Jan. 12, 2009

BOCA RATON, Fla. - Baylor's men's tennis' Denes Lukacs won his final match of qualifying of the USTA Futures professional tournament at the Swim & Racquet Center of Boca Raton (FL) on Monday afternoon. With the victory he has now advanced to the tournament's 32-player main draw.

Lukacs, a junior, breezed past William Noblitt (USA), a former North Carolina State player, 6-3, 7-6(3). All four of Lukacs' tournament victories came in straight sets.

Lukacs, one of eight players to advance from the qualifying bracket, will take on Bulgaria's Tihomir Grozdanov at 9 a.m. (CST).

Qualifying Bracket Finals - Monday
Lukacs def. William Noblitt (USA) 6-3, 7-6(3)

Main Draw - Tuesday
9 a.m. (CST) Lukacs vs. Tihomir Grozdanov (BUL)