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Men's Tennis

Hokies add two more to 2021 class

BLACKSBURG— The Virginia Tech men's tennis team is excited to announce two more additions to its 2021 recruiting class.
 
Alvaro Saez-Royuela Ariza and Hugo Maia will join the team in January ahead of its spring campaign. Having spent time on tour throughout Spain and Portugal, both players bring a wealth of experience and success from playing high-level tennis.
 
"I am very excited to add these guys to our roster," head coach Jim Thompson said. "They both bring lots of experience and are super drive in both tennis and academics. They will fit in our culture and have an immediate impact on our team!"
 
Alvaro Saez-Royuela Ariza

  • Castellon, Spain
  • UTR: 12.59
  • ATP #1517 in singles, ATP #1558 in doubles
  • Personal: Graduated from UNED in 2018… Son of Alfonso Saez-Royuela and Raquel Ariza… Has three younger siblings: Raquel, Alberto, and Alfonso


 
Hugo Maia

  • Braga, Portugal
  • Won 2019 U18 National Championship in doubles
  • ATP #1238 in doubles
  • Personal: Graduated from Escola Secundária Felismina Alcântara in 2020… Son of Manuela Maia and Cirilo Vale