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Seven Texas tennis players compete in ITA Regional Championships

Seven University of Texas men's tennis players are competing in the ITA Texas Regional Championships being held at the Friedman Tennis Center in Fort Worth from October 8-12. Two singles players and one doubles pair will qualify for the NCAA Championships.

Where
Fort Worth, Texas
When
October 8-12, 2026
Sources
Reported by 8 outlets

Counties: Tarrant

Taxes and money

None stated in sources.

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Who's involved

  • Jeremiah BraswellSophomore, Texas men's tennis player in singles qualifying
  • Tomasz BerkietaFreshman, Texas men's tennis player in singles main draw and doubles
  • Mariano Dedura-PalomeroSophomore, Texas men's tennis player in singles main draw and doubles
  • Abel ForgerSophomore, Texas men's tennis player in singles main draw and doubles
  • Lucas MarionneauSophomore, Texas men's tennis player in singles main draw and doubles
  • Oliver OjakaarJunior, Texas men's tennis player in singles main draw
  • University of Texas AthleticsOrganization hosting tournament participants

The facts

  • Seven University of Texas men's tennis players are competing at ITA Texas Regional Championships.2
  • Tournament is held at Friedman Tennis Center in Fort Worth from October 8-12.2
  • Jeremiah Braswell begins singles qualifying on Thursday, October 8 at 10:15 a.m. CT.2
  • Five players compete in singles main draw: Berkieta, Dedura-Palomero, Forger, Marionneau, and Ojakaar.2
  • Berkieta pairs with Marionneau in doubles; Forger partners with Dedura-Palomero.2
  • Two singles players and one doubles pair will qualify for NCAA Championships.2

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Sources

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  1. Preview: ITA Texas Regional TCU Athletics Not rated, October 7, 2026
  2. Men’s Tennis preview: ITA Texas Regional Championships - University of Texas Athletics University of Texas Athletics Not rated, October 7, 2026

Also reported by UTSA Athletics, SMU Athletics, Tarleton State University Athletics, baylorbears.com, University of Texas Arlington Athletics, UTRGV Athletics.

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