Georgia college tennis team now has longest winning streak in collegiate history

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia Gwinnett College men’s tennis program is unstoppable – literally. It has now set the record for the most wins for any college tennis team after its 138th straight victory.

The first win for the Grizzlies happened on April 4, 2015 and six years later, on March 15, the team won against the 14th ranked University of the Cumberlands 5-0.

“We have been chasing the record-setting 138th straight victory since we got to win number 100. There were times when I didn’t know if we would get to this day,” said Head Coach Chase Hodges. “Winning 138 straight matches is almost a surreal achievement. This is something that the players – current and past – can take great pride in accomplishing. We have now climbed to the top of the (all-time victory) mountain.”

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During the winning streak, GGC has won six National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics’ national championships and has a 180-3 all-time record since the program started in 2013.

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Those 180 victories have come against challengers from top NAIA, NCAA Division II and NCAA III teams.

This spring, the team’s 15-0 record has included victories against NAIA teams ranked No. 2, No. 4, No. 8, No. 10, No. 11, No. 13, and No. 14 at the time of the match. There’s has also been a 6-0 record this year against NCAA Division II teams.

“It’s been a long ride and an emotional one because I dreamed of this when I came here in 2018,” said junior Valentino Caratini, the nation’s No. 2-ranked singles player. “To set the record with guys who I consider brothers is incredible. I was very confident when I took to the singles court today.”

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