Year in Review: Men’s Tennis – Stanford Cardinal
Stanford men’s tennis finished the season with a 19-9 overall record and a 9-4 mark in the ACC, reaching the round of 16 in the NCAA Championship. The program opened the new Arrillaga Tennis Center on April 3 and secured a notable comeback victory over No. 3 Wake Forest, according to team records.
How did Stanford perform in the ACC and NCAA?
The Cardinal recorded six wins against top-50 opponents and two victories over top-25 teams during their 9-4 ACC campaign. The team reached the ACC Tournament semifinals and closed their regular season with a win over Cal in the Big Slam, marking their 13th victory in the last 14 meetings between the two schools.
In the NCAA Championships, Stanford advanced to the Super Regionals after defeating Penn and No. 10 Texas A&M. This marked the program’s fifth consecutive Super Regional appearance. The season concluded in Fort Worth with a match against No. 2 TCU.
Who were the standout players for the Cardinal?
Alex Razeghi led the team with a 21-4 singles record and a 21-13 doubles record. He earned All-ACC second team honors in both categories and finished the season as the No. 1 ranked player in the Northwest Region for singles and doubles.
Alex Chang paired with Razeghi to reach a No. 6 ranking in doubles and was named a third team Academic All-American. Chang also recorded a 15-11 singles record and reached as high as No. 41 in the singles rankings.
Freshman Jagger Leach went 16-9 in singles and 12-11 in doubles. Leach earned the ITA Northwest Rookie of the Year award and was named ACC Freshman of the Week three times.
What impact did injuries and new facilities have on the season?
The program opened the Arrillaga Tennis Center on April 3. In the facility’s first match, Stanford overcame a 3-0 deficit to defeat No. 3 Wake Forest. Razeghi, Chang, and Rivera tied the match before Leach won a third-set tiebreaker to secure the victory.
Injuries limited the availability of All-American Samir Banerjee and Kyle Kang. Kang missed the entire season, while Banerjee played through an injury at the top of the lineup. The Stanford Athletic Board awarded Banerjee the Jake Gimbel Award for competitive toughness.
What may happen next for the program?
The program could potentially leverage its recent road success in the NCAA regional rounds to secure higher seeding in future tournaments. The return of injured players like Kyle Kang may provide additional depth at the No. 2 singles position.
Stanford may also see continued growth in its freshman pipeline, as Jagger Leach represents the fifth consecutive ITA Northwest Rookie of the Year for the program.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Stanford’s overall and conference record?
The team went 19-9 overall and 9-4 in the ACC.
Who was the top-ranked player in the Northwest Region?
Alex Razeghi ended the season as the No. 1 ranked player in the Northwest Region in both singles and doubles.
Which players were named to the All-ACC second team?
Alex Razeghi was named to the All-ACC second team in singles and doubles, while Alex Chang was named to the All-ACC second team in doubles.
Do you think a new facility provides a psychological edge during high-stakes matches like the one against Wake Forest?