CARLISLE, Pa. – Franklin & Marshall's men's tennis team kept its winning ways going with its fifth straight victory on Saturday afternoon. The Diplomats (5-1, 5-1 CC) took down Dickinson by an 8-1 score. F&M has taken four of its matches during this winning streak by 8-1 scores, with the other being a 9-0 sweep.

By the Numbers
Franklin & Marshall dominated the doubles play as the closest match came at No. 1 where the pairing of Sam Bellersen and Adrian Charchalis still doubled up their opponents by an 8-4 score. In singles, Bellersen, Charchalis, Justin Pace, Adith Chandavarkar, and Tristan Steffe all became double winners on the day with straight-set victories. Dickinson's only win came during a 10-point tiebreak at No. 6 singles. 

The Results
Singles competition
1: Sam Bellersen (F&M) def. Leonid Sorkin (DC) 6-4, 6-2
2: Adrian Charchalis (F&M) def. Joey Bolanos (DC) 6-3, 6-1
3: Justin Pace (F&M) def. Romano De Caprio (DC) 6-3, 6-2
4: Adith Chandavarkar (F&M) def. Andrew Lai (DC) 6-0, 6-0
5: Tristan Steffe (F&M) def. Jordan Haber (DC) 6-2, 6-3
6: Bryce Perritt (DC) def. Anthony Casale (F&M) 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 1-0 (10-7) 

Doubles competition
1: Sam Bellersen/Adrian Charchalis (F&M) def. Joey Bolanos/Romano De Caprio (DC) 8-4
2: Justin Pace/Tristan Steffe (F&M) def. Leonid Sorkin/Andrew Lai (DC) 8-2
3: Adith Chandavarkar/Isaac Rockower (F&M) def. Jordan Haber/Vincent Tover Dias (DC) 8-3

Up Next
Men's tennis wraps up the regular season with a home match against Gettysburg next Saturday, May 1. First serves in that match are scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Brooks Tennis Center.