AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn men's tennis head coach Bobby Reynolds announced the signing of Italian standout Silvio Mencaglia to the Tigers' roster for the 2027 spring season.
“We’re excited to welcome Silvio Mencaglia to the Auburn Family this spring,” Reynolds said. “Silvio’s character, integrity and work ethic align perfectly with the culture and values we’ve established within our program. He will be a great addition to our current team, both on and off the court.
“We’re looking forward to getting on the court with him, investing in his development and helping him reach his full potential as he works toward achieving his goals.”
From Rome, Italy, Mencaglia has competed extensively on the International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Tour, gaining singles and doubles experience throughout Europe. He also competed on the Tennis Europe junior circuit, gaining valuable international tournament experience.
Mencaglia has compiled 43 wins across 2025 and 2026. He reached a career-high ATP doubles ranking of No. 1,633 on July 21, 2025, and a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 1,519 in April 2026.
Tennis runs in the Mencaglia family. His father, Marco Mencaglia, is a former professional player who reached a career-high ATP ranking of No. 550 before transitioning into coaching and serving as a tennis technical director.