By: Joseph Hovey
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KENNESAW, Ga. — Kennesaw State men’s tennis associate head coach Simon Pritchard announced the signing of Scottish prospect Murray Watters on Wednesday.
“I am so happy for Murray to officially become an Owl today,” said KSU associate head coach Simon Pritchard. “Murray competes incredibly well and is going to thrive in the college tennis environment. I can’t wait for him to get on campus in August!”
A native of Edinburgh, Scotland, Watters now lives and trains in Spain. Watters attended Jofre Porta Academy on the Spanish Mediterranean island of Mallorca.
The Class of 2027 Scot comes to KSU with an impressive collection of tennis rankings and a standout record when representing his home country on the court.
Watters currently holds rankings of 11.69 (UTR), 11.8 (WTN) and 875 (ITF). When representing Scotland in international competition, Watters is a dominant 18-1.
The 2026-27 Owls are preparing to retake the court for the spring season. Full schedule and match details remain to be announced.
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