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James Madison University | Official Athletics Site
JMU Men's Tennis Completes Incoming Signing Class
7/14/2022 2:30:00 PM | Men's Tennis
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison Head Coach Steve Secord announced the men's tennis program's completed incoming class, which consists of Aathreya Mahesh, Julian Lozano, Canon Secord and Francisco Sinopoli.
The program previously announced Mahesh, Lozano and Secord signing with the Dukes back in the fall, while Sinopoli's signing this month rounds out the class.
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Mahesh, Lozano and Sinopoli are all incoming freshman, while Secord, the son of JMU's long-time head coach, transfers in with one year of eligibility remaining. Sinopoli will join the program in January and the other three will start with the Dukes this fall.
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"I am really excited for our upcoming year," Secord said. "A couple of things that stand out the most about our four incoming guys. First, they love tennis and are all dedicated to the daily improvement process in the weight room and on court. They are also really excited to be at JMU. The combination of being happy with where you are and the understanding of how to improve and willingness to work on that process every day is the perfect formula for success. Our returners and this group of incoming student-athletes are going to be fierce competitors and are going to be difficult to beat. I can't wait to get started!"
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Aathreya Mahesh | 6-1 | Waxhaw, N.C. | Charlotte Latin School
Secord on Aathreya: "He is currently playing at the USTA National Clay Court Championships. He has won a bunch of singles and doubles matches the past few days. Aathreya has worked really hard this past year, and I know he is going to push himself and his teammates when he arrives on campus. I am excited to work with him, and I know his best tennis is still in front of him."
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Julian Lozano | 6-2 | San Jose, Costa Rica | Humboldt School
Secord on Julian: "Julian was selected to compete for Costa Rica in the Davis Cup competition a few weeks ago. He commented that he really loved the experience and is excited to compete with a team and for JMU, because he knows it will be similar to Davis Cup. I can't wait to see how Julian grows throughout the fall tournaments and training sessions."
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Canon Secord | 6-0 | Harrisonburg, Va. | Turner Ashby (Bridgewater)
Secord on Canon: "Canon wrapped up his final year at Bridgewater College and was once again the ODAC Player of the Year, as well as the VaSID Player of the Year. His work ethic and competitiveness in the weight room and on court are going to push his teammates, and it is going to be exciting to see how far he can develop his game at this level."
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Francisco Sinopoli | 5-5 | Caracas, Venezuela | I.C.C.
Secord on Francisco: "We're excited that Francisco will be joining our program in January. His international experience will help him fit in well, and he will make an immediate impact. He recently made his Davis Cup debut for Venezuela and got his first win, which is a great achievement. He competes hard and I know he enjoyed his time playing for his country. Francisco is going to be a great team competitor here at JMU."
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The program previously announced Mahesh, Lozano and Secord signing with the Dukes back in the fall, while Sinopoli's signing this month rounds out the class.
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Mahesh, Lozano and Sinopoli are all incoming freshman, while Secord, the son of JMU's long-time head coach, transfers in with one year of eligibility remaining. Sinopoli will join the program in January and the other three will start with the Dukes this fall.
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"I am really excited for our upcoming year," Secord said. "A couple of things that stand out the most about our four incoming guys. First, they love tennis and are all dedicated to the daily improvement process in the weight room and on court. They are also really excited to be at JMU. The combination of being happy with where you are and the understanding of how to improve and willingness to work on that process every day is the perfect formula for success. Our returners and this group of incoming student-athletes are going to be fierce competitors and are going to be difficult to beat. I can't wait to get started!"
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Aathreya Mahesh | 6-1 | Waxhaw, N.C. | Charlotte Latin School
- First Team All-State as a freshman and junior
- First Team All-Conference as a freshman and junior
- 2021 CISAA Player of the Year
- Went undefeated in 2021 at #1 singles spot
- Competed at 2022 USTA National Clay Court Championships
Secord on Aathreya: "He is currently playing at the USTA National Clay Court Championships. He has won a bunch of singles and doubles matches the past few days. Aathreya has worked really hard this past year, and I know he is going to push himself and his teammates when he arrives on campus. I am excited to work with him, and I know his best tennis is still in front of him."
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Julian Lozano | 6-2 | San Jose, Costa Rica | Humboldt School
- Competed at 2022 Davis Cup for Costa Rica
- Two-time 18U national champion in Costa Rica
- 16U national champion in Costa Rica
- 2021 singles champion at ITF J5 Nicaragua and finalist at ITF J5 Costa Rica
- 2021 doubles champion at ITF J5 Costa Rica
- 2019 ITF doubles champion and first in ITF points
Secord on Julian: "Julian was selected to compete for Costa Rica in the Davis Cup competition a few weeks ago. He commented that he really loved the experience and is excited to compete with a team and for JMU, because he knows it will be similar to Davis Cup. I can't wait to see how Julian grows throughout the fall tournaments and training sessions."
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Canon Secord | 6-0 | Harrisonburg, Va. | Turner Ashby (Bridgewater)
- Transferring from Bridgewater College with one year of eligibility
- Three-time ODAC player of the Year (2019, 2021, 2022) and Rookie of the Year (2019)
- Two-time VaSID State Player of the Year (2019, 2022) and Rookie of the Year (2019)
- Three-time First Team All-ODAC singles (2019, 2021, 2022)
- First Team All-ODAC doubles (2022) and two-time Second Team selection (2019, 2021)
- Finished BC career with 53-5 singles record
Secord on Canon: "Canon wrapped up his final year at Bridgewater College and was once again the ODAC Player of the Year, as well as the VaSID Player of the Year. His work ethic and competitiveness in the weight room and on court are going to push his teammates, and it is going to be exciting to see how far he can develop his game at this level."
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Francisco Sinopoli | 5-5 | Caracas, Venezuela | I.C.C.
- Competed for Venezuela at the 2022 Davis Cup
- Played for Venezuela at the Pan-American Games in Colombia and South American Games in Argentina
- #1 ranked junior tennis player in Venezuela
- 2022 singles champion and doubles finalist at the ITF J3 Cancun
- Three-time champion in singles and doubles at the 2021 ITF J5 Caracas
Secord on Francisco: "We're excited that Francisco will be joining our program in January. His international experience will help him fit in well, and he will make an immediate impact. He recently made his Davis Cup debut for Venezuela and got his first win, which is a great achievement. He competes hard and I know he enjoyed his time playing for his country. Francisco is going to be a great team competitor here at JMU."
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