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The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Illinois men’s tennis hopes to carry Opening Weekend momentum to Duke, North Carolina

By Martin O'Connor, Staff Writer • February 3, 2023
Junior Alex Petrov practices on Monday at Atkins after a win the past day against Drake and Bellarmine. Petrov held a win streak during the weekend matchups at Atkins all ending in favor of the Illini.

Illinois men’s tennis enjoys four-team sweep in home opener

By Martin O'Connor, Staff Writer • January 30, 2023

Illinois men’s tennis looks to rebound at home opening weekend with four matches

By Martin O'Connor, Staff Writer • January 28, 2023
Sophomore Amari Sewell sticks his landing during his floor routine at the Orange and Blue Meet on Dec. 9.

Standout newcomers to watch this spring

By Sports Staff • January 25, 2023
Men's tennis head coach Brad Dancer walks away after conferring with current sophomores Gabrielius Guzauskas and Karlis Ozolins at a match against Purdue on April 24, 2022. Dancer said that the season started off strong, but the team's next steps will test their toughness.

Illinois men’s tennis carries fall momentum into the spring

By Martin O'Connor, Staff Writer • January 21, 2023

Illinois men’s tennis enjoys early season success out West

By Martin O'Connor, Staff Writer • January 15, 2023
The Illini cheer on their teammates going up against Minnesota on April. 4, 2021. The team will be finishing off the season this weekend at the University of Florida and University of Michigan.

Illinois men’s tennis looks to end fall split on high note

By Martin O'Connor, Staff Writer • November 4, 2022
Junior Lucas Horve goes to hit the ball during his doubles match against Duke with partner junior Hunter Heck on Feb. 19.

Illinois men’s tennis gets back into a groove at Drobac/Beeman Invite

By Martin O'Connor, Staff Writer • October 3, 2022
Redshirt Junior Lucas Horve preforms a jump shot during Mar. 3. match against Baylor. Horve will be attending two competitions this weekend at Michigan State.

Illinois sends out 2 sets of players as men’s tennis season heats up

By Martin O'Connor, Staff Writer • September 30, 2022
Graduate student Nic Meister hits the ball during his match up against Purdue on April 24. The Illini wrap up their time at the Knoxville Showdown this past weekend.

Illinois men’s tennis run it back in Tennessee for the second week in a row

By Martin O'Connor, Staff Writer • September 23, 2022
Graduate student Nic Meister prepares to hit the ball during his match against Chicago State on Jan. 22. Meister defeated Shu Matsuoka (MTSU) 6-1, 6-1 during day one of the Knoxville Showdown on Friday.

Successful Showdown opens men’s tennis fall season with a bang

By Martin O'Connor, Staff Writer • September 18, 2022
Illinois men's tennis recruit Tyler Bower poses with head coach Brad Dancer and former assistant head coach Marcos Asse at Atkins Tennis Center on Oct. 15. Bower is a 4-star recruit and won the 2019 IHSA Team Championship during his time at University High.

‘Fearless’ Tyler Bowers prepares mentally ahead of first fall season with Illinois men’s tennis

By Martin O'Connor, Staff Writer • July 16, 2022
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