The Santa Clara men's tennis team achieved a historic milestone, finishing No. 7 in the ITA Division I Men's Mid-Major Team Rankings and matching their program best at No. 3 in the Regional Rankings. The doubles pair of Luca Bluett and John Kim made history, ranking No. 3 in the Northwest Regional, while four singles players ranked, marking a record for the program. Previously, the Broncos' best mid-major finish was No. 20 in 2024, and they also secured a spot in the NCAA Team Championship for only the second time ever. Their overall record for the season was 20-5, highlighted by a 13-match win streak, the longest since at least 2001-02.

By the Numbers
  • Finished No. 7 in ITA Mid-Major Rankings, a program best.
  • Achieved a No. 3 ranking in the Regional Rankings, tying a program high.
  • Overall record of 20-5, including a 13-match win streak.
  • Four singles players ranked, a program record for ranked athletes.
Yes, But

While the rankings highlight an exceptional season, the team will need to maintain and build on this success to remain competitive at the national level, especially against teams from Power Four conferences.

State of Play
  • The Broncos captured their first West Coast Conference co-championship.
  • They qualified for the WCC Tournament for the eighth consecutive season.
  • Finished No. 38 in the final ITA National Rankings, the second-best finish in program history.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Santa Clara aims to build on this momentum to improve their national standing and potentially secure more NCAA Tournament bids in future seasons.

Bottom Line

Santa Clara men's tennis has reached unprecedented heights this season; continuing to leverage this success is crucial for their future competitiveness and program growth.