UNLV Tennis Players Advance to Quarterfinals at ITA Mountain Regional Championships
Two University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) men’s tennis players, Ilia Snitari and Illia Maksymchuk, secured victories in the Round of 16 at the 2025 ITA Mountain Region Men’s Tennis Championships today.
Top-seeded Ilia Snitari, ranked 83rd nationally, defeated Valentino De Pellegrin of Idaho State in straight sets, 6-1, 6-0, at the Fertitta Tennis Complex on the UNLV campus. Joining him in the final eight is teammate Illia Maksymchuk, who overcame Tygen Goldammer of BYU with a 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win.
The ITA Mountain Regional Championships, running from October 15-20, feature representatives from 16 schools and serve as a qualifying tournament for the 2025 NCAA Individual Championships. Success in these regional tournaments is crucial, as the singles finalists and doubles champions from each region automatically qualify for the national championship.
This tournament is one of 13 regional championships held across the country, offering players a direct pathway to compete on the national stage. More information about the ITA and collegiate tennis can be found at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association website.
The championships will continue through Monday, with the quarterfinal and subsequent rounds scheduled to take place at the Fertitta Tennis Complex.
