No. 7 TCU men’s tennis begins a brutal road swing against No. 2 Texas, No. 24 Florida and No. 8 Georgia as the Horned Frogs chase key national wins.
FORT WORTH - No. 7 TCU men’s tennis is about to face one of the toughest road stretches in college tennis this season, and it begins with the program’s biggest rivalry.
The Horned Frogs head to Austin on Saturday for a showdown with No. 2 Texas, kicking off a three-match gauntlet that also includes road trips to No. 24 Florida and No. 8 Georgia.
For a TCU team that already sits 8-4 on the season, the upcoming stretch could dramatically reshape the national rankings.
And make no mistake, the Frogs know exactly what they’re walking into.
The rivalry between TCU and Texas has become one of the sport’s most competitive battles over the last few years.
Saturday’s matchup will mark the 13th meeting between the two programs in just four seasons, and the results have been about as even as it gets. Each side has six wins in the series during that span.
Their most recent clash came earlier this season during the ITA Indoor National Championships, where Texas escaped with a razor-thin 4-3 victory despite TCU holding leads twice during the match. That loss hasn’t been forgotten.
Head coach David Roditi’s squad enters the weekend with plenty of firepower in the lineup. Duncan Chan, currently ranked No. 9 in the ITA singles rankings, headlines a group of nationally ranked players that also includes Cosme Rolland De Ravel (No. 36), Cooper Woestendick (No. 41), and Julian Alonso (No. 66).
The Frogs also bring a dangerous doubles lineup. Chan and Rolland De Ravel form the No. 8 doubles team in the country, while Rolland De Ravel and Albert Pedrico sit at No. 16 nationally.
That doubles strength has been a major weapon for TCU all season. The Horned Frogs have posted an 11-1 record in doubles play, and their pairings on courts two and three have combined for a remarkable 14-1 record.
Even with that success, the road ahead won’t be easy.
After the rivalry clash in Austin, TCU travels to Gainesville for a matchup with Florida before finishing the road trip in Athens against Georgia, the future host site of the 2026 and 2027 NCAA Championships.
The Frogs won’t be intimidated by the spotlight. Under Roditi’s leadership, TCU has established itself as one of college tennis’ premier programs.
The Horned Frogs have finished inside the ITA top 10 for 11 straight seasons and have consistently competed for national championships.
But this upcoming stretch will test that reputation.
For a young roster loaded with freshmen and sophomores, the next week could reveal just how dangerous this TCU team might be when May rolls around.