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Men's Tennis completes Drake Hidden Duals
Michael Admire

Men's Tennis Drake Athletic Communications

Ben Johnson Wins Main Draw in the Knapp Invite

Drake wrapped up its second fall tournament this past weekend in Des Moines.

Des Moines, IA - The Bulldogs hosted their second fall season tournament on Saturday, and Ben Johnson won the Main Draw. Iowa Central Community College and Grandview competed against Drake in the Roger Knapp Tennis Center.
 
Each Bulldog won their first-round main draw match. Christian Winstead shutout Grandview's Diego Castillo 6-0, 6-0, Cowen Lau defeated Iowa Central Community College's Mariano Orsini Rodriguez 6-3, 2-6, 15-13, Jose Alessandro Hernandez defeated Iowa Central Community College's Devin Devill 6-0, 6-1, Will Ecklund defeated Iowa Central Community College's  Gabriel Gulliot and Ben Johnson defeated Iowa Central Community College's Jace Hannes in a 6-0, 6-0 sweep.
 
Winstead, Hernandez and Johnson advanced in straight sets in the second round, but Ecklund lost to Joao Teixeria from Iowa Central Community College. Teammates Winstead and Hernandez battled in the semifinals, and Winstead advanced with a 6-1, 6-1 win. Johnson won a tight match against Teixeria 6-1, 5-7, 10-8 to advance to the finals.
 
The final match was a showdown between fellow Bulldogs Johnson and Winstead, which was a tight match. Johnson won the first set 6-1, but Winstead took set two 7-5. Johnson prevailed in the third set, winning 10-8 in the tournament final against his teammate.
 
Main Draw Results
Round One
  • Christian Winstead (DU) defeated Diego Castillo (GV) 6-0, 6-0
  • Cowen Lau (DU) defeated Mariano Orsini Rodriguez (IC) 6-3, 2-6, 15-13
  • Jose Alessandro Hernandez (DU) defeated Devin Devill (IC) 6-0, 6-1
  • Leo Jean (IC) defeated Enzo Naveda (GV) 6-2, 6-3
  • Will Ecklund (DU) defeated Gabriel Gulliot (IC) 6-0, 6-1
  • Joao Teixeria (IC) defeated Adrian Reyes (GV) 6-1, 6-0
  • Derek Namanya (IC) defeated Abbott Hanner (GV)
  • Ben Johnson (DU) defeated Jace Hannes (IC) 6-0, 6-0
Round Two Semifinal Final Consolation Bracket
Round One
  • Diego Castillo (GV) defeated Devin Devill (IC) 6-1, 6-0
  • Mariano Orsini Rodriguez (IC) defeated Enzo Naveda (GV) 6-2, 6-0
  • Gabriel Gulliot (IC) defeated Adrian Reyes (GV)
  • Abbott Hanner (GV) defeated Jace Hannes (IC) 6-0, 6-2
Round Two
  • Mariano Orsini Rodriguez (IC) defeated Diego Castillo (GV) 6-4, 6-0
  • Gabriel Gulliot (IC) defeated Abbott Hanner (GV) 5-7, 6-1, 10-7
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Players Mentioned

Will Ecklund

Will Ecklund

Junior
Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson

Freshman
Cowen Lau

Cowen Lau

Sophomore
Jose Alessandro Hernandez

Jose Alessandro Hernandez

Freshman
Christian Winstead

Christian Winstead

Junior

Players Mentioned

Will Ecklund

Will Ecklund

Junior
Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson

Freshman
Cowen Lau

Cowen Lau

Sophomore
Jose Alessandro Hernandez

Jose Alessandro Hernandez

Freshman
Christian Winstead

Christian Winstead

Junior