Riding the momentum of two commanding home victories, the Oregon men’s tennis team packs their bags and heads north for a critical Big Ten clash against longtime rival Washington this Saturday at 2 p.m.
The No. 46 Ducks (12–3) are soaring with confidence as they prepare to face the Huskies (7–9) at the Nordstrom Tennis Center. While Washington has struggled to find its footing in conference play with a 1–3 record—including setbacks against No. 11 Illinois, No. 42 Northwestern, and Indiana—the Huskies remain a dangerous foe hungry to play spoiler on their home court.
This isn’t just another match on the schedule. Oregon knows the sting of their last encounter all too well, a 4–1 home loss that still lingers. Now, the Ducks have a chance to flip the script and even the score. With a sterling 3–1 record in the Big Ten, a win in Seattle would not only serve as sweet redemption but also set the tone for a grueling three-game road trip. Next up: a trek to the Midwest for back-to-back battles against Wisconsin and Nebraska. The road to conference glory runs through Seattle first
