Pedro Dumont
| School: |
Mississippi State University |
| Year: |
Freshman |
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| Home Country: |
Brazil |
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| Height: |
6-2 |
| Weight: |
205 lbs. |
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| Dominant Hand: |
Right |
| Major: |
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| Singles Record: |
15-5 |
| Doubles Record: |
11-10 |
FRESHMAN (2012-13) Expected to make an immediate impact on coach Per Nilsson's 2012-13 squad. FALL - Ranked the 8th best newcomer in the ITA's preseason polls... After dropping the first set, rallied back to defeat 71st-ranked Marton Bots of Washington in three sets at the ITA All-American Championships... Had a Round of 16 showing in the USTA/ITA Southern Regional Championships in Auburn, Ala... Paired with fellow newcomer Jordan Angus, advanced to the semifinals of the Division I doubles bracket at the Southern Intercollegiate Championships, falling short in the semis to SEC foes Michael Alford and Florent Diep. PRE-MSU: One of the top Brazilian players to enter the collegiate tennis system... Comes to State ranked 98th in the world junior rankings and 1,038th on the ATP Tour... Has climbed as high as 69th in the world junior rankings through his young career... Has participated in the Australian Open Juniors... The best player in Brazil in U-12, U-14 and U-16 competition. PERSONAL: Born Pedro Dumont Cabrero Guimaraes... When not playing tennis, he enjoys playing soccer and listening to music... One of his favorite professional tennis players is Juan Martin del Potro... Says he chose MSU because of the great coaches, team chemistry and top facilities.
