10. Niels van der Sijs <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-44-819x1024.png\")
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University:<\/strong> University of Nebraska
Division\/<\/strong> Conference:<\/strong> NCAA Division I \/ Big Ten<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Niels van der Sijs is a new name on the list and started his college career at the University of Nebraska last summer. Playing in the Big Ten Conference means he will be competing against the absolute top of America on a weekly basis. Niels has proven in the Netherlands that he can handle this level and his place in this top 10 is more than deserved. And as Freshman we are confident that Niels will only go up within this list in the coming years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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9. Mats Bredschneijder<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-45-1024x576.png\")
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University:<\/strong> Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
Division\/ Conference:<\/strong> NCAA Division I \/ Atlantic 10
Mats Bredschneijder can be found at spot No. 9 this year. After his earlier stint at Auburn, Mats is now continuing his college career at VCU. Known for his strong physical play, he has shown once again this year that he is one of the carrying forces on the American circuit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Pepijn Bastiaansen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-46-682x1024.png\")
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University:<\/strong> University of Arizona
Division\/ Conference:<\/strong> <\/strong> NCAA Division I \/ Big 12
Pepijn Bastiaansen makes his debut at spot 7. A freshman, Pepijn started this season at the University of Arizona in the strong Big 12. Although he has yet to play his first official games for the University, his UTR of 12.60 bodes well for the future. A talent to keep an eye on this year! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
7. Jip van Assendelft <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-47-682x1024.png\")
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University:<\/strong> Indiana University-Bloomington
Division\/ Conference:<\/strong> <\/strong>NCAA Division I \/ Big Ten
Jip van Assendelft is now a fixture in our top 10. He plays for Indiana University and continues to perform consistently at the highest level. Jip cleverly combines his college matches with international tournaments, taking his game to an ever-higher level within the Big Ten Conference.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n6. Charlie Valentine <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-48-682x1024.png\")
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University: <\/strong>Oklahoma State University
Division\/ Conference:<\/strong> <\/strong> NCAA Division I \/ Big 12
In fifth place we find Charlie Valentine. Charlie competes for Oklahoma State University, a program known for its top athletic climate. With a UTR of 12.68, he shows on a weekly basis that he is one of the top Dutch players in the US. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Hidde Schoenmakers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-49.png\")
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UTR: <\/strong>13.04
University: <\/strong>Georgia Tech University
Division\/ Conference:<\/strong> NCAA Division I \/ ACC
Hidde Schoenmakers is another newcomer to the list, breaking the UTR limit of 13. Hidde plays at Georgia Tech in the leaden ACC conference. His aggressive style of play and tremendous potential make him one of the most interesting players to follow in the 2026 season. In 2025, he already managed to reach the semifinals of the junior doubles at Wimbledon with Mees R\u00f6ttergering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Stian Klaassen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-50.png\")
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UTR:<\/strong> 13.44
University:<\/strong> University of San Diego
Division\/ Conference:<\/strong> <\/strong>NCAA Division I \/ West Coast
Last year’s No. 1, Stian Klaassen, is in a rock-solid fourth place this year, despite a nice growth in his UTR. Stian is an absolute leader at the University of San Diego. With a UTR of 13.44 and his experience as a former National Champion in doubles, he remains one of the most respected players on the American circuit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Manvydas Balciunas <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-51.png\")
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UTR: <\/strong>13.46
University:<\/strong> University of San Diego
Division\/ Conference:<\/strong> NCAA Division I \/ West Coast
Just above his (new) teammate Stian, we find Manvydas Balciunas in third place. Manvydas recently signed with San Diego and although he has yet to make his debut there, expectations are high. With an ATP ranking of 1336 and a UTR of 13.46, he has tremendous qualities. He will be a crucial link in the hunt for new successes for his university this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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2. Abel Forger<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-52.png\")
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UTR<\/strong>: 13.61
University:<\/strong> University of Texas (Austin)
Division\/ Conference:<\/strong> NCAA Division I \/ SEC
Abel Forger is the No. 2 seed in 2026. He signed this winter with the University of Texas, one of the best tennis programs in the world. Abel has shown on the ITF and Challenger tour that he can produce mega results. With an impressive UTR of 13.61 and an ATP ranking of 687, he is a danger to any opponent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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1. Mees R\u00f6ttgering<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-53.png\")
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nUTR <\/strong>12.21 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Niels van der Sijs is a new name on the list and started his college career at the University of Nebraska last summer. Playing in the Big Ten Conference means he will be competing against the absolute top of America on a weekly basis. Niels has proven in the Netherlands that he can handle this level and his place in this top 10 is more than deserved. And as Freshman we are confident that Niels will only go up within this list in the coming years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n UTR <\/strong>12.52 UTR: <\/strong>12.60 UTR: <\/strong>12.67 UTR<\/strong>: 12.68 <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n
University:<\/strong> University of Nebraska
Division\/<\/strong> Conference:<\/strong> NCAA Division I \/ Big Ten<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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University:<\/strong> Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
Division\/ Conference:<\/strong> NCAA Division I \/ Atlantic 10
Mats Bredschneijder can be found at spot No. 9 this year. After his earlier stint at Auburn, Mats is now continuing his college career at VCU. Known for his strong physical play, he has shown once again this year that he is one of the carrying forces on the American circuit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Pepijn Bastiaansen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
University:<\/strong> University of Arizona
Division\/ Conference:<\/strong> <\/strong> NCAA Division I \/ Big 12
Pepijn Bastiaansen makes his debut at spot 7. A freshman, Pepijn started this season at the University of Arizona in the strong Big 12. Although he has yet to play his first official games for the University, his UTR of 12.60 bodes well for the future. A talent to keep an eye on this year! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
7. Jip van Assendelft <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
University:<\/strong> Indiana University-Bloomington
Division\/ Conference:<\/strong> <\/strong>NCAA Division I \/ Big Ten
Jip van Assendelft is now a fixture in our top 10. He plays for Indiana University and continues to perform consistently at the highest level. Jip cleverly combines his college matches with international tournaments, taking his game to an ever-higher level within the Big Ten Conference.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n6. Charlie Valentine <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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University: <\/strong>Oklahoma State University
Division\/ Conference:<\/strong> <\/strong> NCAA Division I \/ Big 12
In fifth place we find Charlie Valentine. Charlie competes for Oklahoma State University, a program known for its top athletic climate. With a UTR of 12.68, he shows on a weekly basis that he is one of the top Dutch players in the US. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Hidde Schoenmakers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
UTR: <\/strong>13.04
University: <\/strong>Georgia Tech University
Division\/ Conference:<\/strong> NCAA Division I \/ ACC
Hidde Schoenmakers is another newcomer to the list, breaking the UTR limit of 13. Hidde plays at Georgia Tech in the leaden ACC conference. His aggressive style of play and tremendous potential make him one of the most interesting players to follow in the 2026 season. In 2025, he already managed to reach the semifinals of the junior doubles at Wimbledon with Mees R\u00f6ttergering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Stian Klaassen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
UTR:<\/strong> 13.44
University:<\/strong> University of San Diego
Division\/ Conference:<\/strong> <\/strong>NCAA Division I \/ West Coast
Last year’s No. 1, Stian Klaassen, is in a rock-solid fourth place this year, despite a nice growth in his UTR. Stian is an absolute leader at the University of San Diego. With a UTR of 13.44 and his experience as a former National Champion in doubles, he remains one of the most respected players on the American circuit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Manvydas Balciunas <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
UTR: <\/strong>13.46
University:<\/strong> University of San Diego
Division\/ Conference:<\/strong> NCAA Division I \/ West Coast
Just above his (new) teammate Stian, we find Manvydas Balciunas in third place. Manvydas recently signed with San Diego and although he has yet to make his debut there, expectations are high. With an ATP ranking of 1336 and a UTR of 13.46, he has tremendous qualities. He will be a crucial link in the hunt for new successes for his university this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Abel Forger<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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UTR<\/strong>: 13.61
University:<\/strong> University of Texas (Austin)
Division\/ Conference:<\/strong> NCAA Division I \/ SEC
Abel Forger is the No. 2 seed in 2026. He signed this winter with the University of Texas, one of the best tennis programs in the world. Abel has shown on the ITF and Challenger tour that he can produce mega results. With an impressive UTR of 13.61 and an ATP ranking of 687, he is a danger to any opponent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Mees R\u00f6ttgering<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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