For the fifth consecutive week, University of Tennessee tennis player Johannus Monday has been honored as the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week.
Monday and doubles partner Martim Prata helped the Volunteers secure a doubles point in a recent dual match against Charlotte with a 6-4 victory over Olle Wallin and Ignasi de Rueda.
In the Vols’ conference opener against Georgia on Friday, Prata and Monday helped the Big Orange clinch a doubles point as the duo outlasted Georgia’s team of Philip Henning and Billy Rowe.
In singles competition against the Bulldogs, Monday defeated Henning 2-6, 6-4, 6-0. It was Monday’s fifth win of the season against a ranked opponent.
Henning is ranked No. 18 in the country and Monday is 5-1 against ranked foes this season. The Vols are now the No. 3 team in the nation. Monday has a combined record of 10-3 in singles and doubles competition this season.
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