Duke Mens Tennis Shines at U.S. Open: Williams and Winegars Dynamic Doubles PerformanceIn the waning days of 2025, Duke mens tennis made waves at the U.S. Open. Cooper Williams and Theo Winegar, a formidable doubles pair, secured a main draw victory against professional opponents in New York. Garrett Johns also excelled, securing two qualifying wins.The duo earned their spot in the main draw by dominating the American Collegiate Wild Card Playoff, defeating teams from Southern Methodist University and Stanford. Starting together in March, they finished the college season with a 6-0 record, ranking third nationally.Williams, a former top rookie at Harvard, and Winegar, a doubles expert from Columbia, both new to Duke coach Ramsey Smith, showcased impressive chemistry. They clinched the opening set against Czech opponents in a nine to seven tiebreak and sealed the second at five games to three on a double fault.Duke fans filled the stands, creating a home-like atmosphere for the Blue Devils. In the second round, Williams and Winegar pushed fourth-seeded Germans to the brink but fell in tight sets. Meanwhile, Johns battled through qualifiers against Colton Smith and Oliver Crawford.Coach Smith hailed it as an exciting U.S. Open for Duke, with all three representing the program proudly. Winegar has completed his college tennis career, but Williams returns for his junior year and has already participated in pro events this fall. The Blue Devils kick off 2026 on January sixteenth against Elon. Checkout Solipillow.com

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