Steven Moneke (2023) | Hall of Fame Inductees

Steven Moneke

Induction:
2023

Steven Moneke was one of the key individuals to move the Ohio State men’s tennis program into a national power. A four-time All-American, Moneke’s 247 career victories are the third-most combined wins in program history, and he finished with a remarkable .852 career winning percentage. Moneke had a tremendous senior season in 2009 as he reached the final of college tennis’ premier event, the NCAA singles championship, as well as the final of the ITA singles championship. He led the team to a program-record 36 wins and the Buckeyes’ first NCAA runner-up finish in 2009. Moneke had a 45-5 singles record and a 32-8 doubles record in in 2009. Over his four years, Moneke helped the Buckeyes to a record of 129-8 and was part of four Big Ten undefeated regular season titles. The team also won four Big Ten Tournament titles, made four NCAA Tournament appearances and rose to No. 1 in the country for the first time in program history. Following graduation, he turned professional and would climb to inside the Top 320 in the world in both singles and doubles. He won eight professional singles titles and 17 doubles titles.