Mikael Torpegaard Named Volunteer Assistant Coach

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Considered one of Ohio State’s most embellished gamers is returning to Columbus. Mikael Torpegaard will function this system’s volunteer assistant coach starting this fall.

Torpegaard was a five-time All-American for the Buckeyes from 2014-18. He helped lead the Buckeyes to 127 victories in his 4 seasons, together with 4 Huge Ten common season titles and three tournaments.

“Mikael is likely one of the greatest three gamers to ever play at Ohio State,” mentioned director of tennis Ty Tucker. “He completed a lot in his profession and was in a position to compete in all 4 Grand Slam tournaments. We look ahead to Mikael beginning his teaching profession with the Buckeyes and imagine he’ll make a distinction on the court docket and within the locker room. He is aware of what is predicted from every tennis Buckeye and he’ll make pupil athletes higher together with his information of the sport and his unimaginable work ethic.”

Torpegaard and the Buckeyes had nice postseason success throughout his time. Along with the Huge Ten titles, the Buckeyes made 4 NCAA Match appearances, together with a run to the championship match throughout Torpegaard’s senior season. Individually, the Denmark native additionally had runner-up finishes in each the singles and doubles NCAA Tournaments. The 2-time Huge Ten Athlete of the 12 months is tied for the fourth-most singles wins in class historical past with 128 and his 232 mixed wins are sixth-most in program historical past.

“I’m very excited to be again the place it began,” mentioned Torpegaard. “With out Ohio State, Ty (Tucker), Kro (Justin Kronauge) and Schills (David Schilling), I wouldn’t be wherever close to the place I’m as we speak. So, it’s nice to have the ability to give again and apply a few of the information that I’ve picked up on the skilled tour to my very own teaching. This isn’t essentially the tip of my skilled profession, however I’m very grateful to have a possibility like this whereas I get better and rehab my knee.”

Following commencement, Torpegaard started taking part in professionally everywhere in the world. He rose to as excessive as No. 166 on the earth rankings and has 5 profession singles titles to his credit score. Torpegaard has competed in all 4 grand slams and made the principle draw on the 2021 Australian Open.