Baylor tennis is thriving after both the men’s and women’s teams claimed the Big 12 title last season. Ahead of the 2015-16 season, Baylor placed three players in the men’s ITA pre-season rankings, and two in the women’s ITA pre-season rankings.
Senior Julian Lenz leads the men’s side at No. 4 and the Lady Bears are led by junior Blair Shankle, who was ranked No. 25. Junior Max Tchoutakian and senior Felipe Rios rank at No. 36 and No. 87 in singles, respectively.
Senior Kiah Generette came in at No. 53 in the women’s preseason rankings.
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The team’s success rides on the shoulders of senior Julian Lenz, who finished last season 26-9 while earning All-America honors in singles.