2016-17 Men's Tennis Roster
Alex Jesse
- Hometown:
- Mequon, Wis.
- High School:
- Homestead
Career Statistics
| Singles | Doubles | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Overall | Big Ten | Overall | Big Ten |
| 2012-13 | 10-9 | 4-1 | 19-12 | 9-0 |
| 2013-14 | 12-10 | 5-1 | 22-15 | 7-3 |
| 2015-16 | 5-11 | 0-2 | 10-14 | 1-1 |
| 2016-17 | 1-6 | 0-0 | 13-20 | 4-5 |
| Total | 28-36 | 9-4 | 64-61 | 21-9 |
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
Men's Tennis vs.Vanderbilt COURT 1
Saturday, May 02
Men's Tennis vs.Vanderbilt COURT 2
Saturday, May 02
Men's Tennis vs.Vanderbilt COURT 3
Saturday, May 02
Men's Tennis vs.Vanderbilt COURT 4
Saturday, May 02
