Alex James

Alex James

  • Award
    Performer
  • Week Of
    4/9/2012
  • Sport
    Men's Tennis
  • School
    Hobart College
  • Year
    Junior
  • Position
  • Hometown
    North Andover, Mass.
  • High School
    Austin Preparatory School

Junior Alex James was unbeaten in every match he played last week, as the Hobart tennis team earned wins over Nazareth, Rochester and RIT. Against the Golden Flyers on Monday, James teamed up with senior Matt Hursh to post an 8-5 win at No. 1 doubles, as the Statesmen topped Nazareth 7-2. On Thursday in an 8-1 win over Rochester, James recorded a 6-2, 6-3 win at No. 2 singles and paired with Hursh for a 9-7 victory at No. 2 doubles. On Saturday in a 9-0 win over RIT, James edged his Tiger opponent 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 and notched an 8-3 triumph at No. 2 doubles with Hursh. James is now 12-3 overall in singles this season, and 4-0 in doubles with Hursh. The Statesmen are now 13-3 this season.