Rafael Tosetto

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

FRESHMAN (2018-19): Tosetto burst onto the scene during his rookie year in purple and gold with a spot on the All-OVC first team…was the only Golden Eagle to play in the No. 1 singles spot during the spring, compiling a 10-10 mark against the opposing team’s top competitors…collected an overall singles record of 21-16 to tie for the most wins by a Golden Eagle on the year…went 11-6 during the fall in singles action to knot for the most victories on the team…went 4-1 in singles action during OVC play…finished his freshman campaign with six wins in his final eight singles bouts, including a straight-set win over Aljaz Kaplja of Jacksonville State in the OVC Tournament championship match…strung together a dominant run in the Saint Francis Health System ITA Men’s All-American Championships (Sept. 29-Oct. 2) with six consecutive singles wins against top talent…collected a 15-10 doubles record during the year, highlighted by a 12-6 spring mark…went 3-1 during doubles play in OVC action.

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.

HONORS AND AWARDS:

  • 2018-19 All-OVC first team
News mentions
Belmont, COVID-19 protocols combine to edge Tech Tennis in OVC Tournament title match
Belmont, COVID-19 protocols combine to edge Tech Tennis in OVC Tournament title match

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team saw its chance at fifth-straight OVC Tournament title go by the books Sunday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles were downed 4-3 by Belmont in the championship match in Evansville.

Tech on its way to fifth straight OVC Tournament title match with 4-1 win over Austin Peay
Tech on its way to fifth straight OVC Tournament title match with 4-1 win over Austin Peay

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team took care of business in Saturday’s OVC Tournament semifinals, as the Golden Eagles secured a 4-1 win over Austin Peay to advance to Sunday’s championship match.

Tech tennis secures league-best five on All-OVC teams; Doyle named OVC Coach of the Year
Tech tennis secures league-best five on All-OVC teams; Doyle named OVC Coach of the Year

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – This year’s Ohio Valley Conference postseason awards list featured an historical haul for the Tennessee Tech tennis team, as the Golden Eagles racked up a league-high six accolades on the way to etching a prominent place in the Tech record books, announced by the conference Friday morning.

Golden Eagles go to Evansville in search of fifth straight OVC Tournament title
Golden Eagles go to Evansville in search of fifth straight OVC Tournament title

It’s tourney time for the Tennessee Tech tennis team, as the Golden Eagles head to Evansville, Ind. to take aim in the 2021 OVC Tournament and a bid at the program’s fifth consecutive championship.

Golden Eagles claim eighth OVC regular-season title in last 10 years behind 7-0 win over Austin Peay
Golden Eagles claim eighth OVC regular-season title in last 10 years behind 7-0 win over Austin Peay

The Tennessee Tech tennis team has done it again.

Tech closes out regular season with Saturday home contest against Austin Peay
Tech closes out regular season with Saturday home contest against Austin Peay

The Tennessee Tech tennis team is set to put the finishing touches on the regular season, as the Golden Eagles play host to Austin Peay in a Saturday-afternoon finale at Tech Tennis Courts.

Golden Eagles soar to 7-0 victory over Tennessee State
Golden Eagles soar to 7-0 victory over Tennessee State

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team continued its winning ways, as the Golden Eagles claimed a 7-0 victory at Tennessee State for the club’s eighth-straight win Friday afternoon in Nashville.

Golden Eagles head to Music City for Friday meeting at Tennessee State
Golden Eagles head to Music City for Friday meeting at Tennessee State

With the finish line of the regular season inching closer and closer, the Tennessee Tech tennis team will head to Nashville for a Friday battle at Tennessee State in the second to last match of the year.

Tech tennis marches to seventh-straight win behind 6-1 nod over UAB
Tech tennis marches to seventh-straight win behind 6-1 nod over UAB

Another day and another dominating singles showing carried way for the Tennessee Tech tennis team, as the Golden Eagles won all six solo battles en route to a 6-1 triumph over UAB Sunday afternoon at Tech Tennis Courts.

Golden Eagles showcase strong singles showing in 5-2 win over Jacksonville State
Golden Eagles showcase strong singles showing in 5-2 win over Jacksonville State

The Tennessee Tech tennis team continued its torrid pace of late, as the Golden Eagles secured a 5-2 victory over Jacksonville State for their sixth-straight win Saturday afternoon at Tech Tennis Courts.

Tech tennis runs win streak to five straight thanks to 7-0 victory at EIU
Tech tennis runs win streak to five straight thanks to 7-0 victory at EIU

CHARLESTON, Ill. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team stuck to its winning ways Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles proved to be too much for Eastern Illinois to handle in a 7-0 win at Darling Courts.

Tech travels to EIU in search of fifth straight win
Tech travels to EIU in search of fifth straight win

It’s a Saturday in Charleston on the books for the Tennessee Tech tennis team, as the Golden Eagles will lock up with Eastern Illinois in the second OVC match of the spring.

Golden Eagles keep on rolling behind 5-2 victory at Belmont
Golden Eagles keep on rolling behind 5-2 victory at Belmont

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team soared during singles play in its OVC opener, as the Golden Eagles claimed five of the six matchups on their way to a 5-2 win at Belmont Tuesday afternoon in Music City.

Tech tennis opens OVC play with Friday get-together at Belmont
Tech tennis opens OVC play with Friday get-together at Belmont

Ohio Valley Conference play has arrived for the Tennessee Tech tennis, as the Golden Eagles unwrap the rapid five-match voyage with a Friday afternoon trip to Belmont for the league opener.

Golden Eagles make it three in a row with 4-3 triumph at Chattanooga
Golden Eagles make it three in a row with 4-3 triumph at Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Another narrow nod for the Tennessee Tech tennis team, as the Golden Eagles collected a 4-3 win at Chattanooga Tuesday night for the club’s third consecutive victory, all by 4-3 margins.

Tech tennis eyes third straight win with Tuesday trip to Chattanooga
Tech tennis eyes third straight win with Tuesday trip to Chattanooga

The Tennessee Tech tennis team will put its two-match winning streak on the line Tuesday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles head to Chattanooga for an in-state showdown with the Mocs.

Golden Eagles take down Radford in home opener
Golden Eagles take down Radford in home opener

There was reason for the Tennessee Tech tennis team to celebrate its home opener Thursday afternoon.

Tech tennis welcomes Radford for Thursday home opener; travels to Lipscomb on Friday
Tech tennis welcomes Radford for Thursday home opener; travels to Lipscomb on Friday

The Tennessee Tech tennis team prepares for action in back-to-back days, as the Golden Eagles will host Radford Thursday in the club’s home opener before traveling to Lipscomb for a Friday affair in Nashville.

Tech tennis notches first win of the year with 4-3 triumph at Kennesaw State
Tech tennis notches first win of the year with 4-3 triumph at Kennesaw State

KENNESAW, Ga. – In a match that went right down to the wire, the Tennessee Tech tennis team checked the win column for the first time this spring thanks to a 4-3 victory Sunday afternoon at Kennesaw State.

Golden Eagles lock up with Kennesaw State for Sunday afternoon affair
Golden Eagles lock up with Kennesaw State for Sunday afternoon affair

The Tennessee Tech tennis team will jump back into the swing of the things Sunday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles will square off with Kennesaw State in the club’s first action in the month of March.

Golden Eagles show fight in twin-bill setback at Florida State
Golden Eagles show fight in twin-bill setback at Florida State

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team fought tooth and nail in its Friday doubleheader at Florida State, but the Golden Eagles were unable to escape the Sunshine State with a win, falling in both matches at the Scott Speicher Memorial Tennis Center.

Tech tennis to hit the courts with Friday twin bill at Florida State
Tech tennis to hit the courts with Friday twin bill at Florida State

Following a nearly two-week hiatus, the Tennessee Tech tennis team is set to hit the courts on Friday, as the Golden Eagles will head to Florida State for a doubleheader in Tallahassee.

Tech tennis swept in Saturday twin bill at Alabama
Tech tennis swept in Saturday twin bill at Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – In its first matches in nearly a month, the Tennessee Tech tennis team was swept in a Saturday doubleheader at the University of Alabama. The Golden Eagles fell 7-0 in the opener and 4-0 in the nightcap.

Golden Eagle tennis back in action with Saturday doubleheader at Alabama
Golden Eagle tennis back in action with Saturday doubleheader at Alabama

Following a nearly month-long layoff after its season opener, the Tennessee Tech tennis team is back in action with a doubleheader on the books at Alabama on Saturday.

Golden Eagle tennis takes home top spot in OVC’s predicted order of finish; place league-high four on preseason player top 10
Golden Eagle tennis takes home top spot in OVC’s predicted order of finish; place league-high four on preseason player top 10

The Tennessee Tech tennis team headlined the OVC men’s tennis predicted order of finish, while the Golden Eagles were also featured prominently in the preseason player top 10 behind a league-best four selections.

No. 13 Tennessee takes down Tech tennis in 2021 season opener
No. 13 Tennessee takes down Tech tennis in 2021 season opener

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 13 Tennessee proved to be too much for the Tennessee Tech tennis team in its 2021 season opener, as the Golden Eagles were upended 7-0 Saturday afternoon.