Derek Chen

Height:
5-10
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
San Gabriel, Calif.

2016-17 (Freshman)
• Appeared in four dual matches as a true freshman
• Also played in the SDSU Invitational and ITA Southwest Regional Championships during the fall
• Finished with a 3-7 overall doubles record (1-3 dual)
• Teamed up with Vatsal Bajpai to defeat David Laser/Logan Smith of 10th-ranked USC, 6-4

High School
• Lettered four years at San Marino High School
• Led the Titans to back-to-back CIF-Southern Section Division 2 team titles
• Advanced to the second round of the CIF-SS singles championships as a senior
• Garnered first-team all-area honors
• Won the CIF-SS individual doubles title and earned All-CIF recognition in 2015
• Held a junior ranking of No. 38 in Southern California and No. 141 in the nation

Personal
• Major is undeclared
• Parents are Maria Novales Chen and Chihyuan Chen
• Has one older brother, Kyle

CAREER RECORDS AT UCI
Overall Singles: 0-9
Dual-Match Singles: 0-3
Overall Doubles: 3-7
Dual-Match Doubles: 1-3