Vanderbilt Freshmen Compete in Rome Tennis Invite
Leonardo Ljubicic and Roshan Santhosh earned two singles wins apiece during the three-day collegiate invitational in Rome.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Tennis
Vanderbilt freshmen Leonardo Ljubicic and Roshan Santhosh recently participated in the Rome Tennis Center Collegiate Invite. Each player secured two singles victories over the course of the three-day tournament.
Why it matters
Participating in these non-bracketed collegiate invitationals provides essential match experience for freshmen as they prepare for the upcoming ITA South Sectional Championships.
Ljubicic and Santhosh each recorded two singles wins and one doubles victory, while suffering two doubles losses during the tournament. Both players finished with a 1-2 record in doubles competition.
The players
Leonardo Ljubicic
He is a freshman tennis player representing Vanderbilt University.
Roshan Santhosh
He is a freshman tennis player representing Vanderbilt University.
The details
The duo secured a 6-4 doubles win against Ferrer Guimaraes and Goity Zapico, but fell 6-4 to Stoot and Sobhy and 6-1 to Abarca and Kimhi. In singles play, Ljubicic defeated Dahiya 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 and LaLance 6-2, 6-1, while Santhosh beat Bojarski 7-6 (3), 6-2 and Abarca 6-2, 6-4.
Timeline
October 23, 2026: Ljubicic and Santhosh played two singles and one doubles match.
October 24, 2026: Ljubicic and Santhosh played two doubles matches.
October 25, 2026: Ljubicic and Santhosh concluded the tournament with singles victories.
November 5, 2026: Ljubicic and Santhosh compete at ITA South Sectional Championships.
Season Trajectory
These invitational results serve as a direct gauge of form for Vanderbilt freshmen ahead of the more competitive ITA South Sectional Championships. The performance provides technical data on individual readiness for the upcoming regional stage.
The freshmen have secured consistent match experience, positioning them for selection at the ITA South Sectional Championships. Their combined records demonstrate a 66% doubles loss rate and varying degrees of success in singles sets.
The takeaway
Freshmen can use these non-bracketed events to gain critical experience against diverse collegiate opponents. Maintaining consistent form across all tournament days is key for players looking to advance to sectional play.
What happens next
Ljubicic and Santhosh are scheduled to compete at the ITA South Sectional Championships in Gainesville, Florida, beginning November 5, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on collegiate matches, visit Tennis.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Vanderbilt Hustler.
