Alberto Esteban

Alberto Esteban
Alberto Esteban
  • Height:
    6-0
  • Hometown:
    Madrid, Spain
  • Year:
    Junior
Bio

A highly experienced player in his home country, Alberto joined the Golden Eagles for the 2013-14 season as a true freshman with four seasons of eligibility...held a high spot in the lineup last year, serving primarly in the No. 2 role and was named to the All-OVC second team...experience on a high level, earning national rankings in Spain.

AT TECH (In 2014-15): Alberto put together an impressive year as a sophomore, securing a spot on the All-OVC second team…went 14-13 overall in singles play, serving primarily in the No. 2 spot in the Tech lineup…compiled a 6-1 OVC record…went 11-9 in dual action…dominated in doubles action en route to a 16-7 overall record with a 7-0 mark in the OVC…went 12-5 in the No. 1 spot in the doubles lineup.

AT TECH (2013-14): Alberto ended his freshman campaign with 15 wins, second-most on the Golden Eagles roster. During the spring, Alberto was a regular force in the No. 2 spot, going 8-4...ended the season winning six of his last eight matches...paired with Arovin in doubles to go 6-5 while anchoring the No. 1 spot.

BEFORE TECH: Was ranked in the Top 30 in Spain in the U-16 Division...held a Top 5 position for the city of Madrid when he was 16...currently ranked 154th in Spain...played in national meets as well as international tournaments throughout Europe.

PERSONAL: The son of Jose and Delores Estaban...full name is Alberto Estaban Linares...birthday is March 9, 1995...majoring in mechanical engineering.

 

Singles (at Tech)

Year     Fall         Spring   
    Total   
13-14 7-7
8-7 15-14
14-15 3-4 11-9 14-13
15-16 9-4 -- 9-4
Total 19-15
19-16

38-31


Doubles (at Tech)

Year     Fall   
    Spring   
    Total   
13-14 4-6 7-6 11-12
14-15 4-2 12-5 16-7
15-16 3-3 -- 3-3
Total 11-11
19-11
30-22
News mentions
Tech’s storybook 2016 season concludes with loss to No. 5 Ohio State in NCAA Tournament
Tech’s storybook 2016 season concludes with loss to No. 5 Ohio State in NCAA Tournament

COLUMBUS, Ohio – One of the best seasons in program history came to a close Saturday afternoon as the Tennessee Tech tennis team was downed 5-0 by No. 5 Ohio State in the opening round of the 2016 NCAA Championship from the OSU Varsity Tennis Center.

Tech tennis off to Columbus, Ohio for opening round of the 2016 NCAA Championship
Tech tennis off to Columbus, Ohio for opening round of the 2016 NCAA Championship

Armed with already one of its best seasons in program history, the Tennessee Tech tennis team is ready to take its show to a stage where the lights are brightest and the stakes are raised.

No. 1 Golden Eagles soar to OVC tourney title with 4-3 victory over No. 2 Eastern Kentucky
No. 1 Golden Eagles soar to OVC tourney title with 4-3 victory over No. 2 Eastern Kentucky

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Add another chapter in the tale of the 2016 Tennessee Tech tennis team as the Golden Eagles extend their storybook season with the coveted prize and proud distinction of Ohio Valley Conference Tournament champions.

Tech advances to OVC Tournament championship match with 4-2 win over Jacksonville State
Tech advances to OVC Tournament championship match with 4-2 win over Jacksonville State

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team is now within an eyelash of reaching the pinnacle after knocking off No . 4 Jacksonville State, 4-2, in Saturday’s semifinal action at the 2016 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament from the Centennial Sportsplex Tennis Center.

TTU tennis cleans house at OVC awards dinner with slew of conference hardware
TTU tennis cleans house at OVC awards dinner with slew of conference hardware

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Purple and gold reigned supreme at the annual Ohio Valley Conference awards dinner as an avalanche of postseason hardware descended upon on the Tennessee Tech tennis team.

Tech marches into OVC Tournament as No. 1 seed; set to play in semifinals Saturday morning
Tech marches into OVC Tournament as No. 1 seed; set to play in semifinals Saturday morning

Having already enjoyed a historic spring campaign, the Tennessee Tech tennis team takes aim at the greatest prize the year has to offer, an Ohio Valley Conference Tournament title and a trip to the NCAA Tournament.

Tennis caps off perfect OVC season with 7-0 victory against Murray State
Tennis caps off perfect OVC season with 7-0 victory against Murray State

The Tennessee Tech tennis team achieved perfection in Ohio Valley Conference play, capping off an undefeated voyage through its conference slate with a 7-0 win over Murray State Saturday afternoon at Tech Tennis Courts.

Golden Eagles claim sole possession of regular season championship with 7-0 win over Governors
Golden Eagles claim sole possession of regular season championship with 7-0 win over Governors

The Tennessee Tech tennis team has officially grabbed sole possession of the 2016 Ohio Valley Conference regular season title, sealing the deal with an exclamation point behind a 7-0 win over Austin Peay Friday afternoon.

Tech captures share of regular season championship with 6-1 win over Eastern Illinois
Tech captures share of regular season championship with 6-1 win over Eastern Illinois

CHARLESTON, Ill. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team can check off one of its major goals of 2016, ensuring itself at least a share of the regular season Ohio Valley Conference championship thanks to a 6-1 victory at Eastern Illinois Saturday afternoon.

Tech’s flawless singles play leads them to 6-1 win over SIUE
Tech’s flawless singles play leads them to 6-1 win over SIUE

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team soared during singles play, rallying back from an early doubles setback en route to taking all six singles tilts on the way to a 6-1 win over SIU Edwardsville.

Tennis team moves to 5-0 in conference play with Saturday win over EKU Colonels
Tennis team moves to 5-0 in conference play with Saturday win over EKU Colonels

The Tennessee Tech tennis team remained unbeaten in OVC play with a 5-2 victory Saturday over Eastern Kentucky. Tech is now 5-0 in league matches and has won 13 consecutive regular season OVC contests.

Golden Eagles fly higher in battle of unbeatens with 6-1 nod over Morehead State
Golden Eagles fly higher in battle of unbeatens with 6-1 nod over Morehead State

The Tennessee Tech tennis team flexed its home dominance Friday afternoon, powering its way to a 6-1 victory over Morehead State to remain undefeated in Ohio Valley Conference play.

Golden Eagles host Morehead State and EKU over the weekend
Golden Eagles host Morehead State and EKU over the weekend

Tech Tennis Courts will be the epicenter of the Ohio Valley Conference tennis world over the weekend as three OVC clubs with a combined conference record 10-1 will clash in Cookeville.

Golden Eagles remain unbeaten in OVC play with 5-2 win over Gamecocks
Golden Eagles remain unbeaten in OVC play with 5-2 win over Gamecocks

The Tennessee Tech tennis team extended its Ohio Valley Conference regular-season winning streak to 11 consecutive matches, and improved to 3-0 this season in league play with a 5-2 win Saturday at Jacksonville State.

Tech narrowly edged by Louisville in non-conference finale
Tech narrowly edged by Louisville in non-conference finale

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The type of drama you read about unfolded Thursday evening at Bass-Rudd Tennis Center, but when the dust finally settled, Louisville squeaked out a 4-3 victory over the Tennessee Tech tennis team in TTU’s final non-conference match of the season.

Golden Eagles complete perfect Nashville trip with 6-1 win over Belmont
Golden Eagles complete perfect Nashville trip with 6-1 win over Belmont

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Saturday afternoon proved to be déjà vu for the Tennessee Tech tennis team as the Golden Eagles notched their second straight 6-1 win in Nashville, knocking off Belmont to improve to 2-0 in OVC play.

Tech kicks off OVC play with a 6-1 win over Tennessee State
Tech kicks off OVC play with a 6-1 win over Tennessee State

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team opened its 2016 conference campaign in sterling fashion Friday afternoon, rolling past Tennessee State, 6-1, in the first of two matches in Nashville over the weekend.

Tech toppled by NAIA No. 1 Georgia Gwinnett
Tech toppled by NAIA No. 1 Georgia Gwinnett

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team hit a bump in the road against the NAIA’s top team in the country, falling 5-2 at No. 1 Georgia Gwinnett Saturday afternoon.

Golden Eagles roll past USC Upstate in second home match of the season
Golden Eagles roll past USC Upstate in second home match of the season

The Tennessee Tech tennis team flexed its muscles at home Thursday afternoon, rolling to a 6-1 victory over USC Upstate to kick off a busy stretch of three matches in three days.

Tech closes weekend action with loss to No. 7 Wake Forest
Tech closes weekend action with loss to No. 7 Wake Forest

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team was unable to make it two-straight wins Sunday evening, falling to No. 7 Wake Forest, 7-0, to conclude a two-match road swing in Winston-Salem.

Golden Eagles even up overall record with 4-3 win over Radford
Golden Eagles even up overall record with 4-3 win over Radford

WINSTON-SALEM, N. C. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team kicked off its two-match weekend set in stellar fashion Saturday afternoon, edging Radford, 4-3, at the Wake Forest Tennis Complex.

Golden Eagles head to Knoxville for Saturday tilt with the University of Tennessee
Golden Eagles head to Knoxville for Saturday tilt with the University of Tennessee

Its back on the road for the Tennessee Tech tennis team as the Golden Eagles scoot over to Knoxville Saturday afternoon for a matchup with the University of Tennessee at 4 p.m. CT.

Golden Eagles soar past Chattanooga in 2016 home opener
Golden Eagles soar past Chattanooga in 2016 home opener

The Tennessee Tech tennis team kicked off its 2016 home slate with a bang, christening its Cookeville campaign with a dominating 6-1 performance over Chattanooga in the club’s home opener at Tech Tennis Courts Thursday afternoon.

Tech to host Chattanooga in 2016 home opener
Tech to host Chattanooga in 2016 home opener

With a season-opening three-match road swing now in the rearview mirror, the Tennessee Tech tennis team will christen its 2016 home slate Thursday morning with an 11 a.m. CT matchup with Chattanooga at Tech Tennis Courts.

Golden Eagles end season-opening three-match road trip with affair at Florida Gulf Coast
Golden Eagles end season-opening three-match road trip with affair at Florida Gulf Coast

The Tennessee Tech tennis team will put the finishing touches on a season-opening three-match road trip Friday afternoon as the Golden Eagles trek down to Fort Myers, Fla. to tangle with Florida Gulf Coast at 4 p.m. CT.

Tech tripped up at UNC Asheville for first loss of 2016
Tech tripped up at UNC Asheville for first loss of 2016

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – A pair of wins at the top of the lineup were ultimately not enough for the Tennessee Tech tennis team as the Golden Eagles fell, 4-3, to UNC Asheville Sunday afternoon.

Tennis boasts three players in preseason top 10 rankings; Golden Eagles selected as preseason No. 1
Tennis boasts three players in preseason top 10 rankings; Golden Eagles selected as preseason No. 1

Headlined by a trio of players ranked inside the preseason top eight, the Tennessee Tech tennis team came up golden in the Ohio Valley Conference’s predicted order of finish and player rankings as voted on by the league’s 10 head coaches.

Golden Eagles flock to UNC Asheville for second match of 2016
Golden Eagles flock to UNC Asheville for second match of 2016

Fresh off a season-opening victory over Lipscomb, the Tennessee Tech tennis team aims to make it two straight in the win column as the Golden Eagles will travel to UNC Asheville for a Sunday showdown with the Bulldogs at 2 p.m. CT from Asheville Racquet Club.

Golden Eagle tennis opens season with narrow, 4-3 victory over Lipscomb
Golden Eagle tennis opens season with narrow, 4-3 victory over Lipscomb

The Tennessee Tech tennis team used the crucial point it earned in doubles play to pull off a 4-3 victory over Lipscomb Saturday night in the Golden Eagles season opening match played at the Richland Country Club indoor courts. The teams split the six singles points.

Tech unwraps 2016 dual season with Music City matchup against Lipscomb
Tech unwraps 2016 dual season with Music City matchup against Lipscomb

It’s time to dust off the rackets and maneuver west down I-40 for the Tennessee Tech tennis team as the Golden Eagles head to Nashville Saturday evening to christen the 2016 dual season.

Golden Eagles have solid showing at Wake Forest to close out fall schedule
Golden Eagles have solid showing at Wake Forest to close out fall schedule

Tennessee Tech players opened strong with wins in every flight, and came home with 10 total victories at the Wake Forest Invitational to close out the fall portion of the schedule for coach Kenny Doyle's tennis team.

Tennessee Tech tennis team closes out fall season tournament play at Wake Forest Invitational
Tennessee Tech tennis team closes out fall season tournament play at Wake Forest Invitational

The Tennessee Tech men’s tennis team closes out fall tournament play at the Wake Forest Invitational this weekend.

Four Golden Eagles to represent Tech at USTA/ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championships
Four Golden Eagles to represent Tech at USTA/ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championships

Another full weekend of tournament play sends the Tennessee Tech tennis team to the University of Tennessee for the USTA/ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championships on Thursday-Monday at the Goodfriend Tennis Center and the Knoxville Racquet Club.

Esteban, Mena make splash at ITA All-America Pre-Qualifying; Tech plays on two fronts
Esteban, Mena make splash at ITA All-America Pre-Qualifying; Tech plays on two fronts

The Tennessee Tech tennis team played on two fronts this weekend, posting wins in Tulsa, Okla., at the ITA All-American Pre-Qualifying tournament, as well as the Steve Baras Classic in Chattanooga.

Tech tennis travels to UT-Chattanooga for Steve Baras Fall Classic and ITA All-American Pre-Qualifying.
Tech tennis travels to UT-Chattanooga for Steve Baras Fall Classic and ITA All-American Pre-Qualifying.

Another fall, sports-filled weekend sends the Tennessee Tech tennis team to the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga to compete in the 33rd annual Steve Baras Fall Classic tennis tournament at the Championship Club on Friday-Saturday.