The Drake University men's tennis team dropped a 7-0 decision at Western Michigan Saturday to begin the Bulldogs two-match swing along the shores of Lake Michigan.
 
The Bulldogs (1-3) were unable to scratch a point out against WMU (10-1) in the match as the Bulldogs fell in straight sets at No. 1, 4, 5 and 6 singles.
 
A No. 2 singles, Benedek Herman fell 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 to Peter Kuszyinksi to almost earn a victory. Evan Fragistas, the reigning Summit League Player of the Week, nearly did the same before falling at No. 3 singles, 7-6, 2-6, 7-6.
 
The Bulldogs' road swing continues Sunday with a noon match at DePaul.
 
Drake vs Western Michigan
Mar 06, 2021 at Kalamazoo, Mich.
(West Hills Athletic Club)
 
Western Michigan Men's 7, Drake 0
Singles
1. Jannik Opitz (WMU) def. Oliver Johansson (DU) 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-4)
2. Peter Kuszynski (WMU) def. Benedek Herman (DU) 3-6, 6-3, 7-5
3. Fynn Lohse (WMU) def. Evan Fragistas (DU) 7-6 (7-3), 2-6, 7-6 (9-7)
4. Jackson Boone (WMU) def. Markus Bolin (DU) 6-1, 6-1
5. Arjun Honnappa (WMU) def. Matija Metic (DU) 6-3, 6-0
6. Brogan Pierce (WMU) def. Freddie Powell (DU) 6-4, 5-7, 6-4
 
Doubles
1. Arjun Honnappa/Fynn Lohse (WMU) def. Oliver Johansson/Benedek Herman (DU) 6-4
2. Matija Metic/Markus Bolin (DU) def. Jannik Opitz/Zac Faveri (WMU) 6-2
3. Peter Kuszynski/Joaquin Caballer (WMU) def. Freddie Powell/Evan Fragistas (DU) 6-2
 
Match Notes:
Drake 1-3
Western Michigan Men's 10-1
Order of finish: Doubles (3,2,1); Singles (4,1,2,5,6,3)