Although the Crimson had won its Ivy opener in decisive style, it did not celebrate with a late night because of its a 12:00 p.m. start against Cornell the next day.
Cornell entered the weekend play having lost it last four matches. The Big Red traveled to Dartmouth on Friday and before turning the bus south towards Cambridge.
Alhough the Big Red came into the match pumped, Harvard won even without some of its top players.
Blake and Majmudar were sidelined in both doubles and singles to provide their teammates with some valuable Ivy League experience. Majmudar also took the day off to focus on his thesis.
Although the line-up featured some younger, more inexperienced players, the team played with a lot of poise throughout the afternoon.
"We need to get them some experience now, as many of these guys may be playing much more next season," Coach Mike Fish said. "They're under some real pressure today, but I have confidence in them."
Fish's confidence was well placed. Harvard won the doubles point and then swept the singles with a number of gutsy performances in three set matches.
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