URBANA, Ill. – Head coach Brad Dancer and the Fighting Illini men's tennis staff announced the addition of Kris Ortega to the singing class of 2016 on Friday. Ortega joins Zeke Clark and Gui Gomes in the talented incoming class. 

"We are very excited to have Kris and his family join the Illini program. We know he is an incredibly diligent young man that is going to have a great impact on the team and continue the in-state legacy that has become synonymous with our program," head coach Brad Dancer said.

Kris Ortega // Homer Glen, Ill. // Seton Home Study School

5-star recruit (tennisrecruiting.net)

Ranked No. 1 in Illinois (tennisrecruiting.net)

13.1 UTR

Coach Dancer Says: "Kris brings a fiery spirit to competition and we are looking forward to that spirit carrying over to the courts in Champaign."

Why Ortega chose Illinois: "Illinois has always been my first choice. I've known for a long time that playing here would make me the best tennis player I could be. Everything is great: the players, coaches, school, and all in my home state. I couldn't be more happy or proud to begin this fall."