2011-12 Men's Tennis Roster

Sam Wells

Sam Wells

  • Height:
    6-4
  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    Mooresville, N.C.
  • High School:
    Vanderbilt
2011-12 (Redshirt Sophomore)
Transferred to Wake Forest after two years at Vanderbilt ... After missing the fall and the start of the spring season with an injury, came back to play in 15 dual matches for the Demon Deacons ... Went 1-4 in singles and 4-7 in doubles ... Played primarily at No. 5 singles and No. 3 doubles, but saw action at all three doubles positions ... Teamed with Conner Sherwood to post a win at No. 1 doubles against Mercer ... Also scored doubles wins against William & Mary, Norfolk State and Longwood ... Earned first-career singles win at the No. 4 position against Longwood[apos]s Edward Becker


Background: Ranked No. 95 in the class of 2009 by Tennisrecruiting.net ... Qualified for 2009 USTA Boys[apos] 18 National Championships ... Coached by Derek Porter ... Dean[apos]s list ... National Society of High School Scholars ... Ranked as high as No. 44 nationally and No. 5 in his section ... National Open finalist in 16 singles. Personal: Son of Dirk and Kathy Wells ... Has one older sister, Allison ... Enjoys basketball, football, baseball, movies and music ... Lists favorite sports team as the Boston Red Sox ... Favorite food is steak and favorite movie is Anchorman. Wells[apos] Career Record (through 2011-12 season) Singles
Year Dual Matches ACC Tourn Total
2011-12 1-4 0-4 -- 1-4
Totals 1-4 0-4 -- 1-4

Doubles

Year Dual Matches ACC Tourn Total
2011-12 4-7 0-5 -- 4-7
Totals 4-7 0-5 -- 4-7
Football Media Availability (9/18/25)
Thursday, September 18
Matt Barrie SportsCenter at Wake Forest with Demond Claiborne
Wednesday, September 10
Matt Barrie SportsCenter on Wake Forest Campus (Arnold Palmer Complex)
Wednesday, September 10
Football Media Availability (9/9/25)
Wednesday, September 10