Tech kicks open the fall slate at their first tournament of the season, traveling to Athens, Ga. for Southern Intercollegiates. The Jackets took up the courts against teams like Clemson, South Carolina and the University of Georgia (u[sic]GA).
The day kicked off with doubles action indoors. The games were decided in single sets, so the Jackets needed to bring their best game immediately. The pairing of senior Nate Bonetto and freshman Gianluca Carlini got off to a strong start, securing a hard-fought 7-6 (9-7) victory over South Carolina’s duo of sophomore Jelani Sarr and freshman Atakan Karahan. Their solid performance earned them a spot in the red draw quarter finals where they faced the UGA duo of senior Thomas Paulsell and senior Ryan Colby.