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University of Oklahoma Athletics
Crowell, Sooners Add Three for 2019
December 03, 2018 | Men's Tennis
Crowell, Sooners Add for 2019
NORMAN – Oklahoma men's tennis head coach Nick Crowell welcomed three new Sooners to the program during the early signing period.
Mark Mandlik, Alex Martinez and Rafa Izquierdo will all join the roster in 2019, with Izquierdo arriving in Norman in January.
“We are very excited to have three amazing players and young men joining our family here at Oklahoma. These guys bring to the table a wealth of international experience as well as size, speed and firepower in their games,” said Crowell.
“All three were highly-recruited by the nation's top-ranked programs and we are so excited that they chose to be part of the OU family and tradition. These guys will make an immediate impact on our program and I cannot wait to get to work with them.”
Mark Mandlik / Delray Beach, Fla.
- A five-star recruit and No. 6 in Florida according to Tennisrecruiting.net
- Career-high ITF ranking of 201
- High UTR of 13.19
Coach Crowell on Mark Mandlik: “Mark has all of the ability in the world. He plays a game with all the shots, including a one-handed backhand that he can hit from anywhere. I like how Mark plays an aggressive game style and excels in doubles. He has played all over the globe and will come to Norman ready to make a huge impact."
Alex Martinez / Sant Andreu de Llavaneres, Spain
- High UTR of 13.56
- 1498 ATP
- 2018 Spanish Nationals semifinalist
- 2018 Boys 18 and Under European Championships quarterfinalist
Coach Crowell on Martinez: “Alex is an unbelievable competitor that will bring a huge game to Norman. What caught my eye in the recruiting process was not only his weapons on court, but his fire and passion to be the best. He has unlimited potential and has shown he can beat the top players around the world. I can't wait to see him in action for the Sooners in 2019.”
Rafa Izquierdo / Galicia, Spain
- High UTR of 13.56
- 1378 ATP
- Career-high ITF ranking of 130
- 2018 Spanish Nationals finalist
- 2016 Boys 16 and Under European Championships finalist
Coach Crowell on Izquierdo: “Rafa has played tennis at the highest levels in junior tennis including making the final of the European Championships in 2016. He is hungry and ambitious for tennis. His doubles results are outstanding as well as winning three national doubles titles in Spain. He has a focus and intensity that I like and I know he will bring a power game to Norman that will help elevate our program."
The Sooners return to action in January for the spring season. The schedule will be released at a later date.
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