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Balducci Wins on Opening Day

Rome, Ga. - Lorenzo Balducci, a freshman for the Boilermaker men's tennis team, made his mark on Day One of the ITA Conference Masters. He fought hard in three sets to reach the Round of 16, defeating his opponent, Lukas Escher of Wagner.

Tomorrow, Balducci will take on Richomond's Charlie Burdell in the Round of 16 with the start time to be announced.

DAY 1 RESULTS | Nov. 5
Round of 32 
Lorenzo Balducci (Purdue) def. Lukas Escher (Wagner): 6-1, 6-7(5), 6-3

UP NEXT: Friday, Nov. 6
Round of 16
Lorezno Balducci (Purdue) vs. Charlie Burdell (Richmond)

As the highest-ranked playing in the Big Ten who has yet to earn a bid to the NCAA Individual Championships later this month, Balducci earned the bid to the ITA tournament. With one member from each conference in attendance, the 32-player bracket will begin on Thursday for the opportunity to earn a ticket to the NCAA tournament, which will be earned with a semifinal berth in singles play.

Balducci looks to join teammate Nour Fathalla, who secured his spot at the Ohio Valley Regional last month.