Columbia University to Host NCAA Men’s Tennis Championship Regional May 2-3

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The Columbia men’s tennis team will host the first two rounds of the 64-team NCAA Division I Men’s Tennis Championship on May 2 and 3. The Philip & Cheryl Milstein Family Tennis Center will serve as one of 16 regional sites across the country playing host to this prestigious “May Madness” event.

In adherence to NCAA policy: “The top 16 seeds are guaranteed to host a regional if a bid was submitted and criteria are met.” No. 9-ranked Columbia has been designated as the 8th seed for the NCAA tournament, so No. 23-ranked Clemson, along with unranked Quinnipiac and Binghamton, will be visiting Upper Manhattan for this four-team, single-elimination NCAA Regional.

Columbia earned its 18th Ivy League title this season, finishing undefeated in Ivy League conference play. The Lions, who went 17–4 overall, are led by Coach Howard Endelman and his staff, who were recognized as the 2025 Ivy League Coaching Staff of the Year, and by Michael Zheng, the reigning NCAA Singles Champion and the 2025 and 2024 Ivy League Player of the Year.

Venue: Philip & Cheryl Milstein Family Tennis Center.
Address: 603 West 218th Street, New York, NY.
Information Number: 212-851-7100.
Weather Issues: Rain or shine (indoor courts are available on-site).
Parking: Street parking and local garages.
Food Concession: Available on-site.

Admission: Free; no ticket needed

NCAA Regional Match Schedule

Friday, May 2 – Round of 64
Match 1: Quinnipiac vs. #23 Clemson, 10 a.m.
Match 2: Binghamton vs. #9 Columbia, not before 1 p.m.

Saturday, May 3 – Round of 32
Match 3: Winner of Match 2 vs. Winner of Match 1, 1 p.m.

The winner of Saturday’s match advances to the May 10 NCAA Super-Regional – the “Sweet 16.”

Premier Tennis on Display for Free

This is the highest level of college tennis played in the country. New York City is home to the US Open, and there are many passionate tennis fans on the Upper West Side—and beyond. Some of the athletes competing in this NCAA Regional may go on to play in the US Open Qualifying Tournament—or perhaps even further.

This is a unique opportunity to enjoy elite-level tennis in Upper Manhattan, completely free of charge. Everyone is encouraged to attend this weekend’s NCAA Regional at 603 West 218th Street.

Easy Access to the Milstein Family Tennis Center

From the No. 1 Train: Exit at 215th Street. Walk north on 10th Avenue (parallel to Broadway) to 218th Street. Turn left on 218th Street, cross Broadway, and continue west. The gated driveway to the Milstein Family Tennis Center is immediately past the football stadium. The gate attendant will waive all attendees through.

From the A Train: Exit at 207th Street. Walk north on Broadway to 218th Street. Turn left and follow the directions above.

College Tennis Match Scoring

College tennis team competitions are a combination of three doubles matches and six singles matches, with many players competing in both. Each team competition begins with three doubles matches, each consisting of one set. The team that wins two of the three doubles matches earns one point toward the overall team score (so one team enters the singles with a 1–0 advantage on the scoreboard). Next are six singles matches, each best-of-three sets and worth one point. The first team to reach four points on the scoreboard wins. Once a team clinches the match with four points, any unfinished singles matches are halted. All matches use no-ad scoring, which adds to the fast-paced excitement.

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