Bio
Benjamin MARTIN
- Height 5-10
- Hometown Nort-sur-Erdre
Benjamin Martin : French Tennis Player at Memphis
Benjamin Martin is a French tennis player who spend two seasons competing in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) with Ole Miss. Originally from Nort-sur-Erdre, France, Benjamin Martin built a solid foundation on the ITF Junior circuit before transitioning to American college tennis, where he steadily developed into an experienced doubles and singles competitor.
Strong junior career on the ITF circuit
Before joining the NCAA system, Benjamin Martin built a promising junior résumé, including :
- A career-high ITF Juniors world ranking of No. 216
- A 12.40 UTR ranking
- Finalist at the French championship for the 15–16 age category
- Winner of the 2020 J5 Ponts de Cé doubles title, alongside Loan Lestir, who has also transferred to Memphis this year
These results gave him a strong technical base before entering the demanding rhythm of NCAA competition.
Two seasons at Ole Miss
Benjamin Martin joined Ole Miss for the 2024–2025 season, quickly integrating into the Rebels’ rotation.
During his freshman year, he :
- Made his collegiate debut at the SEC Challenge, winning the Houndstooth Draw doubles title
- Recorded early singles and doubles wins during the 2024 fall campaign
In his sophomore season (2025–2026), he took on a larger role :
- Compiled a 16–9 overall singles record, primarily playing courts four, five, and six
- Formed a steady doubles partnership with Matthieu Chambonnière, notably upsetting Mississippi State’s No. 63-ranked doubles pair, 6–3
Over his two years at Ole Miss, Benjamin Martin posted an overall 18–15 record in singles dual matches and a 28–19 record in doubles dual matches.
Playing profile
Benjamin Martin has built his college career as a reliable, team-first player, someone as comfortable anchoring the lower singles lineup as he is contributing to doubles points. His steady progression from freshman to sophomore year reflects a player who continues to sharpen his game against high-level SEC competition.
A new chapter at Memphis
For the 2026 season, Benjamin Martin transfers to Memphis as part of a five-player class assembled by head coach Chris Doerr, alongside fellow transfers Loan Lestir and Yannic Nittmann, and freshmen Théodor-Matei Ene and Alfie King. Coach Doerr described the class as bringing a strong blend of experience, youth, and a team-oriented mindset to the program.
With two seasons of SEC experience already behind him, Benjamin Martin arrives at Memphis as a player capable of contributing immediately in both singles and doubles, as he continues building toward the next stage of his tennis career.