Stanford Pair Reached Doubles Semifinals in San Francisco
Gus Grumet and Mark Krupkin advanced to the final four at the Battle in the Bay tournament before falling on Friday.
Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Tennis
Stanford men's tennis players Gus Grumet and Mark Krupkin reached the doubles semifinals at the Battle in the Bay tournament. The duo secured wins in the round of 16 and quarterfinals before their run concluded on October 4.
Why it matters
The tournament serves as a key early-season proving ground for collegiate players aiming for the upcoming ITA Northwest Regional Championships. Strong performances here are critical for securing berths in the NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships.
Grumet and Krupkin posted consecutive doubles wins of 8-6 and 8-3 before dropping their semifinal match 8-6. Neither player secured a singles victory during the San Francisco event, with individual results including a 19-17 tiebreaker in the consolation bracket.
The players
Gus Grumet
A member of the Stanford men's tennis team who competed in the Battle in the Bay tournament.
Mark Krupkin
A Stanford men's tennis player who partnered with Grumet for the doubles bracket.
Stanford men's tennis
The collegiate program that participated in the San Francisco-based tennis competition.
The details
Grumet and Krupkin opened their campaign by defeating an Arizona State team and a TCU team to reach the semifinals. Their tournament run ended after falling to a pair from Michigan State. The team now turns its attention to the ITA Northwest Regional Championships held in Seattle from October 15-20.
Timeline
October 4, 2026: The tournament concluded for Stanford players.
October 15-20, 2026: Stanford competes in the ITA Northwest Regional Championships in Seattle.
Across the Bay
Performance at the Battle in the Bay is a standard indicator for teams preparing for the NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships. This tournament follows the established collegiate pattern where regional results dictate entry into the national title bracket.
Local tennis fans can track the progress of the Stanford men's team as they prepare for the regional qualifying event in Seattle. Check updated match scores following the October 15 start date to see which players qualify for the national championships.
The takeaway
Collegiate players utilize these early-season events to build momentum toward the regional championships in Seattle. Watch for updated results from the ITA Northwest Regional Championships starting October 15 to see which local athletes earn their spot in the NCAA bracket.
Further reading
Follow ongoing results for Tennis programs competing in local collegiate events.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Stanford Cardinal - Official Athletics Website.
