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Manuel Goncalves Season 2022-23

SophomoreClass
Porto, PortugalHometown
USFPrevious School

Senior (2023-24): Goncalves spent the majority of his time in Tech's doubles lineup during the spring ... Paired with Hugo Maia, he secured a 6-1 win against George Mason, to go along with a 6-0, 6-1 singles victory against Zavan Fahim ... Defeated Will Kasten and Matthew Overvelde of Boston College on Senior Day to secure the doubles point ... Took a decisive 6-4 match against Alex Bulte and Jamie Connel of Florida State to earn the doubles point for Tech and shift the momentum in the Hokies' favor going into singles play ... 

Junior (2022-23): In his first year as a hokie, Goncalves picked up a 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 victory against Brandon Perez to edge out the ODU Monarchs in a huge 4-2 win ... Goncalves spent most of his first year playing at the No. 3 spot in singles … Winning both doubles matches with partner Scott Sculley at the No. 2 and No. 3 positions ...

Prior to Virginia Tech: Won U18 championship in singles and doubles ... Ranked third in Portugal as a junior ... Played two seasons at USF ...

Personal: Studying Management Consulting Analytics ... Son of José and Maria ... Has one sister, Maria ... Enjoys watching soccer and playing video games ...