Matic Kriznik - Men's Tennis - Alabama Athletics

Matic Kriznik hits the ball

Matic Kriznik prepares to hit the ball

Kriznik, Matic

Matic Kriznik

Height:
5-10
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Ljubljana, Slovenia

NIL Opportunities

2024-25

Concluded the season ranked 36th in doubles
Recorded a season-high doubles ranking of 32
Won two doubles matches against ranked opponents, defeating No. 4 Youcef Rihane/Alex Blute (Florida State) and No. 87 Nathan Cox/Machael Ross (Vanderbilt)
Posted nine singles wins and and seven doubles victories throughout the year
Captured five conference wins in both the singles and doubles
Played eight doubles matches at the No. 1 spot
Missed part of the spring to compete in the Davis Cup for Slovenian
January addition for the Tide

Prep Highlights

Ranked No. 35 in the ITF World Junior Rankings
Reached an ATP World ranking of No. 987
Participated in all four junior Grand Slams (US Open, Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon)
Member of Slovenian Davis Cup team and participated in four ties from 2022-24
Won the 2023 Roehampton doubles championship with Vit Kalina
Chose Alabama over Wake Forest, Baylor and Arizona

Zimnokh and Olar cheering

Olar, Zimnokh Pace Alabama at Crimson Tide Fall Challenge

Sunday, October 26

Crimson Tide Fall Challenge Graphic

Match Guide: Crimson Tide Fall Challenge

Thursday, October 23

Olar and Zimnokh standing with runner-up trophy

Olar, Zimnokh Conclude ITA Fall Regional Championships as Doubles Runner-up

Tuesday, October 14

Jacob Olar and Andrii Zimnokh Celebrating victory

Finals Bound! Olar, Zimnokh Earn Spot in ITA Fall Regional Championships Doubles Final

Monday, October 13

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

Zimnokh and Olar cheering

Olar, Zimnokh Pace Alabama at Crimson Tide Fall Challenge

Sunday, October 26

Crimson Tide Fall Challenge Graphic

Match Guide: Crimson Tide Fall Challenge

Thursday, October 23

Olar and Zimnokh standing with runner-up trophy

Olar, Zimnokh Conclude ITA Fall Regional Championships as Doubles Runner-up

Tuesday, October 14

Jacob Olar and Andrii Zimnokh Celebrating victory

Finals Bound! Olar, Zimnokh Earn Spot in ITA Fall Regional Championships Doubles Final

Monday, October 13

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