Andorran Teen Tennis Star Guillem Davasse Secures Stonehill College Scholarship
16-year-old Guillem Davasse earns full athletic and academic scholarship to Stonehill College's Division I program, blending elite US tennis with.
Key Points
- Scholarship awarded for athletic results and academic merit; arrives end of August.
- Won absolute Copa Since 90 in October 2025; competed in ITF Under-18 Valencia qualifiers.
- Represented Andorra in Davis Cup at 15 and Small States Games.
- Inspired by Roger Federer; eyes pro racket sports career via Boston opportunities.
Guillem Davasse, the young Andorran tennis player born in 2008 and representing the Andorran Tennis Federation, has earned a scholarship to Stonehill College in North Easton, Massachusetts, south of Boston. He will arrive at the end of August to compete in North America's elite Division I while pursuing university studies.
The award covers both athletic and academic merit, recognizing Davasse's competitive results and dedication. "I'm very proud to join Division I in the United States, the top category there," he said. "It lets me combine university studies with high-level competition, and I'm very satisfied." He credited his achievements to consistent effort in tournaments, adding that the college emphasizes values that align with his background.
Davasse expressed gratitude to the Andorran Tennis Federation for promoting tennis locally and enabling him to represent the country over the years, including at age 15 in the Davis Cup and the Small States Games of Andorra. Recent highlights include winning the absolute Copa Since 90 tournament at Club Tennis l’Hospitalet in October 2025 and competing in the qualifying rounds of the ITF Under-18 event in Valencia, a key junior international circuit. He also looks up to Swiss legend Roger Federer as his main influence.
Stonehill offers strong career prospects in Boston's academic hub, Davasse noted, with the season starting soon after his arrival. He views the move as a major step toward advancing as far as possible in professional racket sports.
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