ORANGEBURG, S.C. -- South Carolina State freshman tennis player Novak Novakovic captured the Serbian National Adult Championship held at the Spartak Tennis Club in Subotica, Serbia.
 
Novakovic, a native of Serbia and reigning MEAC Rookie of the Year, defeated ATP ranked Kristian Juhas 7-5, 7-6 in the finals to win his first national championship. 
 
"The experience l gained after winning the MEAC Championships and playing in the NCAA National Championships gave me so much confidence," Novakovic said. "I feel that this experience was instrumental in winning my country's National Championships. I can't wait to return to SCSU so we can build of last season and do even greater things!" 
 
One of the top newcomers in the MEAC this past spring, Novakovic helped lead the Bulldog tennis team to a 5-0 perfect league mark and third straight conference championship.