NASHVILLE – The Martin Methodist Men's Tennis team suffered a 4-1 loss at NCAA Division I Belmont University in its season opener Monday.

Senior standout Jesus Quesada picked up the lone point for the RedHawks on the afternoon. Quesada built a 5-1 lead in the first set versus Joan Valy, before Valy retired and conceded the point to Quesada.

"It is always tough to start the season against a good Division I team like Belmont," RedHawks head coach Bill Riddle said. "But it was a good test for our guys against a quality opponent early in the season. This competition will make us better and get us where we want to be later in the season."

The contest marked a late January tuneup for the RedHawks, who will play seven matches in the month of February.

The RedHawks return to action versus another NCAA opponent on February 9 when they travel to NCAA Division II foe Alabama-Huntsville.

RESULTS

Belmont Men 4, Martin Methodist Men 1

Singles competition
1. Hendrik Inno (BUM) def. Eduardo Costa (MMCM) 6-3, 6-1
2. Jake Briggs (BUM) def. Manuel Rodilla (MMCM) 6-1, 6-1
3. Jesus Quesada (MMCM) def. Joan Valy (BUM) retired
4. David Faulkner (BUM) def. Anh Hoang (MMCM) 6-1, 6-1
5. Grant Kelly (BUM) vs. Jurgen Hildmann (MMCM) unfinished
6. Dawson Blankinship (BUM) vs. Jack Hayes (MMCM) unfinished

Doubles competition
1. Hendrik Inno/Marko Illic (BUM) def. Eduardo Costa/Anh Hoang (MMCM) 6-0
2. Joan Valy/Jake Briggs (BUM) def. Manuel Rodilla/Jesus Quesada (MMCM) 6-1
3. Dawson Blankinship/Grant Kelly (BUM) def. Jurgen Hildmann/Jack Hayes (MMCM) 6-0

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