Ben Pomeranets

Photo by: Indiana Athletics

Photo by: Indiana Athletics

BLOOMINGTON, IN - January 18, 2025 - Ben Pomeranets during the meet between the Cleveland State Vikings and the Indiana Hoosiers at IU Tennis Center in Bloomington, IN. Photo By Cooper Shannon/Indiana Athletics

Photo by: Cooper Shannon/Indiana Athletics

Year:
Junior
Hometown:
Cleveland, Ohio
High School:
Orange High School

SOPHOMORE (2024-25): Went 14-14 in singles play, had an 11-8 record in dual matches … played at No. 2-4 singles with a 5-2 record at the No. 4 spot … had a 9-15 mark in doubles play ... ITA Scholar All-American.

FRESHMAN (2023-24 ––– Virginia Tech): Appeared in 13 matches for the Hokies between the No. 4-6 spots … notched eight victories … began his spring season with four straight victories … earned four conference wins against Duke, Louisville, Florida State and Miami … had a three-match winning streak to end the month of March … was the first ACC Freshman of the Week in program history after going undefeated in three competitions, all winning in straight sets and outscoring his opponents, 36-9.

PREP AND PERSONAL: 2022 Cleveland Player of the Year … Two-time OHSAA DII state singles champion (2022 and 2023) … 2021 OHSAA DII state team champion … undefeated season at No. 1 singles in 2023 … competed in main draw doubles of the 2023 Cleveland Open (ATP Challenge Tour) … finished high school career as a four-star recruit, ranked as the No. 51 player in the class of 2023 by Tennis Recruiting Network.