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ATHENS, Ga. – The top-seeded Wake Forest men’s tennis team continued its postseason run on Thursday afternoon, defeating No. 8-seeded Arizona, 4-1, at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens, Georgia to advance to the NCAA Semifinals for the third-consecutive season.
SEE YOU IN THE SEMIS! pic.twitter.com/rBdeygeLzH
— Wake Forest Men's Tennis (@WakeMTennis) May 14, 2026
With the victory, the Demon Deacons (34-3) move into the national semifinals for the fifth time in program history, all coming since 2018, continuing one of the premier stretches in collegiate tennis. Wake Forest also extended its NCAA Tournament winning streak to 10 matches.
One more against the Cavaliers 🔜 pic.twitter.com/2Qg2WpiDgU
— Wake Forest Men's Tennis (@WakeMTennis) May 15, 2026
The win marked another milestone for head coach Tony Bresky’s program, as Wake Forest became just the second team to reach five NCAA semifinal appearances since 2018, joining Texas.
Never a doubt. pic.twitter.com/ax5j3b9TQg
— Wake Forest Men's Tennis (@WakeMTennis) May 14, 2026
The Demon Deacons will now face either No. 4-seeded Virginia or No. 5-seeded Mississippi State on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. with a spot in the national championship match on the line.
His 25th singles win of the spring 💪 pic.twitter.com/EzwJytyEnN
— Wake Forest Men's Tennis (@WakeMTennis) May 14, 2026
Returning to the final site of the NCAA tournament for the third-consecutive season, Wake Forest once again leaned on its depth and postseason experience against an Arizona squad making the first quarterfinal appearance in program history. The Demon Deacons improved to 2-1 all-time against the Wildcats with the previous win coming in the 2024 ITA National Indoor tournament.
NO QUIT IN JO!! pic.twitter.com/ogoVPjJMw1
— Wake Forest Men's Tennis (@WakeMTennis) May 14, 2026
Wake Forest now holds a 5-1 record in NCAA quarterfinal matches all-time and will take a 3-1 record in semifinals into Saturday’s match.
Aryan makes it 3-0 to the Deacs!
Our freshman looked like vets today 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ViqfIFLBFl
— Wake Forest Men's Tennis (@WakeMTennis) May 14, 2026
Wake Forest also continued its dominant stretch in doubles play, claiming the opening point for the 26th-consecutive match and for the 34th time this season with wins on courts one and two.
Holding strong 💪 pic.twitter.com/CZArHOPeid
— Wake Forest Men's Tennis (@WakeMTennis) May 14, 2026
Mees Rottgering and Kacper Szymkowiak continued their unbeaten season together with a win over No. 43 Friend/Rozin, 6-0, on court two. The pair improved to 15-0 overall and secured their first ranked victory as a tandem. Recently named Third Team All-ACC Doubles, the duo also recorded their third win of the NCAA Tournament.
Best doubles in the country. pic.twitter.com/O2Xn6isOQ3
— Wake Forest Men's Tennis (@WakeMTennis) May 14, 2026
The nation’s top-ranked doubles team of Andrew Delgado and DK Suresh Ekambaram earned another statement win, defeating No. 20 Gustafsson/Sekachov, 6-2, on court one. The duo improved to 14-0 together while recording their sixth ranked win and fifth victory over a top 25 opponent this season. The victory also moved Suresh to 99 career doubles wins, while Delgado remained unbeaten across both singles and doubles this spring.
Our automatic 1-0 lead continues 💪 pic.twitter.com/ytyJbAchLd
— Wake Forest Men's Tennis (@WakeMTennis) May 14, 2026
Wake Forest carried that momentum into singles play, where the Demon Deacons relied on their depth across the lineup to pull away from Arizona and punch their ticket back to the national semifinals with wins on courts two, five and six.
In the QUARTERFINALS 🤯 pic.twitter.com/hIwwwuvUK8
— Wake Forest Men's Tennis (@WakeMTennis) May 14, 2026
Rottgering, the No. 38-ranked singles player in the country, continued his sensational freshman season with a win over No. 74 Filip Gustafsson, 6-2, 6-1, on court two. The ACC Freshman of the Year improved to 17-3 overall and a stellar 7-1 record against ranked opponents while extending his winning streak to six matches, five of which have come during postseason play. He has remained nearly untouchable down the stretch, suffering just one loss since Feb. 15.
Are we even shocked anymore?
1. DK/Andrew ⬆️ 4-1
2. Mees/Kacper ⬆️ 5-0
3. Luca/Aryan ⬆️ 3-2 pic.twitter.com/7bNq5QqeTD— Wake Forest Men's Tennis (@WakeMTennis) May 14, 2026
No. 125 Aryan Shah continued his postseason surge with a win over Glib Sekachov, 6-4, 6-2, on court five. The freshman improved to 11 collegiate victories while extending his winning streak to five matches, including four during postseason competition. Shah has now gone 3-0 in NCAA Tournament matches after previously earning wins against Navy and UCF.
Already in control ⚡️
1. DK/Andrew ⬆️ 3-0
2. Mees/Kacper ⬆️ 2-0
3. Luca/Aryan ⬆️ 2-1 pic.twitter.com/IysZgiBwVm— Wake Forest Men's Tennis (@WakeMTennis) May 14, 2026
Despite dropping the first set 6-0, sophomore Joaquin Guilleme battled back and earned the clinching win over Alejandro Arcila, (0-6, 7-5, 6-2) on court six. The Nicaraguan secured his team-leading 25th singles victory of the spring while recording his third win of the NCAA Tournament. This also marked his second match-clincher of the tournament following his round two victory over Old Dominion.
It's go time! 🔒
🔗: https://t.co/hQ7R3mRpyb pic.twitter.com/2jdtltpZrm
— Wake Forest Men's Tennis (@WakeMTennis) May 14, 2026
Full Schedule/Results (All Times Eastern)
Thursday – Quarterfinals (May 14)
(2) Texas def. (10) Baylor, 4-1
(6) TCU def. (3) Ohio State, 4-3
(1) Wake Forest def. (8) Arizona, 4-1
7 p.m. – (4) Virginia vs. (5) Mississippi State
Saturday – Semifinals (May 16)
10 a.m. – (2) Texas vs. (6) TCU
1 p.m. – (1) Wake Forest vs. (4) Virginia/(5) Mississippi State
Sunday – Championship (May 17)
1 p.m. – TBD
Arizona gets one back at court three, but Jo has surged to a 3-0 lead in the first set and will look to close it out!
1. DK ↔️ 7-6, 6-7
2. Mees ✅6-2, 6-1
3. Luca ❌ 3-6, 5-7
4. Charlie ⬆️ 6-3, 4-5
5. Aryan ✅ 6-4, 6-2
6. Jo ⬆️ 0-6, 7-5, 3-0 pic.twitter.com/p8cm7WherI— Wake Forest Men's Tennis (@WakeMTennis) May 14, 2026
Singles Results
1. #27 DK Suresh (WFU) vs. #4 Jay Friend (ARIZ) 7-6(3), 6(2)-7, 3-5, unfinished
2. #38 Mees Rottgering (WFU) def. #74 Filip Gustafsson (ARIZ) 6-2, 6-1
3. #98 Alexander Rozin (ARIZ) def. #28 Luca Pow (WFU) 6-3, 7-5
4. Charlie Robertson (WFU) vs. #105 Zoran Ludoski (ARIZ) 6-3, 6(2)-7, unfinished
5. #125 Aryan Shah (WFU) def. Glib Sekachov (ARIZ) 6-4, 6-2
6. Joaquin Guilleme (WFU) def. Alejandro Arcila (ARIZ) 0-6, 7-5, 6-2
Order of finish: 2, 5, 3, 6
Doubles Results
1. #1 Delgado/Suresh (WFU) def. #20 Gustafsson/Sekachov (ARIZ) 6-2
2. Rottgering/Szymkowiak (WFU) def. #43 Friend/Rozin (ARIZ) 6-0
3. Pow/Shah (WFU) vs. #57 Stelse/Arcila (ARIZ) 3-4, unfinished
Order of finish: 2, 1
Dale Wake. pic.twitter.com/QoZYgQfBbk
— Wake Forest Men's Tennis (@WakeMTennis) May 14, 2026
From Coach Bresky
“Arizona is a really tough team, and I thought our guys showed a lot of composure today. We came out with great energy in doubles, which has been such a strength for us all season, and then we had different guys step up across the lineup in singles. Mees was outstanding again, Aryan has continued to play with a ton of confidence recently and Joaquin showed tremendous fight after a tough first set. To be back in the national semifinals says a lot about this group’s consistency, competitiveness and belief in one another. We’re excited for the opportunity ahead.” – Head coach Tony Bresky
Credit: godeacs.com
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