Kearney, Neb. – The 34th-ranked Nebraska Kearney men's tennis team has placed four players on the 2026 All-MIAA squad.
The MIAA/GAC (Great American Conf.) tennis standings consist of two six-team divisions. UNK is in the North along with Washburn, NW Missouri, Newman and MIAA affiliate member Augustana.
Junior (U.K.) and sophomore Ivan Melnik (Germany) earn first-team doubles honors as they are currently ranked sixth nationally. The duo is 16-4 in duals, including a 15-4 mark at No. 1 and a 5-0 mark against the league. Last year, Melnik earned h.m. accolades in doubles with a different partner.
Next, junior Tom van den Dungen (The Netherlands) and freshman Ilan Fuentes (France) were tabbed second-team doubles. They are 13-4 in duals and 4-1 vs. the MIAA. Like Brisdon/Melnik, they are 8-2 in their last 10 matches. This is the first MIAA honor for van den Dungen and Fuentes.
In singles, both Brisdon and Melnik were tabbed second-team. Melnik is currently 11-9 (7-7 at No. 1) with Brisdon 12-7 (8-5 at No. 2). This is the first time either is chosen in singles with both nationally ranked six weeks during the season.
The top four teams in the North Division and the top four teams out of the South Division meet in Springfield, Mo., April 29-May 1 for the 2026 MIAA/GAC Men's Tennis Championship, hosted at the Cooper Tennis Complex. UNK faces Southern Arkansas on Wednesday at 2 p.m.
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