TOPSPIN:  This will be the year Jorge makes his move up the Tech lineup...could play at the top of the roster, but will more than likely be somewhere in the middle...he brings a lot of experience to the Tech program...very solid fundamentally and quick enough to cover the court well...eager to learn and very coachable...has a powerful serve, but very accurate...hits with a fierce topspin...strong groundstrokes and deadly accuracy from both sides...versatile enough to hit from the baseline and play at the net...should be a strong singles player, but look for Jorge to see a lot of action in doubles competition...very aggressive in his play, battling strong for points...likes hitting the crosscourt return...despite youth, will be looked up to have an impact this season...he is a deep and solid player...competitive in everything he does, always working to fine tune his game...one of the strongest doubles players on the team... has a bright future in collegiate tennis...AT TECH: (2000-2001) Had a good rookies season with the Golden Eagles...played either at the No. 5 or No. 6 singles position...finished the season with a 9-5 singles slate and a 12-11 tally in doubles...lost his first four singles matches before regrouping to win nine out of his last 10...started the run with consecutive wins in the Clemson University Spring Invitational with victories over twoplayers from East Tennessee State University and Sufiane Rechag of Charleston Southern...was 4-0 in conference play with wins against UT-Martin, Tennessee State, Eastern Kentucky and Morehead State...played doubles with Luis Aguerrevere, Marco Schmidt and Razvan Ilie...went 10-4 with Aguerrevere...HIGH SCHOOL: Jorge has international and senior tour experience...sharpened his skills at a local tennis club...he was ranked No. 8 in Mexico’s junior standings...went 30-10 his final season in Mexico...best result in Mexico National Championship was an appearance in the semifinals...played in the Futures and Challengers Circuits...PERSONAL: The son of Sergio Ascencio...birthdate is October 13, 1980...majoring in business.