From EssentiallySports · Prem Mehta · · 1m 10s
21-Year-Old Ditches Pro Career for US College Circuit
Mexican tennis star Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez joins Texas University while keeping pro schedule.
In brief
Mexican tennis star Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez joins Texas University while keeping pro schedule. 21-year-old Mexican tennis player Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez signed with University of Texas but continues ATP tour events until January. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez
21-year-old mexican tennis player Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez signed with University of Texas for spring 2027.
Athletic Scholarship Agreement
Head coach Bruce Berque confirmed Pacheco Mendez signed athletic scholarship agreement with university of texas.
Current Ranking
Pacheco Mendez is highest-ranked mexican on tour at No. 263 with career high of No. 196 in september 2025.
Junior Achievements
Won 2025 Roland Garros junior doubles title with Yaroslav Demin and reached mexican open quarterfinals in 2025.
Pro Career Progress
Has won seven professional titles including three singles and four doubles titles with Davis Cup experience for mexico.
Current Pro Schedule
Pacheco Mendez plays cali challenger this week followed by guayaquil challenger and guadalajara itf m25 events.
College vs Pro Balance
Pacheco Mendez plans to keep pro events until january while studying sport management at texas university.
In short
21-year-old Mexican tennis player Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez signed with University of Texas but continues ATP tour events until January.
