SAN DIEGO, Calif. 126 115111126111126 111126 11Alex Guajardo of the University of California, Irvine secured the singles championship at the SoCal Intercollegiate Championships on November 8, completing an undefeated run through the tournament.
Guajardo defeated Paulo Etchecoin of Saint Mary’s (Calif.) decisively in the final, with a score of 6-3, 6-3. Throughout the tournament, Guajardo did not lose a single set, winning four consecutive matches in straight sets to claim the title.
En route to the championship, Guajardo advanced after defeating Brock Anderson of San Diego State in the semifinals, Oskar Rouse of UC San Diego in the quarterfinals, and opened the event by beating Felipe Vazquez of UC Santa Barbara.
The UC Irvine Anteaters men’s tennis team completed their fall tournament schedule with this event and is set to begin dual competition on January 14, 2027, with a road match against UCLA.
CSB Take
Alex Guajardo’s flawless performance at the SoCal Intercollegiate Championships highlights his strong form as the UC Irvine Anteaters men’s tennis team enters the dual match season. Claiming the singles title without dropping a set demonstrates his competitive consistency and poise. This achievement bolsters both Guajardo’s individual confidence and the program’s momentum heading into 2027.
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