Alex Svetlakov

Men's Tennis NCAA Selection Show

Tuesday, April 30

Men’s Tennis to Open Fall Slate at Hofstra Invitational

Wednesday, September 24

Men’s Tennis Unveils Fall 2025 Schedule

Wednesday, September 17

St. John’s Falls to Princeton in the Opening Round of the NCAA Tournament

Saturday, May 03

Scenes from the 2025 Big East Tennis Championship in Columbia, S.C. (Travis Bell/SIDELINE CAROLINA)

St. John’s Prepares for NCAA Tournament First Round Matchup Against Princeton

Friday, May 02

Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Minsk, Belarus
High School:
School No. 5

Fall 2007: Had a 2-2 singles record including a 2-1 mark at the No. 2 spot at the ECAC Invitational ... posted a 4-3 record in doubles action with two different partners ... reached the quarterfinals of the main doubles draw with partner Artem Vlasenko at the ITA Regional Championships as the two posted a 3-1 record.

Spring 2007: Compiled a 9-14 singles record ... seven of his nine singles wins were in straight sets ... went 10-13 in doubles action with four different partners ... made it to the semifinals of Flight A doubles with Louis Desmarteaux during the Columbia Classic ... finished the season with Tom Green as his partner at No. 1 doubles, where they complied a 2-3 record.

Fall 2006: Finished the fall regionally ranked No. 14 in doubles with Louis Desmarteaux ... went 1-2 in fall action ... saw time at the No. 2 singles position ... went 2-2 in doubles action with Desmarteaux ... played at the No. 1 spot at the ECAC DI Invitational Championship.

Spring 2006: Finished third on the team with a 17-7 overall singles record, including a 16-6 spring mark playing at the No. 4 spot ... compiled a seven match mid-season winning streak ... took first place in the Flight B singles consolation bracket at the Columbia Classic ... clinched fifth place for the Red Storm against Rutgers at the BIG EAST Tournament ... went 11-9 in doubles action in the spring with Desmarteaux ... advanced to the semifinals of the Columbia Classic.

Fall 2005: Grabbed first collegiate singles win at the Northeast Regional ... hit the 5-0 mark in doubles play with teammate Desmarteaux ... duo was seeded at No. 4 and took first place at the UPenn Invitational ... was 3-3 in singles play and 5-1 in doubles action. Personal: Son of Valentina and Eugene Svetlakov ... a finance major.

Off The Court: A 2006-07 BIG EAST Academic All-Star, Svetlakov says he feels pride in wearing the St. John[apos]s uniform. When he[apos]s not on the court, he enjoys traveling and watching movies. His favorite film is Gladiator and his favorite TV show is American Idol. Svetlakov[apos]s favorite professional athlete is Andre Agassi and his favorite actor is John Travolta.