For many student-athletes, the transition from high school academics and athletics can be difficult when they get to college.
Roth, however, made an impact from his first match as a Wildcat.
During his freshman year, Roth played mostly on courts No. 2 and No. 3 in singles, compiling an overall record of 14-5.
With his partner Thomas Dodson, Roth also went 12-4 on court No. 2 in doubles.
That season, he was recognized by the BIG EAST for his Notable Performances twice and was also once named the BIG EAST Men’s Tennis Athlete of the Week.
He capped off his rookie season by clinching the team’s win over BIG EAST rival Georgetown for the first time since the 1999 season, ending a 17-year drought for the Wildcats.
During the next three seasons, Roth played primarily between the top spot in the lineup on court No. 1 and on court No. 2 in both singles and doubles.
After a junior season where he went 12-10 in singles and 14-5 in doubles, he was named to the Second Team All-BIG EAST.
This season, he served as the team captain. He went 6-2 on court No. 2 singles and clinched Villanova's 4-3 win over Lehigh on Feb. 15. In doubles, paired with junior Danny Martinez, the two went 4-4 on court No. 2.
Roth also achieved another career milestone in his senior season; he went 4-0 in his singles career against Navy.
For reference, the Midshipmen were the Patriot League Champions in 2018 and 2019 and also made the NCAA Tournament those two seasons, so the caliber of talent he went against was high.
“Playing for Nova meant everything to me. In four years that went by too quickly, I made friends that are for life and memories that I will cherish forever. I loved stepping on the court with my teammates, Brad and Arsenio because we all sacrificed for each other and always put the team first,” Roth said.
Roth’s legacy won’t just be measured by the success he had on the court, however, it will have a lot to do with how he led and treated his teammates.
“Tyler is, and always will be, one of the toughest competitors I have ever coached. In his last match (due to present circumstances) he had a gruesome ankle injury. Instead of giving in to the pain, he chose to finish the match. This is just one example of many where he demonstrated unwavering commitment, leadership, and fortitude in a difficult moment. His leadership brought this team together in a multitude of ways, ensuring the team was able to come together representing the best of Villanova Tennis. As our team Captain, Tyler has truly set an example for the team for years to come,” head coach Brad Adams said.
“Tyler Roth was a dream recruit and four-year starter for many reasons. He showed genuine commitment to the team and was a great team player. He would contribute all he had in his strive for excellence. The captain and leader of his team. He was always ready and willing to compete no matter when or where,” assistant coach Aresino Jay Culver said.
Roth was also a star in the classroom and was a member of the BIG EAST All-Academic Team his whole college career.
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