Southern Illinoise University Athletics
2009-10 Men's Tennis Roster

Chikara Kidera
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- St. Louis, Mo.
- High School:
- American Heritage
2009-10: Posted a 5-14 record in singles play, mostly at the third and fourth positions...Won three straight matches from March 19 through April 2...Recorded a 9-8 doubles record with partner Brandon Florez, while going 1-1 with Orhan Spahic.
High School: Ranked No. 158 nationally and No. 1 in the state of Missouri by tennisrecruiting.net...Attended prestigious American Heritage School in Delray, Fla...Also attended the International Tennis Academy in Delray, where he won the 2005 National Open singles title.
Personal: Born Dec. 20, 1990 in St. Louis, Mo...Currently enrolled as a pre-major...Son of Noboru and Taeko Kidera...Father is a sushi chef/restaurant owner, while mother is a manager...Has two brothers, George and Mike.
4.30.26 | Saluki Baseball Weekend Preview- Indiana State
Thursday, April 30
Saluki Radio Baseball Broadcast - Murray State Game 3 (Audio Only)
Monday, April 27
4.23.26 | Saluki Baseball Weekend Preview - Murray State
Thursday, April 23
Saluki Radio Baseball Broadcast - at Bradley Game Three (Audio Only)
Sunday, April 19



