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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

Tennis teams hit rough patch

Tennis teams hit rough patch

March 28, 2016

By Shafin Khan [email protected] Struggles for the Iowa women’s tennis team continued as they tacked on another two losses on March 25 and Sunday to extend their losing streak to six games. The...

Hawkeyes Aimee Tarun serves the ball to UMKC player Mariam Kurasbediani on Saturday Feb 13, 2016 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. Tarun defeated Kurasbediani 6-2, 6-0. (The Daily Iowan/Karley Finkel)

Mixed results for tennis

February 22, 2016

By Shafin Khan [email protected] The No. 66 Iowa men’s tennis squad traveled to Kansas on Sunday and eked out a 4-3 win against No. 65 Wichita State, advancing their season record to 5-2. Sophomores...

Men’s, women’s tennis dominate weekend competition

Men’s, women’s tennis dominate weekend competition

February 8, 2016

The Iowa men and women’s tennis team’s combined for three wins in weekend completion. The men defeated SIU-Edwardsville 7-0 and Western Michigan 6-1 in a doubleheader. Dominic Patrick, Iowa’s No....

Men’s tennis gears up for double-header

Men’s tennis gears up for double-header

Blake Dowson, [email protected] February 5, 2016

The No. 62 Iowa men’s tennis team (2-1) will host a home double-header today against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville and Western Michigan. Iowa started the year playing three-straight ranked opponents....

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)

Women sweep, men split

February 1, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The Iowa women’s tennis team opened up its 2016 season with a double-header sweep of Missouri State in the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex this past...

Iowa tennis player Robin Haden serves during the Big Ten doubles tournament in the Indoor Tennis complex on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. Haden and Dominic Patrick lost their Round of 16 match to Nebraska's Zitsch/Dzulynsky, 7-6(5). (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Dowson: Haden could be huge for Hawk tennis

January 27, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Hawkeye junior Robin Haden, a Mississippi State transfer, is just what the Iowa men’s tennis team needs to make a run at qualifying for the NCAA Tournament. The...

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)

Men’s tennis starts with ranked win

Blake Dowson, [email protected] January 19, 2016

The Iowa men’s tennis team (1-0) flexed its muscles on Monday, beating No. 70 Utah State handily, 7-0. The No. 71 Hawkeyes proved to be bad hosts, sweeping the Aggies in the first-ever meeting between...

Iowa tennis player Robin Haden practices on the outdoor Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation courts on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015. Haden transferred from Mississippi. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Men’s tennis sees upside

November 20, 2015

By Blake Dowson At the surface, it may not look like the Hawkeye men’s tennis team performed at its best this fall. After all, there was only one Hawkeye in the round of 16 at the Big Ten Championships...

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)

Hallestrand shines in Hawk doubles

November 10, 2015

The Iowa men’s tennis team may have found a mainstay in its doubles lineup with the emergence of Nils Hallestrand. By Blake Dowson [email protected] One of the biggest highlights for the Iowa...

Crocker crowned Big Ten tennis champ

Crocker crowned Big Ten tennis champ

November 10, 2015

The unseeded sophomore upset two ranked opponents on the way to the title. By Blake Dowson [email protected] Davis Crocker of Michigan outlasted the field on the final day of competition at the...

Iowa's Lefteris Theodorou returns the ball at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, March 29, 2015. Theodorou defeated Harry Jadun, 7-6, 6-3. Michigan State defeated Iowa, 4-3. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Iowa men’s tennis competes in championships

Blake Dowson, [email protected] November 9, 2015

The Iowa men’s tennis team competed in the Big Ten Championships in Iowa City this past weekend, playing against 10 other conference schools to fight for bragging rights heading into the spring season. Play...

Iowa tennis player Robin Haden practices on the outdoor Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation courts on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015. Haden transferred from Mississippi. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Patrick shines as leader

September 30, 2015

Dom Patrick epitomizes what it means to be a Hawkeye tennis player. By Blake Dowson [email protected] Different types of people can be described as leaders. There are vocal leaders, people who...