Virginia Tech men’s tennis seniors Hugo Maia and Manuel Goncalves have a story unlike any other.
From meeting at the age of 8 at a tennis tournament in Portugal to playing doubles together at the Division I level, the two truly have a unique bond that runs far deeper than the tennis court.
Hugo Maia, originally from Braga, Portugal, began playing tennis at the young age of 4 years old after being exposed to the sport through his parents. Maia has been a standout player for the Hokies since his time wearing the maroon and orange began in 2020, appearing in 22 singles matches and 10 doubles matches in his freshman…