CORAL GABLES, Fla. – University of Miami men’s tennis head coach Mario Rincon has signed newcomer Dane Dunlap to a National Letter of Intent, the school announced Tuesday.

“We are very excited to have signed Dane Dunlap to our 2015 class,” said head coach Rincon. “Dane’s power and athleticism will add a lot to our team in singles and doubles right away.” 

Dunlap, a native of Washago, Ontario, Canada, is currently ranked as the 25th-best junior player in Canada in singles and No. 21 in doubles, according to Tennis Canada’s Rogers Rankings. Dunlap is also ranked No. 529 in the ITF and No. 444 in the USTA rankings. While originally from Canada, Dunlap has most recently been living in Plantation, Fla.

“Dane is a tough competitor, and his game will continue to improve at a high speed,” added Rincon. “He spent a lot of time in South Florida growing up, and he loves the Canes. We are looking forward to having Dane on campus very soon.”

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