CHATTANOOGA (June 5, 2025) – Fresh off claiming the 2025 NIT title, the Chattanooga Mocs men's tennis program and head coach
Chuck Merzbacher secured its first transfer commitment of the 2025-26 cycle, landing Argentinean Martin Delnido from Abilene Christian via the portal route.
A sophomore during the most recent 2025 season, Delnido made a team-high 21 dual appearances in singles action and finished the campaign with an 11-10 overall record. The Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Freshman of the Year in 2024, Delnido finished 10-3 overall in singles play and finished his rookie season by winning eight-straight matches with six coming in straight sets.
"We are excited to announce Martin Delnido will join the program this fall. He has gained valuable collegiate playing experience winning a conference championship (WAC), and competing in the NCAA Team Championships," said head coach Merzbacher, who will enter his ninth season at UTC in 2025-26.
Delnido helped ACU finished 13-11 overall in 2025 while the team claimed the WAC Tournament title to earn an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament this past May. During his international scholastic career, Delnido peaked as high as No. 174 in the ITF Junior Rankings in January 2023.
Merzbacher added, "Martin is dedicated to working on his game, competing, and getting better. His impressive summer playing schedule will 'no doubt' help him bolster our line-up when he arrives. I look forward to working with him."
The men's tennis program will continue its offseason schedule over the summer weeks and months in preparation for the 2025-26 season kicking off this fall. Stick to GoMocs.com for additional transfer commitment announcements, schedule updates and more.
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