Virginia Tech Signs Five-Star Tennis Recruit Lorenzetti
Virginia Tech head coach Jim Thompson announced the signing of five-star recruit Michael Lorenzetti from Connecticut.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Tennis
Virginia Tech head coach Jim Thompson signed five-star recruit Michael Lorenzetti, a Milford, Connecticut native who attends Notre Dame West Haven High School. Thompson announced the signing on Wednesday.
Why it matters
The signing adds a highly ranked prospect to the Virginia Tech men's tennis program. Thompson said the coaches wanted Lorenzetti to become a Hokie after first seeing him play at Kalamazoo and that he fits the culture being built in Blacksburg.
Lorenzetti holds a No. 8 national USTA u18 ranking and No. 1 in Connecticut and New England, with back-to-back state individual titles in 2025 and 2026. His collegiate performance in the ACC has not yet been measured.
The players
Jim Thompson
Jim Thompson is the head coach of the Virginia Tech men's tennis program who announced the signing of Michael Lorenzetti.
Michael Lorenzetti
Michael Lorenzetti is a five-star tennis recruit from Milford, Connecticut who previously won multiple state and national junior titles.
The details
Lorenzetti won a USTA L2 doubles tournament in 2025 and a USTA L2 singles national tournament in February. Thompson said he expects Lorenzetti to make an impact in the ACC.
Timeline
February 2026: Lorenzetti won a USTA L2 singles national tournament.
2025: Lorenzetti won a USTA L2 doubles tournament and a state singles championship.
2026: Lorenzetti won a second consecutive state individual championship.
Wednesday, November 12, 2026: Thompson announced the signing.
Season Trajectory
Lorenzetti's No. 8 USTA u18 national ranking places him among the top junior prospects entering college tennis. His arrival at Virginia Tech adds a highly ranked recruit to a program competing in the ACC.
Fans following Virginia Tech men's tennis can track Lorenzetti's progress as he begins his collegiate career. His junior rankings suggest he may be a factor in the lineup once he enrolls.
The takeaway
Recruiting announcements like this one show how coaches build programs around players who fit a team's culture and competitive goals. Lorenzetti's record suggests the program's recruiting efforts are drawing top junior talent from outside the region.
Further reading
Explore more Blacksburg tennis coverage for context on the Virginia Tech program.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Virginia Tech Athletics.
