BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The fifth release of the 2026 Gulf South Conference Men's Tennis Weekly Awards presented by Athletic Solutions recognized AUM's Giuseppe Bonaiuti (player) and Guillermo Vedia Sanchez (freshman), following their performances from March 2-8.
GSC PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Giuseppe Bonaiuti, Sr., AUM
- Helped the Warhawks to wins at Middle Georgia and No. 30 Augusta.
- Went 1-0 in singles while playing at the No. 1-spot.
- Defeated Augusta's David Perret (6-3, 7-5).
- Match against Middle Georgia's Alejandro Vizoso was unfinished.
- Went 2-0 in doubles alongside Jami Savolainen while playing at No. 1.
- Defeated MGA's Alexandr Achour and Daniel Garcia Suarez (7-6 [7-5])
- Defeated Augusta's Alejandro Carbonell and Humberto Pinto (6-2).
Other nominees: Felipe Krohn, Lee; Mattia Ricci, MC; Guilherme Gracoli, Montevallo; Philipp Bosse, Valdosta State
GSC FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Guillermo Vedia Sanchez, AUM
- Went 2-0 in singles playing at the No. 3 position.
- Defeated Middle Georgia's Duarte Mestre (6-3, 6-4).
- Defeated Augusta's Alexis Bailhache (3-6, 6-3, 6-4).
- Paired with Daniel Margoulis, defeated Augusta's Bailhache and David Perret (6-4).
Other nominees: none
2026 GSC Men's Tennis Weekly Awards
Feb. 11: Afonso Portugal, West Alabama (Player) / Pietro Casciola, Valdosta State (Freshman)
Feb. 18: Valentin Greco, Delta State State (Player) / no nominees (Freshman)
Feb. 25: Sergio Ramirez Ocana, Mississippi College (Player) / Francisco Guimarães, Lee (Freshman)
Mar. 4: Sebastian Rondon, West Florida (Player) / Mikayel Avanesyan, Mississippi College (Freshman)
Mar. 11: Giuseppe Bonaitui, AUM (Player) / Guillermo Vedia Sanchez, AUM (Freshman)