SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The Santa Clara men's tennis program signed a top world junior ranked player, Valentin Faure, from Strasbourg, France who will join the team for the 2024-25 season with four years of eligibility.
Faure finished runner-up in singles at the French National Championships under 18 in 2022 and has reached a career-high ITF Junior World ranking of 374.
"I am excited to join Santa Clara University, a choice driven by the academic excellence of the institution and the quality of its tennis program," said Faure. "Coach Niall's positive and encouraging approach towards my potential has reinforced my decision, as well as the California climate that supports outdoor tennis practice throughout the year. Convinced that Santa Clara is the ideal place for my academic and athletic development, I look forward to contributing to the team and achieving my ambitions."
In doubles, Faure has three titles in ITF junior tournaments to his credit along with semi-finalist finishes in 25k and 15k pro events.
"Throughout the recruiting process it was obvious that Valentin had all the markers of a Santa Clara Bronco and I am delighted he has chosen to join our tennis family this upcoming fall," said Broncos head coach
Niall Angus. "Valentin is a player with great passion for the sport, a huge amount of potential and an ambition to be the most successful player he can be. He is a player that is right on the verge of having a big breakthrough and reaching the next level and I am very excited to start working with him to facilitate that trajectory. Valentin will make a fantastic impact on our team."
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