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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The top-seeded Wake Forest men’s tennis team opened NCAA Tournament play in dominant fashion Friday evening, defeating Navy, 4-0, at the Wake Forest Tennis Complex to advance to the second round of the Winston-Salem Regional.
Far from finished🎩
Wake Forest will host an NCAA Regional May 18-20 at Bermuda Run Country Club. pic.twitter.com/ae1cnV9do2
— Wake Forest Men's Golf (@WakeMGolf) April 26, 2026
With the victory, the Demon Deacons (31-3) extended their nation-leading home winning streak to 47-consecutive matches dating back to 2024 and continued their postseason consistency under head coach Tony Bresky, advancing past the opening round for the 12th-consecutive tournament. The win also marked the Deacs’ 242nd home decision since 2013, a mark that also leads the country.
Wake Forest will now face Old Dominion tomorrow (May 2) at 5 p.m. with a trip to the Super Regionals on the line. The Monarchs took down Gardner-Webb earlier Saturday afternoon, 4-0.
The Deacs will look to qualify for the round of 16 for the 11th time in program history, the ninth time since 2015 and for the fourth time in five years with a victory over Old Dominion tomorrow. If they advance, the Demon Deacons would host the Super Regional on Friday, May 8 at 5 p.m.
Wake Forest once again set the tone early in doubles, claiming the opening point for the 23rd-consecutive match and 31st time this season with wins on courts two and three.
On the third doubles court, junior Luca Pow and sophomore Charlie Robertson reunited and picked up their 11th win of the season together as they downed Kim/Garcia (6-2). The victory also marked Pow’s 91st career doubles win, bringing him to within one win of being tied for sixth in program history.
Wake Forest heads to a playoff vs. Duke to determine the final spot to move on to match play tomorrow⬇️⬇️
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— Wake Forest Men's Golf (@WakeMGolf) April 25, 2026
Freshman Mees Rottgering and sophomore Kacper Szymkowiak stayed unbeaten with a win over Ayinala/Kim, 6-3, on court two to clinch the point. The pair improved to 13-0 together, including a perfect 9-0 record in ACC play. Recently named Third Team All-ACC, the duo has been a consistent force in Wake Forest’s doubles dominance.
Wake Forest carried the momentum into singles, where it took five first sets and was potentially en route to a sixth as the match finished in just 90 minutes following wins on courts four, five and six.
In less than an hour into his match, Dominick Mosejczuk maintained his perfect spring record with a dominant win over Steve Nguyen, 6-2, 6-0, on court six. The freshman improved to 13-0 in his debut season and has yet to drop a set, continuing one of the most impressive starts in recent program history. Mosejczuk’s consistency has been a major asset when inserted into the lineup.
Sophomore Joaquin Guilleme responded in strong fashion with a win over J.J. Etterbeek, 6-1, 6-3, on court five. The sophomore secured his team-leading 23rd singles victory of the spring while bouncing back after his previous outing where he suffered just his fourth loss of the spring. Making his NCAA Tournament debut, Guilleme continued to showcase his consistency.
Weathering the storm🌧️ pic.twitter.com/cHLZwZ52xj
— Wake Forest Men's Golf (@WakeMGolf) April 25, 2026
Seconds later, No. 125 Aryan Shah delivered in his NCAA Tournament debut, clinching the match by defeating Tommy Kim, 6-2, 6-2, on court four. The freshman, who clinched the ACC Championship in Wake Forest’s last outing, earned his ninth collegiate victory. Shah has continued to elevate his level in the postseason, providing a key boost as he continues to grow into the college game.
Winston-Salem Regional Results/Schedule
Friday (May 1)
Match 1 – Old Dominion def. Gardner-Webb, 4-0
Match 2 – No. 1 Wake Forest def. Navy, 4-0
Saturday (May 2)
Match 3 – No. 1 Wake Forest vs. Old Dominion (5 p.m.)
Tomorrow’s Matchup vs. Old Dominion
The Demon Deacons will take on a Sun Belt champion squad making its fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. The Monarchs come into the match with a 21-6 record and an ITA team ranking of No. 57, continuing a stretch of consistent success at the national level. This also marks their second straight appearance in the Winston-Salem Regional. Historically, Wake Forest has held the upper hand in the matchup, leading the all-time series 21-5.
How To Follow
The live stream for all Wake Forest home matches will be provided via PlaySight, while the live results can be found here.
Fan Information
Wake Forest Athletics is committed to providing the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina within a safe and fan-friendly environment. Tickets will be available for purchase here, priced at $5 for kids and $10 for adults.
NCAA Tournament Information
The field of 64 teams will be placed in 16 different four-team regions, with teams seeded one through four to compete in a single-elimination format.
The winner of the Winston-Salem Regional will advance to the Super Regional to be held the following weekend at eight different sites. If Wake Forest wins both matches this weekend, it will host a Super Regional at the Wake Forest Tennis Complex May 8 at 5 p.m.
2025 NCAA Division I Men’s Tennis Tournament Schedule
First/Second Round: May 1-2
Super Regionals: May 8
NCAA Championships (Athens, Ga.): May 14-17
Singles Results
1. #27 DK Suresh Ekambaram (WFU) vs. Herrick Legaspi (Navy) 6-3, 3-2, unfinished
2. #38 Mees Rottgering (WFU) vs. Aniketh Ayinala (Navy) 6-4, 4-1, unfinished
3. #28 Luca Pow (WFU) vs. Charlie Spencer (Navy) 6-6, unfinished
4. #125 Aryan Shah (WFU) def. Tommy Kim (Navy) 6-2, 6-2
5. Joaquin Guilleme (WFU) def. J.J. Etterbeek (Navy) 6-1, 6-3
6. Dominick Mosejczuk (WFU) def. Steve Nguyen (Navy) 6-2, 6-0
Order of finish: 6, 5, 4
Doubles Results
1. #1 Delgado/Suresh (WFU) vs. Legaspi/Spencer (Navy) 5-5, unfinished
2. Rottgering/Szymkowiak (WFU) def. Buckingham/Young (Navy) 6-3
3. Pow/Robertson (WFU) def. Kim/Garcia (Navy) 6-2
Order of finish: 3, 2
From Coach Bresky
“Overall, I thought it was a really strong performance from our group from start to finish. We came out with great intent in doubles, got ahead early on all three courts and did a nice job closing out the point. That momentum carried right into singles. It was great to see different guys step up and take care of business in straight sets. I also want to credit the crowd tonight. Having that kind of support at home makes a big difference for our guys. We’re excited to be moving on and to take on a good Old Dominion team tomorrow.” – Head coach Tony Bresky
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