San Diego State University men’s tennis team advanced to the doubles final at the 2026 USTA SoCal Intercollegiate Championships held at the University of San Diego’s Hogan Tennis Center on November 9, 2026. The doubles team of Dinko Dinev and Blake Anderson defeated competitors from Saint Mary’s and UC Santa Barbara before falling 6-4 to University of San Diego’s Botond Nagy and Luc Wieland in a competitive final match.
During the tournament, Dinev and Anderson secured a first-round doubles victory over Saint Mary’s Joseph Lyon and Sam Simmonds 7-5 and advanced through a retirement from UC Santa Barbara’s Charlie Underwood and Vicente Freda. They also earned a 6-2 win against Miguel Avendano Cadena and Felipe Vazquez of UC Santa Barbara prior to the final.
In singles action, Blake Anderson continued his strong performance by winning a consolation match against USD’s Lambert Ruland in three sets, 6-2, 1-6, 6-1. Maxime Baur represented San Diego State in singles as well but was narrowly defeated by UC San Diego’s Oskar Rouse 4-6, 6-3, [10-7]. Looking ahead, San Diego State’s Jan Kobierski and Piotr Siekanowicz are set to compete at the NCAA Doubles Championship in Athens, Georgia.
CSB Take
San Diego State men’s tennis demonstrated depth and competitiveness at the USTA SoCal Intercollegiate Championships, especially in doubles play where Dinev and Anderson reached the final. Their performance signals strong potential as the team aims for postseason success. Blake Anderson’s singles consolation victory further highlights his resilience and ability to perform under pressure. The upcoming NCAA Doubles Championship featuring Kobierski and Siekanowicz offers an important stage to reinforce the program’s presence on the national level.
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