SAN FRANCISCO — The University of San Francisco's men's tennis team member, Nitzan Ricklis earned the Northern California Mens Open Player of the Year award, after showing a tremendous amounts of confidence and success playing against high-leveled matches this fall season as a Freshman.
Ricklis was the highlight of both the ITA Regional and the Bulldog Invitational this fall season. Ricklis defeated Pac-12 member Stanford in straight sets and was the only Don to advance in 32s after taking down Eastern Washington at the ITA Invite. Ricklis was crowned champion of the North Draw Singles at the Bulldog Invitational, after sweeping UC Davis, Azusa Pacific and University of Nevada, Reno in straight sets.