MACON, Ga. --- The Auburn Montgomery men's tennis team competed in their final exhibition match on Saturday, Feb. 1 at Middle Georgia, falling 6-1 to the Knights.
 
The Knights won the number two and thee flight in doubles to claim the point. Muhamad Bedwan and Nino Portugal knocked off Franck Soulerot/Nicolas Mougaillard 6-2 in the double's number one matchup.
 
In singles action, Joao Guariente bested Santino Romeo in straight sets (6-1, 6-0) for the Warhawk's lone point.
 
The men's tennis team will kick off their 2020 campaign on Friday, Feb. 14 when the host UT-Tyler from the AUM Tennis Complex at 9:00 a.m.
 
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Middle Georgia State 6, Auburn Montgomery 1

Singles competition

1. Yuri Syromolotov (MGA) def. Muhamad Bedwan (AUM) 6-2, 6-4

2. Jimmy Merah (MGA) def. Francisco Jimenez (AUM) 6-4, 6-4

3. Joao Guariente (AUM) def. Santino Romeo (MGA) 6-1, 6-0

4. Naufal Kamaruzzaman (MGA) def. Nino Portugal (AUM) 6-4, 6-2

5. Franck Soulerot (MGA) def. Jose Garcia (AUM) 6-2, 5-2, retired

6. Nicolas Mougaillard (MGA) def. Giovanni Bellio (AUM) 6-1, 4-6, 10-6

Doubles competition

1. Muhamad Bedwan/Nino Portugal (AUM) def. Franck Soulerot/Nicolas Mougaillard (MGA) 6-2

2. Yuri Syromolotov/Santino Romeo (MGA) def. Joao Guariente/Francisco Jimenez (AUM) 6-4

3. Naufal Kamaruzzaman/Jimmy Merah (MGA) def. Jose Garcia/Jonathan Judy-Hansen (AUM) 6-0

Match Notes:

Order of finish: Doubles (3,1,2); Singles (3,4,1,5,2,6)