LANCASTER, Pa. – Swarthmore College's
Michael Melnikov earned his second Centennial Conference Men's Tennis Player of the Week award of the season on Tuesday.
Melnikov went 5-1 over three matches against nationally-ranked opponents for the Garnet, going a perfect 3-0 in singles action. He lost at first doubles but bounced back for a 6-3, 6-2 victory at first singles versus No. 14 Trinity (Texas). Melnikov and partner
Utham Koduri earned a 7-5 triumph in doubles and Melnikov had another straight-sets win, 7-5, 6-3, against No. 15 WashU. The senior won both of his matches versus No. 3 Case Western Reserve to close the week. He teamed with Koduri for a 6-2 win in doubles and grabbed the decision in singles, 6-3, 6-2. Melnikov has won nine straight singles bouts and is a perfect 8-0 in dual matches this year.
Swarthmore is back in action on Saturday with three conference matches.
Centennial Conference Weekly Awards
DATE SPORT NAME AWARD
Feb. 24 MTEN
Michael Melnikov Player of the Week
Mar. 17 MTEN
Michael Melnikov Player of the Week
