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New All Saints' Academy student Tyler Pate is an outstanding tennis player and will represent Florida in USTA Championships.

Tyler, a 7th grade student, has had a great summer and a very exhausting training schedule. Tyler is currently ranked #21 in Florida and #268, nationally.   At the USTA Florida State Closed Singles Sectional Boys 12's, Tyler made it to the final 8 players (Quarter Finals) in the main draw before losing to the player who became the Champion. This tournament is a draw of 64 players.
 
In the first round, Tyler beat Victor Gurevich, the 5th seed who is #8 in the state and #41 in the nation. The score was 6-3,6-2.
In the second round Tyler beat Evan Holvoet: 6-2,6-4.
In the third Round he beat the 13th seed Michael Plutt who is #13 in state and #166 in the nation.  The score was 7-5,6-1.
In the fourth round Tyler lost to the 3rd seed, Elio Livi, who is #5 in the state and #9 in the nation.  The score was 6-2,6-4.
 
Tyler will be 1 of 18 boys to represent Florida in the USTA Zone Team Championships July 22-27 in Knoxville, TN.