Tony Bresky Announces the Additions of Mees Rottgering and Aryan Shah
1/5/2026 11:47:00 AM | Men's Tennis
The freshmen will join the squad for the 2026 campaign.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Wake Forest men's tennis program is excited to announce the signings of Mees Rottgering and Aryan Shah, two promising young talents who bring international experience and strong potential to the Wake Forest squad.
Shah (ATP #398) arrives in Winston-Salem with significant professional and international experience, having emerged over the last two years as a dynamic all-court player known for his reliable serve, composure and baseline consistency.
On the professional circuit, Shah has captured two ITF Futures singles titles, the 2024 M15 Kingston championship and the 2025 M15 Ahmedabad crown, while also winning a 2024 M15 Kingston doubles title. His progress earned him the opportunity to represent India as a reserve player during the nation's 2024 Davis Cup tie against Sweden.
Rottgering (ATP #693) competes on the professional circuit and carries the pedigree of someone already familiar with high-level competition.
Rottgering first gained national attention in 2023 when, at just 16 years old, he reached the semifinals of the Dutch Senior National Championships, going toe-to-toe with top professional Gijs Brouwer.
He followed that performance with a historic 2024 campaign on the international stage. In February 2024, Rottgering advanced to the semifinals of the Australian Open Boys' Singles and reached a Futures final in Sharm El Sheikh, becoming the only 16-year-old ranked inside the ATP Top 1000 that season. That run also made him the youngest Dutch man ever to appear in an ITF World Tennis Tour singles final.
Rottgering continued his ascent at Wimbledon, where he defeated top seed and French Open junior champion Kaylan Bigun in the quarterfinals before advancing to the championship match. He finished runner-up to Nicolai Budkov Kjær after a remarkable two-week run on the grass courts of London.
Capping off his junior career, Rottgering claimed the prestigious 2024 ITF Junior Finals title in October, defeating Spain's Rafael Jódar (Virginia) in straight sets.
Rottgering officially made his ATP Tour debut in February 2025 at the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam, receiving a main-draw wildcard in front of his home crowd. The appearance marked the next step in a promising career trajectory that now continues in collegiate tennis with the Demon Deacons.
Shah and Rottgering will join a Wake Forest squad coming off of a national title and a record-breaking 40-win 2025 campaign, adding depth and versatility to the Deacons' roster.
Shah (ATP #398) arrives in Winston-Salem with significant professional and international experience, having emerged over the last two years as a dynamic all-court player known for his reliable serve, composure and baseline consistency.
On the professional circuit, Shah has captured two ITF Futures singles titles, the 2024 M15 Kingston championship and the 2025 M15 Ahmedabad crown, while also winning a 2024 M15 Kingston doubles title. His progress earned him the opportunity to represent India as a reserve player during the nation's 2024 Davis Cup tie against Sweden.
Rottgering (ATP #693) competes on the professional circuit and carries the pedigree of someone already familiar with high-level competition.
Rottgering first gained national attention in 2023 when, at just 16 years old, he reached the semifinals of the Dutch Senior National Championships, going toe-to-toe with top professional Gijs Brouwer.
He followed that performance with a historic 2024 campaign on the international stage. In February 2024, Rottgering advanced to the semifinals of the Australian Open Boys' Singles and reached a Futures final in Sharm El Sheikh, becoming the only 16-year-old ranked inside the ATP Top 1000 that season. That run also made him the youngest Dutch man ever to appear in an ITF World Tennis Tour singles final.
Rottgering continued his ascent at Wimbledon, where he defeated top seed and French Open junior champion Kaylan Bigun in the quarterfinals before advancing to the championship match. He finished runner-up to Nicolai Budkov Kjær after a remarkable two-week run on the grass courts of London.
Capping off his junior career, Rottgering claimed the prestigious 2024 ITF Junior Finals title in October, defeating Spain's Rafael Jódar (Virginia) in straight sets.
Rottgering officially made his ATP Tour debut in February 2025 at the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam, receiving a main-draw wildcard in front of his home crowd. The appearance marked the next step in a promising career trajectory that now continues in collegiate tennis with the Demon Deacons.
Shah and Rottgering will join a Wake Forest squad coming off of a national title and a record-breaking 40-win 2025 campaign, adding depth and versatility to the Deacons' roster.
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