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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Kareem Allaf runs from 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. Allaf won his single's match against Omaha's Nathan Reekie.

Iowa tennis squads seek to continue hot streaks on the road

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter February 21, 2019

Both Iowa tennis teams head out from the Tennis Complex this weekend to face big road tests. The men’s squad, which enters the weekend ranked No. 42, will hit the road for the first time this season....

Joe Tyler hits 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. Tyler lost his single's match against Omaha's Davis Lawley.

Doubles play helps Hawkeye tennis prevail

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter February 17, 2019

Both Iowa tennis teams continued their hot starts to the spring season this past weekend. The men’s team finished its nine-game home stand to begin the season with two wins against Missouri-KC...

Kareem Allaf volleys the ball during the men's tennis match against University of Miami at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Feb. 8, 2019. Allaf and his partner Jonas Larsen lost their doubles match 6-4. Miami defeated Iowa 4-1.

Newbies continue to push Hawkeye tennis to hot start

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter February 14, 2019

Both Iowa tennis teams resume action this weekend after incredible starts to the season. The women’s team enters the weekend still undefeated, going 6-0. The Hawks will have a chance to add another...

Iowa's Samantha Mannix hits a forehand during a women's tennis matchup between Iowa and Iowa State at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, February 8, 2019.  The Hawkeyes dropped the doubles point but swept singles matches, defeating the Cyclones 4-1.

Hawkeye tennis picks up more wins at home

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter February 10, 2019

Both the Iowa men’s and the women’s tennis squads capped the weekend off with more dual match wins after having the last weekend off. The men’s team dropped its first match of the season against...

Iowa's Samantha Mannix serves the ball during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Northern Texas on Sunday, January 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mean Green, 5-2.

Allaf, Mannix look to keep pushing Hawkeye tennis to wins

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter February 7, 2019

The spring season resumes for both tennis teams as they are set to return to action this weekend at home in the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center after having the last weekend off. The men’s team...

Players shake hands following a doubles set 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 aims to remain perfect this weekend

Cody Smith, Sports reporter January 25, 2019

The Iowa men’s and women’s tennis teams will continue their busy spring season this weekend with the women’s squad headed to Hanover, New Hampshire, and the men’s team staying home to host North...

Iowa's Sophie Clark chips a backhand during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Northern Texas on Sunday, January 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mean Green, 5-2.

Hawkeye tennis dominates in home-openers

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter January 22, 2019

Both the Iowa men’s and women’s tennis teams competed this past weekend, dominating their respective meets. The men’s team defeated Western Michigan (6-1) and Marquette (7-0) on Jan. 19 at the Hawkeye...

Iowa's Piotr Smietana serves a ball during the Iowa/Creighton tennis match at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bluejays, 7-0.

Hawkeye tennis poised for improvement

The future is bright for Iowa tennis, despite the Hawkeyes losing key seniors this season.
Ohio States Mikael Torpegaard hits a volley during Day 2 of the Big Ten Tournament at the Hawkeye Tennis Complex on April 27. The Hawkeyes were defeated by Ohio State (4-0). (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye tennis drops quarterfinal match

Lauren Jimmerson, [email protected] April 30, 2018
Iowa men’s tennis dropped another match to nationally ranked Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals.
Iowa's Jonas Larsen and Kareem Allaf bump fists during a tennis match between Iowa and Western Michigan in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. The Hawkeyes earned the doubles point but lost the match overall, 5-2. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Men’s tennis secures quarterfinals appearance

Lauren Jimmerson, [email protected] April 27, 2018
The Iowa men’s tennis squad advances in the Big Ten Tournament.
Iowa’s Zoe Douglas waits to return the ball during the women’s tennis match between Iowa and Wisconsin at the Klotz Tennis Courts on Sunday, April 22, 2018. The Hawkeyes lost to the Badgers, 4-1. (Chris Kalous/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye women’s tennis emotional as season ends

Cody Smith, [email protected] April 23, 2018
It was a tough weekend for Hawkeye fans as the women’s tennis team fell to Minnesota in a heartbreaker (4-3) on April 20 and concluded the season in a 4-1 defeat to Wisconsin on Sunday.
Dreams Do Come True for tennis senior Adrienne Jensen

Dreams Do Come True for tennis senior Adrienne Jensen

Cody Smith, [email protected] April 19, 2018
UI student Adrienne Jensen got a call from women’s tennis head coach Sasha Schmid that changed her life forever.