A native of Curaçao’s capital city, Willemstad
, Van Wijk was strong on the court last week for Belmont Abbey. He picked up a 6-4, 6-7, 1-0 (6) win at No. 1 singles over Thom Hermans of Lincoln Memorial, while also teaming with Nicholas Cary to best Luca Pavan and William Jonsson of LMU, 6-1, at No. 1 doubles.
2021-22 Conference Carolinas Men’s Tennis Players of the Week
Week 1 (Oct. 20, 2021)
Men's Tennis Player of the Week: Merlin Bellet, Converse
Week 2 (Oct. 27, 2021)
Men’s Tennis Player of the Week: Rhys Halcrow, King
Week 3 (Nov. 3, 2021)
Men’s Tennis Player of the Week: Parker Willis, Southern Wesleyan
Week 4 (Feb. 9, 2022)
Men’s Tennis Player of the Week: Liam Day, Francis Marion
Week 5 (Feb. 16, 2022)
Men’s Tennis Player of the Week: Leonel Gonzalez, Francis Marion
Week 6 (Feb. 23, 2022)
Men’s Tennis Player of the Week: Merlin Bellet, Converse
Week 7 (March 2, 2022)
Men’s Tennis Player of the Week: Xaveam Van Wijk, Belmont Abbey