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Men's Tennis Finish Denver Cup

The Zags return home this week

DENVER, Colo. – The Gonzaga men's tennis team closed out the Denver Cup on Sunday with a strong showing in singles play, highlighted by four wins against Grand Canyon to finish the fall tournament on a high note.

After dropping all three doubles matches, the Bulldogs rebounded in singles. Giovanni Branchetti earned a straight-set victory, 7-6 (3), 6-3, while Jay Fairclough battled back for a 2-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2 win. Tom Dunlop also came from behind for a 1-6, 6-3, 6-1 result, and Oscar Rashed outlasted his opponent in a 5-7, 6-4, 10-6 battle.

In additional singles competition versus Montana State, Diego Herrera fell 6-3, 6-4, and James Hutchinson dropped a 6-2, 6-3 match.

The Zags return to action at the Gonzaga Invite, set for Nov. 7–9 in Spokane. Branchetti and Fairclough will also represent Gonzaga at the upcoming ITA Sectionals.

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Players Mentioned

Giovanni  Branchetti

Giovanni Branchetti

Senior
Tom Dunlop

Tom Dunlop

Junior
Jay  Fairclough

Jay Fairclough

Sophomore
Diego  Herrera

Diego Herrera

Sophomore
Oscar Rashed

Oscar Rashed

Junior
James Hutchinson

James Hutchinson

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Giovanni  Branchetti

Giovanni Branchetti

Senior
Tom Dunlop

Tom Dunlop

Junior
Jay  Fairclough

Jay Fairclough

Sophomore
Diego  Herrera

Diego Herrera

Sophomore
Oscar Rashed

Oscar Rashed

Junior
James Hutchinson

James Hutchinson

Freshman