Alabama Highlights:
JUNIOR SEASON (2006-07)
Contributed 18 singles victories and 11 doubles victories during the spring season...Ended the season with an 11-7 doubles recordwith Javier Bes posting a 7-1 mark from the No. 3 slot...Defeated No. 81 Eric Claesson from the No. 2 slot during the team’s upset over No. 7 Ole Miss...Clinched both matches on opening weekend against Troy and Jacksonville State from the No. 2 singles slot...Posted a singles record of 5-3 during the fall season and was 3-2 in doubles...Won two singles contests at the Thomasville Collegiate Invitational...Advanced to the round of 32 at the ITA Southeast Regional...Warned two doubles wins with partner Saketh Myneni at the ITA Southeast Regionals.
Personal Information:
• Born: Nov. 11, 1986
• Parents: Walter and Marie-Claire
• Siblings: Sarah (20)
Scouting Report:
Sammy Struyf has developed into one of Alabama’s key players since his arrival last January. Struyf is an all-around talent and has earned himself two ATP points after playing in a futures event in his home country of Belgium. He is an all-court player with a good serve and aggressive forehand. He likes to attack in transition and has shown the ability to play with the nation’s elite. At the UVA Fall Invitational he took a commanding 4-0 first set lead on the No. 6-ranked Doug Stewart and Pate feels Struyf can play anywhere in the line-up for the Tide. This fall has proved to be instrumental in Struyf’s development.
