Former Vol advances to Texas Championships title match
Former Vol advances to Texas Championships title match
Former Vol advances to Texas Championships title matchKen Lay, Vols WireSun, June 7, 2026 at 9:58 AM UTC·1 min read
The Texas Spine & Joint Men’s Championships semifinals were contested Saturday in Tyler, Texas. Former Vol Adam Walton is the tournament’s No. 1 seed.
He defeated No. 3 seed Liam Draxl, 6-4. 6-4, on Saturday at Center Court.
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Walton totaled five aces, a 57 first serve percentage, 2-of-4 break points, 59 points won, 12 games won and 59 points won.
The former Vol will next play unseeded American Ilagan in the championship with first serve slated for 1 p.m. EDT at Center Court.
Walton also defeated Tung-Lin Wu, 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-1, on Wednesday in the Round of the 32, Andres Martin, 6-2, 6-2, in the Round of 16 on Thursday, and Timo Legout, 6-2, 6-2, in Friday's quarterfinals.
Walton played at Tennessee from 2017-22 under head coach Chris Woodruff, compiling a 124-25 singles and 101-47 doubles record. He was an All-SEC player and earned All-America honors in both singles and doubles competition.
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In 2022, he combined with Pat Harper to win a doubles national championship.
Walton is from Home Hill, Australia. He earned a bachelor's degree in kinesiology in May 2021 and completed a master's degree in management in May, 22.
Australia's Adam Walton reacts to his victory against Daniil Medvedev at the end of their men's singles match on day 3 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Suzanne-Lenglen at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 26, 2026. (Thomas Samson, Getty Images)Adam Walton of Australia plays a forehand against Daniil Medvedev during the Men's Singles first round match during Day Three of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2026 in Paris, France. (THOMAS SAMSON, AFP via Getty Images)Adam Walton of Australia plays a forehand against Daniil Medvedev during the Men's Singles first round match during Day Three of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2026 in Paris, France. (Dan Istitene, Getty Images)Adam Walton of Australia celebrates victory against Daniil Medvedev during the Men's Singles first round match during Day Three of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2026 in Paris, France. (Dan Istitene, Getty Images)Australia's Adam Walton celebrates his victory against Daniil Medvedev at the end of their men's singles match on day 3 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Suzanne-Lenglen at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 26, 2026. (Thomas Samson, Getty Images)Australia's Adam Walton celebrates his victory against Daniil Medvedev at the end of their men's singles match on day 3 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Suzanne-Lenglen at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 26, 2026. (Thomas Samson, Getty Images)1 / 15
PHOTOS: Adam Walton defeats Daniil Medvedev in French Open first round
Australia's Adam Walton reacts to his victory against Daniil Medvedev at the end of their men's singles match on day 3 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Suzanne-Lenglen at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 26, 2026. (Thomas Samson, Getty Images)
PHOTOS: Adam Walton defeats Daniil Medvedev in French Open first round
Adam Walton of Australia plays a forehand against Daniil Medvedev during the Men's Singles first round match during Day Three of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2026 in Paris, France. (THOMAS SAMSON, AFP via Getty Images)
PHOTOS: Adam Walton defeats Daniil Medvedev in French Open first round
Adam Walton of Australia plays a forehand against Daniil Medvedev during the Men's Singles first round match during Day Three of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2026 in Paris, France. (Dan Istitene, Getty Images)
PHOTOS: Adam Walton defeats Daniil Medvedev in French Open first round
Adam Walton of Australia celebrates victory against Daniil Medvedev during the Men's Singles first round match during Day Three of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2026 in Paris, France. (Dan Istitene, Getty Images)
PHOTOS: Adam Walton defeats Daniil Medvedev in French Open first round
Australia's Adam Walton celebrates his victory against Daniil Medvedev at the end of their men's singles match on day 3 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Suzanne-Lenglen at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 26, 2026. (Thomas Samson, Getty Images)
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