After eventually losing that game, however, Kumar regrouped to take the third set.
In other singles action, Beren, Valkin and Chiu won their first-round matches before bowing out in the Round of 64.
“I was happy that our lower three players got through our first round matches,” Fish said. “Though Valkin lost in three sets, he didn’t do anything wrong. [His opponent] just stepped up and started hitting really good shots.”
After three days of grueling tennis, the Crimson will return to the fray today in an attempt to advance to the finals tomorrow.
“With the schoolwork, it’s easy to get exhausted,” said Harvard assistant coach Terry London. “As long as [the players] stay rested, the outlook is good.”
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