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Big Ten CommunicationsPublished: 9/24/2025, Last updated: 9/24/2025
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Ohio State Claims Weekly Tennis Honor

Buckeyes’ Filin caps undefeated week at ITA All-American

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Ohio State sophomore Nikita Filin has been named Player of the Week by the Big Ten Conference for matches played Sept. 17-23.

Player of the Week
Nikita Filin, Ohio State
Glenview, Ill.

  • Compiled a 9-0 overall record during prequalifying and qualifying rounds of the 2025 ITA All-American Championships in Tulsa, Okla.
  • Went 5-0 in singles, beating out 188 players to earn a spot in the main draw, which begins Wednesday
  • Teamed with Brandon Carpico to earn a berth in the doubles main draw, posting wins over Dartmouth, North Carolina, Miami and Florida State
  • Adds a Big Ten Player of the Week Award to his Freshman of the Week honor won on March 19, 2025
  • Last Ohio State Player of the Week recipient: Alexander Bernard (April 9, 2025)


2025-26 Big Ten Men’s Tennis Player of the Week
Sept. 17       
P: Ozan Baris, Sr., MSU
F:  Adam Jilly, Fr., ILL

Sept. 24       
P: Nikita Filin, So., OSU
F: no award