Flaviu Simihaian

Height:
6-0
Weight:
160
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Nasaud, Romania
High School:
Cannon School
Major:
economics

Inside the lines: Simihaian was one of the Wildcats’ top singles and doubles players during his four-year career … first Wildcat to be named to the All-SoCon First Team since 2003 … finished second on team with career-high 13 wins at No. 1 singles … also paced team with 14-7 record in doubles play … earned Harry Foglman Coach's Award senior year … advanced to finals in consolation bracket at UNC Invitational in fall of 2007 and earned a 7-6 (4), 7-6 (3) win … finished his junior campaign with a 10-12 singles mark, one win off his career-best … won first three matches to start 2007 season … won three of his nine league matches … 12-9 doubles mark second-best on team … went perfect 4-0 at No. 2 doubles with John Bolton … this well-balanced all-around game led to a 9-10 record at number one singles in 2006 … started 2006 year with a four-match win streak … four of his nine overall wins were versus league opponents … closed out 2006 season with five wins in last seven matches, including three straight, at number one doubless … sported a 3-1 record at number one singles, including a thrilling 7-6, 7-6 win over Richmond in 2005 … had a very successful run at the W&L Fall Classic, finishing runner-up in the number one singles flight, while pairing up with Phillip Compeau to win the number one doubles flight.

Beyond the baseline: An economics major ... was the top player for four years at Cannon School … a member of Mu Alpha Theta while a prepster.

Career Year-by-Year Records
2005: 11-14 Singles (#1, 2), 16-9 Doubles (#2, 3)
2006: 9-10 Singles (#1), 10-12 Doubles (#1)
2007: 10-12 Singles (#1), 12-9 Doubles (#1, 2)
2008: 13-8 Singles (#1), 14-7 Doubles (#1-3)

Overall Record: 43-44 Singles, 52-37 Doubles