Alexander Martin

Alexander Martin
Alexander Martin
  • Height:
    6'0"
  • Hometown:
    Adelaide, South Australia
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • High School:
    Marryatville
News mentions
Pirate freshman rafael Dunan and his doubles teammate Solal Cherqui advanced to Saturday's quarterfinals in the CCCAA State Championships in The Ojai Tournament.
Men's Tennis continues Play at The Ojai

The Pirates' men's tennis team continued play in the CCCAA State singles and Doubles Championships Friday in The Ojai Tournament. Priyank Soni made it through to the quarterfinals to be held Saturday April 28 while the doubles team of Solal Cherqui and Rafael Dunan also moved through the draw to the quarterfinals.

VC freshman Jakob Rinschen and his doubles partner Alexander Martin had an upset victory Thursday in the first round of the CCCAA State Doubles Tournament at The Ojai.
Men's Tennis Competes in State at The Ojai

The Pirates' men's tennis team began its final weekend of the season Thursday with five singles players and three doubles teams moving on to day two of the CCCAA State Singles and Doubles Championships at The Ojai. Victories included upset victoies by Rafael Dunan, Augustin Lestelle and Priyank Soni in singles play while Alexander Martin and Jakob Runschen had an upset win in doubles.

The VC men's tennis team lost in the CCCAA SoCal Regional Finals Saturday, one step shy o fthe State Championship match.
Me's Tennis Team Season Comes to and End at No. 1 Cerritos

The Pirates' men's tennis team had its playoff run come to a halt Saturday afternoon as the No. 2-seeded Pirates were swept by No. 1 Cerritos, 5-0. Although the Pirates won more games against the Falcons than they did in their March 9 meeting, The Falcons proved once again to be too much for the Pirates (14-2) one step shy of the state championship match.

VC freshman Solal Cherqui was a double winner in Tuesday's regional semifinal, winning in No. 3 doubles with Rafael Dunan, and winning in No. 1 singles. VC defeated Riverside 5-1 to advance to the regional finals on Saturday at Cerritos.
Ventura Blows Past Riverside Into Regional Finals

In the playoffs, the mantra is survive and advance. The No. 2-seeded Pirates' men's tennis team added some style points Tuesday, easily defeating No. 3 Riverside City College 5-1 in the CCCAA SoCal Regional Semifinals at the VC Tennis Center. Solal Cherqui was a double winner in No. 1 singles and with Rafael Dunan in No. 3 doubles while Priyank Soni also earned two points for Ventura (14-1), claiming victory in No. 2 singles and with Adrien Etiemble in No. 1 doubles. Rodrigo Perdigao's win in No. 6 singles clinched the match.

Piate freshman Priyank Soni captured the WSC singles championship Friday, then narrowly missed the doubles title with  teammate Adrien Etiemble at the VC Tennis Center.
Soni Captures WSC Singles Title, Just Misses Doubles With Etiemble

VC men's tennis freshman Priyank Soni had quite the day Friday. After a WSC semifinal victory over doubles teammate Adrien Etiemble, he then defeated teammate Cherqui Solal to earn the conference championship in the singles draw. If battling two teammates in two singles matches was not enough, Soni then teammed up with Etiemble in the WSC doubles championship, dropping a marathon contest with multiple match points for both sides.

VC freshman Rafael Dunan earned a point with doubles partner Solal Cherqui, then clinched the Pirates' SoCal quarterfinal playoff match with a win at No. 5 singles Tuesday against visiting Saddleback.
Pirates Sweep Past Saddleback in Playoff Opener

The Ventura College men's tennis team had little trouble with visiting Saddleback Tuesday i nthe quarterfinal round of the CCCAA Southern California Regional Playoffs, sweeping the Gauchos 5-0 at the VC Tennis Center. The No. 2-seeded Pirates swept through the three doubles matches before winning in Nos. 3 and 5 singles matches, respectively, to advance to the next round.

7th-seed Adrien Etiemble upset the No. 3 seed Saturday to advance to the men's singles semifinals at the WSC Championships at the VC Tennis Center.
Men's Tennis Continue Strong Play at WSC Campionships

The Pirates' men's tennis team continued their strong play Saturday at the Western State Conference Singles and Doubles Championships at the VC Tennis Center. Ventura qualified six players for the CCCAA State Championships at The Ojai in singles while placing three players in the WSC semifinals. Meanwhile, VC also advanced three doubles pairs to the semifinals with another duo also in contention for The Ojai.

VC sophomore Augustin Lestelle advanced to the WSC singles Round of 16 with a shutout win on Friday. He also teamed with doubles partner Rodrigo Perdigao to advance to the conference quarterfinals.
Pirate Men Dominate First Day of WSC Championships

The Pirates' men's tennis team dominated the first day of the Western State Conference Championships with six players advancing to the round of 16 and four doubles teams moving on to the quarterfinals. In singles, top-seed Solal Cherqui, No. 6-seed Priyank Soni, No. 7-seed Adrien Etiemble and No. 10-seed Augustin Lestelle all advanced to the round of 16 without dropping a game. Meanwhile, in doubles, No. 1-seed Soni and Etiemble moved to the quarters without playing a match and No. 3-seed Cherqui and Rafael Dunan advanced with a shutout.

Rafael Dunan won his No. 5 singles match one and love, and teamed up with Priyank Soni to win in No. 3 doubles 8-1 at the Pirates won their regular season finale at Grossmont Friday, 8-1.
Pirates Take Regular Season Finale at Grossmont

The Pirates' men's tennis team took their regular season finale in El Cajon Friday 8-1 over host Grossmont College. The Pirates' depth shone through once again with the biggest victories coming at the bottom of the ladder. Rafael Dunan won in No. 5 singles one and love while Rodrigo Perdigao claimed his No. 6 singles match two and love. Alexander Martin and Jakon Rinschen teamed up for an easy win at No. 2 doubles while Dunan paired with Priyank Soni to win in No. 3.

VC freshman Alexander Martin won his No. 6 singles match love and love as the Pirates completed an undefeated Western State Conference season with a 9-0 win over visiting Bakersfield on Tuesday.
Men's Tennis Completes Undefeated Conference Season

The Pirates' men's tennis team completed yet another undefeated Western State Conference season Tuesday with a 9-0 shutout victory over visiting Bakersfield College. Adrien Tiemble, Rodrigo Perdigao and Alexander Martin all won in singles without giving up a game. Meanwhile, Solal Cherqui and Rafael Dunan, and Martin and Jakob Rinchen won in shutout fashion in doubles for Ventura (11-1, 8-0).

Solal Cherqui won his No 1 singles match 6-1, 6-3 as VC swept Santa Barbara 9-0 to remain undefeated Thursday afternoon.
Pirate Tennis Makes It Six Straight WSC Matches

The VC Men's tennis team made it six straight sweeping victories in conference play Thursday afternoon with a 9-0 triumph over Santa Barbara City College at Pershing Park. Alexander Martin posted a love love victory at No. 6 singles, and Augustin Lestelle and Rodrigo Perdigao blanked their opponents in No. 3 doubles.The victory maintains the Pirates' perfect mark at 9-0 and runs their Western State Conference mark to 6-0.

Sophomore Augustin Lestelle won his No. 4 singles match love and love, then teamed up with Rodrigo Perdigao to win in No. 3 doubles, 8-0 against visiting Glendale Tuesday afternoon.
VC Continues WSC Dominance WIth Sweep

The Ventura College men's tennis team posted their fifth straight sweep in Western State Conference play Tuesday afternoon, defeating Glendale 9-0 at the VC Tennis Center. The Prates (8-0, 5-0) remained undefeated on the season with the win. Solal Cherqui (No. 1), Augustin Lestelle (No. 4) and Rodrigo Perdigoa (No. 6) all won their singles matches love and love. Lestelle and Perdigao also teamed up for an 8-0 victory in No. 3 doubles.

Pirate freshman Solal Cherqui won his No. 1 singles match 7-6, 6-1, then won in No. 2 doubles with Rafael Dunan as Ventura swept LA Pierce Tuesday in Woodland Hills.
Men's Tennis Dominant Again at LA Pierce

With their fourth sweep in six matches, the VC men's tennis team remained unbeaten Tuesday with a 9-0 victory at Los Angeles Pierce College in Woodland Hills. Rafael Dunan had the biggest victory with a one and love triumph at No. 5 singles while Alexander Martin prevailed 6-1, 6-1 in BNo. 6 singles. The doubles team of Rodrigo Perdigao and Manu Rowe won at the No. 3 slot, 8-1 for the Pirates (6-0, 3-0).

Alexander Martin won his No. 6 singles match 6-1, 6-1 Friday as the Pirates defeated De Anza 9-0 to remain undefeated on the season.
Ventura Keeps Perfect Record Intact With Sweep

The VC men's tennis team maintained its undefeated record Friday with a 9-0 sweep against De Anza College at the Pierpont Racquet Club. Augustin Lestelle and Rafael Dunan each lost just one game in their straight sets victories while Alexander Martin won 6-1, 6-1.

Priyank Soni won a grueling 3-set match at No. 2 singles to give Ventura a 5-4 win over visiting Cypress Friday at the VC Tennis Center.
VC Remains Undefeated With Close Victory

In the twilight of the evening sun at the VC Tennis Center, Priyank Soni outlasted his opponent in No. 2 singles, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6, allowing the Pirates' men's tennis team to post a hard-fought 5-4 victory over visiting Cypress College on Friday. Soni was a double-winner, teaming up woth Adrien Etiemble to win in No. 2 doubles, 8-3. Etiemble was also a double winner, claiming the No. 3 singles slot by a 7-5, 6-3 score.

Pirate freshman Rafael Dunan completed a "golden set" in his love and love victory in No. 5 singles Thursday, leading Ventura to a 9-0 sweep of visiting Santa Barbara.
"Golden Set" Leads Pirate Sweep of Santa Barbara

VC freshman Rafael Dunan was on. In his first set Thursday in his No. 5 singles match he won 24 consecutive points to defeat his opponent 6-0 in a "golden set." He also swept the second set,although not in golden fashion, to lead the Pirates to a 9-0 sweep of visiting Santa Barbara in Western State Conference action.Solal Cherqui (No. 1 singles) and Priyank Soni (No. 2 singles) both lost just four games in their straight set victories.

Sophomore Augustin Lestelle won in No. 4 singles, then partnered with Rodrigo Perdigao to win in No. 3 doubles as VC swept Glendale 9-0 in the team's WSC opener.
Men's Tennis Sweeps Glendale to Begin WSC Play

The Pirates' men's tennis team opened defense of its Western State Conference title with an easy 9-0 sweep at Glendale Tuesday afternoon. Adrien Etiemble teamed up with Priyank Soni to win No. 2 doubles, 8-1, then produced a love, love winner at No. 3 singles. Alexander Martin also shut out his opponent at No. 6 singles, 6-0, 6-0.

Pirate sophomore Manu Rowe was a double winner Saturday, winning in No. 6 singles and with Alexander Martin in No. 3 doubles, as VC defeated Desert 8-1 in the 2018 season opener.
Men's Tennis Opens 2018 with decisive win over Desert

The Ventura College men's tennis team opened the 2018 season with a decisive 8-1 victory over visiting College of the Desert Saturday afternoon at the VC Tennis Center. Rafael Dunan was a double winner, at No. 5 singles and with Solal Cherqui in No. 1 doubles, as was Priyank Soni (No. 2 singles) and Adrien Etiemble (No. 3 singles), as they teamed up to win No. 2 doubles. Manu Rowe also won twice, in No. 6 singles, and with Alexander martin in No. 3 doubles.