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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

On track to make the grade

On track to make the grade

October 26, 2016

By Pete Ruden [email protected] The 2015-16 tennis season was a long one for Iowa redshirt freshman Kareem Allaf. Allaf was an academic redshirt for the season, so he could practice with the team...

Iowa's Lefteris Theodorou returns the ball during a tennis match at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex, Friday, April 8, 2016. Illinois won over Iowa, 4-0. (The Daily Iowan/Ting Xuan Tan)

Together for the first time

October 24, 2016

By Pete Ruden [email protected] For the first time all season, the Iowa men’s tennis team will travel together to a major tournament, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regionals in Stillwater,...

Iowa's Josh Silverstein serves the ball during the Iowa-Minnesota meet in the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Sunday, March 28, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 4-1. (The Daily Iowan/ Margaret Kispert)

Iowa men’s tennis fares at ITA’s

October 23, 2016

By Pete Ruden [email protected] The Iowa men’s tennis team competed this past weekend at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regionals in Stillwater, Okla., one of the biggest tournaments of...

Iowa tennis player Lefteris Theodorou volleys the ball during the Iowa-Marquette match in the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. Theodorou's won over Marquettes's Nick Dykema, 2-1 and 6-2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Eagles, 7-0. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Men’s tennis heads to Stillwater

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 19, 2016

For the first time all season, the Iowa men’s tennis team will travel together to a major tournament, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regionals in Stillwater, Oklahoma from Oct. 20 through Oct....

Iowa's Robin Haden reaches for the ball during his match against Minnesota’s Josip Krstanovic  at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex on Sunday, March 28, 2016. Haden defeated Krstanovic (6-2, 6-3). (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Men’s tennis aces chemistry

October 18, 2016

By Pete Ruden [email protected] For a team to be successful, it is extremely important for the players to have chemistry both on and off the court. Luckily for the Iowa men’s tennis team, establishing...

Iowa senior Nils Hallestrand serves the ball during the BIG Tens Single Championship in the Indoor Tennis Complex on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)

Valparaiso to host Iowa tennis

October 13, 2016

Coming off injuries, the Hawkeyes head to Indiana in search of a win this weekend. By Pete Ruden [email protected] The Iowa men’s tennis team will once again take the trip to Valparaiso, Indiana,...

Iowa tennis player Nils Hallestrand severs the ball during the Big Ten doubles tournament in the Indoor Tennis complex on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeyes work for tennis mentality

October 12, 2016

By Pete Ruden [email protected] In a sport such as tennis, mental toughness makes all the difference. It can be the difference in winning a clutch point. It can be the difference in winning a close...

Iowa's Robin Haden serves the ball during the Iowa-Minnesota meet in the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Sunday, March 28, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 4-1. (The Daily Iowan/ Margaret Kispert)

No lack of leaders for Iowa

October 11, 2016

By Pete Ruden [email protected] On a nine-man team such as Iowa men’s tennis team, leadership is definitely important.Last year, the Hawkeyes had Dom Patrick to lead the team, and he was good at...

Hawkeyes wrap up Notre Dame tourney

Hawkeyes wrap up Notre Dame tourney

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 9, 2016

The Iowa men’s tennis team finished competing at the Bobby Bayliss Invitational (hosted by Notre Dame) on Sunday with victories by Robin Haden and Jason Kerts. The tournament got off to a pretty solid...

Iowa's Robin Haden serves the ball during the Iowa-Minnesota meet in the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Sunday, March 28, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 4-1. (The Daily Iowan/ Margaret Kispert)

Men’s tennis itching to get in the swing

October 6, 2016

The Iowa tennis team is ready to see some fresh faces. by pete ruden [email protected] Some members of the Iowa men’s tennis team will travel to South Bend, Indiana, today through Oct. 9 to compete...

Iowa player Josh Silverstein hits the ball during the Iowa-Chicago State match at the Hawkeye Indoor Tennis Complex and Recreation on Sunday, April 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 6-0. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawk Silverstein gets his shot

October 2, 2016

By Pete Ruden [email protected] There are plenty of firsts for the University of Iowa men’s tennis team this week. For the first time this season, it is junior Josh Silverstein’s turn...

Iowa's Josh Silverstein hits the ball during the Iowa-Minnesota meet in the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Sunday, March 28, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 4-1. (The Daily Iowan/ Margaret Kispert)

Serving up tennis globally

September 28, 2016

By Pete Ruden [email protected]                     College sports teams across the country usually have a recruiting pipeline in the state they’re located in, but that is not the case...