UDC Drops Tight 4–3 Decision to Coppin State in Spring Opener

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia men's tennis team came up just short in its spring opener, falling 4–3 to Coppin State University in a closely contested dual match.

The Firebirds struck first by capturing the doubles point. Sebastiano Palma and Elouan Queguiner set the tone at No. 1 doubles with a dominant 6–1 victory. Filippo Vatteroni and Ambrose Evamy followed with a clutch 7–6(2) win at No. 2 doubles to secure the early advantage for UDC.

Carrying a 1–0 lead into singles play, the Firebirds extended their edge behind strong performances at the top of the lineup. Palma earned a gritty three-set win at No. 1 singles, defeating Rishi Jalota 6–3, 3–6, 6–2. Queguiner delivered one of the day's most decisive results at No. 2 singles, cruising to a 6–2, 6–0 victory.

Coppin State responded by claiming the remaining singles courts, including a tightly contested match at No. 3 singles that featured a second-set tiebreak. The Eagles ultimately secured four singles victories to edge UDC by a single point.

Despite the final result, the Firebirds showed strength at the top of the lineup and competitiveness throughout the match in their first outing of the spring season.

Up next, UDC hosts Howard University next Friday t the UDC Tennis Courts.