Santa Clara University

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2006-07: Went 1-6 in singles(0-1 in duals) and 3-3 in doubles (2-1 in duals) in limited duty... Doubles: played Bronco Classic and ITARegionals with Bobby Rasmussen, posting a 1-2 record with the wincoming against Myrhed and Gallardo of Oregon in the Bronco Classicconsolation on Oct. 8, 8-6 ... lost first dual match doubles vs.Gonzaga with Kenzo Hirakawa-Wong 8-7 (3) on Feb. 16 ... won at No.3 with Jay Wong on Mar. 24 vs. Montana State, 8-7 (1) ... completeddual season with an 8-5 win over Ching and Nachbauer at No. 2alongside Blane Shields on Apr. 5 ... Singles:played in the Bronco Classic and the ITA Regionals in the fall ...won Rd of 128 match vs. Arzhang Derkshani of Nevada 6-2, 6-1 onOct. 20 ... finished fall with 1-4 record ... lost only dual matchof season to Marco Antonio Pineda of Gonzaga on Feb. 16 at No.5.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Aragon HighSchool in San Mateo ... played tennis under coach Dave Owdom ...team reached CCS playoffs all four years ... individually wasAragon's #1 Varsity singles player from 2004-06 ... was first placein singles in CCS in 2005 and 2006 ... named San Jose Mercury NewsTennis Player of the Year in 2005 and 2006 as well as PeninsulaAthletic League First Team all four years ... went undefeated(26-0) his senior season ... was team MVP both Junior and Senioryears ... ranked No. 14 in USTA Boys 18s in doubles and Top-100player in singles ... No. 55 in Boys 16s in USTA singles in 2005... ranked No. 2 in doubles in Boys 18s and No. 5 in singles inBoys 18s in Northern California Tennis Association (NCTA) ... alsoparticipated in cross-country and was MVP of the team his Freshmanyear ... was a member of Recycling Club.

PERSONAL: Born in San Mateo, Calif. ... son ofSteven and Linda Benvenuto ... has one sister, Erin ... enjoystennis and music.

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