion.Elon TodayElon University's men's tennis team fought a close match against No. 56 Old Dominion on Sunday, ultimately falling 4-2 at the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center. The loss brings Elon's record to 4-11 for the season, while Old Dominion improves to 15-4.
Why it matters
Facing a challenging schedule with five matches against ITA-ranked opponents suggests Elon is intentionally seeking competitive opportunities to test its players and gain experience, even if it results in losses. This strategy could prove valuable as the season progresses.
The details
Old Dominion secured the doubles point and initially led 3-1 after winning two of the first three singles matches. Though, Elon rallied with a victory at the No. 2 singles position, while matches on Courts 3 and 4 extended to decisive third sets. Despite the efforts of Jack Curtis and Oskar Antinheimo, who battled into third sets on Courts 3 and 4 respectively, Old Dominion ultimately clinched the victory. Zech Hamrouni defeated Antinheimo 3-6, 6-2, 6-4, securing the winning point for Old Dominion.
- The match took place on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
- Elon will conclude its home schedule with a Senior Day match against Campbell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
The players
Veljko Krstic
An Elon player who defeated Adam Majchrzak 6-3, 6-2 at No. 1 singles.
Rafael Ymer
An Elon player who defeated Jean-Karim Oliver de Sardan 6-2, 6-4 at No. 2 singles.
Zech Hamrouni
An Old Dominion player who defeated Oskar Antinheimo 3-6, 6-2, 6-4, securing the winning point for Old Dominion.
Adam Majchrzak
An Old Dominion player who lost to Veljko Krstic at No. 1 singles.
Jean-Karim Oliver de Sardan
An Old Dominion player who lost to Rafael Ymer at No. 2 singles.
What they’re saying
“Facing a challenging schedule with five matches against ITA-ranked opponents suggests Elon is intentionally seeking competitive opportunities to test its players and gain experience, even if it results in losses.”
— Samantha Carter, Editor-in-Chief, Newsy-Today.com
What’s next
Elon will conclude its home schedule with a Senior Day match against Campbell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center. The outcome of this match could influence the team's momentum as they move forward.
The takeaway
This close match against a nationally ranked opponent highlights Elon's strategy of seeking out competitive opportunities to challenge its players and gain valuable experience, even if it results in some losses in the short term. This approach could pay dividends as the season progresses.
