ATHENS, Ga. – Alabama’s Matic Kriznik earned a spot in the ITA South Sectional Championship quarterfinals on Friday. 

Kriznik secured his spot in the top eight off a three-set victory over Georgia’s Santiago Giamichelle. The UA sophomore won the opening set off a 7-2 tiebreaker but dropped a tough 6-4 battle in the second round. Kriznik would rally to cruise to a 6-2 victory in the final set to secure the overall match victory.

Kriznik will compete against Auburn’s Billy Blaydes at 9 a.m. CT on Saturday.

Next

• Alabama will return for day three of the ITA South Sectional Championships on Saturday
• Competition is set to begin at 9 a.m. CT  

Singles Results 

• Matic Kriznik (UA) def. Santiago Giamichelle (UGA) 7-6(2), 4-6, 6-2

Doubles Results