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Monday, November 2
Harlingen, Texas
Liberty University
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ITF Futures TX
11/8/2026 1:02:00 PM | Men's Tennis
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Liberty Men's Tennis put a close to its fall season between three different events last week. The team combined for an 8-7 record and a 2-1 doubles mark between five athletes.
Siwanat Auytayakul began the week at the M25 Harlingen, Texas. The junior advanced through the qualifying round with a 6-0. 5-0 (ret.) win over Zachary Gonzalez and a 6-1, 6-1 triumph over Ilya Maltsev 6-1, 6-1. In the main draw, Auytayakul fell 6-1, 6-1 to Samir Banerjee.
Nate Pitts was dispatched to the UTR Pro Fall Slam in Fayetteville, Ark. The transfer from Clemson went 1-2 at the event. Liberty assistant coach, Mathis Bondaz, also participated in the event, finishing as runner-up.
The Flames sent three, David Ekpenyong, Owen Guistwite and Angel Veliz to the Tribe Invite, hosted by William & Mary. As a unit, the Flames went 5-4 in singles, led by Ekpenyong and Veliz with 2-1 marks. In doubles, Ekpenyong played with both Veliz (1-1) and Guistwite (1-1).
With the Fall season concluded, Liberty turns its attention to the Spring season. The Flames open the campaign on Jan. 18 at Georgia Tech. Liberty hosts its home opener on Jan. 29 against Richmond.
Tribe Invite
Singles Competition
David Ekpenyong (Liberty) def. Charlie Schlenker (RICHMOND) 6-0, 2-6, 6-1
Angel Veliz (Liberty) def. Grant Cohen (RICHMOND) 6-4, 6-3
Owen Guistwite (Liberty) def. Patrick Kenny (RICHMOND) 6-3, 1-6, 6-3
Zech Hamrouni (ODU) def. David Ekpenyong (Liberty) 6-4, 4-6, 6-3
Angel Veliz (Liberty) def. Ilias Worthington (ODU) 7-6 (7-3), 7-5
Nikita Bortnichek (WANDM) def. Owen Guistwite (Liberty) 6-1, 6-4
David Ekpenyong (Liberty) def. Nikita Bortnichek (WANDM) 6-4, 7-6 (7-0)
Omar Rhazali (WANDM) def. Angel Veliz (Liberty) 7-6 (7-2), 6-4
Zech Hamrouni (ODU) def. Owen Guistwite (Liberty) 6-4, 6-4
Doubles Competition
David Ekpenyong/Angel Veliz (Liberty) def. Grant Cohen/Patrick Kenny (RICHMOND) 6-1
Jean-Karim Sardan/Ilias Worthington (ODU) def. David Ekpenyong/Angel Veliz (Liberty) 6-0
Dylan Chou/Omar Rhazali (WANDM) def. David Ekpenyong/Owen Guistwite (Liberty) 6-2
Siwanat Auytayakul began the week at the M25 Harlingen, Texas. The junior advanced through the qualifying round with a 6-0. 5-0 (ret.) win over Zachary Gonzalez and a 6-1, 6-1 triumph over Ilya Maltsev 6-1, 6-1. In the main draw, Auytayakul fell 6-1, 6-1 to Samir Banerjee.
Nate Pitts was dispatched to the UTR Pro Fall Slam in Fayetteville, Ark. The transfer from Clemson went 1-2 at the event. Liberty assistant coach, Mathis Bondaz, also participated in the event, finishing as runner-up.
The Flames sent three, David Ekpenyong, Owen Guistwite and Angel Veliz to the Tribe Invite, hosted by William & Mary. As a unit, the Flames went 5-4 in singles, led by Ekpenyong and Veliz with 2-1 marks. In doubles, Ekpenyong played with both Veliz (1-1) and Guistwite (1-1).
With the Fall season concluded, Liberty turns its attention to the Spring season. The Flames open the campaign on Jan. 18 at Georgia Tech. Liberty hosts its home opener on Jan. 29 against Richmond.
Tribe Invite
Singles Competition
David Ekpenyong (Liberty) def. Charlie Schlenker (RICHMOND) 6-0, 2-6, 6-1
Angel Veliz (Liberty) def. Grant Cohen (RICHMOND) 6-4, 6-3
Owen Guistwite (Liberty) def. Patrick Kenny (RICHMOND) 6-3, 1-6, 6-3
Zech Hamrouni (ODU) def. David Ekpenyong (Liberty) 6-4, 4-6, 6-3
Angel Veliz (Liberty) def. Ilias Worthington (ODU) 7-6 (7-3), 7-5
Nikita Bortnichek (WANDM) def. Owen Guistwite (Liberty) 6-1, 6-4
David Ekpenyong (Liberty) def. Nikita Bortnichek (WANDM) 6-4, 7-6 (7-0)
Omar Rhazali (WANDM) def. Angel Veliz (Liberty) 7-6 (7-2), 6-4
Zech Hamrouni (ODU) def. Owen Guistwite (Liberty) 6-4, 6-4
Doubles Competition
David Ekpenyong/Angel Veliz (Liberty) def. Grant Cohen/Patrick Kenny (RICHMOND) 6-1
Jean-Karim Sardan/Ilias Worthington (ODU) def. David Ekpenyong/Angel Veliz (Liberty) 6-0
Dylan Chou/Omar Rhazali (WANDM) def. David Ekpenyong/Owen Guistwite (Liberty) 6-2
Players Mentioned
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Team Stats
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# Singles Match
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