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Dikshan Chhikara vs Loars A-R-C Tournament 2026
Christine Bjornstal

Men's Tennis

Norse Advance to A-R-C Tournament Title Match - Defeat Loras 4-0

The Luther College men's tennis team, the No. 1 seed for the A-R-C Tournament, have advanced to the championship match following a 4-0 victory over No. 4 seed Loras College this afternoon in the valley. The Norse won two of the doubles matches and only needed three wins in singles to secure the victory and improve to 20-3 for the year.

In doubles, Joao Benvenutti and Abhay Chhabra, ranked No. 10 in the Central Region, posted a (6-2) victory at No. 1. Rhys Biro-Moore and Jake Nelson won at No. 2 (6-1) to secure the doubles point. 

In singles, Benvenutti defeated Gage Becker (6-0, 6-2) at No. 1. Gerarado Ramirez Mainou won at No. 4 (6-0, 6-0). Dikshan Chhikara secured the match victory with a (6-4, 6-1) win at No. 5

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Luther will host the championship match against Coe College on Saturday, May 2 at 1 p.m. The winner will earn the league's automatic berth to the NCAA III National Championships.
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Players Mentioned

Joao Benvenutti

Joao Benvenutti

Senior
Rhys Biro-Moore

Rhys Biro-Moore

Junior
Abhay Chhabra

Abhay Chhabra

Senior
Jake Nelson

Jake Nelson

Freshman
Dikshan Chhikara

Dikshan Chhikara

Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Joao Benvenutti

Joao Benvenutti

Senior
Rhys Biro-Moore

Rhys Biro-Moore

Junior
Abhay Chhabra

Abhay Chhabra

Senior
Jake Nelson

Jake Nelson

Freshman
Dikshan Chhikara

Dikshan Chhikara

Sophomore