Portland State Tennis Players Qualify for Main Draw
Luca Prino and Vit Petcov advanced to the round of 64 as tournament play resumes in Seattle on Thursday.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Tennis
Portland State men’s tennis players Luca Prino and Vit Petcov earned their spots in the ITA Northwest Regional Championship main draw following opening-day qualifying matches. The team finished Wednesday with a 4-5 match record at the tournament in Seattle.
Why it matters
Qualifying for the main draw secures a place in the round of 64, marking a key milestone for the Vikings' tennis program during the regional tournament. The team now shifts focus to the main draw and the upcoming start of the doubles competition.
Portland State finished the first day of the regional tournament with a 4-5 match record. Athletes successfully competed for spots in the 64-player main draw, though individual seedings remain unknown.
The players
Vit Petcov
A member of the Portland State men's tennis team who qualified for the regional main draw.
Luca Prino
A Portland State men's tennis player who advanced to the main draw after winning his qualifying match.
Portland State
The local university whose men's tennis team is competing in the ITA Northwest Regional Championship.
The details
Vit Petcov secured his advancement by defeating Adi Dagan in straight sets (6-3, 6-4) and overcoming Nicholas Bowles (6-3, 6-7, 6-1). Luca Prino also punched his ticket to the main draw with a hard-fought 6-4, 7-6 win over Alexander Simone. Players across the tournament navigated multiple qualifying sets to earn entry into the bracket.
Timeline
October 15, 2026: Portland State competed in day one of ITA Northwest Regionals.
October 16, 2026: Main draw and doubles tournament play resumes.
Beyond the Bridges
This performance follows the established pattern of Portland State athletes competing within the annual ITA Northwest Regional Championship structure. The results mark the Vikings' latest attempt to advance through this specific regional field.
Vikings fans can track the team's progress as the tournament moves into the round of 64 on Thursday. Matches for the main draw and the newly starting doubles bracket take place throughout the day in Seattle.
The takeaway
Advancing to the 64-player main draw sets up a challenging path for the Vikings in the regional tournament. Watch for updated match results tomorrow as both the main draw and doubles play get underway.
What happens next
The Portland State men's tennis team resumes play in the main draw tomorrow, October 16, 2026. The doubles bracket is also scheduled to begin tomorrow.
Further reading
For more on the local college sports scene, visit Portland Tennis.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Portland State University Athletics.
