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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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Phillips Shines as Tulane Edge Out New Mexico
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Tennis standout Daniel Phillips produced a commanding performance on both the singles and doubles courts to help Tulane University secure a hard-fought 4–3 victory over the University of New Mexico.
The contest was decided by the narrowest of margins, but it was Phillips who set the tone early in the doubles competition. Occupying the number one spot alongside his partner Lance Nisbet, the duo was pushed to the limit by the New Mexico pairing of Jakub Prachar and Alberto Perez. In a high-pressure set defined by powerful serving and clinical net play, Phillips and Nisbet held their nerve to secure a vital 7–6 victory, clinching the tie-break and providing the Green Wave with crucial momentum heading into the singles flight.
Phillips then transitioned to the top of the singles lineup, where he faced a stern test against Dario Ciobotaru. Despite his opponent holding a world ranking of 1948 in the ITF singles standings, Phillips appeared unfazed and asserted his dominance from the opening game. Combining a relentless baseline game with a high first-serve percentage, the Bermudian dismantled Ciobotaru’s defense in a lopsided first set.
The second set proved to be a more tactical affair as Ciobotaru attempted to find a way back into the match, but Phillips remained composed under pressure. He ultimately closed out a convincing 6–1, 6–3 straight-sets win to secure a vital point for his team. His individual brilliance at the summit of the order proved to be the difference-maker in the overall scoreline, as Tulane continues to climb the collegiate rankings following this resilient mid-season triumph.
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Friday, March 13, 2026
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Phillips Dominates Top Flight Despite Tulane Loss to Liberty
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Bermuda’s Daniel Phillips delivered a standout individual performance in Lynchburg this weekend, though his Tulane University side eventually fell to a 5–2 defeat against a clinical Liberty University.
In a dual match defined by high-intensity exchanges, Phillips proved to be the shining light for the Green Wave, securing victories in both his doubles and marquee singles assignments at the Liberty Tennis Complex.
The afternoon began with a statement of intent from the Bermudian junior. Partnering with Lance Nisbet in the number one doubles position, Phillips showcased the chemistry that has made the duo a formidable force this season.
The Tulane pair dismantled Liberty’s top duo of Rodrigo Santiago Arraez and Guy Vorwerk with a ruthless 6–1 victory. Despite Phillips and Nisbet’s dominance on court one, Liberty managed to claw back the overall doubles point by securing narrow wins on courts two and three, giving the hosts an early 1–0 advantage heading into the singles.
Undeterred by the team deficit, Phillips returned to the court for the headline fixture of the day: the number one singles clash against Rodrigo Santiago Arraez.
Facing an opponent who reached a career-high No. 13 ITA Atlantic Region ranking, Phillips produced a masterclass in aggressive baseline play and tactical precision. He dictated the tempo from the opening serve, breaking Arraez early to take the first set 6–4.
The second set was a one-sided affair, as Phillips’ relentless pace left the Liberty standout with no answers. The Bermudian closed out the match with a flawless 6–0 bagel to secure a straight-sets win and a crucial point for Tulane.
While Phillips reigned supreme at the top of the lineup, the depth of the No. 63 ranked Flames eventually told. Liberty secured victories across the remaining singles courts to seal the 5–2 overall win, improving their season record to 8–7.
For Phillips, the result serves as further evidence of his transition into one of the elite players in the American Athletic Conference. Having consistently held his own against ranked regional opposition, the Somerset native continues to be the heartbeat of the Green Wave’s 2026 campaign.
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Saturday, March 07, 2026
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Phillips Battles Ranked Opposition in Tulane Win
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The Tulane University men’s tennis team secured a hard-fought victory at the Goldring Tennis Center, overcoming the University of South Alabama with a five two final scoreline. Despite a challenging afternoon for some of the individual matchups, the Green Wave demonstrated clinical depth across the board to ensure the overall team result remained in their favor.
The encounter began with a high-stakes doubles competition that set the tone for the afternoon. Bermuda’s Daniel Phillips and his partner Lance Nisbet were handed the responsibility of the number one doubles spot, facing off against the duo of Braden Hannig and Adam Bouyacoub. In a tightly contested battle that required tactical discipline, Phillips and Nisbet emerged victorious with a seven six tiebreak win, a result that proved pivotal in Tulane securing the opening point of the dual match.
Phillips then returned to the court for the marquee singles matchup in the top position, where he faced a formidable test in the form of Hannig. The South Alabama standout currently holds a world ranking of one hundred and two in the latest ITA Singles Rankings, and that pedigree was on full display throughout the contest. Phillips showed flashes of his trademark resilience and pushed the second set to a tiebreak, but he eventually went down in straight sets with a final score of six three, seven six. While the individual result was a setback for the Bermudian, the collective performance of his teammates ensured that Tulane walked away with a convincing victory.
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Thursday, March 05, 2026
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Tulane Toppled as Florida Atlantic Dominate in New Orleans
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The Tulane University men’s tennis team faced a difficult afternoon at the Goldring Tennis Center as they fell to a commanding six one defeat at the hands of Florida Atlantic. Despite the home court advantage, the Green Wave struggled to find their rhythm against a clinical Owls side that dictated play from the opening exchanges.
The tone for the encounter was set during the doubles competition where Bermuda’s Daniel Phillips and partner Lance Nisbet were handed the responsibility of the number one position. The duo battled hard against Mark Havlicek and Marek Pazdera but ultimately succumbed to a six four defeat. This opening setback placed immediate pressure on the hosts heading into the singles portion of the dual match.
Phillips returned to the court for the marquee matchup in the number one singles spot where he once again found himself facing off against Havlicek. The Florida Atlantic standout, who currently holds a world ranking of 1941 and has previously climbed as high as 1324, proved to be a formidable obstacle. Phillips displayed flashes of his trademark resilience but was unable to break Havlicek’s serve consistently, eventually going down in straight sets with a final score of six four, six three. The result capped off a challenging day for the Bermudian as his side looks to regroup for their upcoming fixtures.
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Sunday, March 01, 2026
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Phillips Triumphs Despite Tulane Heartbreak
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Bermudian tennis prospect Daniel Phillips produced a statement victory on the collegiate circuit, defeating a nationally ranked opponent even as his Tulane University side fell to a narrow 4–3 defeat against the University of Washington.
The contest began with a dominant display from the Green Wave in the doubles session. Phillips and his partner Lance Nisbet were locked in a stalemate at 4–4 against the Huskies' pairing of Brett Pearson and Soham Purohit when their match was abandoned. The stoppage came as Tulane had already clinically secured the other two doubles rubbers to clinch the afternoon's opening point.
The spotlight then shifted to the premier singles court, where Phillips faced a daunting task against the 121st-ranked Soham Purohit. The match developed into a three-set thriller that showcased Phillips' tactical growth and physical endurance.
The Bermudian started with blistering intent, overpowering the ranked Purohit to claim the opening set 6–1. However, the Washington star demonstrated his pedigree in a grueling second set, surviving several high-pressure exchanges to force a tie-breaker. Purohit eventually edged the frame 7–6 (7–3) to level the match and send the encounter into a decider.
Despite the momentum swing, Phillips showed remarkable mental fortitude in the final set. He regained control of the baseline early on, breaking Purohit's serve twice to sprint to a 6–2 victory and secure one of the most significant individual wins of his young career.
While Phillips’ heroics at the number one spot provided a massive boost for Tulane, the University of Washington proved more clinical across the remaining singles courts. The Huskies fought back to take four of the six singles matches, ultimately edging the overall tie 4–3.
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