BOSTON – The Suffolk men's tennis team is set for its first GNAC serve of 2017 as the Rams entertain last season's North standing winner Johnson & Wales Saturday, April 8 at 5 p.m. at the Winchester Tennis Courts.  

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LAST TIME OUT
In its closest match of 2017 thus far, the Suffolk men's tennis team slipped to Bridgewater State, 5-4, at Buckingham, Browne & Nichols April 4.   

MORE READING: Bridgewater State Bests Men's Tennis, 5-4

RAMS RUNDOWN
Suffolk (0-4) is still in search of its first win of the season as the Rams fell in its first four contests to UMass Boston, Emerson, Curry and Bridgewater State. 

Omar Azzaoui is the lone Ram with multiple singles victories with the freshman going 1-2 as the blue-gold's ace and picking up one win in the third slot. Kevin Clavijo (1-1), Jacob Duggan (1-2) and Kevin Greeman (1-2) have also earned a win on the singles court. 

In doubles action, the tandem of Rami Esrawi and Greenman is undefeated, boasting a 2-0 ledger with both victories coming on court No. 3. Partners Azzaoui and Chris Parnagian and Calvijo and Greenman are 1-0 respectively in doubles action playing in the second and third spots, respectively.  

WILDCAT WAYS
After dropping its first match in straight sets to Regis, Johnson & Wales has been on a roll as of late, rattling off three straight victories – defeating Salve Regina (8-1), Bridgewater State (7-2) and Centre Court (7-2) to bring a 3-1 record into the weekend. 

Andre Barbero has been constant as the Wildcats' No. 1 in singles and teamed up with Nicholas Auffret for the team's top tandem. Similar to JWU's team records, Barbero fell to the Pride in the season opener, but has been victorious ever since to mimic the 3-1 record in singles, while the doubles duo has also mirrored the 3-1 ledger. 

UP NEXT
Suffolk is in store for three contests over the next seven days. The Rams step out of conference play for a Tuesday tilt at UMass Dartmouth April 11. First serve is set for 3:30 p.m.