After the sun had set and the air had cooled, Govind Nanda was still playing. The freshman’s 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 singles victory propelled No. 7 UCLA men’s tennis (3-0) to a 4-2 victory over California (2-3) on Friday at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. Read more...

Photo: Freshman Govind Nanda secured the victory for the Bruins over California with his singles match win. Nanda has won all three of his singles matches so far this season, but has lost every doubles match this season with his partner junior Ben Goldberg. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)

The Bruins are ranked No. 7 in the nation, but coach Billy Martin said he’s not sold the ranking is justified. “We have a lot to prove,” Martin said. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Keegan Smith was selected as an ITA All-American in doubles last season after posting a 21-15 doubles record. (Daily Bruin file photo)

New contributors, a changing lineup and injuries have all impacted the Bruins at the start of their dual-match season. UCLA men’s tennis (2-0) has some new faces in its spring lineup. Read more...

Photo: Zahraj recently joined UCLA men’s tennis from Frankfurt, Germany. Zahraj has played with three different doubles partners in three matches this season. (Alice Naland/Daily Bruin)

After winning the ITA Kick-Off Weekend, the Bruins have qualified for the ITA National Indoor Championships. Playing in both the No. 1 singles and doubles spot, senior Maxime Cressy led No. Read more...

Photo: Senior Maxime Cressy played No. 1 singles and doubles for the Bruins this weekend in the ITA Kick-Off Weekend against Indiana and the University of San Diego. (Alice Naland/Daily Bruin)

It’s time for head-to-head competition in Westwood. No. 7 UCLA men’s tennis will be facing unranked Indiana and the winner of the unranked San Diego and Ole Miss matchup for the ITA Kick-Off Weekend. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Bryce Pereira finished last season with a 6-8 singles record and a 24-12 doubles mark with partner senior Maxime Cressy. (Daily Bruin file photo)