(ROCKY MOUNT, NC) - The 2026 USA South Men's Tennis Tournament has concluded with top-seed, and host, N.C. Wesleyan capturing the title for the 17th consecutive year with a 4-1 win over third-seeded Methodist. 

Methodist started the match with a bang as they earned the doubles point but N.C. Wesleyan rebounded in singles play. The Battling Bishops got singles wins by number-three Ben Russell, number-four Farhaan Patrawala, number-five Martin Cardestig, and number-six Indrek Raudkivi to clinch the championship. The remaining two singles matches went unfinished.

Singles
1. Adam Singleton (NCWUM) vs. Matthew Hurley (MUM) 6-3, 5-4, unfinished
2. Albert Sitwell (NCWUM) vs. Harry Crokam (MUM) 6-2, 5-7, 1-0, unfinished
3. Ben Russell (NCWUM) def. Aaron Zoubek (MUM) 6-3, 6-4
4. Farhaan Patrawala (NCWUM) def. Decklan Rayner (MUM) 7-6, 6-0
5. Martin Cardestig (NCWUM) def. Billy Johnson (MUM) 6-1, 6-0
6. Indrek Raudkivi (NCWUM) def. Andrew Waddill (MUM) 6-1, 6-0

Doubles
1. Matthew Hurley/Decklan Rayner (MUM) def. Adam Singleton/Farhaan Patrawala (NCWUM) 6-3
2. Harry Crokam/Aaron Zoubek (MUM) def. Albert Sitwell/Julian Valverde (NCWUM) 7-5
3. Brody Brice/Ben Russell (NCWUM) def. Billy Johnson/Andrew Waddill (MUM) 6-2

Men's Tennis All-Tournament Team
Brody Brice, N.C. Wesleyan
Harry Crokam, Methodist
Indrek Raudkivi, N.C. Wesleyan (MVP)
Ben Russell, N.C. Wesleyan
Adam Singleton, N.C. Wesleyan
Aaron Zoubek, Methodist

2026 USA South Men's Tennis Tournament Results

Semifinals - Friday, April 24 (all contests played at N.C. Wesleyan University)
#4 Southern Virginia - 0   #1 N.C. Wesleyan - 4
#3 Methodist - 4   #2 Pfeiffer - 3

Final - Saturday, April 25 (played at N.C. Wesleyan University)
#3 Methodist - 1   #1 N.C. Wesleyan - 4