Tulsa, October 21, 2025
News Summary
The men’s doubles team of Petar Jovanovic and Benito Sanchez Martinez from Mississippi State University has won the ITA Men’s All-American Championships, further establishing their reputation in collegiate tennis. Their victory at the Michael D. Case Tennis Center in Tulsa secured them an automatic spot in the upcoming NCAA Championships. Throughout the tournament, they achieved impressive victories over highly ranked teams, culminating in their final win against a strong Wake Forest duo. This achievement enhances Mississippi State’s athletic profile ahead of future competitions.
Tulsa, Oklahoma – Mississippi State’s men’s doubles team of Petar Jovanovic and Benito Sanchez Martinez has triumphed at the 2025 ITA Men’s All-American Championships by winning the doubles title. This achievement took place at the Michael D. Case Tennis Center in Tulsa, further solidifying the team’s reputation in collegiate tennis.
The victory at this prestigious event marks the third career ITA All-America honor for Jovanovic and Sanchez Martinez. Additionally, their win secures them an automatic berth into the 2025 NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships, which are to be held from November 16-23, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.
The successful journey of Jovanovic and Sanchez Martinez throughout the tournament included several notable matches. In the round of 32, they defeated the No. 53 ranked duo of Nikita Volonski and Takeshi Taco from the University of Tulsa with a score of 6-3, 6-2. Their competition continued in the round of 16, where they faced and overcame No. 15 ranked Aidan Kim and Bryce Nakashima from Ohio State, winning with a score of 3-6, 6-3, 10-8.
Advancing to the quarterfinals, the Mississippi State duo faced off against No. 11 ranked Luca Pow and Kacper Szymkowiak from Wake Forest, where they secured a convincing victory with a score of 6-4, 6-3. In the semifinals, Jovanovic and Sanchez Martinez continued their success against No. 33 Tanapatt Nirundorn and Henry Jefferson from Florida, prevailing with a score of 6-4, 6-1. The final match saw them challenge the No. 22 duo of Dhakshineswar Suresh and Andrew Delgado from Wake Forest, which they won with a decisive score of 7-5, 6-3.
Aside from the triumph in men’s tennis, it was noted that Mississippi State’s women’s golf team also participated in the Blessings Collegiate Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Similarly, the men’s golf team from the university competed in the same tournament. On a less favorable note, the Mississippi State volleyball team faced a setback, losing to Auburn with a score of 0-3.
In other news related to sports, Dak Prescott made headlines with a significant comment on coaching dynamics, emphasizing the role of a coach in fostering improvement among players.
Overall, the victory by Jovanovic and Sanchez Martinez at the ITA Men’s All-American Championships not only highlights their strong performance but also enhances Mississippi State’s athletic profile leading into the NCAA Championships later in the year.
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Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Championship Title | 2025 ITA Men’s All-American Championships Doubles Title |
| Winners | Petar Jovanovic and Benito Sanchez Martinez |
| Event Location | Michael D. Case Tennis Center, Tulsa |
| Automatic Berth | 2025 NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships |
| NCAA Championship Dates | November 16-23, 2025 |
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