Career Statistics

Rankings History   

Career-High Doubles Ranking: 41 (February 11, 2014; with Jared Hiltzik) 

Collegiate Honors  

• 2017 ITA Scholar-Athlete 
• 2017 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar 
• 2017 Big Ten Sportsmanship Award Winner 
• 2017 Academic All-Big Ten 
• 2017 Chris Martin Spirit Award (Team Award) 
• 2017 Team GPA Award (Team Award) 
• 2016 ITA Scholar-Athlete 
• 2016 Academic All-Big Ten
• 2016 Chris Martin Spirit Award (Team Award) 
• 2014 Academic All-Big Ten
• 2014 ITA Scholar-Athlete
• 2014 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar 
• 2013 Most Improved Player (Team Award) 
• 2013 Player to Watch (Team Award) 

Redshirt Senior - 2016-17 

• Clinched four doubles points at the No. 1 and 2 positions

Redshirt Junior - 2015-16 

• Clinched the Illini’s first victory of the season over Valparaiso on Jan. 22
• Compiled a 10-14 record in doubles play 

Junior - 2014-15

• Earned a redshirt 

Sophomore - 2013-14

• Went 5-1 in Big Ten play and won seven straight conference showdowns including the Big Ten Tournament
• Once a permanent fixture in the lineup starting April 11, Jesse finished the year 5-2 down the stretch
• Recorded a 13-11 dual doubles record with a 7-3 mark in Big Ten play

Freshman - 2012-13

• Jesse finished 10-9 overall in singles matches with a 5-3 dual match record
• Earning a spot into the lineup at the end of the season, Jesse accomplished a 4-1 mark in Big Ten play, including a three-set battle against Ohio State's Hunter Callahan
• Along with partner Jared Hiltzik, the duo went undefeated in Big Ten play at 7-0 and 14-5 in the spring

Junior/High School

• Graduated from Homestead High School
• Three-time team runner-up at state and 2010 state champion
• Four-time All-State honoree

Personal

• Born Alexander Austin Jesse on Oct. 20, 1993
• Son of Jon and Louise Jesse
• Hobbies include hanging with friends, tennis and basketball
• Biggest thrill in sports is the competitiveness
• Favorite athlete is Aaron Rodgers because he is the best at what he does and a good person off the field
• Majoring in economics