Orlando, Fla.– On Wednesday afternoon, No. 42 Murphy Cassone defeated No. 61 Micah Braswell (Texas) in two sets, 6-2, 6-3, to become the furthest advancement by an Arizona State player since Sargis Sargsian in 1995. Cassone will play Arthur Fery from Stanford in the Quarterfinals of the 2023 NCAA Men's Singles Tournament on Thursday, May 25 with match time to be released.
The All-American went 3 for 5 in break points for the second match in a row and had three aces in his fourth NCAA postseason win.
"I'm really impressed with Murphy's composure and poise today," head coach Matt Hill stated.