Unfortunately Rich, competing in his first event of the fall, did not experience the same success as Doran.

Rich lost in three sets in the first round and then proceeded to lose in straight sets in his consolation round.

Having won the first set in his match, Rich pulled a quad muscle in the second set, thereby impairing his mobility for the remainder of the tournament.

"My injury isn't an excuse," said "I served really well and was happy with my play. It is always great to get competition at that level."

The Classic was filled with numerous talented players from respectable tennis programs across the nation, including Clemson, Northwestern, Minnesota and the University of Virginia.

The next two major events for the Harvard men's team are the upcoming Crimson Challenge this weekend and the Rolex tournament the following weekend.

Depending on the condition of his quad, Rich hopes to play this weekend, while Doran will be resting for the Rolex. After capturing the ECACs last weekend with very little trouble, Harvard now looks to the Rolex as the biggest remaining fall event.

"We are trying to peak for the Rolex," Doran said.

However, first is the Crimson Fall Classic this coming weekend here in Cambridge.