Benito Sanchez Martinez Named SEC Men’s Tennis Athlete of the Week
January 21, 2026 | Men's Tennis
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State senior Benito Sanchez Martinez was named the SEC Men's Tennis Athlete of the Week following a standout opening stretch to the 2026 spring season.
Sanchez Martinez has powered the Bulldogs to a perfect 4-0 start, highlighted by a marquee ranked victory over No. 24 Illinois. Competing in all four matches at the No. 1 singles position, the senior is off to a 3-1 start against elite competition.
His 2026 resume already includes two ranked wins, defeating No. 10 Kenta Miyoshi of Illinois and No. 105 Sam Landau of Indiana. Sanchez Martinez's lone setback came against No. 2 Trevor Svadja of SMU in his first match of the season at the top spot.
The Potsdam, Germany, native has also made an impact in doubles play, teaming up for a statement 6-4 victory over SMU's duo of Trevor Svadja and Alex Finkelstein helping the Bulldogs claim the doubles point in their first match of the season.
Sanchez Martinez's consistency at the top of the lineup has set the tone for Mississippi State's strong start and earned him the league's weekly honor as one of the SEC's top performers.
For the most up-to-date information on the Bulldogs, follow MSU Men's Tennis on Twitter, like them on Facebook and join them on Instagram by searching for "HailStateMT"
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Sanchez Martinez has powered the Bulldogs to a perfect 4-0 start, highlighted by a marquee ranked victory over No. 24 Illinois. Competing in all four matches at the No. 1 singles position, the senior is off to a 3-1 start against elite competition.
His 2026 resume already includes two ranked wins, defeating No. 10 Kenta Miyoshi of Illinois and No. 105 Sam Landau of Indiana. Sanchez Martinez's lone setback came against No. 2 Trevor Svadja of SMU in his first match of the season at the top spot.
The Potsdam, Germany, native has also made an impact in doubles play, teaming up for a statement 6-4 victory over SMU's duo of Trevor Svadja and Alex Finkelstein helping the Bulldogs claim the doubles point in their first match of the season.
Sanchez Martinez's consistency at the top of the lineup has set the tone for Mississippi State's strong start and earned him the league's weekly honor as one of the SEC's top performers.
For the most up-to-date information on the Bulldogs, follow MSU Men's Tennis on Twitter, like them on Facebook and join them on Instagram by searching for "HailStateMT"
– HailState.com –
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