Daniel Sharygin – Evansville Tennis Center

Mao Wins Singles Title – Sharygin Takes Doubles

Ryan McDaniel — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 18:36:02 +0000

Nathan Mao (Topsham, ME) entered the weekend unseeded but showed he is capable of competing in the 16 and Under division. Mao who spent the winter break competing at the USTA Winter National Championships, won multiple rounds as a 14 and Under player. Mao was ranked top 100 in the nation as a 14 and Under before turning 15 this month.

Mao cruised in his first match against Anish Gangavaram (Mason, OH) winning 6-1; 6-1. Next, he played Xavier Ecarma (Louisville, KY) who beat 7th seeded Nishanth Basavareddy first round. Mao would go on to win 7-6(5); 6-3 to set up a semifinal matchup against Presley Thieneman (Floyds Knobs, IN). Mao needed a second set tiebreak to secure a win 6-3; 7-6(3).

After taking down fourth seeded Thieneman, Mao faced the defending champion and top seeded Daniel Sharygin (Newburgh, IN). Sharygin was ranked top 50 in the nation at the start of the tournament. Mao lost the first set 4-6 only to recover and take the second set 6-0. The third and final set was decided by a match tiebreak which Mao won 10-4.

Despite losing in the finals, Sharygin and his partner, Xavier Ecarma, captured the Doubles Championship. The duo never lost more than 3 games in any of the first three rounds. Sharygin and Ecarma received a walkover in the finals.

Champion – Nathan Mao

Finalist – Daniel Sharygin

Third Place- Nishesh Basavareddy

Fourth Place – Presley Thieneman

Sportsmanship Award – Frank Thompson

For the completed draw please visit the tournament page.

Upcoming National Tournaments:

Girls 12 and Under – March 24-26

Boys and Girls 18 and Under – May 5-7

Several Blue Chip and Five Stars coming to Evansville

Ryan McDaniel — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 17:40:27 +0000

This weekend, the Evansville Tennis Center will host the second annual “Boys 16’s National Level 3”. Like last year, several players from all over the United States are traveling to the Tri-State area to compete for three days. Play begins Saturday morning at 8:00 am. Sunday and Monday will also begin at 8:00 am with the finals tentatively scheduled for 10:00 am Monday. Players are scheduled to play doubles in the morning, before singles. With a draw of 32 players, matches will last all day Saturday and Sunday.

This year’s field is strong, with more than half the draw being a 4-star recruit or better. What makes this event unique, is it brings a lot of the best players in the Midwest and the country to Evansville. Due to its “Level 3” status several players are 14 years of age and are looking to improve on their future 16 and Under rankings. The Evansville Tennis Center is one of only six facilities in the country to host this event. Other locations include Las Vegas, Bronx, Scottsdale, Irvine and Hilton Head.

Daniel Sharygin (Newburgh, IN) returns to defend his 2017 title. The top ranked and top seeded player is teaming up with fellow 5-star recruit, Xavier Ecarma (Louisville, KY). Sharygin and Ecarma are seeded #2 in doubles and will begin play at 9:00am on Saturday. Sharygin, who is a 5-star recruit is the #4 recruit in the Midwest and #55 National for his graduating class. Sharygin won the prestigious Easter Bowl title in 2014.

The top seeded doubles team of Ian Brady (Indianapolis, IN) and Presley Thieneman (Floyds Knobs, IN) are 4-star and 5-star recruits respectively. They are scheduled to play at 8:00 am on Saturday.

Daniel Schmelka (Hinsdale, IL) finished 3rd in this years Winter National Championships, looks to continue to play at a high level. Schmelka beat the #1 ranked player in the nation, Noelle Ampong to secure the third place finish. Schmelka currently has a ranking of #14 in the nation for “14 and Under”. The 5-star recruit is seeded fifth in singles and third in doubles. His partner Alan Matyjas (Northfield, IL) is currently ranked #44 in the nation for “14 and Under”. Matyjas is also a 5-star recruit.

Eli Gordon and Nishesh Basavareddy are both Blue Chip recruits. Gordon (Highland Park, IL) is the #3 recruit in the Midwest and #15 recruit in the country for all 8th graders. Fellow 8th grader, Nishesh Basavareddy (Indianapolis, IN) enters this tournament after playing several national and international tournaments. Basavareddy made it to the finals of the prestigious Junior Orange Bowl – an international junior event held annually in Florida. He was also a semi-finalist at the Eddie Herr International event. Both events took place this winter. He has captured two national championships in doubles, earning two gold ball trophies. Basavareddy won both the National Clay Court and Easter Bowl championships this year. He also finished second at this years Easter Bowl Championships. Basavareddy is the #13 recruit in the country and will team up with his brother Nishanth (4-star) in doubles.

We encourage everyone to stop by and watch some of the nations best players compete. You may find tentative match times here, but please note this only lists first round times for singles and doubles. The draws will be released Friday. To view the draw please click here.

Daniel Sharygin Looks to Repeat

Ryan McDaniel — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 16:25:55 +0000

Daniel Sharygin (Newburgh, IN) returns to ETC to defend his 2017 USTA National Level 3 Championship next weekend. This marks the second year the Evansville Tennis Center has hosted the Boys 16s National Tournament. In 2017, Sharygin entered the tournament as the third highest ranked player. After beating his doubles partner and fellow area tennis player, Aaron Thompson, Sharygin beat the top seeded Matthew Halpin 7-6(2) ; 6-2. He would then beat Graydon Lair in the finals 7-6(2) ; 7-5.

This year, Sharygin enters the tournament as the top seeded and top ranked player with a national ranking of 49. He will be teaming up with Xavier Ecarma. Ecarma is the son of the University of Louisville Men’s Tennis Coach Rex Ecarma.

Sharygin may be the only local player to participate in this years’ event but he will be joined by several Central Indiana players: Ian Brady, Presley Thieneman, Nishanth Basavareddy and Nishesh Basavareddy. All of these players rank high in the most current USTA Midwest rankings.

ETC is proud to welcome these players to the city of Evansville, and we encourage all of our members and anyone else within the community to come watch some of the best players in the region and the country. Play will begin Saturday January 20th at 8:00am. The day will begin with two rounds of doubles followed by two rounds of singles play. The event will run through Monday, January 22nd.

For more information on the event please visit the tournament page.

Sharygin Wins Home National

etcpoynter@gmail.com — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 19:23:26 +0000

Daniel Sharygin, Newburgh IN, won the USTA National Level 3 Boys 16s in January 2017. This marks one of many national events Daniel has won over the years. This was was paticulary special as it was here in Evansville. The Evansville Tennis Center is the first facility in Evansville history to host a USTA National Junior Tournament. Daniel paired up with another local standout, Aaron Thompson for doubles. The two won advanced to the quarterfinal round before losing to 4th seeded Matthew Halpin and Henry Ruger 8-5.

Daniel, who trains at both ETC and Tri-State Athletic Club, entered the tournament as the third highest ranked player. Daniel cruised through his first two match winning 6-4,6-2 and 6-2,6-0 respectfully. His quarterfinal opponent would end up being his partner, Aaron Thompson. After a tight 7-6(5) first set Daniel won the second set 6-1, advancing to the semifinals.

On the third day of the tournament Daniel defeated top ranked Matthew Halpin 7-6(2), 6-2. In the final match of the tournament Daniel managed to battle and win a close one 7-6(2), 7-5 against number 7 seed Graydon Lair (Tulsa, OK).