Nav Dayal Season 2026-27

PRIOR TO UCLA
Graduated from Laurel Springs School … Blue Chip recruit according to TennisRecruiting.net; reached high of No. 10 in 2022 and 2023 … advanced through singles qualifying and reached second round at ITF J300 Indian Wells (FILA International Junior Championships) event in 2025 … advanced to singles final round at ITF J60 San Diego event in 2024; with partner Navneet Raghuram, reached doubles semifinal round … won Boys' 18 singles crown at Level 2: Austin, TX event in 2024 … advanced to Boys' 18 singles final round at Level 2: Stockton, CA event in 2024 … reaching Boys' 18 singles final round at Scottsdale, AZ – Saguaro Shootout event in 2024 … claimed singles title at ITF J30 San Diego event in 2024 … took Boys' 16 singles championship at Level 2: Austin, TX event in 2023 … claimed Boys' 18 singles championship at 2023 Manteca Level 4 Junior 18s Excellence event in Manteca, Calif. … won singles title at 2021 NorCal Boys' 16 Sectional Championships in Fairfield, Calif. … won Boys' 18 singles title at 2021 Norcal Performance Training Championship Open in San Jose, Calif.

PERSONAL
Son of Peeyush and Ritu … has one older brother, Pranay … decided to attend UCLA because he “loved the team atmosphere” and it is “an amazing school with an even greater history” … was selected winner of “Next Novak” by tennis equipment and apparel brand HEAD, earning sponsorship … admires Novak Djokovic … hobbies and interests include basketball and Pokémon … competed in roller-skating races before he started playing tennis.