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The Intercollegiate Tennis Association(ITA) announced the recipients of the 2026 NAIA Men’s National Awards on Thursday afternoon. Presented annually since 1985, the ITA National Player to Watch honors any returning athlete who is expected to have a terrific year the next season.
Matthew Dubas was named the men’s ITA Co-Player to Watch. Dubas becomes the fourth player to receive the honor from Keiser and the third from the men’s program.
Matthew Dubas, Second Year, Vancouver, B.C.
Picked as the National ITA Co-Player to Watch
Named to the All-Sun Conference second team
Half of the SUN Doubles Team of the Year
Posted an 8-1 record in singles in the spring
In doubles, went 15-1 on court one with Didrik Liljekvist
The pair was 7-0 against nationally ranked teams in the NAIA
Dubas and Liljekvist are ranked No. 10 in the ITA ahead of the final rankings
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