Fonga named GMAC Men's Tennis Player of the Week

Ruben Fonga has been named GMAC Men's Tennis Player of the Week.
Ruben Fonga has been named GMAC Men's Tennis Player of the Week.

Ruben Fonga has been named GMAC Men's Tennis Player of the Week.

Fonga reached the finals of the ITA Midwest Regional Championship hosted by the University of Indianapolis Sept. 17-19.

Fonga won four straight matches to reach the final, the best showing ever by a TU men's tennis player at the ITA Regional. He defeated Lewis 7-6, 3-6, 10-7 before streaking past Southwest Baptist 6-1, 6-0. In the quarterfinals, Fonga posted another three-set win over Indianapolis 5-7, 6-2, 11-9 before once again dominating play in the semifinals against Drury 6-3, 6-2. In the finals, Fonga fell 6-3, 6-4 to Maryville.

Fonga will be in consideration for an ITA National Championship at-large selection due to his showing at the Midwest Regional.