Mathieu Thibaudeau
10/25/2006 12:00:00 AM | Men's Tennis
Coach Pate says...
"Matt made a big impact on our squad last spring as a freshman who started in January. He was put into a difficult position by having to play high in the line-up right off the bat but he responded well and had some cricial victories when we needed it. He is a natural server and volleyer and a gifted doubles player and held down the No. 1 position for most of his spring season. We expect him to continue playing the No. 1 doubles position and being a consistent winner for us in singles."
Alabama Highlights:
Fall 2006
- Concluded the fall with records of 4-3 in singles and 10-3 in doubles
- Strong finish with wins in his last three singles matches and nine of the last 10 doubles contests
- Teamed with Dan Buikema in doubles for a 10-3 record
- Claimed doubles win over No. 58 Sayer and Lloyd of Radford and No. 28 Piotrs Necajeus and Artem Kuznetsoc of MSU
- Earned five wins with Buikema to advance to the finals at the ITA Southeast Regionals
- Won all three singles and all four doubles matches at the Crimson Tide Fall Championships
Freshman Season (2005-2006)
- Played primarily at the No. 3 slot in singles and the top spot in doubles during dual matches
- Won his first three contests in the dual season
- Defeated Auburn's Milan Krnjetin in straight sets twice in one week, once to clinch the Tide's dual match win over the Tigers
- Teamed with Joseph Jung to knock off No. 22 Marko Rajevac and David North of Georgia Tech, 8-6, in doubles
- Won his first collegiate doubles match with Jung as his partner against Vanderbilt's Nicky Cromydas and Nathan Sachs
- Did not compete in the fall season for the Tide
Prep Highlights:
- 2005 Canadian National Singles Champion
- Six-time Canadian National Doubles Champion
- Serve has been clocked at 130 mph
- Won three consecutive Quebec Provincial Championships
- Won prestigous Eddie Hurr Under 16 Doubles title
- Won two silver medals at the 2005 Canada Games
Personal Information:
- Born on June 12, 1987
- Parents: Yvon Thibaudeau and Carmen Fortin
- Matt is also an avid golfer
NCAA Singles National Championship: Filip Planinsek & George Husack
Saturday, May 25
NCAA Singles Championships Semifinals: Filip Planinsek & George Husack
Friday, May 24
NCAA Singles Championships Quarterfinals: Filip Planinsek
Thursday, May 23
NCAA Singles Championships Round of 16: Filip Planinsek
Wednesday, May 22
