Rincon/UHS standout Vikram Nerendran joined an exclusive group by earning his third straight singles championship

May 4, 2026 by Andy Morales, AZPreps365


Vikram Nerendran. (Steve Shaff Photo)

Rincon/University standout senior No. 1 Vikram Nerendran defeated No. 3 Samir Sumar of Brophy Prep 6-1, 6-4 to win his third straight D-I singles championship. He joins a very exclusive group of six players to earn three state singles championships and only three have won four in a row.

 

FOUR-TIME STATE CHAMPIONS

John Aguirre, Clifton (1964-67)

Pat Brick, Gregory (1997-2000)

Jack Marsh, Seton Catholic (2002-2005)

 

THREE-TIME STATE CHAMPIONS

Ken Kuperstein, Saguaro (1983-85)

Sudhakar Kosaraju, Rincon (1989-91)

Brian Schwallier, Safford (1994-96)

Randy Reed, Bisbee (1997-99)

Jaden Litt, Rancho Solano (2023-25)

Vikram Nerendran, Rincon/UHS (2024-26)