LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – Multiple members of the UNLV men's team took part in last week's Las Vegas Tennis Open, gaining valuable experience from the unusual circumstances of hosting a professional tournament on their own home courts.
 
A trio of current Rebels received singles wildcard entries while four more UNLV players took part in doubles play. That included Milos Dabic and Zac Brodney falling 6-4, 6-2 to eventual doubles champions Max Schnur (ranked 128 in the world) and William Blumberg (ranked 225).
 
While none of the collegians advanced past the first round, longtime UNLV head coach Owen Hambrook said competing in the event can only make his team better when it kicks off its dual-match season in January.
 
"It was a great opportunity for the majority of the team to play in the ATP Challenger last week," said Hambrook. "Everyone who participated gained a lot of experience and got to see what it takes to compete at the next level.
 
Las Vegas is a favorite stop on the ATP Challenger Tour and we are fortunate to host it right here each fall at the Fertitta Tennis Complex."
 
 
UNLV Players Results from 2021 Las Vegas Tennis Open
 
SINGLES
Dayne Kelly (AUS) def. Christopher Bulus (UNLV-NGR) 6-3, 6-2
Taro Daniel (JPN) def. Jordan Sauer (UNLV-RSA) 6-0, 6-2
(Qualifying) Shintaro Mochizuki (JPN) def. Zach Garner (UNLV-USA) 6-3, 6-1
 
DOUBLES
William Blumberg (USA)/Max Schnur (USA) def. Zac Brodney (UNLV-USA)/Milos Dabic (UNLV-SRB) 6-4, 6-2
Christoper Rungkat (INA)/Ruan Roelofse (RSA) def. Jackson Atherton (UNLV-USA)/Anton Ornberg (UNLV-SWE) 7-6 (3), 6-1