MT’s Badenhorst Named Big 12 Player of the Week
This headline announces that Devin Badenhorst, a sophomore tennis player from Baylor University, has been named the Big 12 Player of the Week for his outstanding performance in the opening week of the 2025 season. Badenhorst’s impressive play contributed significantly to Baylor’s success in their matches against Abilene Christian and Lamar.
Specifically, Badenhorst achieved a perfect 3-0 record, winning all his singles and doubles matches. He partnered with Zsombor Velcz for a 6-1 victory in doubles against Abilene Christian, and also teamed up with Luis Jose Nakamine for another doubles win against Lamar. In singles play, Badenhorst defeated Daniel Morozov of Abilene Christian 6-2, 7-5, showcasing his strong all-around game.
This accolade marks the first Big 12 Player of the Week honor for Badenhorst in his collegiate career. It also adds to Baylor’s history of tennis excellence, as they have now started the season with a 2-0 record for the 19th time since 2000. Badenhorst’s performance has undoubtedly boosted the team’s morale and sets a high standard for the rest of the season.
Looking ahead, Baylor will face another tough challenge as they host Wake Forest on Friday, January 17th. Badenhorst’s continued strong play will be crucial for the Bears as they aim to maintain their winning momentum and compete at a high level in the competitive Big 12 conference.
