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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

Iowa's Michelle Bacalla hits a forehand during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Indiana at the HTRC on Sunday, March 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 4-3.

Iowa women’s tennis turns season around with big wins

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter March 31, 2019

The Iowa men’s and women’s tennis teams had their roles reversed over the weekend. The men’s team battled and lost on the road, while the women’s squad grabbed a pair of desperately-needed wins...

Iowa coach Ross Wilson watches his team during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Marquette on Saturday, January 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes swept the Golden Eagles, 7-0.

Iowa tennis teams enter Big Ten weekend in different positions

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter March 28, 2019

Both the Iowa tennis teams are set to get back into Big Ten play this weekend, with the men’s team hitting the road to face Northwestern and Illinois and the women’s squad seeking to get its first...

Will Davies hits the ball during the Men's tennis match against University of Miami at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Feb. 8, 2019. Davies lost his singles match against Miami's William Grattan-Smith. Miami defeated Iowa 4-1. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s tennis trending toward success

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter March 27, 2019

So far this season, the Iowa men’s tennis team has accomplished things that only a few other Hawkeye teams have done in the past. From Kareem Allaf winning an Central Regional singles title to defeating...

Will Davies dives to save the ball during men's tennis against the University of Nebraska Omaha at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Feb. 15, 2019. The hawkeyes defeated Omaha 5-2. Davies and his double's partner Oliver Okonkwo lost their match.

Iowa tennis teams produce different results in Big Ten openers

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter March 24, 2019

The Iowa men’s tennis team seems to be in peak form as it gets ready for the final stretch of the season. This past weekend, the Hawkeyes continued their Big Ten play and picked up wins against No. 18...

Iowa coach Ross Wilson watches his team during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Marquette on Saturday, January 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes swept the Golden Eagles, 7-0.

Hawkeye tennis moves toward recruiting international players

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter February 18, 2019

The Iowa men’s tennis team has quickly become one of the premier tennis programs in the Big Ten. The main reason is that head coach Ross Wilson has decided to look outside the United States for his...

Iowa's Piotr Smietana prepares to serve during a men's tennis match between Iowa and East Tennessee State on Friday, January 25, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buccaneers, 4-3.

Poland native Smietana comes to Iowa for better opportunity

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter February 4, 2019

Sophomore Piotr Smietana came to Iowa with one goal in mind: to improve his tennis skills. The underclassman came from Krakow, Poland, to continue his tennis career when it looked like his time was up. For...

Iowa's Will Davies hits a forehand during a men's tennis matchup between Iowa and Butler on Sunday, January 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 5-2.

Iowa tennis stays perfect across the country

Shivansh Ahuja, Photojournalist January 27, 2019

Iowa men’s tennis closed out a weekend full of action with a trio of victories, some closer than others. Kicking off the competition on Jan. 25, the Hawkeyes breezed past North Dakota, 7-0. Iowa’s...

Iowa's Piotr Smietana hits a backhand during a tennis match between Iowa and Western Michigan in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018.

Iowa men’s tennis ready to continue success in 2019

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter January 17, 2019

The Iowa men’s tennis team is getting ready for its double home-opener to begin the spring season after a successful fall season. The Hawkeyes open things in their first duals at the Hawkeye Tennis...