Wayne State University Athletics

Men's Tennis 8/12/2025 9:15:00 AM Henry Coyle, Sports Information Graduate Assistant

Men's Tennis Adds Two Freshmen and One Transfer to 2025-26 Roster

DETROIT -- The Wayne State University men's tennis program led by 18th-year head coach Bryan Morrow announce the addition of two freshmen and one transfer to bolster the 2025-26 roster.

The three newcomers that will be joining the men's tennis squad are freshmen Warren Gunnar (Ypsilanti, Mich. / Ann Arbor Huron) and Thomas Mathys (Grimisuat, Switzerland / ECCG - Martigny) along with transfer Harry Forsyth (Wamberal, New South Wales, Australia / The McDonald College [Mississippi College].

Warren Gunnar, Fr., Ypsilanti, Mich. / Ann Arbor Huron
High School: A 2025 graduate of Ann Arbor Huron High School ... was a four-year varsity letterwinner for coach Bob Denham ... helped the River Rats three consecutive top-11 finishes at the MHSAA Division 1 state tournament ... earned All-Southeastern Conference accolades three straight years and First Team All-State recognition as a junior and as a senior ... was a state champion at No. 3 doubles in 2022, a state finalist at first doubles in 2023, and a state quarterfinalist at No. 1 singles in 2024 ... served as a team captain for two seasons ... received High School Academic Honors all four years.

Personal: Full name -- Warren P. Gunnar ... born on December 22, 2006, in Chicago ... son of William Gunnar and Donna Petrocella ... has a younger sister, Audrey ... plans to major in Business.

Head Coach Bryan Morrow on Warren Gunnar:
"Gunnar played at Ann Arbor Huron and is a very athletic kid that I have been able to watch play in high school for a number of years. He has experience in both singles and doubles competition, hits the ball well, and is very technically sound. We are very excited to see how he will grow within our program and we know how excited he is to join the squad. Warren will be a really nice addition to the team as an individual and as a teammate."

Thomas Mathys, Fr., Grimisuat, Switzerland / ECCG - Martigny
High School: A 2025 graduate of ECCG (School of Commerce and General Culture) in Matigny, Switzerland ... has been competing in the qualifying draw of the ITF World Tennis Tour the last two seasons.

Personal: Full Name -- Thomas Mathys ... born on August 2, 2004, in Sierre, Switzerland ... son of Gerald and Chantal Mathys ... has an older brother, Yannick ... plans to major in Marketing.

Coach Morrow on Thomas Mathys:
"Thomas is a very strong lefty that appears nationally ranked in Switzerland. He has a very aggressive game that we are eager to see in his freshman season and we are excited to watch him grow. Mathys plays a style of tennis that should make the transition to the collegiate level a smooth one. In addition, he has an incredible work ethic that makes us even more excited to get him on campus."

Harry Forsyth, R-Fr., Wamberal, New South Wales, Australia / The McDonald College (Mississippi College)
Pre-WSU: Attended Mississippi College during spring 2025 ... did not compete, was redshirted.

High School: A 2024 graduate of McDonald College ... competed for the Voyager Academy ... was an Australian Schoolboys Champion in 2024 ... recorded the clinching victory in the prestigious Pizzie Cup Team ... won seven straight matches, including two in the qualifying draw, to reach the finals of the 2024 J30 ITF Lautoka (Fiji) International Junior Championships.

Personal: Full name -- Harry F. J. Forsyth ... born on October 31, 2006, in Manchester, United Kingdom ... son of Richard and Caroline Forsyth ... has an older sister, Emilia ... plans to major in Exercise and Sports Science

Coach Morrow on Harry Forsyth:
"Harry is from Australia and attended Mississippi College for one semester and will be joining the team as a transfer. He plays a big game and has won some high level tournaments in Australia and brings some experience from being at a different school. Harry, similar to Thomas, has incredible upside. We believe that he has the ability to become a very special player for us and he is a very comfortable doubles player."

Coach Morrow on the class:
"I don't know if I could be more excited. We have had some good recruiting classes in the past. We have three guys who are all thrilled to be a part of Wayne State and become Warriors. As far as tennis wise and talent wise, they all add to what we already have and will make our team deeper and more competitive. With the addition of these three, we will have 10 student-athletes who will all be able to compete for playing time, which will be a very good thing. These guys are all hungry to compete and prove themselves as collegiate tennis players."

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Players Mentioned

Warren Gunnar: 6' 0"; Freshman

Thomas Mathys: 6' 1"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

Warren Gunnar
: 6' 0"; Freshman

Thomas Mathys
: 6' 1"; Freshman