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Throughout the past three years, the Virginia men's tennis team has had its fair share of superstars. Even the casual fan could name, or at least recognize, Somdev Devvarman, Dom Inglot, and, more recently, Michael Shabaz. If you have been only a casual follower of coach Brian Boland's successful team, one name might have eluded you thus far. This season, his last as a Cavalier, Lee Singer has stepped into an important role as a player and a leader both on and off the court. READ MORE
When Michael Shabaz was seven years old, he had an insight. And not one about Power Rangers, Tinker Toys, or how to pack his lunch in the morning. "I realized I had some talent for the game," Shabaz said. The game Shabaz speaks of, of course, is tennis - and he certainly did have talent for it. READ MORE
With Virginia on the verge of winning its third consecutive National Team Indoors Championship, coach Brian Boland couldn't help but let a grin creep on to his face, which only grew broader as he scanned the a sea of orange and blue on hand at the Boar's Head Sport's Club. Boland said he was "embracing the moment." And what a moment it was. With a 4-1 victory over Tennessee, the Cavaliers became the first team since the mid-1970s to win three straight National Team Indoors Championships. READ MORE
After the Virginia men's tennis team lost its first regular season match in nearly three years last Saturday against Kentucky, many followers may have wondered how the squad would bounce back. Cavalier coach Brian Boland, however, ensured reporters Thursday that his team would be fine, even as he completely revamped his doubles line-up for Virginia's opening-round match of the ITA National Team Indoors tournament. The Cavaliers were more than fine - they were utterly dominant in a 4-0 win against Alabama. READ MORE
Virginia has the honor of hosting the National Team Indoors tournament - which annually features the top 16 teams in the nation - for the first time in school history. The Hoos took home the last two titles in Seattle in 2008 and Chicago in 2009; with a tournament title in Charlottesville, the No. 2 seed Cavaliers would three-peat for the first time since Stanford took home three titles in a row in the mid-1970s. The tournament features eight matches from Friday-Sunday and the final on Monday at noon, all at the Boar's Head Sports Club. READ MORE
In case you missed it, The Sabre was on hand for the Virginia men's tennis team's NCAA match with Navy and has an EDGE photo gallery up that captured the action. There are 66 images including shots of the eventual National Champion doubles team of Dominic Inglot and Michael Shabaz. READ MORE
A 30-win season for the third straight season, a doubles team matching a school record, and an NCAA Tournament win. Yes, Friday was a typical day at the office for the Virginia men's tennis team, which cruised past Navy 4-0 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the Snyder Tennis Center. The Cavaliers paired the doubles point with singles wins from Sanam Singh, Michael Shabaz, and Drew Courtney to advance. READ MORE
At this point last season, Virginia tennis coach Brian Boland was pretty confident. Entering Final Four play, his veteran nucleus surrounded by up-and-coming youngsters was a staggering 32-0, having ripped through opponents all season long. But the Hoos "little bit unlucky in the Final Four" and missed out on the title. Lesson learned. Entering the NCAA Tournament this weekend, Boland is plenty aware that anything can happen, even to the most talented of teams. READ MORE
Both Virginia Tennis teams are heading back to the NCAA Tournament. The brackets were announced Tuesday night with both teams and the invited public watching live at the Boar's Head Sports Club. The No. 1 ranked men will face Navy while the women will take on VCU. READ MORE
Led by senior Dom Inglot, the Virginia men's tennis team scored its second, consecutive ITA Indoor Tennis National Championship last month. The Cavaliers completed the task by knocking off No. 3 Georgia. Most recently, the Hoos knocked off in-state rival Virginia Tech to improve to 15-0 on the season. TheSabre.com caught up with Inglot for a Quick Take. READ MORE
