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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
Graduate student runner Rebecca Craddock runs during the Illini Classic on April 9. A handful of smaller sports do not receive as much traction from fans in comparison to football and basketball when it comes to small crowds and less social media attention.

Pack the stands of underappreciated sports

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • July 13, 2022
The Illinois men’s tennis team cheers on from the sides of the courts during matches against Baylor at Atkins Tennis Center on March 4. The team has recruited Tyler Bowers from William and Reed Academy, Kenya Miyoshi from MITA International School in Japan and Oliver Okonkwo who transferred from Iowa.

Incoming recruits Tyler Bowers, Oliver Okonkwo, Kenta Miyoshi look to bolster Illinois men’s tennis

By Martin O'Connor, Contributing Writer • June 20, 2022
The Illinois men’s tennis team cheers on from the sidelines during doubles matches against Chicago State on Jan. 23. The Illini finished the season 14-14 and among the top four in Big Ten.

‘It’s always a new challenge’: Illinois men’s tennis endure mixed season of change, growing pains

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • May 27, 2022
Graduate student Olivier Stuart reaches over to pass back the ball during his singles match against Purdue on April 24. Stuart achieved a 9-7 for his singles record this season.

Illinois men’s tennis star Olivier Stuart brings confidence to postseason singles in first round of NCAA Tournament

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • May 23, 2022
Former Michigan State assistant coach Harry Jadun takes a moment to have a dialogue with an athlete he coaches. Illinois men’s tennis announced on Wednesday that Jadun will be joining the Illinois men’s tennis team as the new assistant coach after the departure of former men’s tennis associate head coach Marcos Asse.

Illinois men’s tennis appoints Harry Jadun as new associate head coach, says goodbye to associate coach Marcos Asse

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • May 18, 2022
The Illinois men's tennis team cheers on from the sides of the courts during matches against Baylor at Atkins Tennis Center on March 4. Assistant sports editor James Kim goes in depth of the NCAA's poor selections for the championships with both Illinois teams not featured in the competition.

Column | NCAA Championships’ flawed selection process snubs Illinois tennis

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • May 10, 2022
Freshman Gabrielius Guzauskas races to return to the opposing team on Sunday against Purdue. Guzauskas managed to qualify Illinois to the semi-finals against Wisconsin. Unfortunately, the illini were unable to obtain the Big Ten Championship victory.

Illinois men’s tennis fails to defend Big Ten Championship title, falls in semifinals to No. 2 Michigan after quarterfinal upset

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • April 30, 2022
Graduate student Oliver Stuart reaches over to backhand the ball during his singles match against Purdue for Senior Day on Sunday. The Illini will be heading towards Madison, Wisconsin to play against the Badgers for the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals on Friday.

No. 6 Illinois men’s tennis looks ahead to clash with No. 3 Wisconsin at Big Ten tournament quarterfinals

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • April 29, 2022
Sophomore Hunter Heck hypes up the team before the game against Purdue on April 24. Heck and graduate student Olivier Stuart earn All-Big Ten honors.

Hunter Heck and Olivier Stuart earn All-Big Ten honors following strong conference campaigns

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • April 29, 2022
Graduate Student Olivier Stuart hops into position to prepare for the opposing team on Feb. 19. Illinois went on to win three matches leading to the conclusion of the season on Sunday.

Illinois men’s tennis ends regular season with wins over Eastern Illinois, Indiana, Purdue

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • April 24, 2022
Redshirt junior Siphosothando Montsi eyes the ball during his doubles match against Baylor with partner graduate student Oliver Stuart on March 4. The Illini are about to wrap up their regular season this weekend with matches against Eastern Illinois, Indiana and Purdue.

Illinois men’s tennis heads into final weekend of conference matches against Indiana, Purdue, Eastern Illinois

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • April 22, 2022
Sophomore Hunter Heck sets his position to hit ball back to the opposing team on Mar. 4. Heck gave a team leading performance in doubles and singles against Northwestern on Saturday which ended with a 4-1 Illini victory.

Illinois men’s tennis knocks off No. 26 Northwestern, snaps two match loss streak

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • April 16, 2022
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