‘Fun ride’: VCU tennis twins play final collegiate year together
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor Identical twins Charles Bertimon and Maxence Bertimon have played tennis together since they were 10 years old, according to the brothers. Now, the twins are entering their final collegiate year together at VCU. The Champagne Sur Seine, France natives have been successful throughout their tenure as Rams, winning conference championships and […]
Men’s tennis serves up spring season schedule
Thailon Wilson, Staff writer The back-to-back Atlantic 10 champions announced their schedule for the spring season after a historic final four run. VCU men’s tennis made it all the way to the final four in the NCAA tournament’s doubles bracket run, according to VCU Athletics. The Bertimon twins, graduate student Charles Bertimon and senior Maxence […]
Men’s tennis win three-game weekend rally
Thai Wilson, Contributing Writer The men’s tennis team continued its seven-game winning streak after defeating the University of Texas at San Antonio on Sunday. The Rams had two other games against the University of Charlotte and the United States Naval Academy, Friday and Saturday at the Thalhimer Tennis Center in Richmond. Along with the continued […]
Men’s tennis defeat University of Texas at San Antonio 4-1
Thai Wilson, Contributing Writer The VCU men’s tennis team defeated the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners today, 4-1. Today’s win continued the Rams winning streak after defeating the United States Naval Academy on Saturday. VCU head coach Anthony Rossi said the team’s focus is on the moment. “We’re looking at one match at […]
Men’s tennis looks forward to capturing another A-10 title
Thailon Wilson, Contributing Writer The VCU men’s tennis are coming off a strong 4-2 finish against Virginia Tech, the black and gold’s first victory against the Hokies since the 2012-2013 season according to VCU athletics. “We feel great. Being able to bounce back the next day after a physical battle against Georgia shows the toughness […]
Reunited: Bertimon twins together again with men’s tennis
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Through receiving messages and photos on WhatsApp, Maxence Bertimon was able to see what playing tennis at VCU was like from afar. His identical twin brother, Charles Bertimon, sent countless pictures and messages to him, showing the city, while Maxence Bertimon played tennis at Georgia Gwinnett College, a NAIA-level school in […]