INTENNSE Rematch: Tampa vs Jacksonville Roster Reveal

With just two days to go, anticipation is at an all-time high for the battle between Team Tampa (TMP) and Team Jacksonville (JAX). This event is set to be a showcase of elite tennis talent, with high-energy play and strategic coaching leading the way.

Team Tampa

Coaches:

• Coach Pasc (Pascal Collard) – Highly experienced coach with a strong background in player development. Has coached top junior, collegiate, and professional players.
• Coach Yéyé (Yelena Labat) – Former professional player with a sharp tactical mind, known for her ability to develop high-level competitors.

Team Captain:

• Noori (Noureldin Adam) #8 – Former ITF competitor and top NCAA player known for his endurance, athleticism, and aggressive play. Noori was a key player at Florida A&M University and has competed against top collegiate and professional opponents. (Note: Noori will not be playing due to Ramadan)

Female Players:

• Mighty Quinn (Quinn Gleason) #7 – Former Notre Dame standout and one of the top collegiate players in the country during her time. Achieved All-American status in doubles, reaching the NCAA doubles semifinals. Transitioned successfully to the pro circuit, winning multiple ITF doubles titles and securing a career-high WTA doubles ranking inside the Top 150.
• The Panda (Tara Moore) #11 – Former WTA Top 150 singles and Top 100 doubles player. Moore has won multiple ITF singles and doubles titles, with her best Grand Slam performance reaching the second round at Wimbledon.

Male Players:

• Baron (Cristopher Bulus) #24 – Former college tennis standout at the University of South Florida. Earned an ITF ranking and has ATP points in both singles and doubles.
• Yatsuk (Ivan Yatsuk) #01 – Former top player for the University of South Florida, where he was a key contributor in both singles and doubles.

Team Jacksonville

Coaches:

• Coach Pistol (Claudio Pistolesi) – Former ATP professional with a career-high ranking of #71 in singles. Pistolesi is a highly respected coach who has worked with several top ATP and WTA players, helping them develop their games at the highest level.
• Coach Fusi (Francesca Fusinato) – Former top collegiate player at Virginia Tech, where she was one of the most successful players in program history. She has since transitioned into coaching, using her experience to develop elite talent.

Team Captain:

• The Forehand Guy (Martin Gutierrez) #24 – Known for his explosive forehand and aggressive playing style. Gutierrez has an ITF background, competing in high-level tournaments and building a reputation as a dangerous all-court player.

Female Players:

• Rencheli (Abigail Rencheli) #1 – NCAA star at NC State, consistently ranked in the Top 50 of collegiate tennis. Rencheli has helped lead her team to deep NCAA tournament runs and has an aggressive baseline game, making her a formidable opponent.
• Mati (Martina Okalova) #5 – Former University of Tulsa standout, three-time ITA All-American in doubles, and one of the best doubles players in her college’s history.

Male Player:

• Spitfire (Mwendwa Mbithi) #98 – NCAA and ITF competitor with an ATP ranking. Mbithi is known for his quick movement, explosive playstyle, and ability to turn defense into attack. His nickname “Spitfire” reflects his high-energy, never-say-die attitude on the court.

With an elite mix of former and current professionals, NCAA stars, and experienced coaches, both teams are stacked with talent. But one big question remains—will the rain hold off, or are we in for a weather delay? Stay tuned for updates as the countdown to match day continues!