OPENING SERVE
Score: Queens 0 | Charlotte 7
Records: Queens (0-1) | Charlotte (1-1)
Location: Charlotte, N.C.
 
THE SHORT STORY: The Queens University men's tennis team (0-1) opened their season falling 7-0 to the defending American Athletic Conference champions, Charlotte (1-1), on Sunday afternoon at LifeTime Fitness.

HOW IT HAPPENED
- At the No. 1 spot, Laurenz Blickwede and Jan Monero Diaz fell 1-6 to Charlotte's top duo of Matias Iturbe and Vasco Prata.
- The No. 2 pairing of Win Steveker and Jake Grimes battled but ultimately lost 2-6 to Ivan Dreycopp and Frederic.
- At No. 1 singles, Laurenz Blickwede showed determination but was defeated 4-6, 1-6 by Vasco Prata.
- Win Steveker, playing at No. 2, pushed Ivan Dreycopp but fell 2-6, 3-6.

NEXT UP
The Royals return to action on Saturday, January 25, 2025, as they face Wofford for the first time in program history.

SOCIAL MEDIA
Be sure to follow the Royals Men's Tennis team on Instagram and Twitter for updates and news throughout the season. Fans are also encouraged to follow Queens Athletics on social media to learn more about all of the Royals teams in action.