Illinois redshirt junior William Mroz has advanced to the singles qualifiers at the ITA All-American Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mroz secured his place by winning three consecutive singles matches in pre-qualifying action.
On Saturday, Mroz began his campaign with a straight-set victory over Auburn's William Nolan, 6-4, 6-2. This win moved him into the Round of 64, where he faced his first seeded opponent.
Facing No. 17-32 Nate Bonetto of Georgia Tech on Sunday morning, Mroz recorded a dominant 6-2, 6-1 win to advance further. Later that day, he earned a spot in the qualifying bracket with a 6-1, 6-4 triumph against Duke's Oscar Brown.
Sixty-four student-athletes will compete in the singles qualifying bracket starting Monday. Sixteen players from this round will advance to the singles main draw on Wednesday.
Mroz is set to return to action on Monday for the qualifying singles Round of 64.
The tournament format includes various rounds for both singles and doubles play through Sunday, September 29.
Pre-Qualifying Results:
Round of 128: William Mroz (Illinois) def. William Nolan (Auburn), 6-4, 6-2
Round of 64: William Mroz (Illinois) def. [17-32] Nate Bonetto (Georgia Tech), 6-2, 6-1
Round of 32: William Mroz (Illinois) def. Oscar Brown (Duke), 6-1, 6-4
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