NASHVILLE – Announced by head coach Ben Roeser, the Lipscomb University men's tennis team has added two student-athletes for the fast-approaching 2025-26 season.

Joining the Bisons are freshman Hartmut Fiedler and transfer Alex Vlahos. 

"We are super excited to have Alex and Hartmut join the Bisons. They are guys that fit the culture both on and off the court," said Roeser. 

"We look for specific people who will be leaders on and off the court and who want to develop in both areas. Throughout each of their recruiting process, they have proven to buy into our philosophy. I am excited to see them develop and help us reach our goals."

Below are the new athletes to the team that includes name, hometown and high school. 

Hartmut Fiedler - Neunkirchen, Austria - Rafa Nadal International School

• Attended Rafa Nadal International School
• Posted a 1365 ITF Junior Ranking in January 2025

Alex Vlahos - Warszawa, Poland - Laurel Springs School - Montana State University

• Transferred after one season at Montana State with three seasons of eligibility remaining
• Won six contests between singles and doubles
• Won back-to-back singles matches against Whitworth (1/31) and Hawaii (2/16)
• While prepping at Laurel Springs Online School, he posted a career-high ranking of 1,600 in the ATP rankings and 1,187 in the ITF junior rankings

The Bisons finished the 2024-25 season with an 11-11 record, posting 11 wins in back-to-back seasons, as the team qualified for the ASUN Championship for a third consecutive season.