The most dominant conference in men's collegiate tennis in recent years, the SEC boasts a strong overall presence in the current rankings. 48 last season and was named second-team All-SEC after recording an overall singles record of 18-16.Īs a formidable doubles combo, Dietrich and Orr compiled an impressive 14-7 record last year and held a top-30 doubles ranking this past April.
One of two seniors on Tennessee's squad this year, Rea looks to lead a program that has reached the NCAA Final Four in three of the past four seasons.Īfter showing flashes of brilliance in each of the past two seasons on Rocky Top, Dietrich garnered a No. 22 in singles and was selected to compete in the 2003 NCAA singles championships. The New Zealand native ended last season ranked No. Rea, the Vols' top returnee from a year ago, is currently ranked No. In the doubles rankings, Tennessee's top returning duo of Dietrich and Wade Orr is listed as the No.
Tennessee tennis players Simon Rea and Mark Dietrich were the Volunteers' lone representatives in the ITA fall preseason individual rankings, which were released Wednesday.
