Eli Stephenson Qualifies for ITF College Accelerator Program

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Eli Stephenson has been named one of ten qualifiers for the 2026 International Tennis Federation College Accelerator Program. The program, in partnership with the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, offers ITF World Tennis Tour wild cards to players ranked No. 21-30 in the ITA Year-End Singles Rankings. Stephenson concluded the 2026 season at No. 26 in the final ITA Singles Rankings after a breakout junior season. The Louisville, Ky. native finished the year with a 26-11 singles record, earning 14 wins over ranked opponents. Stephenson qualified for the 2025 NCAA Singles Championship, where he advanced to the round of...