Men’s Tennis Falls at Brown
The Fordham Rams men’s tennis team faced a challenging road match against Brown University on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Indoor Tennis Courts in Providence, Rhode Island. The Rams ultimately fell to the Bears with a final score of 7-0.
Match Recap
Brown dominated both the singles and doubles competitions. The Bears secured all six singles matches, and swept the three doubles matches as well. The order of finish in singles play was Ivan Sodan, Elliot Wasserman, Zander Bravo, Alex Koong, Robert Yang, and Lukas Phimvongsa. In doubles, the order of completion was Noah Hernandez/Lukas Phimvongsa, Elliot Wasserman/Theo Murphy, and Ivan Sodan/Zander Bravo.
Singles Results
- Ivan Sodan (Brown) def. Mateusz Gradzki (Fordham), 6-1, 6-2
- Lukas Phimvongsa (Brown) def. Will Lokier (Fordham), 6-3, 7-5
- Zander Bravo (Brown) def. Dhillon Virdee-Oakley (Fordham), 6-2, 1-6, 6-2
- Elliot Wasserman (Brown) def. Dhananjay Athreya (Fordham), 6-2, 6-2
- Robert Yang (Brown) def. Diego Cueto (Fordham), 6-0, 6-2
- Alex Koong (Brown) def. Timotej Stofa (Fordham), 3-6, 6-1, 6-4
Doubles Results
- Ivan Sodan/Zander Bravo (Brown) def. Dhillon Virdee-Oakley/Diego Cueto (Fordham), 6-4
- Noah Hernandez/Lukas Phimvongsa (Brown) def. Dhananjay Athreya/Mateusz Gradzki (Fordham), 6-1
- Elliot Wasserman/Theo Murphy (Brown) def. Will Lokier/Nicolas Garnier (Fordham), 6-1
Looking Ahead
The Fordham Rams are scheduled to return to action on Monday, January 19, with another match against Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. It is possible the team will analyze this initial contest to identify areas for improvement and adjust their strategy for the second match. A different approach to doubles pairings or singles matchups could be considered. The Rams may also focus on refining their game plans based on the strengths and weaknesses observed in the Brown players.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the match?
The final score was Brown 7, Fordham 0.
Where was the match played?
The match was played at the Indoor Tennis Courts in Providence, Rhode Island.
When did the match take place?
The match took place on Monday, January 19, 2026.
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