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Blue Devils Begin Season with 7-0 Feat

HONOLULU, Hawai'i – No. 20 Duke recorded its first dual win of the 2023 season after it defeated Hawai'i, 7-0, at the UH Tennis Complex on Tuesday afternoon.

Since head coach Ramsey Smith took over in 2008-09, the Blue Devils are 13-2 in season openers.

Juniors Faris Khan and Niroop Vallabhaneni went 2-0 on the day with victories in both doubles and singles action against the Rainbow Warriors.

The pair helped Duke claim the doubles point by registering the day's first victory following a 6-1 triumph over Lucas Labrunie and Andy Hernandez on court three.