Rafael Tosetto

Rafael Tosetto
Rafael Tosetto
  • Height:
    5-8
  • Hometown:
    Jacareí, Brazil
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • Previous School:
    Colégio Alcance
Bio

BEFORE TECH: A native of Jacarei, Brazil, attended Colegio Alcance…won International Championship of Pato Alegna in native Brazil…represented Brazil in the South-American championships at age 12.

PERSONAL: Son of Ivan and Heloisa Tosetto…born June 2, 1999…intends to major in business management…full name is Rafael Pauli Tosetto.

News mentions
TTU tennis ends 2019 season with 4-0 loss to No. 2 Texas in first round of NCAA Championship
TTU tennis ends 2019 season with 4-0 loss to No. 2 Texas in first round of NCAA Championship

AUSTIN, Texas – The Tennessee Tech tennis team’s historical 2019 campaign came to a close Friday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles fell 4-0 to the No. 2 national seed Texas in the opening round of the NCAA Championship.

Golden Eagles flock to Austin for battle with No. 2 Texas in Friday’s first round of the NCAA Championship
Golden Eagles flock to Austin for battle with No. 2 Texas in Friday’s first round of the NCAA Championship

The Tennessee Tech tennis team will appear in the national spotlight. The stage is set. The lights are bright. The 2019 NCAA Tournament is here.

Champs again: Tech tennis earns four-peat with win over JSU in OVC Tournament final
Champs again: Tech tennis earns four-peat with win over JSU in OVC Tournament final

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team has reached rarified air. Simply put, they have done it again.

Tech tennis beats EIU to advance to OVC Tournament championship match for fourth straight season
Tech tennis beats EIU to advance to OVC Tournament championship match for fourth straight season

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team has moved within one victory of history.

Top-seeded Golden Eagles head to Nashville in search of rare four-peat in OVC Tournament
Top-seeded Golden Eagles head to Nashville in search of rare four-peat in OVC Tournament

The postseason has arrived for the Tennessee Tech tennis team.

Tosetto does it again with third OVC Male Tennis Athlete of the Week honor
Tosetto does it again with third OVC Male Tennis Athlete of the Week honor

Rafael Tosetto smacked an exclamation point on the end of the regular season with another weekly honor to add to his rookie resume.

Tech tennis places four on All-OVC first and second team; Vicente earns Freshman of the Year honor
Tech tennis places four on All-OVC first and second team; Vicente earns Freshman of the Year honor

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Youth reigned supreme for the Tennessee Tech tennis team during Thursday night’s Ohio Valley Conference tennis banquet.

Tosetto honored with his second OVC Male Tennis Athlete of the Week award
Tosetto honored with his second OVC Male Tennis Athlete of the Week award

For the second time in his young career, freshman Rafael Tosetto has been named the Ohio Valley Conference’s Male Tennis Athlete of the Week.

Golden Eagles clinch share of OVC title with 7-0 win over TSU
Golden Eagles clinch share of OVC title with 7-0 win over TSU

Behind a dominating performance in the regular-season finale, the Tennessee Tech tennis team has reached the top yet again.

Impending inclement weather moves tennis regular-season finale up to Wednesday at 2 p.m.
Impending inclement weather moves tennis regular-season finale up to Wednesday at 2 p.m.

With inclement weather looming in Cookeville for Friday’s originally scheduled match against Tennessee State, the Tennessee Tech tennis team will now square off with the Tigers on Wednesday at 2 p.m. CT.

Golden Eagles dominant in 7-0 win at Jacksonville State
Golden Eagles dominant in 7-0 win at Jacksonville State

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team was dominant in its third win of the Ohio Valley Conference regular season Saturday, rolling to a 7-0 victory over previously unbeaten Jacksonville State to clinch a current share of first place in the league.

Tennis travels to Jacksonville State for Saturday meeting with the Gamecocks
Tennis travels to Jacksonville State for Saturday meeting with the Gamecocks

The Tennessee Tech tennis team is set to play its final road match of the regular season, as the Golden Eagles will head to Jacksonville State for a Saturday showdown with the Gamecocks at JSU Tennis Courts.

TTU tennis picks up second consecutive OVC win with 7-0 nod at Austin Peay
TTU tennis picks up second consecutive OVC win with 7-0 nod at Austin Peay

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team put together an impressive showing Sunday at Austin Peay, as the Golden Eagles rolled from start to finish on their way to a 7-0 victory over the Govs.

Golden Eagles downed by Arkansas in neutral-site match in Knoxville
Golden Eagles downed by Arkansas in neutral-site match in Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team secured a lid on its non-conference slate with a 4-0 loss to No. 44 Arkansas Friday evening in Knoxville.

Tech tennis takes on Arkansas Friday in Knoxville; heads to Austin Peay Sunday
Tech tennis takes on Arkansas Friday in Knoxville; heads to Austin Peay Sunday

A weekend of navigating across the Volunteer state is on tap for the Tennessee Tech tennis team.

Golden Eagles roll to first OVC win over Eastern Illinois
Golden Eagles roll to first OVC win over Eastern Illinois

The Tennessee Tech tennis team secured its first OVC victory of the season in emphatic fashion with a 7-0 nod over Eastern Illinois Saturday afternoon.

Start time changed from noon to 11 a.m. in Tech’s Saturday home match with EIU
Start time changed from noon to 11 a.m. in Tech’s Saturday home match with EIU

The Tennessee Tech tennis team will conclude its brief homestand with a Saturday meeting against Eastern Illinois at Tech Tennis Courts.

Monday tennis match versus Lipscomb cancelled due to inclement weather
Monday tennis match versus Lipscomb cancelled due to inclement weather

A Monday meeting with Lipscomb is in the fold for the Tennessee Tech tennis team, as the Golden Eagles remain in Cookeville for the middle match of a three-contest homestand.

Tech tennis begins OVC slate with 4-3 loss to Belmont in home opener
Tech tennis begins OVC slate with 4-3 loss to Belmont in home opener

Belmont came to town and spoiled the Tennessee Tech tennis team’s home opener, as the Bruins claimed a 4-3 win in a battle of the OVC’s top two teams from a season ago.

Golden Eagles unwrap OVC play with home opener against Belmont
Golden Eagles unwrap OVC play with home opener against Belmont

There is no easing into the home opener for the Tennessee Tech tennis team.

Tech’s strong freshmen showing not enough in 4-3 loss at Kennesaw State
Tech’s strong freshmen showing not enough in 4-3 loss at Kennesaw State

KENNESAW, Ga. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team’s cluster of rookies played a role in every purple and gold point, but it ultimately wasn’t enough in a 4-3 loss Wednesday at Kennesaw State in TTU’s final tune-up before the start of OVC action.

TTU Tennis back on the courts with a Wednesday contest at Kennesaw State
TTU Tennis back on the courts with a Wednesday contest at Kennesaw State

Following a lengthy hiatus from the courts, the Tennessee Tech tennis team will be back in action with a Wednesday afternoon match at Kennesaw State.

Tech tennis wraps up Alabama swing with 4-3 loss at UAB
Tech tennis wraps up Alabama swing with 4-3 loss at UAB

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team concluded its brief trip down in Alabama with a narrow 4-3 loss at UAB Saturday afternoon.

Golden Eagles downed 5-2 at Samford to kick start stay in Alabama
Golden Eagles downed 5-2 at Samford to kick start stay in Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Despite a fast start, the Tennessee Tech tennis team began its weekend road swing in Alabama with a 5-2 loss at Samford Friday afternoon.

TTU tennis treks to Alabama for pair of weekend matches
TTU tennis treks to Alabama for pair of weekend matches

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team is off to Alabama for a pair of weekend clashes, as the Golden Eagles will tangle with Samford on Friday, Mar. 8 and UAB on Saturday, Mar. 9.

Production from bottom of singles lineup pushes Tech to 4-3 win at Chattanooga
Production from bottom of singles lineup pushes Tech to 4-3 win at Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Behind big-time contributions from the bottom of the Tennessee Tech tennis team’s singles lineup, the Golden Eagles collected a 4-3 victory road win over in-state foe Chattanooga Saturday afternoon.

Tennis match against Lipscomb rescheduled for March 25
Tennis match against Lipscomb rescheduled for March 25

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Tech tennis team has rescheduled its postponed match against Lipscomb, setting a meeting for Monday, Mar. 25 at 1:00 p.m. CT in Cookeville.

Tech tennis postpones Friday’s home match and cancels Sunday’s contest; will play at Chattanooga Saturday
Tech tennis postpones Friday’s home match and cancels Sunday’s contest; will play at Chattanooga Saturday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Due to weather and cold temperature concerns in Cookeville, the Tennessee Tech tennis team will no longer play at home over the weekend. Originally scheduled to host Lipscomb on Friday and Troy on Sunday, the Golden Eagles have postponed their match with Lispcomb and have cancelled their contest with Troy. An alternate date for the match against Lipscomb will be determined at a later time.

Rafael Tosetto takes home OVC Male Tennis Athlete of the Week award
Rafael Tosetto takes home OVC Male Tennis Athlete of the Week award

For the second straight week the Tennessee Tech tennis team collected some hardware, as freshman Rafael Tosetto was recognized as the Ohio Valley Conference’s Male Tennis Athlete of the Week.

Golden Eagles tripped up in third-place match of H-E-B Tournament of Champions
Golden Eagles tripped up in third-place match of H-E-B Tournament of Champions

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – An early advantage escaped the Tennessee Tech tennis team in the third-place match of the H-E-B Tournament of Champions, as the Golden Eagles fell in the final four singles tilts to UTSA en route to a 5-2 loss.

Tech takes down host in nation’s longest-running college tournament; falls to Troy in semifinals
Tech takes down host in nation’s longest-running college tournament; falls to Troy in semifinals

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The Tennessee Tech tennis team certainly embraced the opportunity to participate in the nation’s longest-running college tournament, as the Golden Eagles secured a 4-2 victory over the host, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, in the first round of the H-E-B Tournament of Champions.

TTU tennis to take aim in nation’s longest-running college tournament in Corpus Christi, Texas
TTU tennis to take aim in nation’s longest-running college tournament in Corpus Christi, Texas

Widely considered one of the most prestigious college tournaments in the country, the Tennessee Tech tennis team is set to compete in the H-E-B Tournament of Champions in Corpus Christi, Texas over the weekend.

Tech tennis splits first two matches in Boca Raton, Fla.
Tech tennis splits first two matches in Boca Raton, Fla.

BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team split its first two matches as part of a weekend-trip down in Boca Raton, Fla., first claiming a 4-3 victory over Stetson, before falling 4-1 to the host Florida Atlantic in a match that resumed Sunday morning after darkness suspended the tilt Saturday.

Golden Eagles take their act to Boca Raton, Fla. for three matches in two days
Golden Eagles take their act to Boca Raton, Fla. for three matches in two days

A trio of matches down in the Sunshine State is on the weekend docket for the Tennessee Tech tennis team.

Tech tripped up in both matches of twin bill at No. 1 Wake Forest
Tech tripped up in both matches of twin bill at No. 1 Wake Forest

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team had the opportunity to square off against the defending national champion and No. 1 team in the country twice on Sunday, and when the dust finally settled, the Golden Eagles were upended in both matches of a doubleheader at Wake Forest.

Golden Eagles head to No. 1 Wake Forest to tangle with defending national champs
Golden Eagles head to No. 1 Wake Forest to tangle with defending national champs

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Following a 20-day hiatus from the courts, the Tennessee Tech tennis team is ready to get back in action with a Sunday doubleheader at No. 1 Wake Forest. TTU's matchups with the defending national champions are slated for 12:00 p.m. and 3 p.m. CT from the Wake Forest Tennis Center.  

TTU tennis takes home No. 1 spot in OVC’s predicted order of finish; four Golden Eagles on preseason player top 10
TTU tennis takes home No. 1 spot in OVC’s predicted order of finish; four Golden Eagles on preseason player top 10

A plethora of purple and gold was the story in the OVC men’s tennis predicted order of finish and preseason player top 10, announced by the conference Friday morning after a vote among the league’s head coaches.

Tech tennis smacks exclamation point on the end of trip to Des Moines with 4-0 win over ISU
Tech tennis smacks exclamation point on the end of trip to Des Moines with 4-0 win over ISU

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Tennessee Tech tennis team saved its best for last during the club’s three-day stay in Des Moines.

Tech rookies Tosetto and Grubert secure first singles wins in 5-2 loss to Northern Illinois
Tech rookies Tosetto and Grubert secure first singles wins in 5-2 loss to Northern Illinois

DES MOINES, Iowa – Career firsts by a pair of Golden Eagle freshmen helped highlight the day, but it ultimately wasn’t enough in a 5-2 loss to Northern Illinois in the Tennessee Tech tennis team’s second match of the season.

Golden Eagles bested by Drake in season opener
Golden Eagles bested by Drake in season opener

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Tennessee Tech tennis team opened up its 2019 spring season with a 6-1 loss at Drake University in the first of three straight contests in Des Moines to unwrap the year.

Tech tennis opens 2019 campaign with three matches in Des Moines, Iowa
Tech tennis opens 2019 campaign with three matches in Des Moines, Iowa

It’s that time of year again.

Silva, Tosetto earn victories at USA F29 Futures
Silva, Tosetto earn victories at USA F29 Futures

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Two members of the Tennessee Tech tennis team made their way to Birmingham Saturday for the ITF USA F29 Futures Tournament, competing against a massive field mixed with both collegiate and professional players.

Kontopoulos advances to semifinals, falls one win shy of consolation championship at ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championships
Kontopoulos advances to semifinals, falls one win shy of consolation championship at ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championships

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech tennis junior Fanis Kontopoulos' fantastic run in the consolation draw of the ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championships came to an end Sunday afternoon with a heart-breaking, three-set loss in the semifinals.

Tosetto advances to ITA All-American Championships qualifying final, falls to UNC's Cemoch
Tosetto advances to ITA All-American Championships qualifying final, falls to UNC's Cemoch

TULSA, Okla. – The incredible run of Tennessee Tech tennis freshman Rafael Tosetto at the Saint Francis Health System ITA Men's All-American Championships came to end Tuesday evening, although not without one more moment of success to build on for the future.

Four Golden Eagles headed to Tulsa for the ITA Men’s All-American Championships
Four Golden Eagles headed to Tulsa for the ITA Men’s All-American Championships

A quartet Golden Eagles from the Tennessee Tech tennis team are off to Tulsa, Okla. for one of the fall’s most premier events.

Kontopoulos knocks off Vandy’s Sraberg in final day of Commodore Scramble
Kontopoulos knocks off Vandy’s Sraberg in final day of Commodore Scramble

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Junior Fanis Kontopoulos secured the Tennessee Tech tennis team’s lone singles win, while the TTU tandem of Riku Kubota and Elias Grubert collected a doubles nod to highlight the final day of action at the Commodore Scramble.

Tech tennis team to compete in Chattanooga and Nashville this weekend
Tech tennis team to compete in Chattanooga and Nashville this weekend

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team will head into the weekend with split action on the docket, sending multiple Golden Eagles to both the Chattanooga Collegiate Clay Court Championships (hosted by Chattanooga) and the Commodore Scramble (hosted by Vanderbilt).

Kubota highlights Tech’s first fall event with run to the semifinals
Kubota highlights Tech’s first fall event with run to the semifinals

ATHENS, Ga. – Riku Kubota’s sterling run in the Tennessee Tech’s tennis team’s first event of the fall picked up steam Sunday, but ultimately came to a close in the semifinals of the Southern Intercollegiate Championships hosted by the University of Georgia.