The NCAA Individual Championships in Waco, Texas, witnessed an exciting battle as the Blue Raiders' Karim Al-Amin and Ondrej Horak aimed to etch their names among the top doubles teams in Division I tennis. This national stage became the arena for their remarkable run.

Blue Raiders' Doubles Duo's Thrilling NCAA Championship Battle

First Set Struggle

The Blue Raiders duo, Karim Al-Amin and Ondrej Horak, embarked on their journey with determination. In the first set, they traded points with the No. 2 overall seed, Marko Miladinovic and Oskar Brostrom Poulsen from host Baylor. They managed to control a 5-4 lead, having a golden opportunity to clinch the decisive opening set. However, the Bears' duo showed their mettle and climbed back into the lead, rattling off three consecutive points to claim a crucial 7-5 victory in the first set.This early setback didn't deter the Middle Tennessee pair. They came right back after losing the first set by jumping out to an early 3-1 lead in the second set. The Blue Raiders weathered a comeback effort from Baylor and managed to even the match at one. They won the set 7-6 through a thrilling 7-3 tiebreaker.

Second Set Comeback and Third Set Tension

After winning the second set and forcing the third set tiebreaker, Al-Amin and Horak once again showed their dominance. They controlled another lead, putting the Bears on the brink of elimination with an 8-3 advantage. Just two points away from securing a berth in the second round, it seemed like their hard work was paying off. But Miladinovic and Brostrom Poulsen fought back valiantly, winning seven consecutive points to claim a come-from-behind victory and advance to tomorrow's Round of 16.This intense battle between the two teams showcased the sheer talent and determination of the Blue Raiders. Their journey at the NCAA Individual Championships was filled with ups and downs, but they left their mark on the national stage.Follow Middle Tennessee men’s tennis on social media on Facebook (BlueRaiderMensTennis), Twitter (MT_MensTennis) and Instagram (MT_MensTennis) for more updates on their future endeavors.