The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga men’s tennis teams is set to host the inaugural Chattanooga Collegiate Clay Court Championships at Manker Patten this weekend.  The six team event features a 32-man compass draw in singles and 16 tandems in doubles.

The tournament will be a 32 draw singles and 16 draw doubles format.

Thursday, Sept.13, 2018 – Practice day. Teams arrive and check in with hosts.

Friday, Sept.14, 2018 – Matches begin at 9 a.m. and progress throughout the day. 6:30 p.m. Catered Meal and Program at Manker Patten Tennis Club for participants and members/hosts.

Saturday, Sept.15, 2018 – Matches begin at 9 a.m. and progress throughout the day.

Sunday, Sept.16, 2018 – Doubles and Singles Finals begin at 9 a.m.

Nicknamed the 5C’s, this tournament is highlighted by participants from Chattanooga, Memphis, UAB, Tennessee Tech, ETSU and Troy.  Action begins each day with doubles play at 9:00 a.m. (E.D.T.)

“We are hoping to have the 5Cs Tournament be a highlight on the fall schedule as one of the premier events to play in the South,” stated Mocs head coach Chuck Merzbacher.  “I cannot think of a better venue than the Manker-Patten Tennis Club. It is situated along the Tennessee River and boasts one of the best views for tennis enthusiasts, who get a chance to watch some great tennis and appreciate the ambience of this scenic club.

“I want to thank the Manker-Patten staff and members for allowing us to bring this high level event to their club.”

Competing for the Mocs are senior Pablo Llebeili, junior Simon Bustamante, sophomores Kaisei Kuroki, Luke Plaisted, Jacob Marshall and Cooper Long and freshmen Kerim Hyatt and Tomas Rodriguez.  Senior Paul LaHue and freshman Bo Nash will also compete in doubles.

Draws for the event are available at the top of the page and will be updated through the same link throughout the tournament.  Be sure to check back to GoMocs.com for complete results from each day’s action.