Rubin and Hung Ranked Among Region's Best in Singles
12/29/2003 12:00:00 AM | Men's Tennis
SKILLMAN, N.J. -- Three members of the University of Michigan men's tennis team are listed in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's preseason regional rankings. Two Wolverines were recognized among the top 30 singles players in the Midwest Region, while one U-M doubles pairing appeared in the top 15.
Junior co-captain Michael Rubin (Canton, Ohio/Canton Central Catholic HS) leads the way with a No. 6 ranking in singles. Rubin, who will play at No. 1 for the Wolverines during the dual match season, is coming off a successful fall campaign in which he compiled a 12-4 overall record and a 7-2 regional mark. Rubin's fall season was highlighted by trips to the round of 16 at the Icy Hot/ITA All-American Championships (Oct. 3-12) and the final of the Big Ten Singles Championships (Nov. 15-17). Rubin, who is listed No. 78 in the ITA preseason national rankings, collected a team-best 25-12 singles record last year.
Freshman Brian Hung (Hong Kong, China/Sagemont Virtual School) follows Rubin with a No. 21 listing in singles. Hung, who had a 7-4 record in the fall, ended 2003 on a strong note with three straight wins at the Big Ten Singles Championships (Nov. 15-17).
Rubin and senior co-captain Anthony Jackson (Glendale, Wis./Nicolet HS) were the lone U-M representatives in doubles with a No. 15 ranking. The pair teamed together for a 3-1 record during the fall season, picking up one victory at the Michigan Invitational (Oct. 10-12) before two wins at the ITA Midwest Regional Championships (Oct. 23-28).
The Wolverines begin their dual match season on Jan. 17 against Western Michigan. The match is slated for a 10 a.m. start at the Varsity Tennis Center.
For complete ITA preseason rankings, visit the ITA site.
Contact: Marc Ressler (734) 763-4423
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