University of Tennessee Athletics
Monday, January 13
Knoxville
10 AM
University of Tennessee
vs
Tennessee Tech
Men’s Tennis Central: #13 Tennessee vs. Tennessee Tech and Belmont
January 12, 2025 | Men's Tennis
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The No. 13 Tennessee men's tennis team is set to begin their spring campaign with a doubleheader against Tennessee Tech (10 a.m. ET) and Belmont (3 p.m. ET) on Monday at Goodfriend Tennis Center.
The Big Orange enjoyed a steady balance of continued success and newfound accomplishments during the previous season. For the third time in the past four years, the Vols eclipsed the 25-win mark and reached the NCAA Quarterfinals while achieving a perfect 18-0 record at home for the first time in program history.
Live stats for the match can be found here. Admission is free to fans, and tennis parking will be available on West Volunteer Boulevard and at the top of the CI7/NC7 garage located next to Barksdale Stadium.
SCOUTING TENNESSEE TECH
The season-opener will mark the second year in a row in which the Vols will face off against the Golden Eagles during the opening weekend of the spring slate. Last season, UT took down Tennessee Tech 7-0 to extend their unbeaten record against the in-state foe.
SCOUTING BELMONT
Last season, Belmont posted an 11-10 overall record and reached the final round of the Horizon League Tournament. Monday's meeting with Belmont will mark the fourth time these two programs have faced off, with their first meeting dating back to 2013. The Vols lead the overall series 3-0, with their last victory coming in 2023 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. This match will represent a homecoming for newcomer Ian Cruz, as he saw action for the Bruins on the court for the previous three seasons.
VOLS IN THE RANKINGS
Singles
#18 – Shunsuke Mitsui
#34 – Alex Kotzen
#56 – Alejandro Moreno
Doubles
#21 – Alejandro Moreno/Alex Kotzen
#59 – Alan Jesudason/Shunsuke Mitsui
FALL SEASON NOTABLES
The Tennessee men's tennis team collectively totaled 53 singles victories and 36 doubles wins during their fall campaign. An influx of six newcomers that made their Vol debuts during the fall combined to take 35 singles triumphs and 28 victories in doubles play, giving the team depth and momentum for the spring slate.
Senior standout Shunsuke Mitsui earned ITA All-American status for the second time in his career after making it to the round of 16 at the NCAA Singles Championships in November. Alex Kotzen also earned a trip to Waco after making it to the singles final at the ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championships.
NEWCOMERS APLENTY
Heading into the spring season, UT boasts nine total newcomers. The Vols will be leaning heavily on a combination of five freshmen and four transfers, each with various skill sets that will benefit the team this season.
UP NEXT
The Vols are set to go up against another in-state foe later this week, heading west to play MTSU on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. ET at the Adams Tennis Complex.
For the most up-to-date information about the program, follow Tennessee men's tennis on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook.
The Big Orange enjoyed a steady balance of continued success and newfound accomplishments during the previous season. For the third time in the past four years, the Vols eclipsed the 25-win mark and reached the NCAA Quarterfinals while achieving a perfect 18-0 record at home for the first time in program history.
Live stats for the match can be found here. Admission is free to fans, and tennis parking will be available on West Volunteer Boulevard and at the top of the CI7/NC7 garage located next to Barksdale Stadium.
SCOUTING TENNESSEE TECH
The season-opener will mark the second year in a row in which the Vols will face off against the Golden Eagles during the opening weekend of the spring slate. Last season, UT took down Tennessee Tech 7-0 to extend their unbeaten record against the in-state foe.
SCOUTING BELMONT
Last season, Belmont posted an 11-10 overall record and reached the final round of the Horizon League Tournament. Monday's meeting with Belmont will mark the fourth time these two programs have faced off, with their first meeting dating back to 2013. The Vols lead the overall series 3-0, with their last victory coming in 2023 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. This match will represent a homecoming for newcomer Ian Cruz, as he saw action for the Bruins on the court for the previous three seasons.
VOLS IN THE RANKINGS
Singles
#18 – Shunsuke Mitsui
#34 – Alex Kotzen
#56 – Alejandro Moreno
Doubles
#21 – Alejandro Moreno/Alex Kotzen
#59 – Alan Jesudason/Shunsuke Mitsui
FALL SEASON NOTABLES
The Tennessee men's tennis team collectively totaled 53 singles victories and 36 doubles wins during their fall campaign. An influx of six newcomers that made their Vol debuts during the fall combined to take 35 singles triumphs and 28 victories in doubles play, giving the team depth and momentum for the spring slate.
Senior standout Shunsuke Mitsui earned ITA All-American status for the second time in his career after making it to the round of 16 at the NCAA Singles Championships in November. Alex Kotzen also earned a trip to Waco after making it to the singles final at the ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championships.
NEWCOMERS APLENTY
Heading into the spring season, UT boasts nine total newcomers. The Vols will be leaning heavily on a combination of five freshmen and four transfers, each with various skill sets that will benefit the team this season.
UP NEXT
The Vols are set to go up against another in-state foe later this week, heading west to play MTSU on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. ET at the Adams Tennis Complex.
For the most up-to-date information about the program, follow Tennessee men's tennis on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook.
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