<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2rbubR_0wEgI2z000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2rbubR_0wEgI2z000" width="800" height="450" >The California men's tennis team advanced three doubles teams into the quarterfinals of the ITA Northwest Regional Championships, held at the Nordstrom Tennis Center in Seattle. Each duo achieved two victories on Saturday, while five Bears also moved to the singles round of 16. Notable wins included Alex Chang and Mikey Wright defeating their opponents 8-3 and Derrick Chen and Timofey Stepanov winning a close match 8-7(5). In singles, second-seeded Theo Dean highlighted the performance by winning in straight sets, contributing to a strong showing for the Bears.<ul><li>Three doubles teams from Cal advanced to the quarterfinals.</li><li>Five out of six Bears won their singles matches on Saturday.</li></ul>Yes, ButWhile the Bears excelled in doubles, the performance in singles had some variability, with one of their top players, Alex Aney, being eliminated in the round of 32 by a Stanford opponent. This highlights the competitive nature of the tournament and the need for consistency across all matches.State of Play<ul><li>Matches resume Sunday at 8 a.m. PT with ongoing singles and doubles play.</li><li>California's doubles pairs are poised for potential success, riding momentum from their previous wins.</li></ul>Future matches will determine the ultimate success of the Bears in the tournament, particularly as they aim to secure spots in the finals. Continued strong performances in both singles and doubles will be crucial for their advancement.Bottom LineThe California men's tennis team is showcasing strong potential at the ITA Northwest Regional Championships, particularly in doubles, which could lead to individual and team accolades if they maintain their performance on Sunday.</div></body>

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Bears Forge Into Doubles Quarterfinals At ITA Regionals

The California men's tennis team advanced three doubles teams into the quarterfinals of the ITA Northwest Regional Championships, held at the Nordstrom Tennis Center in Seattle. Each duo achieved two victories on Saturday, while five Bears also moved to the singles round of 16. Notable wins included Alex Chang and Mikey Wright defeating their opponents 8-3 and Derrick Chen and Timofey Stepanov winning a close match 8-7(5). In singles, second-seeded Theo Dean highlighted the performance by winning in straight sets, contributing to a strong showing for the Bears.