Stancati Plays in Semifinals at Regional

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – University of Miami junior Marco Stancati won his quarterfinal match, earning a spot in the semifinals of the singles consolation draw of the 2012 USTA/ITA Regional Championships in Tallahassee, Fla. 
In the singles consolation quarterfinals, Stancati defeated Casey Kay of Georgia, 6-3, 6-0, earning the native of Napoli, Italy, a spot in the semifinals. In the Final Four, Stancati faced the fourth-seeded Mike Alford of Florida. Stancati lost, 6-1, 6-2, to end his tournament run. 
For the tournament, Stancati was 3-2 individually, with three-straight wins in the singles consolation draw. He also paired with Wilfredo Gonzalez to win his first round doubles main draw match. See Stancati’s complete 2012 USTA/ITA Regional Championships results below. 
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Sunday, October 21, 2012Singles Consolation DrawQuarterfinals – Stancati (UM) def. Kay (UGA) 6-3, 6-0Semifinals – Alford (UF) def. Stancati (UM) 6-1, 6-2
Saturday, October 20, 2012Singles Consolation DrawRound of 32 – Stancati (UM) def. Patel (USF) 7-6 (5), 7-5Round of 16 – Stancati (UM) def. Johnson (UF) 6-3, 6-3
Friday, October 19, 2012Singles Main DrawRound of 64 – Pasha (UGA) def. Stancati (UM) 6-4, 6-2
Doubles Main DrawRound Of 64 – Stancati/Gonzalez (UM) def. Vives/Moore (FGCU) 8-5Round Of 32 – Rakitt/Melian (GT) def. Stancati/Gonzalez (UM) 8-5