TEMPE, Ariz. – The Palm Beach Atlantic men's tennis team received recognition from the 2020 DII ITA Regional Awards announced on Tuesday.
 
PBA's Philipp Hoffmann earned the Arthur Ashe Jr. Leadership & Sportsmanship Award which is given to student-athletes who have exhibited outstanding sportsmanship and leadership, as well as scholastic, extracurricular and tennis achievements. Hoffmann was a heavy contributor for the 'Fish the last four seasons. In 2020, he played in nine singles matches and eight doubles matches. The senior posted a 6-3 record in singles play, primarily at the No. 1 position. In doubles play, he posted a 5-3 record, including a 4-3 record at No. 1 doubles.
 
Both men's and women's Sailfish tennis teams earned the South Region Community Service Award for the time they spent volunteering in the community. As a team, PBA spent hours volunteering with organization such as the Big Heart Brigade, ACEing for Autism and the Everett Foundation.
 
Before their season ended due to COVID-19, the PBA men's tennis team finished with a 6-4 record, including a 3-1 record at the Mitch Gornto Tennis Center.