Men's Tennis Adds Three Members of Class of 2026

HANOVER, N.H. — Xander Centenari, the John Kenfield and Chuck Kinyon Head Coach of Men's Tennis, added three freshmen to the program ahead of the 2022-23 season. The team's fall slate begins Friday, Sept. 16 when the Big Green travel to Philadelphia for the Penn Invitational.

"I'm incredibly excited for this incoming class," Centenari said. "More important than the great tennis players they are, they're going to be great additions into the engaged and connected culture we're building here. I'm really excited to get going with this group and see what they can do together."

The three newcomers are as follows:

Miles Groom
Buckinghamshire, England | Dr Challoners Grammar School
Before Dartmouth: Named Racket Player of the Year following Year 11 at Dr Challoners Grammar School.
Personal: Son of Jez and Jo Groom … Has two brothers … Plans to study economics.

Henry Ren
Vancouver, British Columbia | Sir Winston Churchill Secondary
Before Dartmouth: Served as a team captain for a Vancouver City Championship team that posted an 8-1 record in 2021-22.
Personal: Son of Jingming Ren and Jing Lian … Sister Renee was a member of the women's tennis team at Columbia … Plans to join the pre-health program and pursue a career in medicine.

Waleed Qadir
Apex, N.C. | Laurel Springs
Before Dartmouth: Named Team MVP as a freshman for a state championship squad at Green Hope High School.
Personal: Son of Misbah and Afshan Qadir … Has one brother and one sister … Plans to study political science and pursue a career in business and/or law.

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