Player Information
| GENERAL INFORMATION |
|---|
| Height: |
5' 11" |
| Weight: |
140 lbs |
| Plays: |
Right-handed |
| H.S. Coach: |
Unknown |
| Private Coach: |
Unknown |
| Favorite Player: |
Daniil Medvedev |
TOURNAMENTS
Rose into prominence in the downstate Illinois tennis scene after winning three USTA Level 5 tournaments in the Mid-South District. At his peak, was ranked second in the ultra-competitive Mid-South Illinois B14 district standings list in 2016. Won multiple Level 4 Midwest Tournaments in early 2017. Qualified for Midwest Closed in 2014, 2016, and 2017 (got destroyed--very unlucky). Unofficially retired from USTA competition after a 6-2, 6-3 win against Mark Trinka in the final of the prestigious Level 4 BTC Dr. MLK Jr One Day Classic. Known for seemingly impossibly incredible mental toughness (career 12-5 super-tiebreaker record) and a powerful yet elegant western forehand.
HIGH SCHOOL
Freshman Year (2018):
16-9 record playing #1 singles and #3 doubles. IHSA Singles Sectional Runner-Up. IHSA Singles State T33rd finish. News-Gazette All-Area first team. Team Record 10-3. Team Sectional Champions.
Sophomore Year (2019):
31-8 record playing #1 singles and #2 doubles. IHSA Sectionals Doubles Champion. IHSA Doubles State T17th finish. News-Gazette All-Area first team. Sportsmanship award at ultra-prestigious "Alton Invite." Team Record 12-2. Team Sectional Champions. Team #12 State Finish.
Senior Year (2021):
Captain. 23-7 record playing #1 singles and #1 doubles. IHSA State 16 seed. 4th Place finish in doubles at IHSA State. News-Gazette All-Area first team. First tennis player from Champaign-Urbana metro area to make IHSA State Semifinals in 66 years. Team Record 9-1. Team #11 State Finish.
Legacy:
Known through Central Illinois for pushing in the second set of any close singles match. 68-1 career record after winning first set.
