Beuque Named SEC Men's Tennis Player of the Week
5/23/2002 12:00:00 AM | Men's Tennis
Wednesday, April 10, 2002
University of Alabama Freshman Nick Beuque was chosen Southeastern Conference men’s tennis Player of the Week Tuesday. Beuque defeated Kentucky’s 84th ranked Gustav Pousette 6-1, 5-7, 6-2, and Vanderbilt’s Zach Dailey 7-6(5), 6-4. His victory over Pousette also clinched the match for the Tide. Beuque, along with partner William Boyles, also defeated Jesse Witten and Rahim Esmail of Kentucky 8-5 in doubles play.
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“It’s really exciting for him and the team,” said Alabama head coach Adam Steinberg. He’s played well all year, and has come so close. He had a great weekend with two great wins. It’s a great honor, especially in the best conference in the country.
On the year, Beuque is 7-10 in dual match play, 3-6 in the SEC. In doubles competition, he is 10-6, 4-3 in the SEC.
The Crimson Tide moved up three spots to 18th in the latest Omni Hotels Collegiate Tennis Rankings. They will close out the year hosting No. 13 Auburn Saturday at 1 p.m.
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