Portland men's tennis has signed Lucas Kimelman, a Toronto, Canada native, with a Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) of 11.12, to join as a freshman for the 2024-25 season. Kimelman, ranked as high as No. 937 in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junior Rankings, reached the quarterfinals of the 2023 Canadian National Junior Championships. Head coach Aaron Gross aims to fill the gap created by graduating players with the addition of Kimelman, emphasizing his commitment to preparing for competition.

By the Numbers
  • Lucas Kimelman's Universal Tennis Rating (UTR): 11.12
  • Kimelman's highest rank in the ITF Junior Rankings: No. 937
  • Portland Pilots' 2023-24 season record: 9-10
State of Play
  • Portland Pilots finished the 2023-24 season with a 9-10 overall record
  • The team qualified for the WCC Tournament with a top six finish in the league standings
Bottom Line

Lucas Kimelman's signing brings promise to Portland men's tennis as they look to strengthen their roster and build on their performance in the upcoming season.