Bio

As a junior: Finished the year 8-11 in singles play, including 1-2 in dual matches … Went 7-9 in doubles competition with six different partners.

As a freshman (2011-12): Finished second on the team with 18 singles victories during his rookie season with the Bulldogs, going 18-7 overall with a 12-4 mark in dual matches and a perfect 4-0 against Northeast Conference competition ... Was named the Northeast Conference Player of the Month for January and February after posting a 5-2 record in singles during that span, including a 6-3; 6-2 win at the #6 position over Colgate's Connor Feuille to help lead the Bulldogs to a 4-3 victory over the Raiders in January ... Downed Buffalo's Alex Kalinin (7-5, 6-1) and Villanova's Mark Miller (6-2, 2-6, 6-3) at #6 before moving up to post a #5 flight victory over BU's Alex Hallenbeck (7-5, 6-1) on Feb. 19 ... Finished 9-4 at the No. 6 flight on the season and went 6-3 in tournament play ... Started the year off with a 3-0 showing at the competitive Brown Invitational, winning his draw with a  3-6; 6-3; 6-1 win in the finals ... Posted a 7-5 record in doubles with several different playing partners over the course of the season.

Personal: The son of John and Irene, Richard Sipala was born Dec. 22, 1992.