MILWAUKEE, Wis. 1 September 11, 2026 2 2 026026026026Pepperdine University men’s tennis players David Fix and Will Steinberg began their fall season at the Milwaukee Fall Classic hosted by Marquette University.
In doubles competition, Fix and Steinberg secured a 6-2 victory over Western Michigan’s Drew Evans and Oscar Corwin before falling in the quarterfinals to Igor Kudriashov and Kai Milburn. Steinberg lost his singles match to Oscar Corwin in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2.
David Fix excelled in singles, winning three consecutive matches in straight sets against Thomas Van Den Dooren (6-2, 6-2), Curzio Manucci (6-1, 6-1), and Roberto Ferrer Guimaraes (6-2, 6-1). His run ended in a closely contested semifinal match against Cooper Woestendick of TCU, where Fix took the first set 6-3, dropped the second 7-5, and lost the decisive third-set tiebreak 10-6.
Assistant Coach Diego Castillo praised both players for their performances, noting Steinberg’s first collegiate singles win and Fix’s strong showing that pushed him deep into the tournament. Castillo expressed optimism for the remainder of the fall season based on their efforts.
Pepperdine men’s tennis, boasting a history that includes a 2006 NCAA Championship and multiple West Coast Conference titles, shifts focus to the 125 Tiburon Challenger taking place through September 20, 2026.
CSB Take
David Fix’s semifinal appearance at the Milwaukee Fall Classic signals promising competitive depth for Pepperdine men’s tennis early in the fall campaign. Will Steinberg achieving his first collegiate singles win adds momentum and confidence for the team moving forward. These early performances set an encouraging tone as the Waves aim to build on their storied history this season.
Source: Original report
