BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A trio of Bulldogs on the Alabama A&M men's tennis program earned All-SWAC honors as voted on by the league's coaches and sports information directors, highlighted by Chetanna Amadike being named SWAC Freshman of the Year.

Amadike, from Calgary, Canada posted a 6-4 singles record, going 2-1 at the No. 3 spot and 4-3 at the No. 4 spot this season. He also went 2-0 in SWAC play and has won four straight completed matches heading into the postseason. Paired in doubles with Yin Chih Lan, Amadike was 4-5 overall and 2-1 against SWAC opponents.

Divesh Gahlot and Arnav Pathange also earned conference honors, with Gahlot being named to the All-SWAC First Team at the No. 3 singles, the second straight year the Bulldogs have had a first team member. Meanwhile, Pathange earned Second Team honors, with a 4-6 overall record and 2-0 mark in conference play.
 
The trio of Bulldogs and their team will travel to New Orleans, Louisiana this weekend for the SWAC Tennis Tournament, held at the City Park Tennis Center.
 
2023 Men's Tennis All-SWAC Honors
Player of the Year
David Jeanne-Grandinot, Alabama State
 
Freshman of the Year
Chetanna Amadike, Alabama A&M
 
Singles Position One
First Team: David Jeanne-Grandinot, Alabama State
Second Team: Jorge Juarez Cabelloro, Prairie View A&M
 
Singles Position Two
First Team: Ruan DuPreez, Alabama State
Second Team: Raul Centeno, Jackson State
 
Singles Position Three
First Team: Divesh Gahlot, Alabama A&M
Second Team: Samrakshyak Bajracharya, Alabama State
 
Singles Position Four
First Team: Matis Amier, Alabama State
Second Team: Richy Gamo, Jackson State
 
Singles Position Five
First Team: Kristofer Johnson, Alabama State
Second Team: Arnav Pathange, Alabama A&M
 
Singles Position Six
First Team: Juan Rodriguez, Alabama State
Second Team: Carlos Castillo, Jackson State
 
 
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