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October 05, 2009 | Men's Tennis

Oct. 5, 2009

TULSA, Okla. – Qualifying rounds of the D'Novo/ITA All-American tournament began Monday at the University of Tulsa. Competing for the Sooners was junior Ionut Beleleu and freshman Costin Paval.

Beleleu dropped his first set, 6-2, to Wisconsin's Patrick Pohlmann, No. 98 nationally. Beleleu rallied taking the next two sets 6-4, 7-5.

Paval advanced to the qualifying round after in impressive outing in pre-qualifying action over the weekend. In his first round Paval defeated Edgar Rodriguez of Florida State 6-1, 7-5.

Tomorrow's action begins when Beleleu takes on Tulsa's Phillip Stephens, No. 65 nationally. Paval is set to take on Achim Ceban, No. 66 nationally, of San Diego State.

To see tournament results and brackets click here

  D'Novo/ITA All American: Qualifying Results

Ionut Beleleu (OU) def. # 98 Patrick Pohlmann (Wisc), 2-6, 6-4, 7-5
Costin Paval (OU) def. Edgar Rodriguez (FSU), 6-1, 7-5 

 

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