Michigan notes

Men's tennis advances two teams in doubles of ITA

The top singles performers this weekend for the Michigan men's tennis team were Junior Greg Novak and upstart freshman Anthony Jackson.

Novak, improving with time after a three set marathon (6-4, 6-7, 6-2), went on to win his next two matches in more dominant fashion (6-4, 6-4; 6-3, 6-0). His run came to an end at the hands of Martin Jirak in a 4-6, 5-7 loss.

Jackson battled back in his second round match from a 1-6 thrashing to take the final two sets 6-3, 6-2. With the help of a no-show in the third-round, the freshman advanced to the round of 32 where he fell in straight sets (4-6, 2-6) to Jorge Haro.

In symmetrical fashion, Henry Beam cruised through the first round 6-1, 6-1, but came up short in the second round to Magnus Kullenberg 4-6, 4-6.

Junior Ben Cox extended his weekend one match further as he gave up only 12 games in his first two matches (6-4, 6-3) and (6-2, 6-3). In a lopsided third round, Cox lost another 12 games but this time it resulted in a 6-2, 6-1 defeat.

In doubles, Jackson and Cox enter the third round of play after two 8-3 victories.

The No. 1 duo of McCain and Beam walked throuh the first-round with a bye, and escaped the second-round when their opponent withdrew.

They will take on the team of Doug Deviendt and Martin Jirak in the round of 32. The Wolverines will be lookng for revenge against Jirak, who ended Novak's run in the singles competition.

- Mike Bloom