Mercer Joins Green Wave Men’s Tennis Program
Dec 13, 2024 | Men's Tennis
HUNTINGTON, WV – Tulane head men's tennis coach Mark Booras announced Friday that AJ Mercer has signed on as a newcomer to the Green Wave.
Mercer, who comes up to Uptown after spending the fall semester at Kentucky, was a four-star prep recruit who ranked 74th nationally and No. 1 in the state of West Virginia. In May of 2022, he was also ranked No. 1 in the United State Tennis Association (USTA) Boys' 16s Doubles.
A two-time high school conference player of the year and state singles champion, Mercer was also a boys' national U16 Easter Bowl and Indoor Doubles Champion.
Mercer, a Huntington, WV native, is the son of John and Laurie Mercer, who together, have served as the head coach of the Marshall women's tennis program since 1994.
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Mercer, who comes up to Uptown after spending the fall semester at Kentucky, was a four-star prep recruit who ranked 74th nationally and No. 1 in the state of West Virginia. In May of 2022, he was also ranked No. 1 in the United State Tennis Association (USTA) Boys' 16s Doubles.
A two-time high school conference player of the year and state singles champion, Mercer was also a boys' national U16 Easter Bowl and Indoor Doubles Champion.
Mercer, a Huntington, WV native, is the son of John and Laurie Mercer, who together, have served as the head coach of the Marshall women's tennis program since 1994.
FOLLOW THE GREEN WAVE
Follow Tulane men's tennis on Facebook (@GreenWaveMTenn), as well as Instagram and X (@TulaneMTennis) for behind-the-scenes coverage of the program.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
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