2011-12 (Freshman): Won eight of his 12 matches during the fall season, including five-straight during the month of October.

HS/Prep: Went undefeated his freshman year before losing in the final of the WCAC championship … varsity letters in track and tennis … did not play after freshman year.

Personal: Michael Retta … born March 13, 1992 … parents are Haile Retta (father) and Meskerem Solomon (mother) … two brothers, Nebyu (25) and Jonathan (23), and two sisters, Leah (17) and Phoebe (13) … chose Vanderbilt for its sports and ivy education mix … major is undecided.