Jack Loutit from Auckland, New Zealand, was awarded SEC Freshman of the Week after leading Kentucky to an unbeaten run through conference play and securing the outright SEC regular season title. His exceptional performance included a crucial doubles victory against Georgia and a standout singles and doubles win against No. 6 Tennessee.

By the Numbers
  • Loutit and partner Taha Baadi defeated Georgia’s ranked pair No. 69 Ryan Colby and Thomas Paulsell, 6-3, extending the Wildcats’ doubles point winning streak to six matches.
  • Kentucky finished with a triumphant team record of 12-0 in SEC play this season.
State of Play
  • Kentucky is the No. 1 seed in the upcoming 2024 SEC Men’s Tennis Tournament Championship, with the first match scheduled for Friday, April 19 at 7 p.m. ET.
  • For the latest updates on UK Men’s Tennis, follow the Wildcats on X and Instagram at @UKMensTennis.
Bottom Line

Jack Loutit's outstanding performance in securing the SEC regular season title has earned him the SEC Freshman of the Week award, cementing his pivotal role in Kentucky's unbeaten conference play and setting high expectations for the upcoming SEC Men’s Tennis Tournament Championship.