Alabama
ITA Sectional Championships
11/7/2026 5:04:00 PM | Men's Tennis
They become the first Alabama freshmen duo to qualify for the NCAA Championships
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Alabama men's tennis program wrapped up play at the ITA Sectional Championships on Saturday.
The doubles pair of Aleksander Blus and Theo Hegarty went undefeated and punched their ticket to the NCAA Championships that will take place in Athens, Ga. from Nov. 17-22.Â
In singles action, Matic Kriznik and Vit Kalina both fell in the round of 32. Kriznik went on to pick up a win in the consolation singles round.Â
Results
SinglesÂ
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R32: Marko Milosavljevic (JAX) def. Matic Kriznik (UA), 1-6, 7-6(5), 6-1Â Â
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R32: Manel Lazaro Juncadella (AU) def. Vit Kalina (UA), 5-7, 7-6(2), ret. Â
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Consolation: Matic Kriznik (UA) def. Rafael Ymer (UK), 6-2, 6-1Â
Doubles Â
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R16: Theo Hegarty/Aleksander Blus (UA) def. Mikail Alimli/Seydina Andre (FSU), 6-2, 6-3Â
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Quarterfinals: Theo Hegarty/Aleksander Blus (UA) def. Jake Kennedy/Joseph Phillips (AU), 6-3, 6-4Â
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Semifinals: Theo Hegarty/Aleksander Blus (UA) def. Tyler Bowers/Freddy Blaydes (AU), 6-4, 6-4Â
Up NextÂ
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Alabama will be represented by Aleksander Blus and Theo Hegarty at the NCAA ChampionshipsÂ
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The NCAA Championships will be held in Athens, Ga. from Nov. 17-22Â
