Men's Tennis
- Title:
- Volunteer Assistant Coach
Marcos Giron enters his first season as a volunteer assistant coach for the UCLA men's tennis team after arriving in Westwood for the 2016 spring season.
The 2014 NCAA men's singles champion, Giron decided to forego his final season of eligibility with the Bruins and turn professional in July 2014. Giron ended his final collegiate season as the nation's No. 1 ranked singles player.
Giron, who was the nation's top recruit when he signed with UCLA in 2011, enjoyed a stellar three-year career with the Bruins. He ended his junior year with a 30-5 overall singles record and was ranked in the top 10 nationally for nearly the entire season. He played either No. 1 or No. 2 singles in the lineup all year, leading the team in wins over ranked opponents with 18.
Giron entered the 2014 NCAA Singles Championships as the No. 2 seed, eventually winning six-straight matches to become UCLA's 11th NCAA Singles Champion and first since Benjamin Kohlloeffel in 2006. Giron's run culminated with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Pepperdine's Alex Sarkissian in the final on May 26 in Athens, Ga. For his efforts he was named ITA National Player of the Year following the NCAA Tournament.
In addition to his stellar singles play, Giron was also a standout in doubles, teaming with then freshman Mackenzie McDonald to make up the Bruins' No. 1 team. The duo ended the 2014 season ranked No. 11 nationally, reaching the round of 16 at the NCAA Championships. Giron also ended the season ranked No. 45 in doubles with sophomore Karue Sell.
Giron's career statistics include a 92-23 singles record and a 62-34 mark in doubles play.
