2007-08: Competed most of the season at No. 6 singles, and finished the season with an 8-11 record... Had wins over seven players from ranked teams, including Barnabas Carrega of #27 Miami... Six of his wins came in straight sets... Also had a 5-8 record in doubles... Did not compete in the fall.

PREP: Earned four letters in tennis at Sanderson High School for coach Annelle Fowler ... Achieved a No. 1 ranking in USTA North Carolina Boys 16s and 18s ... Two-time NCHSAA 4-A state finalist and regional champion (2005, 2007) ... Three-time NCHSAA 4-A Conference champion (2005-07) ... Was a 2006 USTA North Carolina singles finalist and doubles champion ... Four-time team MVP at Sanderson ... Four-time NCHSAA Scholar Athlete and academic all-conference selection (2004-07) ... Posted a high school singles record of 88-10 overall, including a 62-6 record during the regular season ... A Tom Suiter WRAL Extra Effort Award winner in 2007 ... A Sanderson Athlete Sportsmanship Award winner in 2007.

PERSONAL: Son of Jill and Dan Chermak ... Both of his parents attended NC State ... Full name is David Ryan Chermak ... Majoring in engineering ... Born 4/15/89.