Emilio Van Cotthem

  • Award
    Rookie
  • Week Of
    10/4/2021
  • Sport
    Men's Tennis
  • School
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • Year
    Freshman
  • Position
  • Hometown
    Vero Beach, Fla.
  • High School
    Vero Beach
At the USTA/ITA Northeast Regional Championship, RPI first-year player Emilio Van Cotthem advanced to the semifinals of the singles tournament before being defeated by the eventual champion. He won his first round match 6-4, 6-2 (Skidmore) and his second 6-0, 6-3 (Rochester). He needed three sets to win in the third round 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 (Hobart) before capturing his quarterfinals match 6-2, 6-1 (NYU). Emilio dropped his semifinals match to John Rado of Skidmore 6-2, 7-6 (8-6). He did not play doubles in the tournament.