Men's Tennis Players in National Rankings
September 16, 2004 | Men's Tennis
Sept. 16, 2004
LOUISVILLE, KY - Three University of Louisville men's tennis players have earned spots in the September 10 Preseason Intercollegiate Tennis Association Rankings. The doubles team of Jeremy Clark and Slavko Radman are No. 46, while Damar Johnson is No. 96 in singles.
Clark, a junior from Stanville, Ky., teamed with former Cardinal Matt Mayer for a 20-6 record in the 2004 season. As Louisville's top doubles team, they were appeared as high as No. 18 in the ITA rankings.
Radman, a sophomore transfer from South Carolina State will join the team in the fall. As a freshman, the Kastel Stari, Croatia native, helped lead South Carolina State to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference title and an NCAA tournament berth. He compiled a 19-2 record at No. 1 doubles and earned All-MEAC first team honors.
Johnson, a sophomore from Ocho Rios, Jamaica, was 21-10 overall as a freshman. He compiled an 18-10 dual match record, playing mostly at No. 3 for the Cardinals. Johnson also earned All-Conference USA third team honors.
"To be nationally ranked in doubles and singles is a great compliment to the team and an indicator that we have a very competitive program," said U of L head coach Rex Ecarma. "At this point, the national rankings are voted on by coaches from all around the country. It seems that they think highly of what is going on in the U of L tennis program. Another wonderful aspect is that two of the three ranked sophomores in C-USA are Louisville Cardinals."
U of L finished the 2003-04 season with a 19-9 record and an NCAA regional appearance. The Cardinals were No. 40 in the final ITA rankings.
Louisville will open the 2004-05 season at the Ball State Invitational Sept. 17-19.
