April 30, 2008

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GREENSBORO, N.C. - Nineteen Atlantic Coast Conference student-athletes from 10 different league schools are among 64 singles players and 32 doubles teams selected to participate in the 2008 NCAA Men's Tennis Individual Championships, as announced by the NCAA early Wednesday evening.

Reigning national singles champion Somdev Devvarman of Virginia and Miami's Daniel Vallverdu were automatic selections for singles competition. Devvarman, who has been ranked No. 1 in the nation all season, clinched the top seed while Vallverdu got the nod for the fifth seed.

In doubles, the league took two of the four automatic spots. Virginia's Devvarman and Treat Huey garnered the No. 1 overall seed, while Miami's Vallverdu and Carl Sundberg were seeded third.

The singles and doubles competition will be conducted May 21-26 at the Michael D. Case Tennis Center in Tulsa, Okla., following the conclusion of the team championship (May 16-20). The University of Tulsa will serve as host.

Below is a complete list of ACC student-athletes who will be competing in the NCAA Tournament:

SINGLES (Seeds 1-8)
1. Somdev Devvarman, Virginia
5. Daniel Vallverdu, Miami

Seeds 9-16: (listed alphabetically by last name)
Jean-Yves Aubone, Florida State
Dominic Inglot, Virginia

At-large singles players:
Guillermo Gomez, Georgia Tech; David Goulet, Duke; Treat Huey, Virginia; Albert Larregola, Virginia Tech; James McGee, NC State and Cory Parr, Wake Forest.

DOUBLES (Seeds 1-4)
1. Devvarman / Treat Huey, Virginia
3. Vallverdu / Carl Sundberg, Miami

Seeds 5-8: (listed alphabetically by institution)
Andy Orbran / Boris Fetbroyt, Maryland
Taylor Fogleman / Chris Kearney, North Carolina
Cory Parr / Steven Forman, Wake Forest

At-large doubles teams:
Jean-Yves Aubone/Clint Bowles, Florida State and Nick Cavaday/Jay Weinacker, NC State.

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