Hoffman Wins at Gator Invite

Oct. 29, 1999

Gainesville, FL – Five Hurricanes, led by Peter Hoffman, recorded victories against players from the Auburn men’s tennis team on the opening day of singles action at the 1999 Gator Invitational at the University of Florida.

Hoffman, a transfer from Florida International, defeated the Tigers’ Tiago Ruffoni in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, in the No. 1 flight.

UM freshman Michael Lang picked up the Hurricanes next highest victory, defeating Raltis Tukans in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2, at No. 4. Junior Johan Lindqvist defeated Marcel Mizerski 6-1, 6-0 at No. 6, sophomore Joel Berman defeated Ryan Sanders, 6-2, 6-4, at No. 7 and senior Mark Arrowsmith defeated Julien Curatella, 7-6, 7-6, at No. 8.

In doubles action, Arrowsmith and Berman defeated AU’s Sanders and Estevan Strecker, 9-7, at No. 3 doubles.

Miami will resume play on Saturday, Oct. 30 against players from Florida and South Florida.