Men's Tennis
Eli Stephenson - Men's Tennis - University of Kentucky Athletics

EliStephenson

  • height 6-1
  • class Sophomore
  • Hometown Louisville, Ky.
  • High school St. Xavier

Career Record: 

  • Singles: 19-3
  • Doubles: 12-12

2023-24 (Freshman): 

  • Went 17-1 during the dual match season, playing primarily at sixth singles where he was 12-1
  • 9-9 doubles record in the spring alongside Jaden Weekes (4-4 at No. 2 doubles, 5-5 at No. 3 doubles)
  • ITA Ohio Valley Rookie of the Year
  • SEC All-Freshman Team
  • SEC Freshman of the Week (Feb. 7)
  • SEC Freshman of the Week (Feb. 14)
  • Led the team with six clinches on the year including in the SEC Tournament Championship against South Carolina
  • 2-1 singles record for fall season
  • 1-2 doubles record during the fall
  • SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll

Prior to UK: 

  • Blue Chip Recruit ranked No. 18 in the USA
  • No. 1 ranked player in Kentucky
  • Two-time Kentucky state champion
  • Semifinals of J1 Lexington ITF
  • Easter Bowl Doubles Finalist
  • No. 492 ITF ranking
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