TULSA, Okla. – University of Tulsa men's tennis senior Majed Kilani defeated Daniel Cukierman of USC, 6-4, 6-4, in the round of 32 to advance to the round of 16 at the Saint Francis Health System ITA All-American Championships on Friday.
Cukierman entered the day ranked No. 31 in the Oracle ITA preseason singles rankings, while Kilani was slotted at 39th in the NCAA.
The first set played out per Kilani's usual, with each side holding serve until Kilani broke to move ahead, 4-3. The senior showed his veteran resolve, holding serve to clinch the set, 6-4.