AUSTIN, Texas – Florida sophomore Bob van Overbeek scored his biggest victory Sunday by winning the singles championship at the Texas Invitational Sunday.
Van Overbeek took the final in straight sets over Oklahoma freshman Peerakit Siributwong, 6-1, 6-3. The win capped a run of five victories in three days by van Overbeek. Siributwong is ranked in the top 10 in the ITA newcomer rankings and holds a high ATP ranking of 754.
“Bob beat a high-quality player to win this tournament,” Florida coach Andy Jackson said. “He is working very hard and is improving so fast. The Gators are very proud of him and really excited for the spring.”
With the tournament victory, van Overbeek improves his career singles record to 28-8. Florida is in action at the Lakewood Ranch Intercollegiate clay-court event in Bradenton Friday through Sunday. The tournament will wrap up the fall season for the Gator men.