Johannus Monday named SEC Player of the Week

Johannus Monday named SEC Player of the Week.

Johannus Monday was named Southeastern Conference Player of the Week on Wednesday.

Monday has compiled a 7-0 record in singles competition. He opened the 2024 dual meet season with three straight set victories and has a 4-0 record against ranked opponents.

Monday recorded a three-set victory over Michigan’s Gavin Young to clinch the Vols’ 4-3 victory at Goodfriend Tennis Center. Monday defeated Young, who was ranked No. 9 in the nation, 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-4.

He also teamed with Angel Diaz to earn a 6-2 doubles victory over Young and Nino Ehrenschneider against the Wolverines.

No. 6 Tennessee will next play Sunday at No. 5 TCU (3-0) in Fort Worth, Texas. First serve is slated for 1 p.m. EST.

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire