2023-24 Men's Tennis Roster
Santiago Arraez, Rodrigo
Rodrigo Santiago Arraez
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 152
- Prev School:
- Weil Tennis Academy
- Hometown:
- Toledo, Spain
Bio
2023-24 (Fr.)
Prep
- Recorded a spring record of 12-5 in singles (did not play in the fall, joined Liberty in Jan.)
- Posted first career victory in the season opener against No. 1 Virginia’s Douglas Yaffa at the No. 6 position
- Carried a ten-match singles win streak (Jan. 13-March 20) to start Liberty career
- Went 5-3 in singles matches against opponents on ranked teams
- Won singles match against North Alabama in the first round of the 2024 UTR Sports NIT Championship, besting Nazar Fedoryshyn 6-2, 6-4 at the No. 4 spot
- Played matches in the bottom half of the lineup, going 2-1 at No. 4, 6-4 as No. 5, and 4-0 from No. 6
- Appeared in three doubles matches at the No. 3 slot
Prep
- Graduate of Weil Tennis Academy in Ojai, Calif.
- Competed in prestigious events including Newport Beach PTT and reached the Round of 16 of the Olaj Men’s Open
- Competed against top competition including Alexei Nesterov (ITF No. 1221), Joseph Corse (ITF No. 1196) and Evan Van Loben Sels (ITF No. 1387)
- During junior year, finished second in Madrid Under 18
- Son of Concepción Arraez Garrido and Jose Ramon Santiago Falero
- Intends to major in sport management
- Birthday is July 27
Coach Connell Talks About The Win Over KSU
Thursday, April 17
Joaquim Almeida Talks About The Upcoming CUSA Tournament
Tuesday, April 15
Daniella O'Neill Talks About The Upcoming CUSA Tournament
Tuesday, April 15
Joaquim Almeida: Finding the Lord and Liberty
Friday, April 11
