Rubio Named Southland Men's Tennis Player of the Week
FRISCO, Texas - UTSA freshman Joel Rubio has been named the Southland Conference Men's Tennis Player of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday.
The Arneda, Spain (Tirant lo Blanc), native, opened his collegiate career with a perfect 2-0 doubles record and a victory at the No. 5 singles position. In his opening match Friday against Wichita St., the freshman earned his first UTSA singles victory with a three-set win over Juan Estenssoro.
Rubio and teammate Daniel Moser also picked up a pair of 8-5 doubles wins at the No. 3 position, defeating Wichita St.'s Estenssoro and Reyes on Friday, and Air Force's Rivzi and Brandt on Saturday.