State Tennis Champion
Scarsdale's Jack Reis Secures New York State Boys' Tennis Singles Championship
Scarsdale senior Jack Reis won the New York State boys' tennis singles championship on June 7, 2026, defeating Ross School's Ignacio Pena Lopez 6-1, 6-2 in the final at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Newsday. The title is the first for a Scarsdale player in 32 years Lohud.
Reis, ranked No. 53 in the USTA Boys 18s national rankings, entered the tournament as the No. 1 seed. He did not drop a set until the final match — and even then, he won comfortably Sports Yahoo.
A Year Off That Made the Title Sweeter
Reis sat out his entire junior season in 2025. He skipped high school tennis to compete in USTA national tournaments across 32 states and focus on academics Ithaca Journal. The strategy paid off — he committed to Amherst College (NCAA Division III) in July 2025 Lohud.
Returning for his senior year, Reis said winning a state title was a personal "legacy" goal. He came back hungry. His first match back on April 20, 2026 ended 6-0, 6-0 over Mamaroneck. He never looked back Times Herald.
Four-Hour Sectional Battle Tested His Limits
Before the state title, Reis had to survive a grueling Section 1 final against Briarcliff's Charlie Martin — a close friend and training partner. That match lasted four hours and went three sets, with Reis winning 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 Ithaca Journal.
Reis called it the most "physically and mentally demanding" match of his career. He said a mindset shift helped him through. "At one point, instead of focusing on how tired I was, I started appreciating the opportunity to be in that moment," he said. "That mindset helped me stay positive and keep competing" Lohud.
Underdog Opponent Made the Final Dramatic
Reis's final opponent, Ignacio Pena Lopez, was no pushover. The Madrid-born junior entered as the No. 6 seed and upset both the No. 3 and No. 2 seeds to reach the final Newsday. He was the tournament's biggest surprise.
But on the day, Reis was in control. Pena Lopez was gracious in defeat, saying, "It's an incredible feeling... long, tough matches against really great players" Newsday. Reis's comfort on the Billie Jean King courts — built from a doubles run there in 2024 — gave him a clear edge.
Reis Heads to Amherst, Scarsdale Eyes Team Title
Reis trains roughly 15 hours per week at the John McEnroe Tennis Academy at Sportime Lake Isle Record Online. Coach Jennifer Roane praised his attitude, noting he stayed "relaxed, candid, and open" with teammates despite his national schedule Ithaca Journal.
The individual title may not be the last hardware Scarsdale takes home. The team is set to compete for the NYS Team Championship on June 12, 2026, with Reis as its anchor Lohud. After that, he heads to Amherst — as one of the program's most decorated incoming recruits in recent memory.
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