JMU Rounds Out Signing Class with Addition of Riccardo Ciulli

HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison Head Coach Steve Secord announced the signing of Riccardo Ciulli to complete the men's tennis program's recruiting class ahead of the 2026-27 academic year.

Ciulli, a native of Cagliari, Italy, joins the Dukes after spending one season at North Florida.

"We're excited to add Riccardo as a transfer from North Florida," Secord said. "He'll boost us in doubles, and I look for him to add depth to our singles lineup. Our class is set – Riccardo, Kaua, Ethan and Theo arrive in August. Go Dukes!"

Riccardo Ciulli | 6-2 | Cagliari, Italy | North Florida

Transferred from North Florida, where he spent the spring 2026 season
Played primarily at #2 doubles
Had a 2-3 singles record and a 5-4 doubles record
Helped UNF to America Sun Championship title match
Prepped at Liceo Scientiico Antonio Pacinotti
Achieved an Italian national ranking of 2.5
Competed in serie B team championship
Competed in ITF and UTR tournaments

Ciulli completes the incoming signing class, which is comprised of transfers Ethan Boswell (Charlotte, N.C.) and Kaua Cressoni (Sao Paulo, Brazil) and freshman Theodor Lorentzon (Stockholm, Sweden).

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