Saturday, February 1
Winston-Salem, N.C.
1 p.m.
Wake Forest University
vs
Georgia
No. 4 Demon Deacons to Host Georgia, No. 3 Ohio State this Weekend
1/31/2025 12:32:00 PM | Men's Tennis
Wake Forest will look to continue its unblemished start to 2025.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – A week removed from qualifying to the ITA National Team Indoor Championships, the No. 4-ranked Wake Forest men's tennis team will now host a pair of elite power four programs with Georgia and No. 3 Ohio State visiting the Wake Forest Indoor Tennis Center this weekend.
The Demon Deacons will take on the Bulldogs on Saturday before welcoming the Buckeyes for a top-five clash on Sunday. First serve for both matches is slated for 1 p.m.
Post-Match Recognition
Following the match on Saturday against Georgia, the Wake Forest men's tennis team will present Audley Bell's family with a signed photo, recognizing Bell's recent Robert Grant and Butch Henry Trailblazer Award.
Bell, who sadly passed away late last year, was the first black tennis player to compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference as he served as Wake Forest's number one singles player during his senior year.
Bell's professional career was equally trailblazing. Over four decades, he excelled in accounting and internal auditing, leading global organizations like Habitat for Humanity and World Vision while serving as a trusted advisor and mentor. These professional experiences allowed him to travel the world and see the impact of his work. He also taught at institutions like the University of the West Indies and New York University, sharing his expertise and inspiring the next generation.
Wake Forest encourages fans to stick around after the match to support the Bell family and recognize a true trailblazer.
Match Schedule
The live stream for all 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. Admission to all Wake Forest tennis regular season matches are free of charge.
Hot Start
Wake Forest has started the season 7-0 for the third time in four years and has swept in all seven matches. This is the furthest the Demon Deacons have ever gone into a season without conceding to an opponent and are a combined 27-0 in singles and 14-1 in doubles so far this campaign.
Wake Forest Singles Records
Deacs at Home
The Demon Deacons have won 10-consecutive matches at home and are an incredible 24-1 in Winston-Salem since the start of last season.
Excluding the shortened 2020 season, the Demon Deacons have led the ACC in home wins every year since 2018. Additionally, since head coach Tony Bresky took over (2011), Wake Forest has accumulated 218 home wins which by far leads the conference during that span.
The Matchup - Georgia
The Bulldogs come into Saturday with a 2-2 record after dropping two matches during ITA Kickoff Weekend to Harvard and UCLA in Cambridge, Mass. The weekend prior, Georgia opened the season with a pair of 7-0 victories over Mercer and Presbyterian at home.
Wake Forest has won five-consecutive matches against Georgia dating back to 2017 after dropping the first 16 meetings (1972-1988). Last season, the Deacs defeated the Bulldogs on the road, 5-2.
Ranked Bulldogs
Singles
Doubles
The Matchup - Ohio State
The Buckeyes enter the weekend with a perfect 4-0 record and, similar to the Deacs, have yet to concede a point to any opponent this season. Most recently, Ohio State downed Louisville and Princeton at home to advance to ITA National Indoors, an event it won a year ago. Prior to meeting with the Deacs, the Buckeyes will take on No. 5 Virginia in Charlottesville on Friday night.
Friday will mark the 16th all-time meeting between the Demon Deacons and the Buckeyes, as the Deacs currently own a 3-12 ledger against Ohio State. A win Sunday will mark the Demon Deacons' first win over the Buckeyes since the 2018 national championship.
Ranked Buckeyes
Singles
Doubles
Last Time Out
For the fourth-consecutive season, the No. 4-ranked Wake Forest men's tennis team advanced to the ITA National Indoor Championships following a 4-0 victory over Memphis last Saturday evening at the Wake Forest Indoor Tennis Center.
After going down a break on all three doubles courts early on, the Demon Deacons battled back on courts one and two to clinch the point.
Luca Pow and Luciano Tacchi, the No. 4-ranked pair in the nation, picked up a 7-5 comeback win over Alemany/Kouame. Shortly after, the No. 29-ranked duo of DK Suresh Ekambaram and Ioannis Xilas remained calm in the tiebreaker and won their match against Gannon/Reeve, 7-6(5).
Pow/Tacchi moved to a team-best 5-0 on the year while Suresh/Xilas improved to 2-0.
Wake Forest carried the momentum into singles, where Dostanic quickly wrapped up his match on court one, defeating Conor Gannon 6-0, 6-3. The former No. 1-ranked singles player in the country improved to 2-0 with the Deacs.
Not long after Dostanic's win, Capalbo extended the lead to 3-0 with his third singles win of the season as he took down Alejandro Vizoso (6-0, 6-3) on court six.
With his match-clinching win over Michael Kouame on court four (6-3, 6-3), Pow extended his dual-match winning streak to a ridiculous 24-consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Of note, Wake Forest is now 3-0 all-time against the Tigers with all three matches taking place in Winston-Salem.
ITA Rankings
The Demon Deacons were tabbed as the fourth-best team in the nation in the latest ITA poll, the highest-ranked out of six ACC teams in the top 25. Individually, Wake Forest has two singles players and three doubles pairs ranked.
Singles
Doubles
The Bresky Era
Since arriving at Wake Forest, head coach Tony Bresky has enjoyed a decorated career, winning ITA National Coach of the Year in 2018, along with garnering ACC Coach of the Year honors in 2013 and 2016. Additionally, Bresky has been tabbed ITA Regional Coach of the Year on five occasions (2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2024). Of note, Bresky led Wake Forest to its first-ever national title in 2018, after accumulating a 33-2 mark.
Individually, Bresky has coached two ACC Players of the Year (Noah Rubin and Melios Efstathiou), along with 35 All-ACC selections and 10 ITA Singles All-Americans.
During his tenure at Wake Forest, Bresky has amassed 336 wins. Of note, early in 2023 with a victory over No. 6 Tennessee, Bresky became the winningest coach in program history, surpassing the legendary Jim Leighton.
Wake Forest's Team Success Under Bresky
Next Up
After this weekend, the Demon Deacons will gear up for their second road test of the season as they head to New York for a ranked clash against No. 6 Columbia on Saturday, Feb. 8. First serve is slated for 1 p.m.
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The Demon Deacons will take on the Bulldogs on Saturday before welcoming the Buckeyes for a top-five clash on Sunday. First serve for both matches is slated for 1 p.m.
Post-Match Recognition
Following the match on Saturday against Georgia, the Wake Forest men's tennis team will present Audley Bell's family with a signed photo, recognizing Bell's recent Robert Grant and Butch Henry Trailblazer Award.
Bell, who sadly passed away late last year, was the first black tennis player to compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference as he served as Wake Forest's number one singles player during his senior year.
Bell's professional career was equally trailblazing. Over four decades, he excelled in accounting and internal auditing, leading global organizations like Habitat for Humanity and World Vision while serving as a trusted advisor and mentor. These professional experiences allowed him to travel the world and see the impact of his work. He also taught at institutions like the University of the West Indies and New York University, sharing his expertise and inspiring the next generation.
Wake Forest encourages fans to stick around after the match to support the Bell family and recognize a true trailblazer.
Match Schedule
- Saturday, Feb. 1
- 1 p.m. - No. 4 Wake Forest vs. Georgia
- Sunday, Feb. 2
- 1 p.m. - No. 4 Wake Forest vs. No. 3 Ohio State
The live stream for all 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. Admission to all Wake Forest tennis regular season matches are free of charge.
Hot Start
Wake Forest has started the season 7-0 for the third time in four years and has swept in all seven matches. This is the furthest the Demon Deacons have ever gone into a season without conceding to an opponent and are a combined 27-0 in singles and 14-1 in doubles so far this campaign.
Wake Forest Singles Records
| Player | Overall | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Capalbo | 3-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Chang | 1-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Dostanic | 2-0 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Guilleme | 2-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Parichkov | 1-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Pow | 5-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Shalmi | 1-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Suresh | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tacchi | 4-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Thursfield | 2-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Xilas | 5-0 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total | 27-0 | 6-0 | 3-0 | 4-0 | 6-0 | 4-0 | 4-0 |
Deacs at Home
The Demon Deacons have won 10-consecutive matches at home and are an incredible 24-1 in Winston-Salem since the start of last season.
Excluding the shortened 2020 season, the Demon Deacons have led the ACC in home wins every year since 2018. Additionally, since head coach Tony Bresky took over (2011), Wake Forest has accumulated 218 home wins which by far leads the conference during that span.
The Matchup - Georgia
The Bulldogs come into Saturday with a 2-2 record after dropping two matches during ITA Kickoff Weekend to Harvard and UCLA in Cambridge, Mass. The weekend prior, Georgia opened the season with a pair of 7-0 victories over Mercer and Presbyterian at home.
Wake Forest has won five-consecutive matches against Georgia dating back to 2017 after dropping the first 16 meetings (1972-1988). Last season, the Deacs defeated the Bulldogs on the road, 5-2.
Ranked Bulldogs
Singles
| Thomas Paulsell | 16 |
| Michael Perez Pena | 44 |
| Ryan Colby | 53 |
| Oscar Pinto Sansano | 125 |
Doubles
| Freddy Blaydes/Niels Ratiu | 13 |
| Thomas Paulsell/Ryan Colby | 14 |
| Michael Perez Pena/Oscar Pinto Sansano | 31 |
The Matchup - Ohio State
The Buckeyes enter the weekend with a perfect 4-0 record and, similar to the Deacs, have yet to concede a point to any opponent this season. Most recently, Ohio State downed Louisville and Princeton at home to advance to ITA National Indoors, an event it won a year ago. Prior to meeting with the Deacs, the Buckeyes will take on No. 5 Virginia in Charlottesville on Friday night.
Friday will mark the 16th all-time meeting between the Demon Deacons and the Buckeyes, as the Deacs currently own a 3-12 ledger against Ohio State. A win Sunday will mark the Demon Deacons' first win over the Buckeyes since the 2018 national championship.
Ranked Buckeyes
Singles
| Aidan Kim | 11 |
| Alexander Bernard | 46 |
| William Jansen | 64 |
| Christopher Li | 107 |
Doubles
| Bryce Nakashima/William Jansen | 25 |
| Aidan Kim/Alexander Bernard | 57 |
| Brandon Carpico/Preston Stearns | 73 |
| Alex Fuchs/Brandon Carpico | 119 |
Last Time Out
For the fourth-consecutive season, the No. 4-ranked Wake Forest men's tennis team advanced to the ITA National Indoor Championships following a 4-0 victory over Memphis last Saturday evening at the Wake Forest Indoor Tennis Center.
After going down a break on all three doubles courts early on, the Demon Deacons battled back on courts one and two to clinch the point.
Luca Pow and Luciano Tacchi, the No. 4-ranked pair in the nation, picked up a 7-5 comeback win over Alemany/Kouame. Shortly after, the No. 29-ranked duo of DK Suresh Ekambaram and Ioannis Xilas remained calm in the tiebreaker and won their match against Gannon/Reeve, 7-6(5).
Pow/Tacchi moved to a team-best 5-0 on the year while Suresh/Xilas improved to 2-0.
Wake Forest carried the momentum into singles, where Dostanic quickly wrapped up his match on court one, defeating Conor Gannon 6-0, 6-3. The former No. 1-ranked singles player in the country improved to 2-0 with the Deacs.
Not long after Dostanic's win, Capalbo extended the lead to 3-0 with his third singles win of the season as he took down Alejandro Vizoso (6-0, 6-3) on court six.
With his match-clinching win over Michael Kouame on court four (6-3, 6-3), Pow extended his dual-match winning streak to a ridiculous 24-consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Of note, Wake Forest is now 3-0 all-time against the Tigers with all three matches taking place in Winston-Salem.
ITA Rankings
The Demon Deacons were tabbed as the fourth-best team in the nation in the latest ITA poll, the highest-ranked out of six ACC teams in the top 25. Individually, Wake Forest has two singles players and three doubles pairs ranked.
Singles
| DK Suresh Ekambaram | 7 |
| Ioannis Xilas | 115 |
Doubles
| Luciano Tacchi/Luca Pow | 4 |
| DK Suresh Ekambaram/Andrew Delgado | 8 |
| DK Suresh Ekambaram/Ioannis Xilas | 29 |
The Bresky Era
Since arriving at Wake Forest, head coach Tony Bresky has enjoyed a decorated career, winning ITA National Coach of the Year in 2018, along with garnering ACC Coach of the Year honors in 2013 and 2016. Additionally, Bresky has been tabbed ITA Regional Coach of the Year on five occasions (2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2024). Of note, Bresky led Wake Forest to its first-ever national title in 2018, after accumulating a 33-2 mark.
Individually, Bresky has coached two ACC Players of the Year (Noah Rubin and Melios Efstathiou), along with 35 All-ACC selections and 10 ITA Singles All-Americans.
During his tenure at Wake Forest, Bresky has amassed 336 wins. Of note, early in 2023 with a victory over No. 6 Tennessee, Bresky became the winningest coach in program history, surpassing the legendary Jim Leighton.
Wake Forest's Team Success Under Bresky
- NCAA Championship: 2018
- ACC Tournament: 2016, 2018, 2019
- ACC Regular Season: 2017, 2018, 2019
- ITA National Team Indoor Championship: 2018
Next Up
After this weekend, the Demon Deacons will gear up for their second road test of the season as they head to New York for a ranked clash against No. 6 Columbia on Saturday, Feb. 8. First serve is slated for 1 p.m.
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