2008-09 [Freshman Season]
Only the third Maverick in men's tennis history to be named SLC Freshman of the Year, Celedinas led team with the most singles wins (12) and tied in doubles (12)... named to the All-SLC singles second team... earned SLC Player of the Week honors on one occasion... started off at the No. 3 position and later bumped down to the No. 1 spot where he recorded an 8-7 mark... went 4-3 in conference action... recorded a three-set win against No. 75 University of New Orleans... paired with Dmitry Minkin, the duo won their first six matches and finished the season with a 12-9 record... the tandem posted victories over nationally-ranked University of New Orleans and Baylor.
Prior To UTA
Ranked one of the top-20 players in the 14 & Under division... ranked one of the top-60 players in the 16 & Under division... was the Lithuania champion... in 2002 was ranked one of the top-4 players in Lithuania... won Baltic State 14 & Under Championship... in 2004 was Europe's Champion in the 14 & Under Division... was the Baltic States Champion and the European Champion... was the summer's and winter's Lithuania champion.
Off the Court
Celedinas is the son of Darius Celedinas and Nijole Celediniene... born on January 23, 1989... majoring in spanish.
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