FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Texas A&M's Valentin Vacherot was named to the 2021 SEC Men's Tennis All-Tournament Team following his impressive play this week at the Billingsley Tennis Center.
The Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France native claimed the 85th dual match singles win of his career to match a program record. No. 4 Vacherot improved to 85-20 all-time in the Maroon & White in dual matches, tying the program record for wins with Kimmio Alkio (1982-86) and Greg Hill (1982-85). The senior bested No. 3 Duarte Vale 6-2, 6-4 on the cop court against No. 1 Florida.
Additionally, Vacherot was on the verge of defeating the NCAA's No. 1 ranked player, Liam Draxl of Kentucky, in the quarterfinals before the Aggies clinched the match. The right-hander was ahead 5-3 in the third set against Draxl.
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2021 SEC MEN'S TENNIS ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
Blaise Bicknell, Florida
Josh Goodger, Florida
Daniel Rodrigues, South Carolina
Martim Prata, Tennessee (MVP)
Luca Widenmann, Tennessee
Valentin Vacherot, Texas A&M
The Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France native claimed the 85th dual match singles win of his career to match a program record. No. 4 Vacherot improved to 85-20 all-time in the Maroon & White in dual matches, tying the program record for wins with Kimmio Alkio (1982-86) and Greg Hill (1982-85). The senior bested No. 3 Duarte Vale 6-2, 6-4 on the cop court against No. 1 Florida.
Additionally, Vacherot was on the verge of defeating the NCAA's No. 1 ranked player, Liam Draxl of Kentucky, in the quarterfinals before the Aggies clinched the match. The right-hander was ahead 5-3 in the third set against Draxl.
FOLLOW THE AGGIES
Visit 12thman.com for more information on Texas A&M men's tennis. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M men's tennis team on Facebook, Instagram, and on Twitter by following @AggieMTEN.
2021 SEC MEN'S TENNIS ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
Blaise Bicknell, Florida
Josh Goodger, Florida
Daniel Rodrigues, South Carolina
Martim Prata, Tennessee (MVP)
Luca Widenmann, Tennessee
Valentin Vacherot, Texas A&M