Yao, a junior, went 4-0 during the week with two victories at #1 singles and two victories at #3 doubles. He defeated the #19th-ranked player in the Central Region, Jordan Schiltz of Wisconsin-Whitewater (6-3, 7-6) and Monmouth (Ill.)’s Jared Kunkle (6-0, 6-0). In doubles, with partner Jake Michael, he posted an 8-1 victory over Monmouth and an 8-6 win over Wisconsin-Whitewater, the 13th-ranked team in the Central Region.
