[Southernfan]

Nathan Martin is the real deal! He already has 2 15th region singles titles. The only difficulty he has is when he goes out of state or around central KY. He can certainly dominate this region and has a good prospect at the next level. I think he is only a sophomore, so he has 2 more years to improve!

No doubt that second best in the region is Zach Hughes. He has raised his game substantially since last season.

I agree that he is the real deal!!!!

I looked at his southern record, he has 42 wins and 20 losses since June of last year. This record is playing against players all over the South (NC, SC, GA, TN, KY , AR, LA , MS, AL)

His kentucky tournament record is 37 wins and 10 losses since June of last year.

Kentucky has some of the best players in the South.

I can't find it anywhere but I think he plays tournaments in West Virginia also (they may not show up on his Southern record), I think he won a few of those.

Martin took a tough 1st round loss at the tournament last year. I think he took that loss and went to work to get better. He has improved!!! We must rember that he is only a sophmore.

I have met the kid, I am impressed with how serious he is about tennis. I have talked to people who know him and his family well, they all say he is a good kid off the court too. It sure shows on and around the court.

Our 15th region kids do a good job, considering that they don't have a tennis facility and 5 instructors on every corner.