The remarkable rise into stardom in the professional realm for Jay Friend continues. The Arizona men’s tennis senior claimed his first ATP Challenger title at the Fairfield Challenger on Sunday in California.
Just weeks removed from winning the ITA All-American national title, Friend has solidified himself as one of the most successful young players in collegiate tennis.
Going through a stacked field, Friend put together a remarkable week. He was able to take down ATP veterans and seeded competition such as Michael Mmoh (No. 321). Friend’s championship run earned him 50 ATP points, moving him further up the professional ranks. He finished it out by beating Edward Winter in a 6-7(3), 6-3, 6-2 match…