USC Tennis Teams Compete in Weekend Tournaments
Trojans men's and women's squads take to the courts in Malibu and Redding for recent collegiate action.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Tennis
The USC tennis teams participated in tournaments in Malibu and Redding during the week of October 12, 2026. Men's singles players Nathan Trouve and Andrin Casanova successfully reached the quarterfinals at the ITA Southwest Regional Championship.
Why it matters
These regional tournaments serve as critical preparation for players aiming to secure spots and build momentum ahead of the upcoming NCAA individual championships.
Nathan Trouve won three consecutive three-set matches to reach the quarterfinals before falling 7-5, 6-0, while Andrin Casanova exited the tournament following a 6-3, 6-4 loss.
The players
Nathan Trouve
He is a member of the USC men's tennis team who won three consecutive matches to reach the quarterfinals at the ITA Southwest Regional.
Andrin Casanova
He is a USC men's tennis player who advanced to the quarterfinals of the ITA Southwest Regional after a walkover win.
Max Exsted
He is a USC tennis player who has already secured a spot in the upcoming NCAA singles championships.
The details
At the ITA Southwest Regional in Malibu, Trouve and Casanova led the men's team before being eliminated by Lasse Poertner and David Fix, respectively. Meanwhile, the women's team competed in Redding, where Immi Haddad dropped an opening-round match and Krisha Mahendran retired mid-match.
Timeline
September 23-27, 2026: ITA All-American Championship held in Tulsa.
Week of October 12, 2026: USC tennis teams competed in tournaments in Malibu and Redding.
November 5-8, 2026: The USC men's team will compete in the ITA Masters Championships in Rome, Georgia.
November 2026: The NCAA individual championships take place.
Season Trajectory
The results from the ITA Southwest Regional act as a precursor to the NCAA individual championships scheduled for November. Success in these regional brackets is essential for Trojans looking to improve their national standing as the fall season concludes.
Max Exsted holds a confirmed position for the NCAA individual championships, providing a guaranteed representative for USC in the tournament. Other team members must continue to perform in upcoming events like the ITA Masters Championships to impact their late-season rankings.
The takeaway
The recent tournament performances highlight the depth of the USC roster as players compete for limited spots in the NCAA postseason. Athletes must maintain physical readiness as they transition into back-to-back regional and national championship events.
Further reading
For more updates on collegiate matches, visit Los Angeles Tennis.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Trojan.
