STATESBORO, Ga. – On Tuesday, Head Coach Sander Koning announced the signing of two new Eagles to the men's tennis team. The Eagles will welcome Martijn Kerssens from the Netherlands and Antonio Muniz Hidalgo from Spain to the team for the 2018-19 season.

Martijn Kerssens
The native of Noord-Hollans, Netherlands joins the Eagles for the 2018-19 season after reaching No. 8 in the junior rankings at the age of six. In the three tournaments he has played, Martijn has reached the Main draw of a Grade 4 tournament and then continued into the second round. His highest national ranking in singles and doubles play has him sitting at No. 79.

KONING ON MARTIJN
"Martijn is a great guy, he is a hard worker and has been playing some good tennis the last year. His personality and desire fits in well with this program and I believe he can help us get to a higher level. He moves well for his height and has some good weapons. I am really excited that he will be an Eagle next year."

Antonio Muniz Hidalgo
The native of Barcelona, Spain joins the Eagles for the 2018-19 season after an impressive junior career. Muniz has been ranked No. 602 in the ITF rankings, as well as being nationally ranked at No. 136. In his time playing juniors, Muniz achieved a rank of No. 13 in the nation and was also in the Portugal ITF grade 4 Finals.

KONING ON ANTONIO
"Antonio is a fierce competitor and student of the game. He has some great experience playing at a high level in Spain and he will help us his freshman year. He has been very respectful and I believe he will make a big impact for our program."
 
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