First Titan to be in championship at No. 2 singles
Alberto Perez Mellado Soars to National Title Glory
It was a bright, crisp morning in Florence, South Carolina, when Alberto Perez Mellado—a rising star from Valencia, Spain—made headlines by smashing past his rivals in a no‑brainer to clinch a national tennis crown.
Semifinal Surge: A Battle of Grit vs. Game
- Against Alexander Edley of Wallace State, the match went wild—three sets, all heart‑pounding.
- Alberto stumbled out, dropping the opening set 6‑3.
- He surged in the second set, breaking early, taking a 5‑4 lead, then holding a nerve‑wracking tie at deuce that kept the crowd on the edge.
- Finish as a 6‑4 victory that propelled him into the finals.
The Final Countdown
In the championship match, Alberto dazzled from the start. He took a 5‑0 lead and capped it off with a clean 6‑1 win, leaving no doubt that he’s the man to watch.
Heart‑felt Highlights
After the final point, the young Titan felt the arena soak him in a flood of emotions:
“It was a really good match, very tight,” he said, eyes shining. “I just wanted to give my all in the second set—wouldn’t want to regret not pushing harder.”
He recalled his transition from Spain to the U.S., battling injuries and nerves:
“I was playing so good in Spain before coming here, but the first part of this season was a little tense,” he admits. “There were a few injuries that slowed me, but I feel my coach, Bobby Cashman, helped me iron things out.”
Journey to the Finale
Throughout the tournament:
- Start with a straight‑set win to set the tone.
- Next up, a nail‑biting third‑set showdown against Gonzalo Cotter (Mississippi Gulf Coast) – a 7‑5 veritable “who’s‑next” moment.
- Quarterfinals: Dispatching Kodjo Charles ALipoe Tchotchodji of Iowa Central in a commanding 6‑3, 6‑0.
Victory Outlook
Now, as a rookie champion and the first Titan in the No. 2 singles finals, Perez has his sights on becoming the second national champion for the college, following the footsteps of Hugo Car:
“My goal is to play my best, mentally I’m ready. I’ve been eating right, sleeping well—you know what I’m doing,” he jokes. “Let’s see how it goes.”
Wrap‑up: A Rising Star
Alberto Perez Mellado has already proven he’s not just a footnote on the court; he’s an engine of expectation for Eastern Florida State College. Get ready to cheer, because the next chapter of his tennis story is just about to begin.
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