DENVER - MSU Denver men's and women's tennis coach
Josh Graetz has announced the signing of two student-athletes, one for the men's program and one for the women's program, who will join the team in the fall of 2021.
A look at the signees:
Alejandro Jimenez Gomez | Madrid, Spain | Colegio Cardenal Spinola
Coach Josh Graetz: "Alejandro is another Spaniard that is going to make a difference in our program. He has easy power and a range of tools on the court. I am excited to see what he can achieve here."
Previous results:
• 18-and-under runner-up at regional club competition
• 16-and-under runner-up at regional club competition
• Madrid doubles champion, 2019
• Winner, Spartan National Madrid, 2019
• Winner, Spartan National Masters, 2019
• Semifinalist in singles and doubles at Apple Bowl Grade 2 International Tournament
• Winner, Mando Santana U18 Tournament
• Winner, UNICEF Meninas regional tournament
• Runner-up, Adult Mont Tour National Championships
Monica Guarin | 5-4 | Houston | Stratford HS | Twitter: N/A
Coach Josh Graetz: "I am really excited that Monica has chosen MSU Denver as her home for the next four years. Throughout the recruiting process she demonstrated many qualities of a successful student-athlete. I am eager to watch her develop as a person and player."
High school:
• Ranked No. 62 in Texas by Tennis Recruiting Network
• Team MVP, 2018-19
• Team captain, 2020-21
• Regional qualifier in doubles, 2019
• Four-year varsity player
Club:
• USTA Super Champ level, girls 12 through 18s
• USTA Zonal, 14s
• USTA Diversity Grant, 2018-2020