The Brandeis University men's tennis team  fought vigorously but ultimately lost 5-2 to Division I Bryant University in their spring 2025 season opener. Despite the loss, the Judges showcased  resilience and individual excellence, particularly  at the top of their lineup, with Dylan Walters MA  '26 being named UAA Player of the Week. Match Summary Brandeis (0-1) started the match with competitive doubles play. Walters, a graduate student and  designated All-American, teamed up with Daniel  Shemesh ’28 to secure a hard-fought 7-5 win at #1  doubles. However, Bryant (1-1) claimed victories  at #2 (6-3) and #3 doubles (6-2), earning the crucial  doubles point under the new one-point doubles system. Despite the team's defeat, Brandeis fought back  in the remaining matches. Shemesh battled to  three sets at #3 singles but ultimately fell 6-2, 4-6  and 7-5. The Judges secured their two points as  Walters prevailed at #1 singles in a grueling contest, winning 7-6 (7-5), 4-6, and 7-5. Aidan Wang-Fan  ’28 added another victory at #4, rallying for a 3-6,  7-6 (11-9) and 7-5 triumph. Walters Named UAA Player of the Week Brandeis standout Walters earned recognition  for his performance, being named the UAA Men’s  Tennis Player of the Week for the third time in his  career. Walters was a double winner in the match  against Bryant, securing victories in both singles  and doubles. His singles win at #1 demonstrated  his endurance, leadership and skill as he outplayed  his opponent in three tough sets. Walters, a first-team All-UAA selection in 2024  and a second-team honoree in 2022, made history  last year as Brandeis' seventh All-American after  advancing in the NCAA Division III singles tournament. His performance sets a high standard for the  Judges as they progress through the season. Looking Ahead The Judges will take the next week to regroup  before heading to Claremont, CA for their annual February break trip. They will play their  next match on Feb. 16 against Scripps College’s  Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, the #2-ranked team in  Division III. With Walters’ leadership and young  players stepping up, the men’s tennis team looks to  make a strong performance as the season unfolds.