The 2024-25 NCAA Men's Tennis Championships: A Deep Dive

Nov 16, 2024 at 6:40 PM
The NCAA Men's Tennis Championships are set to take center stage with a unique two-year pilot format. This year, Pedro Rodenas, Cooper Williams, and Theo Winegar are all set to compete at the Hurd Tennis Center in Waco, Texas. It's an exciting time for tennis enthusiasts as these players gear up for their respective matches.

Uncover the Excitement of the NCAA Tennis Championships

Pedro Rodenas: A Tennis Force to Be Reckoned With

Rodenas qualified by reaching the singles finals of the ITA Carolina Regional. His achievements are remarkable, having received second team All-ACC singles honors in both 2023 and 2024. This will be his third NCAA individual appearance, with a Singles All-America pick in 2023 and a Doubles All-America selection in 2024. Last spring, he advanced to the doubles quarterfinals with Garrett Johns and finished the year ranked No. 2 by the ITA. In 2023 as a singles representative at NCAAs, he made it to the round of 16 before facing off against Eliot Spizzirri of Texas. Rodenas begins this year's trip against No. 8 Aidan Kim of Ohio State on Tuesday. His journey is one filled with determination and skill.

Cooper Williams: Securing His Spot at the Main Event

Williams punched two tickets at the ITA Sectional Championship. As the No. 2 seed in the singles bracket, he advanced to the semifinals and secured his bid to the NCAA main event. He takes on Yale's Vignesh Gogineni on Tuesday in the opening round. His performance at the sectional championship was nothing short of impressive, not dropping a set in singles during his march.

Williams and Winegar: Doubles Champions in the Making

Williams and Winegar were declared sectional champions after a withdrawal in the finals. They showed exceptional teamwork, not dropping a set in their matches. As the 5-8 seeded duo, they start the NCAA Doubles Championship on Wednesday facing Tanapatt Nirundorn and Henry Jefferson of Florida. Their journey together is one of promise and potential.To stay up to date with Blue Devils men's tennis, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook by searching “DukeMTEN”. Duke Centennial is also a significant event in 2024, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this milestone to deepen its understanding of history, inspire pride, and strengthen bonds and partnerships. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu #GoDuke.