College tennis has once again proven to be a viable path to pros in 2022. Let’s look at the recent results at the highest levels.
2022 Grand Slam Success:
- Desirae Krawczyk, an Arizona State alum paired with former Louisiana State University standout Neil Skupski to win Wimbledon Mixed Doubles.
- Marcelo Arevalo, who played for University of Tulsa paired with Jean-Julien Rojer from University of California, Los Angeles to win French Open Men’s Doubles.
- Ena Shibahara, formerly of University of California, Los Angeles won mixed doubles at 2022 French Open.
The success continued in 2022 US open, with both college players being seeded as well as represented.
Ongoing Seeds at 2022 US Open:
- Cameron Norrie, who played for Texas Christian University is seeded no 7 in the men’s singles draw.
- Francisco Cerundolo, formerly of University of South Carolina is seeded number 24 in the men’s singles draw.
- Maxime Cressy, formerly of University of California, Los Angeles is seeded number 30 in the men’s singles draw.
- Danielle Collins, formerly of University of Virginia is seeded number 19 in the women’s singles draw.
Overall, over 50 current and former college players are represented in this year’s US open. Below is a list of players with college ties at this year’s US open:
Men’s Singles Draw
PLAYER
SCHOOL
ATP SINGLES RANK
Men’s Qualifying Singles Draw
PLAYER
SCHOOL
ATP SINGLES RANK
Women’s Singles Draw
PLAYER
SCHOOL
WTA SINGLES RANK
Men’s Doubles Draw
PLAYER
SCHOOL
ATP DOUBLES RANK
Women’s Doubles Draw
PLAYER
SCHOOL
WTA DOUBLES RANK
Reference: “Collegiate Alum at the 2022 US Open”, Aug 29, 2022, ITA
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