MEDIA, Pa. – The Villanova University men's tennis team swept Nichols College, 7-0, on Wednesday (March 12) at Springton Tennis and Racquet. It is the Wildcats' second sweep of the season.
 
In doubles play, top-flighted Will Monahan and Justin Frattarelli defeated Caio Dieckmann and Richard Hartmann, 6-2. Then, Villanova's third flight, Kush Anand and Thomas Wakefield, beat Leon Zeis and Mason Harris, 6-2, securing the doubles point for the Wildcats. To wrap up doubles competition, Cooper Gordon and Trey Fourticq took down Rodolfo Hernandez and Jose Nunez, 6-2.
 
In singles, Villanova took all six matches in straight sets. The 'Cats win was highlighted by Fourticq's 6-1, 6-0 win over Nunez. Additionally, first-year Cameron Kruep defeated Joshua Alcaron in the sixth flight, 6-0, 6-1.
 
Up next, the Wildcats open their conference season at home against Butler on Friday (March 14) at 1 p.m. at the Villanova Tennis Complex. In addition to being Villanova's first BIG EAST match on the schedule, it is also VU's first outdoor home match of the season.
 
Doubles Results
Will Monahan/Justin Frattarelli (Villanova) defeated Caio Dieckmann/Richard Hartmann (Nichols) – 6-2
Cooper Gordon/Trey Fourticq (Villanova) defeated Rodolfo Hernandez / Jose Nunez (Nichols) – 6-2
Kush Anand/Thomas Wakefield (Villanova) defeated Leon Zeis / Mason Harris (Nichols) – 6-1
 
Singles Results
Cooper Gordon (Villanova) defeated Richard Hartmann (Nichols) – 6-2, 6-1
Trey Fourticq (Villanova) defeated Jose Nunez (Nichols) – 6-1, 6-0
Will Monahan (Villanova) defeated Leon Zeis (Nichols) – 6-1, 7-5
Kush Anand (Villanova) defeated Felipe Gonzalez (Nichols) – 6-2, 6-2
Justin Frattarelli (Villanova) defeated Enzo Matos (Nichols) – 6-1, 6-4
Cameron Kruep (Villanova) defeated Joshua Alarcon (Nichols) – 6-0, 6-1