Somdev Devvarman to be Inducted into ITA Men’s Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Former Virginia men’s tennis team standout Somdev Devvarman will be inducted into the ITA Men’s Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame as a member of the six-person 2019 induction class, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced on Friday (March 29).
Devvarman, the 2007 and 2008 NCAA singles champion, played for Virginia from 2005 through 2008. He was the 13th player in the 124-year history of the tournament to win consecutive titles, and just the fourth to do so in the past 50 years, with an unprecedented 44–1 record in 2008. In his 2007 title run, he defeated top-seed John Isner in the final. Devvarman was also the ITA Indoor singles and doubles champion in 2007, the ITA All-American doubles champion in 2007 and the NCAA singles runner-up in 2006. After turning professional, Devvarman earned more than $1 million in prize money and reached the second round in all four Grand Slams, reaching a career-high No. 62 ranking in the world. He also competed for his native India in the 2012 Olympics.
Coaches Dave Fish and Greg Patton, and players Roy Barth, Sargis Sargsian, and Doug Verdieck will also be inducted into the hall of fame this year. Devvarman is the first Virginia player to earn the honor.
The 2019 ITA Men’s Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon will take place on Sunday, May 19th in Orlando, Florida. Following the luncheon, the 2019 class will be honored on court before the start of the NCAA Men’s Team Finals at 3:00 p.m. If you are interested in attending the Induction Luncheon, please contact Rachel Dagen, ITA Director of Special Projects, rdagen@itatennis.com, as space is limited.
“On behalf of the ITA, I am delighted to announce that this distinguished class will be entering the ITA Men’s Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame,” said Timothy Russell, ITA Chief Executive Officer and 2015 Hall of Famer. “These six inductees showcase the very best of the college tennis, and exude incredible talent, dedication, and commitment to our sport. I am looking forward to the 2019 Induction Luncheon in Orlando, Florida, during this year’s NCAA Division I Championships.”
“The 2019 class is very accomplished. We are extremely excited to add all six members into the Hall of Fame,” added John Frierson, ITA Collegiate Tennis Men’s Hall of Fame curator. “We are inducting exceptional coaches and players and we are anticipating a weekend of memorable festivities in May!”