Carlos Vicente

Carlos Vicente
Carlos Vicente
  • Height:
    5-8
  • Hometown:
    Valencia, Spain
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Previous School:
    American School of Valencia
Bio

SOPHOMORE (2020-21): Vicente impressed during the spring en route to his second All-OVC first team accolade of his career…did not compete during the fall after the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic…appeared in 15 of 16 matches in the No. 1 singles spot, posting a 9-6 record out of the position, including 4-1 in OVC play…went 9-7 during singles action overall…notched a 5-9 doubles record, but was a perfect 3-0 in OVC play during tandem action…named the OVC Player of the Week on Mar. 24…went 8-2 in last 10 singles affairs.

SOPHOMORE (2019-20): Vicente strung together a strong sophomore season, primarily competing at the top the Golden Eagle singles rotation during the spring…tied for the second-most singles nods on the team with a 6-3 mark prior to the cancellation of the rest of the year due to the COVID-19 pandemic…earned the last OVC Player of the Week honor of the season on Mar. 11…went 5-6 during singles action in the fall for an 11-9 solo mark on the year, the third most victories on the club…posted a 6-10 overall doubles record behind a 4-5 spring season, with all nine clashes out of the No. 1 spot, and a 2-5 fall mark…ended the spring on a team-best six-match singles winning streak…secured a 5-0 record out of the No. 3 singles position…advanced to the semifinals thanks to back-to-back singles victories in the Wake Forest Invitational Nov. 8-10 in Winston-Salem, N.C.

FRESHMAN (2018-19): Vicente put together a remarkable rookie year for the Golden Eagles, claiming the OVC Freshman of the Year award and securing a spot on the All-OVC first team…became the fourth Tech freshman in the last five years to win OVC Freshman of the Year honors…proved to be Tech’s most formidable doubles player with a 16-13 overall record for the best mark on the team…went 11-7 out of the No. 1 spot in the spring, the most spring wins on the club…notched a 3-1 doubles record during OVC action…posted a 16-22 overall singles record during the year with an 8-9 fall mark and an 8-13 spring ledger…turned it on during OVC play with a 4-1 conference singles record…appeared in five of six spots in the Tech singles lineup during the spring, highlighted by a 5-5 mark out of the No. 2 position…won three singles matches in Tech’s second event of the fall, the Chattanooga Collegiate Clay Court Championships (Sept. 14-16)…claimed three consecutive victories to reach the consolation quarterfinals in the ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championships (Oct. 11-14).

BEFORE TECH: A native of Valencia, Spain, attended American School of Valencia.

PERSONAL: Son of Jose Luis Vicente and Laura Martinez…born July 6, 2000…full name is Carlos Vicente Martinez.

HONORS AND AWARDS:

  • 2020-21 All-OVC first team
  • 2018-19 Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Year
  • 2018-19 All-OVC first team
  • 2X OVC Player of the Week (Mar. 11, 2020...Mar. 24, 2021)
News mentions
Golden Eagles tripped up by No. 6 UT in the opening round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament
Golden Eagles tripped up by No. 6 UT in the opening round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Playing in its fifth NCAA Tournament over the last six full seasons, the Tennessee Tech tennis team came up short in the opening round of Regional action, as the Golden Eagles fell 4-0 at No. 6 Tennessee Friday afternoon from the Goodfriend Tennis Center.

Tech tennis to meet No. 6 Tennessee in NCAA Tournament first-round clash
Tech tennis to meet No. 6 Tennessee in NCAA Tournament first-round clash

The Tennessee Tech tennis team will make its triumphant return to the national stage, as the Golden Eagles will cruise to Knoxville for the opening round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament.

Golden Eagle tennis claims 2022 OVC Tournament title with 4-1 win over top-seed Belmont
Golden Eagle tennis claims 2022 OVC Tournament title with 4-1 win over top-seed Belmont

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team has reached the pinnacle yet again. The Golden Eagles are coming back to Cookeville as champions of the Ohio Valley Conference.

Tech tennis advances to OVC Tournament championship match behind 4-0 win over TSU in Saturday’s semifinal
Tech tennis advances to OVC Tournament championship match behind 4-0 win over TSU in Saturday’s semifinal

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Sunday will feature a familiar sight for the Tennessee Tech tennis team, as the second-seeded Golden Eagles powered their way to a 4-0 victory over No. 3 Tennessee State in Saturday’s semifinal to push the purple and gold to another appearance in the championship match.

Golden Eagles off to Evansville for 2022 OVC Tournament
Golden Eagles off to Evansville for 2022 OVC Tournament

Tourney time has arrived for the Tennessee Tech tennis team, as the Golden Eagles embark to Evansville, Ind. for the 2022 OVC Tournament with a bid in the NCAA Tournament on the line.

Tech tennis makes history behind seven conference postseason honors, Grubert named OVC Player of the Year
Tech tennis makes history behind seven conference postseason honors, Grubert named OVC Player of the Year

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – History highlighted the way for the Tennessee Tech tennis team, as the Golden Eagles collected a program-record seven postseason awards when the conference announced its yearly honors Thursday afternoon.

Golden Eagles bested by Belmont in regular-season finale
Golden Eagles bested by Belmont in regular-season finale

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In a battle for the OVC’s regular-season title, Belmont held home serve with a 5-2 victory over the Tennessee Tech tennis team to capture the conference crown in the regular-season finale Saturday afternoon.

Tech tennis heads to Belmont with OVC regular-season title on the line
Tech tennis heads to Belmont with OVC regular-season title on the line

A clash for all the regular-season marbles is on the line Saturday afternoon in Nashville, as the Tennessee Tech tennis team heads to Belmont in a winner-take-all scenario for the OVC’s regular-season title.

Golden Eagles use strong singles performance to pick up win over Austin Peay in home finale
Golden Eagles use strong singles performance to pick up win over Austin Peay in home finale

A stellar singles showing sent the Tennessee Tech tennis team into the win column, as the Golden Eagles captured all six solo showdowns on the way to a 6-1 victory over Austin Peay in the club’s home finale.

Tech tennis welcomes Austin Peay to town for final home match of season
Tech tennis welcomes Austin Peay to town for final home match of season

With one week remaining in the regular season, the Tennessee Tech tennis team will tie a ribbon on its home slate, as the Golden Eagles will welcome Austin Peay to Tech Tennis Courts Tuesday afternoon in the club’s last Cookeville clash of the year.

Golden Eagles close out non-conference slate with 4-2 win at UAB
Golden Eagles close out non-conference slate with 4-2 win at UAB

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Production up and down the lineup was the theme of the day for the Tennessee Tech tennis team, as the Golden Eagles claimed wins in five-of-six singles battles on the way to a 6-1 win at UAB in the club’s non-conference finale.

Tech tennis heads to UAB for final non-conference clash of regular season
Tech tennis heads to UAB for final non-conference clash of regular season

With the regular season inching closer and closer to the finish line, the Tennessee Tech tennis team sets its sights on one last non-conference affair, as the Golden Eagles flock to UAB for a Friday afternoon meeting with the Blazers.

Golden Eagles tripped up by No. 65 Georgia State
Golden Eagles tripped up by No. 65 Georgia State

ATLANTA, Ga. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team’s latest bout against a nationally-ranked foe swung in favor of No. 65 Georgia State, as the Panthers rudely greeted the Golden Eagles to Atlanta with a 6-1 victory Sunday afternoon to wrap up another weekend on the courts.

Tech tennis moves to 2-0 in OVC action with a 6-1 win at Tennessee State
Tech tennis moves to 2-0 in OVC action with a 6-1 win at Tennessee State

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A dominating showing in Music City to the tune of a 6-1 victory was the story for the Tennessee Tech tennis team on Saturday, as the Golden Eagles powered their way past Tennessee State to move to 2-0 in OVC play.

Golden Eagles gear up for back-to-back road matches at Tennessee State and Georgia State
Golden Eagles gear up for back-to-back road matches at Tennessee State and Georgia State

The Tennessee Tech tennis team is revving up for a busy weekend on the courts, as the Golden Eagles will embark on back-to-back road matches with a Saturday OVC clash at Tennessee State and a Sunday non-conference get-together at No. 65 Georgia State.

Tech tennis falls at Alabama to wrap up busy weekend of action
Tech tennis falls at Alabama to wrap up busy weekend of action

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.—The Tennessee Tech tennis team concluded a busy weekend on the courts with a 6-1 loss to Alabama in the club’s sixth matchup against a “Power 5” opponent in 13 total contests this spring.

Golden Eagles power past Eastern Illinois in OVC opener
Golden Eagles power past Eastern Illinois in OVC opener

The Tennessee Tech tennis team unwrapped OVC play in a big way, as the Golden Eagles secured a 6-1 win over Eastern Illinois in Saturday afternoon’s conference opener at Tech Tennis Courts.

Shorthanded Golden Eagles rally for win in 2022 home opener
Shorthanded Golden Eagles rally for win in 2022 home opener

A captivating comeback pushed the Tennessee Tech tennis team to its second win of the season, as the Golden Eagles rallied late in their 2022 home opener for a 4-3 victory over in-state foe Chattanooga.

Golden Eagle tennis upended by No. 26 Florida State
Golden Eagle tennis upended by No. 26 Florida State

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team’s season-opening, 10-match road swing came to a close Saturday afternoon with a 6-1 loss to No. 26 Florida State.

No. 23 Middle Tennessee earns 7-0 victory over Golden Eagles
No. 23 Middle Tennessee earns 7-0 victory over Golden Eagles

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – No. 23 Middle Tennessee proved to be too much for the Tennessee Tech tennis team in its Sunday afternoon matchup, as the Golden Eagles were tripped up with a 7-0 loss in the club’s lone clash of the week.

Golden Eagles go to Lipscomb for first in-state matchup of spring
Golden Eagles go to Lipscomb for first in-state matchup of spring

The Tennessee Tech tennis team continues its season-opening road swing with its first in-state battle of the 2022 spring campaign, as the Golden Eagles will travel to Lipscomb for a Friday night showdown with the Bisons.

Tech tennis secures top spot in OVC’s predicted order of finish, takes home league-leading six on preseason player top 10
Tech tennis secures top spot in OVC’s predicted order of finish, takes home league-leading six on preseason player top 10

The Tennessee Tech tennis team highlighted the OVC’s annual men’s tennis predicted order of finish as well as the preseason player top 10 in a poll that featured more than its fair share of purple and gold.

No. 19 Mississippi State picks up pair of wins over Golden Eagles in Tech’s return to the courts
No. 19 Mississippi State picks up pair of wins over Golden Eagles in Tech’s return to the courts

STARKVILLE, Miss. – Following a near month-long layoff after its 2022 season opener, the Tennessee Tech tennis team was upended in both matches of a Sunday doubleheader at No. 19 Mississippi State.

Tech tennis opens 2022 spring with Sunday doubleheader at No. 10 Wake Forest
Tech tennis opens 2022 spring with Sunday doubleheader at No. 10 Wake Forest

The start of the 2022 spring season will take center stage for the Tennessee Tech tennis team, as the Golden Eagles head to No. 10 Wake Forest for a Sunday doubleheader to open the club’s campaign.

Tech wraps up UTC Steve Baras Fall Classic with big day against Georgia Southern
Tech wraps up UTC Steve Baras Fall Classic with big day against Georgia Southern

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team tied a ribbon on its three-day stay in Chattanooga in impressive fashion, as the Golden Eagles soared to a banner Sunday afternoon in their battle with Georgia Southern in the final day of the UTC Steve Baras Fall Classic.

Golden Eagle tennis marches to Chattanooga for UTC Steve Baras Fall Classic
Golden Eagle tennis marches to Chattanooga for UTC Steve Baras Fall Classic

The Tennessee Tech tennis team will embark on another in-state tournament over the weekend, as the Golden Eagles will head to Chattanooga to participate in the UTC Steve Baras Fall Classic Oct. 15-17.

Golden Eagles conclude Belmont Fall Invitational with impressive singles performance against Lipscomb
Golden Eagles conclude Belmont Fall Invitational with impressive singles performance against Lipscomb

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team smacked an exclamation point at the end of its stay at the Belmont Fall Invitational, as the Golden Eagles yet again strung together a stellar performance during singles play in their battle against Lipscomb.

Tech tennis travels to Nashville for Belmont Fall Invitational
Tech tennis travels to Nashville for Belmont Fall Invitational

Another weekend brings another event for the Tennessee Tech tennis team, as the Golden Eagles continue their autumn ledger with action in the Belmont Fall Invitational in Nashville.

Rodeia and Tosetto pick up victories in ITA Men’s All-American Championships
Rodeia and Tosetto pick up victories in ITA Men’s All-American Championships

TULSA, Okla. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team collected a pair of wins in the second day of the ITA Men’s All-American Championships, but three Golden Eagles saw their runs end in one of the nation’s most premier events of the fall.

Golden Eagle tennis takes their talents to Tulsa for the ITA Men’s All-American Championships
Golden Eagle tennis takes their talents to Tulsa for the ITA Men’s All-American Championships

The Tennessee Tech tennis team will be among the nation’s best that will gather in Tulsa, Okla. for one of the most significant events of the fall.

Holis’ ITA Ohio Valley Regionals singles run concludes in the quarterfinals
Holis’ ITA Ohio Valley Regionals singles run concludes in the quarterfinals

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A valiant showing and an impressive run came to a close for Evzen Holis in Sunday’s singles quarterfinals of the ITA Ohio Valley Regionals.

Tech tennis heads to Knoxville for ITA Ohio Valley Regionals
Tech tennis heads to Knoxville for ITA Ohio Valley Regionals

Always one of the more premier tournaments in the fall, the Tennessee Tech tennis team is set to take its shot in the ITA Ohio Valley Regionals over the next five days in Knoxville.

Golden Eagles tie ribbon on UNCG Fall Invitational with strong singles round
Golden Eagles tie ribbon on UNCG Fall Invitational with strong singles round

GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team capped its three-day stay at the UNCG Fall Invitational with a sharp singles performance, as the Golden Eagles secured wins in three-of-five matchups in a bout with Campbell.

Tech tennis takes aim in first fall tournament of the year with trip to UNCG Fall Invitational
Tech tennis takes aim in first fall tournament of the year with trip to UNCG Fall Invitational

For the first time in nearly two calendar years, the Tennessee Tech tennis team is back in action for a fall tournament, as the Golden Eagles will unwrap their autumn slate with a trip to the UNCG Fall Invitational in Greensboro, N.C.