Virginia Tech men's tennis seniors Hugo Maia and Manuel Goncalves, hailing from Portugal, have forged a unique bond since meeting at the age of 8 at a tennis tournament, culminating in successful doubles play at the Division I level.

By the Numbers
  • Maia appeared in 22 singles matches and 10 doubles matches in his freshman season.
  • Maia ended his senior season tied with teammate Alberto Orso for the most singles wins on the team (11).
  • Maia and Gonçalves previously won two national championships together while competing in Portugal.
State of Play
  • Maia secured a starting position on court three/four in singles during his senior year.
  • Gonçalves transferred to Virginia Tech after playing two seasons at USF.
  • The duo recently completed their time as Hokies in the second round of the ACC Championship.
Bottom Line

The unique bond between seniors Hugo Maia and Manuel Goncalves has not only led to success on the court but also epitomizes the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie that they hope to be remembered for beyond their notable achievements.