DURHAM, N.C. – Duke men’s tennis head coach Ramsey Smith announced Thursday the signing of Dylan Long to the class of 2029.
“The coaching staff and I are thrilled to welcome Dylan to the Duke tennis family,” Smith said. “Dylan embodies the on- and off-court qualities we look for in our student-athletes. We are excited to develop them further in Durham.”
Long, a native of Carmel, Ind., is a Blue Chip prospect who currently holds a TennisRecruiting.net national ranking of No. 7. Additionally, he reached No. 1 in the USTA Boys’ 18s singles rankings in August.
“Playing for Duke has always been a dream of mine,” Long said. “I am really excited to join a great group of guys and be able to work with an amazing coaching staff.”
Earlier this year, Long won the singles USTA Boys’ National Clay Court Championships in July 2024 and was a finalist in doubles. He owns two ITF junior doubles titles as well as a semifinal trip at the Newport Beach PTT. He received his first ATP point this week at the 15K Futures event in Boca Raton, Fla.
“Dylan is an athletic lefty with a strong all-court game style,” Smith added. “His serve and forehand combination are going to be a powerful weapon in college tennis. Dylan’s tennis game has already proven successful on the national stage. We believe his game will develop even further at Duke and in the college ranks. We welcome him into our culture and to campus, where exciting opportunities are ahead for Dylan and Duke tennis!”
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