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Freshman Sumar Runner-up at AIA Division I Singles Championship

Brophy freshman Samir Sumar lost to two-time defending champion and senior Vikram Narendran of Rincon/University in the AIA Division I Singles Championship, 6-1, 6-4, at Paseo Racquet Club on Monday.

“I am incredibly proud that a ninth grader new to the high school tennis scene could fight his way through the tournament to the finals,” said Head Coach Chris Campbell. “He played a great match and a stellar second set. He played with grace and allowed his opponent to enjoy the night, which was super meaningful for me.”

Sumar fell behind 3-0 after an early service break and lost the opener 6-1. But he was not going to go away easily as the No 3 seed who had not lost a set prior to the finals. He led 3-1 and 4-3 in the second set before eventually falling to Narendran.

“I am proud of my first year making it to the final,” said Sumar. “Unfortunately, I could not get it done. At first I had a little nerves, but I got more comfortable and was able to attack his weaknesses. My teammates also performed well in the tournament. We are looking forward to the team competition.”

The two-time AIA Division defending state champion will play No. 10 Higley on May 6 at Xavier College Prep at 3 p.m.

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