COLUMBIA, S.C. – Tyler Bowers highlighted Auburn men’s tennis action at the M15 Columbia Futures/Carolina Pro Classic at the Carolina Tennis Center, advancing to the doubles quarterfinals alongside partner Max Sheldon.
Bowers and Sheldon began their doubles run Thursday with a straight-set victory over Evan Bynoe and Alejandro Jacome Jaramillo, 6-4, 6-3. Their run came to an end in Friday’s quarterfinals, as Dakotah Bobo and Nathan Cox earned a tightly contested 7-5, 6-4 victory over the duo.
Earlier in the week, Bowers and Iker Urribarrens represented Auburn in the opening round of singles qualifying Monday. Urribarrens took the opening set against Alexander Bernard 7-5 before Bernard rallied to win the second set 6-4 and the deciding tiebreaker 10-8. Bowers fell to Antonin Witz 6-3, 6-1.
Duje Markovina and Manel Lazaro represented the Tigers in the singles main draw Wednesday. Markovina fell to Charlie Swaine 6-4, 6-0, while Luis Felipe Miguel defeated Lazaro 7-5, 6-1.
Auburn continues its fall slate next week with Markovina and Bowers traveling to Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the Fayetteville M15. Markovina earned a spot in the main draw, while Bowers will compete in Monday’s qualifying rounds. Final draws will be released over the weekend. The ITF World Tennis Tour will provide live results throughout the week.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Men’s Singles Qualifying First Round
Alexander Bernard def. Iker Urribarrens (AUB) 5-7, 6-4, 10-8
Antonin Witz def. Tyler Bowers (AUB) 6-3, 6-1
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Men’s Singles Main Draw First Round
Charlie Swaine def. Duje Markovina (AUB) 6-4, 6-0
Luis Felipe Miguel def. Manel Lazaro (AUB) 7-5, 6-1
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Men’s Doubles Main Draw First Round
Tyler Bowers (AUB)/Max Sheldon def. Evan Bynoe/Alejandro Jacome Jaramillo 6-4, 6-3
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Men’s Doubles Main Draw Quarterfinals
Dakotah Bobo/Nathan Cox def. Tyler Bowers (AUB)/Max Sheldon 7-5, 6-4