ITHACA, N.Y. – The Cornell men's tennis team will welcome three incoming freshman as the Class of 2029 when it resumes competition for the 2025-26 campaign. The Big Red will be in search of its fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance under head coach Silviu Tanasoiu
"We are thrilled to welcome these three exceptional young men into the Cornell Family," Tanasiou said. "What stands out to us about this incoming group is their eagerness and determination to make meaningful progress, both on and off the court. We have the utmost confidence in their ability to not only excel in their athletic pursuits but also embody the values of excellence, integrity, and commitment that define Cornell. We look forward to watching them represent our university with pride over the next four years."
Jack Casciato
Freshman * 6-2 * New York, N.Y./Laurel Springs School
Ranked among the nation's top 100 recruits by tennisrecruiting.net and tennisRPI ... sits No. 10 overall in the New York state rankings by tennisrecruiting.net … four-star recruit … attended Laurel Springs School.
Nathan Gold
Freshman * 6-0 * Denver, Colo./Kent Denver School
Three-time undefeated state champion at No. 1 singles while enrolled at Kent Denver School ... three-time Player of the Year ... team captain ... ranked in the top 25 in the country ... No. 1 recruit in the state of Colorado ... won bronze at national clay courts in 2024.
Rethin Pranav Senthil Kumar
Freshman * 6-1 * Tamil Nadu, India/Jain International Residential School
Earned Indian men's national championship in 2024 at 17 years old, becoming the youngest to win the title since 2005 while attending Jain International Residential School ... ranked World Ranked 32 in Juniors in 2025 ... was the nation's top-ranked player in his age category at 12, 14, 16 and 18 years and has been a top 20 ranked player in the country's men's rankings since 2019 ... winner of nine national titles in singles and doubles in all age category ranging from 12 years to men's from 2019-24 ... claimed 11 ITF World Junior Titles from 2022-25 ... winner of three gold medals for Team India on the ITF World Junior circuit in 2019 and 2023 ... represented Indian Team in Junior Davis Cup in 2023 ... captured two gold medals for the state of Tamil Nadu in the Khelo India Youth Games in 2024 ... winner of multi-state awards for excellence in sports and for emerging talents.
