Dragons make mark in regional rankings

Ruben Fonga is ranked 5th nationally by the ITA in singles play.
Ruben Fonga is ranked 5th nationally by the ITA in singles play.

Tiffin University's men's tennis team has made its mark in the ITA national and regional individual rankings.

Ruben Fonga was the top-ranked singles player in the Midwest region while also being ranked 5th nationally in Division II. Fonga, who was ranked as high as 2nd in the nation in the ITA singles rankings last year, posted a 22-2 singles record along with a 15-7 doubles mark last season. He is also a two-time First Team All G-MAC selection. So far this season he has been named G-MAC Men's Tennis Athlete of the Month and competed at the ITA Cup along with several other top players in the country.

Michael Gurtner/Matthew Telford were positioned 4th in the doubles standings regionally. They also were ranked in singles play, with Gurtner placed 13th and Telford 15th. They posted a 14-4 doubles record in 2023. Gurtner is a three-time All G-MAC pick, while Telford has earned two honors.