Costa embarked on his Binghamton playing career by recording a 3-0 singles mark and 2-2 doubles record during the first month of the season for the NEC newcomer. All three of his wins came on his way to capturing the singles title in the “C” flight at the NateRentals.com Binghamton Championships. Costa defeated opponents from Buffalo, Army and Bucknell in his run to the individual crown. Costa also went 2-2 in the “A” double flight alongside William Morais Binnie.