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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa’s Alexa Noel returns the ball during a women's tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers with a score of 4-3.

Iowa tennis teams return from conference tournaments empty-handed

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter May 2, 2021

Iowa men’s tennis was defeated 4-2 by Michigan State in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday in Lincoln, Nebraska. The loss to the Spartans is the final match that an Iowa men’s...

UI senior Elise van Heuvelen Treadwell pumps her fists after winning her singles match at the women's tennis meet against Nebraska on Sunday, March 28, 2021. The meet was the labeled as "senior day," which was also the 2021 home finale meet. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nebraska Huskers 4-2.

Iowa tennis teams determined to make a statement in conference tournaments

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter April 28, 2021

Postseason play has arrived for Big Ten tennis as the men’s tennis tournament in Lincoln, Nebraska, and the women’s tennis tournament in Madison, Wisconsin, kick off this week. As the No. 4...

Iowa’s Kareem Allaf returns the ball during a men’s tennis meet between Iowa and No. 14 Illinois on Friday, April 9 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes 5-2.

Hawkeye tennis seniors prepped for final Big Ten Tournament

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter April 27, 2021

This week, the Big Ten men’s and women’s tennis championships kick off in Lincoln, Nebraska, and Madison, Wisconsin, respectively. The 2021 Big Ten Championships will serve as the last Hawkeye...

Iowa’s Will Davies hits the ball during a men’s tennis meet between Iowa and No. 14 Illinois on Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes 5-2.

Iowa tennis completes weekend sweep

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter April 18, 2021

After eight matches, the Iowa men’s tennis team finally managed to snap its losing streak with the 4-3 win over Wisconsin Friday. The Hawkeyes completed the season sweep against the Badgers with...

Iowa’s Jason Kerst prepares to hit the ball during a men’s tennis meet between Iowa and Northwestern on Sunday, April 11 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 6-1.

Iowa women’s tennis makes history with 11th conference win, men host last home match

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter April 11, 2021

Iowa women’s tennis made history Friday with its 5-2 road win over Rutgers. The 39th ranked Hawkeyes tallied their 10th conference win, marking the most single season conference wins in program...

UI's Alexa Noel prepares to hit the ball at the women's tennis meet against Nebraska on Sunday, March 28, 2021. The meet was the labeled as "senior day," which was also the 2021 home finale meet. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nebraska Huskers 4-2.

Iowa tennis teams to play four matches this weekend

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter April 8, 2021

After a week off, Iowa women’s tennis returns to action this weekend for two road matchups on the east coast. The Hawkeyes enter their matches with Rutgers and Maryland this weekend fresh off a big...

Iowa’s Elise van Heuvelen Treadwell sends the ball over the net during the Iowa Women’s Tennis match against Purdue on Feb. 28, 2021 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 6-1.

Iowa women’s tennis secures its best win since 2010

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 28, 2021

Iowa women’s tennis trailed No. 27 Nebraska after dropping the doubles point on senior day Sunday at the Hawkeye Tennis Recreation Complex but rallied back to win four singles matches and defeat...

Iowa’s Alexa Noel serves the ball during the Iowa Women’s Tennis match against Purdue on Feb. 28, 2021 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 6-1.

Three matches on tap for Iowa tennis teams this weekend

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter March 25, 2021

Wednesday was a big day for the Iowa tennis teams, as they both made some major jumps in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s rankings. Freshman Alexa Noel moved from No. 98 in the preseason...

Ohio State doubles partners fist-bump at the Iowa women's tennis meet v. Ohio State on Sunday, March 7, 2021. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Ohio State Buckeye's 2-5.

Iowa women’s tennis finds spark, sweeps Wisconsin and Minnesota

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter March 21, 2021

The Iowa women’s tennis team swept its matches this weekend against No. 49 Wisconsin and Minnesota, coming back to win both matches after losing the doubles point. The Hawkeyes’ 5-2 win over...

Iowa head coach Ross Wilson watches his team play during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Nebraska-Omaha at the HTRC on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mavericks, 6-1.

Iowa tennis hopes to bounce back

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter March 18, 2021

After two straight tough weekends, the Iowa tennis teams will look to get themselves moving in the right direction again. The last time Michigan men’s tennis rolled into Iowa City was in April...

Iowa’s coach, Ross Wilson, talks to player, Will Davies, as he sits in between sets during the Iowa Men’s tennis meet v. Wisconsin in the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, March. 12, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 5-2.

Iowa tennis drops three out of four for second straight weekend

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter March 14, 2021

The last time Iowa men’s tennis competed against Minnesota, it was a 4-3 thriller that came down to a three-set singles win from former Hawkeye, Jonas Larson. Saturday’s match finished with the...

Iowa head coach Sasha Schmid talks to her team during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Colorado at the HTRC on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020.

Hawkeye tennis teams look to bounce back this weekend

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter March 11, 2021

Iowa men’s and women’s tennis are both looking to bounce back this weekend after four difficult outings last week. The No. 38 men’s team will return home to take on Wisconsin and No. 48 Minnesota,...