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From D3 to ITF: Maes and Ganchev take their Jumbo partnership pro

By Thomas Leung | September 16

For four years, Sacha Maes and Alex Ganchev chased a national championship in the blue and brown of Tufts men’s tennis, grinding through deep NCAA runs, undefeated regular seasons in the NESCAC and, in their senior year, a long-awaited title finally brought home to Medford. But when the confetti settled, the two captains weren’t ready to walk away from the sport. Instead, they packed their rackets, crossed the Atlantic and set out to prove that a Division III path can lead all the way to the professional tour.

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Home away from home: The Tufts men’s tennis class of 2026

By Thomas Leung | May 16

For the Tufts men’s tennis graduating seniors, Javi Gonzalez, Sacha Maes, Alex Ganchev and Andrej Djokic, the past four years have been defined by a singular pursuit: A national championship that has remained agonizingly out of reach. Three consecutive seasons of heartbreaking near-misses — including an undefeated regular season and a national finals appearance as first-years — have only sharpened the hunger driving this class. Now, with one final month remaining, the four seniors aren’t just playing for a trophy — they’re playing for each other.

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A rule of three: Jumbos channel collective fire in fall finish

By Thomas Leung | October 9

After back-to-back weekends of marathon tennis, the Tufts men’s tennis team closed out its fall slate at the 2025 ITA New England Regionals, hosted at the Vouté Courts in Medford. The event capped a season marked by growth, experimentation and the steady emergence of a new generation of Jumbos who understand that victory means much more than standings or seedings.

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Beyond the baseline: The Tufts men’s tennis Class of 2025

By Thomas Leung | May 13

For Tufts men’s tennis seniors Vuk Vuksanovic, Derin Acaroglu and Lachie Macintosh[a], the past four years have been about more than sets, stats and standings. Together, they’ve helped build one of the most competitive tennis programs in the country, and along the way, they’ve grown into leaders, teammates and friends whose legacy will be felt long after their last matches are played.

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Features

A Jumbo impact: Revolutionizing philanthropy in the Digital Age

By Thomas Leung | April 15

In an era dominated by social media feeds full of vacation photos and short-form entertainment, two Tufts alumus are on a mission to redefine how we share what truly matters: our commitment to making the world better. Meet Jack Moldenhauer (LA’23) and Isaac Gorelik (LA’22), co-founders of Giveasy, a groundbreaking social platform designed to amplify philanthropy by making giving visible, inspiring and contagious.

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Tennis

Tufts triumphs over Middlebury in rivalry men’s tennis matchup

By Thomas Leung | April 4

The No. 2 Tufts men’s tennis team delivered a statement win Saturday, dismantling longtime rival No. 12 Middlebury 6–1 in a clash brimming with postseason intensity. Fueled by relentless baseline precision and clinical doubles execution, the Jumbos avenged years of NESCAC heartbreak against the Panthers, sweeping all three doubles matches before securing decisive singles victories.

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Sports

Courting greatness: Tufts men’s tennis eyes championship glory

By Thomas Leung | March 12

For the Tufts men’s tennis team, the goal has never been in question: Win the elusive NESCAC Championship and make a deep run at nationals. After reaching a quarterfinal — or better — finish in their last three NCAA Tournament appearances and climbing steadily in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association rankings, the Jumbos enter the 2025 spring season ranked No. 3 in the nation. With a talented roster, the Tufts men’s tennis team is looking to take the final step toward championship glory.

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Freshman fantastic five: Tufts men’s tennis’ newest additions are all smiles, battle-ready

By Thomas Leung | March 4

The Tufts men’s tennis team has long been a powerhouse in Division III, consistently pushing for NESCAC and NCAA titles. Every season, the team welcomes a new wave of talent — players eager to prove themselves and leave their mark on the program. Whether it’s their energy, work ethic or undeniable confidence, these first-years are fitting right in with a squad filled with championship aspirations. Here’s what their teammates, and the players themselves, have to say about their transition to Tufts men’s tennis.

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