WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – Monmouth University men's tennis head coachÂ
Chris Leicht has announced the addition of three new student-athletes to the program for the upcoming fall semester, Luka Sauer Jimenez, Ota Ungerman and Tyler Nguyen.Â
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"I am very excited to add this talented group of transfers to our Monmouth Tennis Family," said Head Coach
Chris Leicht. "These guys are all accomplished student-athletes who I know will contribute immediately to our program. I can't wait to get them on campus and start our 25-26 season. Fly Hawks!"
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Luka Sauer JimenezÂ
Class: Senior
Height: 5'11"
Hometown: Nyon, Switzerland
Previous School: Georgia College and State University
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Before Monmouth
- Three-year contributor at Georgia College and State University.Â
- Competed in nine matches as a freshman.
- Went 3-2 in singles play as a sophomore for Georgia.
- Was named Second Team All-Peachbelt for singles as a junior. Went 16-7 in singles action, including 10-3 at No. 3 singles.
- Was a Swiss Championship semifinalist for the U16 and quarterfinalist U18.
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Personal
- Son of Sven Sauder and Alexandra Jimenez
- Majoring in Management
Ota UngermanÂ
Class: Junior
Height: 6'1"
Hometown: Brussels, Belgium
Previous School: Bryant University
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Before Monmouth
- Played two years at Bryant University.
- Saw time at first singles as a freshman.
- Earned 10 wins at number one singles this past season.Â
- Member of the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team.
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Personal
- Son of Otakar and Tereza Ugerman
- Majoring in Political Science
Tyler NguyenÂ
Class: Junior
Height: 6'0"
Hometown: Fountain Valley, Cal.
Previous School: St. Francis University (Pa.)
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Before Monmouth
- Played the last two seasons at St. Francis (Pa.)
- Named the NEC Rookie of the Year and First Team All-NEC for singles and doubles in 2023-24.
- Went 17-7 in singles and 20-7 in doubles play as a freshman.
- Named First Team All-NEC for doubles and Second Team All-NEC for singles as a sophomore.
- Went 16-10 in doubles and earned seven wins in singles.
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Personal
- Son of Breana Ha and Thanh Nguyen
- Majoring in Business
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