Sophomore (2015-16):
Recorded an overall doubles record of 4-1 ... Teamed up with March Zheng to win three straight doubles matches en route to advancing to the quarterfinals of the Grizzly Open (Oct. 15-17), with one of those victories a 9-7 triumph over the Georgia State duo of Chinmay Handaand Valentin Horvat ... Played No. 2 doubles with Alec Josepher and emerged with an 8-1 win over Centre College's Alex Wemerling and Caleb Smith. 

Freshman (2014-15):
Closed out his rookie season with a 6-2 singles slate ... Emerged victorious in his first three matches in the 'B' Draw of the ITA South Region Championships en route to advancing to the semifinals ... Captured his opening three encounters in the 'C' Draw of the Grizzly Open, including a 6-3, 6-2, decision over Florida Southern's Matthew Matsuyama, while earning a berth in the semifinals ... Posted a 5-2 mark in doubles action ... He and March Zheng won their first two encounters at the ITA South Region Championships to earn a berth in the quarterfinals ... Joined up with Bart Panarese two win first two encounters at the Grizzly Open ... Lone doubles result in dual competition came at the No. 2 position when he and Panarese topped Hawaii-Hilo's Stefan Coney and Brandon Kang.

High School:
Four-year member of the tennis program at West Career and Technical Academy ... Was coached by Zach Brandt ... Three-year team captain ... Compiled a 28-2 won-lost singles mark his final season ... Helped his team to four regional crowns and a state championship in 2010 ... Winner of the boys state Wendy's High School Heisman after winning the Sunset Doubles Region Championship while finishing third in the state tournament ... Helped the Panthers to a runner-up finish in the 2013 state championship ... USTA had him ranked as the No. 4 player in the state of Nevada and 14th sectionally.

Personal:
Son of Andrzej and Amaris Surmacz ... Majors in business administration ... Born July 19 ... Named his high school's Business Student of the Year in 2013.
Quote:
"I chose Emory because of the academic and career opportunities provided by the student and staff programs." 

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