WAIKOLOA, Hawai'i – The University of Hawai'i men's tennis team completed day 1 of the Waikoloa Futures, Saturday, at the Hilton Waikoloa Resort. Seven of the nine Rainbow Warriors are represented in the USTA's Pro Circuit singles and doubles tournament.

 

Junior Spence Mendoza lost in straight sets to Johannes Robert Van Overbeek of the United States, 6-1, 6-0. Senior Kevin Okasaki also dropped a 6-1, 6-0 decision to Patrick Davidson of the United States in the qualifying round of 64.

 

Seniors Sascha Heinemann, junior Andreas Weber, sophomore Craig Faulk, and freshman Chad Rubin earned first round byes. Sophomore Dennis Lajola has already earned a qualifying spot in the main draw.

 

The Rainbow Warriors have three players ranked in the ITA singles rankings which came out on Sept. 4. Heinemann is ranked No. 53. Weber is No. 76 and Lajola is ranked No. 89. Lajola leads the team with a 6-2 singles record.

 

Eight qualifiers will advance to the 64-player main draw, beginning on Tuesday. The pro circuit tournament continues throughout the week.

USTA Waikoloa Futures
Qualifying Singles Round of 64

Johannes Robert Van Overbeek def. Spence Mendoza (UH), 6-1, 6-0

Patrick Davidson def. Kevin Okasaki (UH), 6-1, 6-0

Sascha Heinemann (UH), bye

Andreas Weber (UH), bye

Craig Faulk (UH), bye

Chad Rubin (UH), bye