ELON, N.C. – Perennial CAA power Elon ended the Longwood men's tennis season-opening streak with a 6-1 win on Sunday afternoon at the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center.

"We fought hard but didn't capitalize when we needed," said second-year head coach Pierre Tafelski, who has the Lancers off to their best start in the Division I-era dating back to the 2007-2008 season. "Elon has been a top CAA conference member for years and showcased more experience at important moments."

Elon, a team that has made postseason appearances on a consistent basis, flexed their muscle and showcased experience over a young Lancer squad for the home victory.

Freshman Amadeo Hervas kept up his hot start for the blue and white, sweeping Elon's Petar Tomic 7-5, 6-2, and a 4-0 beginning to his Lancer career.

"It's a learning experience for our young team, hats off to Amadeo [Hervas] who played a complete match," Tafelski said.

Longwood heads to the Mountaineer State to take on West Virginia Wesleyan on Friday in a neutral court bout. Match time is set to begin at noon from White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.

Elon 6, Longwood 1
Feb. 19, 2017
Elon, N.C. (Jimmy Powell Tennis Center)
 
Doubles Competition
Petar Tomic/Chris Humphreys (Elon) def. Amadeo Hervas/Florian Uffer (LWU) 6-3
Felipe Sarrasague/Neal Port(Elon) def. Julian Farthing/Arthut Baredllotto (LWU) 6-3
Salvador Mijares/Taylor Foote (Elon) def. Noah Petralia/Jorge Gomis (LWU) 6-1
 
Singles Competition
Felipe Sarrasague (Elon) def. Florian Uffer (LWU)6-1, 6-4
Salvador Mijares (Elon) def. Arthur Bardellotto (LWU)7-6, 6-1
Amadeo Hervas (LWU) def. Petar Tomic (Elon) 7-5, 6-2
Felipe Osses-King (Elon) def. Julian Farthing (LWU) 6-1, 6-1
Chris Humphreys (Elon) def. Noah Petralia (LWU) 6-1, 6-4
Louis Rico (Elon) def. Jorge Gomis (LWU) 7-6, 6-2
 
Order of Finish:
Doubles – 3, 2, 1
Singles – 4, 5, 1, 3, 2, 6

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