Iliyan Radulov signed with the SMU men’s tennis team on Wednesday for the spring 2027 roster, bringing collegiate experience from Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
- Radulov arrives on the Hilltop with a career-high ATP singles ranking of 432, immediately strengthening SMU’s top-of-the-order projection.
- The former No. 4 ITF Junior player adds major tournament pedigree following quarterfinal runs at the Australian Open and Wimbledon juniors in 2023.
- His Davis Cup experience with the Bulgarian National Team from 2024 to 2026 brings tremendous experience at some of the highest levels of the game.
SMU Men’s Tennis Head Coach Grant Chen announced the addition of Radulov to the program. The incoming freshman competed for the Bulgarian National Team in the Davis Cup across three seasons from 2024 to 2026.
“I’m grateful for this opportunity and excited to be a Mustang. Thank you to the coaches for believing in me, to my family and my team at TEC academy for everything they’ve done to get me here,” Radulov told SMU Athletics.
The Bulgarian prospect holds four ITF singles titles alongside one ITF doubles crown. He also advanced to the semifinals of the 2023 ITF Junior Finals.
“We are thrilled to welcome Iliyan to the Hilltop,” Associate Head Coach Iliyan Radulov said. “He brings tremendous experience at some of the highest levels of the game, and we are eager to start working with him to help him accomplish his goals on and off the court.”
| Junior & Pro Milestones | Details |
|---|---|
| ITF Junior Ranking | No. 4 in the world |
| ATP Singles Peak | Career-high 432 |
| Grand Slam Results | 2023 Australian Open & Wimbledon Junior Quarterfinalist |
| International Play | Bulgarian Davis Cup Team (2024–2026) |
Radulov’s resume includes reaching the quarterfinals in both the 2023 Australian Open Junior Singles and the 2023 Wimbledon Junior Singles.
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