Elks Hosts GSAC Royals

The Stanton University Elks put on a masterclass at home, securing a decisive victory over the Hope International University Royals. From the opening serves in doubles to the final points in singles, the Elks showcased the depth and skill of their 2025-26 roster.

Doubles Dominance

Stanton set the tone early by sweeping the doubles matches. Oleksandr Kolesnychenko and Lemiel Kei surged to a quick 6/1 victory, a scoreline mirrored by teammates Sebastian Koster and Jasper Voss who also finished 6/1. The pairing of Achille Scattolin and Yohann Molle battled to a 6/4 win, while Matthias Bigot and Egor Pishchelev held their nerve to close out a tight 7/5 set.

Singles Excellence

The momentum carried directly into singles play, highlighted by a flawless performance from Matthias Bigot, who didn't drop a single game in a double-bagel 6/0, 6/0 win. Achille Scattolin followed suit with a clinical 6/1, 6/0 victory, and Sebastian Koster remained efficient with a 6/1, 6/2 result.

The remaining matches further solidified the Elks' lead:

• Yohann Molle: Controlled his match to win 6/0, 6/4.

• Lemiel Kei: Secured a steady 6/3, 6/1 victory.

• Oleksandr Kolesnychenko: Showed grit in a high-intensity battle, finishing 6/2, 6/7.