Wichita State Athletics

2006-07 (Junior):
Recorded first win as a Shocker by defeating LSU’s Eric DeRoche (7-6, 6-1) in the Round of 128 at the Polo Ralph Lauren All-American Championships Pre-Qualifier...Went 15-13 in singles play with notable wins over Bradley’s Alex Roby (7-6 (4), 6-1), Illinois State’s Xavier Riart-Ferrer (4-6, 6-1, 7-5) and Indiana State’s Bruno Echer (3-6, 6-3, 6-1)...Went 17-9 in doubles play...Notable wins included Chicago’s Schneider/Brinker (8-5), Nebraska’s Melo/Bendheim (9-8 (9)) and Illinois State’s Beich/Marinkovic.

2005-06 (Sophomore):
Did not see action due to NCAA transfer regulations.

Before WSU:
Ballesta transferred from Freed-Hardeman University where he was ranked seventh in the nation and advanced to the national tournament. He was also a first-team all-American selection.

Personal:
Born June 12, 1983...Son of Ramon and Dolors Ballesta...Has a younger brother named Bernat...Undecided on a major at WSU.