Men's Tennis Begins Fall Season Thursday

NORMAN – The Oklahoma men's tennis team opens their 2023 fall season Thursday with a pair of overlapping tournaments. The Sooners will split between the inaugural US College Cup Invitational and the Battle in the Bay, both from Sept. 21-24.

Fifth year seniors Justin Schlaegter and Mark Mandlik will travel to San Francisco, Calif., for the Battle in the Bay, and fifth year senior Baptiste Anselmo, sophomore Luiz Alvarez, and freshmen Kholo Montsi and Hank Trondson will compete in Torreón, Mexico, at the US College Cup Invitational.

The 64-player Battle in the Bay Tournament is regarded as one of college tennis' most competitive fall events. Both the singles and doubles champions receive a wild card onto a series of ATP Challenger or Futures tournaments along the west coast. OU will compete against Big 12 opponents, including Oklahoma State, TCU and Kansas, along with numerous other schools.

The inaugural US College Cup Invitational is comprised of 32-player singles and doubles main draws along with consolation brackets for both match types.

Tournament draws will be provided prior to the start of competition Thursday.