CHESTERTOWN, Md. – Franklin & Marshall's men's tennis team defeated Washington College by an 8-1 score on Saturday. The Diplomats (4-1, 4-1 CC) are now riding a four-match winning streak after their win over the Shoremen (2-5, 1-3 CC). F&M has dropped just two total matches during this recent run of success.

By the Numbers
The Diplomats had a significant advantage with only four Shoremen taking to the courts on Saturday. With a 3-0 lead before the match got underway, F&M officially locked up the win after doubles with a pair of hard-fought victories. In singles play, Adrian Charchalis secured a 10-point tiebreak victory at No. 2 singles, while Justin Pace (No. 3) and Adith Chandavarkar (No. 4) both won in straight sets. 

The Results
Singles competition
1: Landon Strober (WC) def. Sam Bellersen (F&M) 7-5, 6-4
2: Adrian Charchalis (F&M) def. Ian Hewes (WC) 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 1-0 (12-10)
3: Justin Pace (F&M) def. Andrew Province (WC) 6-3, 6-0
4: Adith Chandavarkar (F&M) def. Christian Gruyon (WC) 6-1, 6-1
5: Tristan Steffe (F&M) def. No player (WC), by forfeit
6: Anthony Casale (F&M) def. No player (WC), by forfeit

Doubles competition
1: Sam Bellersen/Adrian Charchalis (F&M) def. Landon Strober/Ian Hewes (WC) 8-5
2: Tristan Steffe/Justin Pace (F&M) def. Andrew Province/Christian Gruyon (WC) 8-6
3: Adith Chandavarkar/Isaac Rockower (F&M) def. No player/No player (WC), by forfeit

Up Next
Men's tennis will make its final road trip of the 2021 season next Saturday when the Diplomats travel to Dickinson. First serves in that match are slated for 12 p.m. in Carlisle.