Somdev signs off with 18th NCAA title

Somdev Devvarman added another record to his cap with his second successive and 18th overall NCAA singles championship, becoming only the 13th player in the 124-year history of the tournament to claim back-to-back titles in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The top seed, representing Virginia, defeated Tennessee8217;s JP Smith 6-3, 6-2 in less than an hour at the Michael D Case Tennis Center to conclude his collegiate career.

Devvarman completed his collegiate career with a 158-27 singles record, which is highest in the school8217;s history. He was 88-6 over his final two seasons at Virginia. Devvarman concluded his career on a record 36-match winning streak.

All India Tennis Association secretary general Anil Khanna praised the youngster, and announced a 10,000 reward for his achievements.

8220;I will be speaking to Somdev, and the AITA will support all his endeavours,8221; said Khanna.