University of Denver student-athlete Diogo Rocha (Lisbon, Portugal) competed at the 2016 Oracle ITA Masters in Malibu, California this past week, amassing a record of 2-1 in singles play as well as a 1-1 mark in mixed doubles playing with junior Pioneer Julia O'Loughlin (Highland Beach, Fla.).

In opening round action, Rocha defeated Andrew Watson (Memphis) in straight sets (6-0, 6-3) prior to vanquishing Nick Crystal (USC) 6-2, 6-2 to earn a berth in the quarterfinals where he faced Shawn Hadavi (Columbia), falling 6-1, 7-6 (2). Team Rocha/O'Loughlin, meanwhile, defeated Team Ip/Moundir (Rice/Old Dominion) 6-2 in Round 1 of the Mixed Doubles Draw prior to falling to Team Daavettila/Brymer (UNC/UCLA) by the same score in Round 2.

Rocha and the Pioneers are back in action this week at the ITA Mountain Regional in Nevada. Click HERE to view Denver's complete fall schedule.