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Men’s Tennis: Top-ranked Virginia suffers 4-3 loss against South Carolina
Courtesy UVA Media Relations Photo: UVA Athletics The No. 1 Virginia men’s tennis team suffered a 4-3 loss against No. 5 South Carolina on Sunday on the indoor courts at the Boar’s Head Sports Club. The Cavaliers (3-1) won the doubles point and held a 3-1 lead in the match before the Gamecocks (1-0) tallied…
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Saudi deal: Will Spain forgive Rafael Nadal for breaking its heart?
Before he was a world champion, Rafael Nadal was known as a “good person”. Accepting the offer to become Saudi Arabia’s tennis ambassador has shattered the ideal many in the country had of the player. ADVERTISEMENT “Is it clear now who Rafa Nadal is?” It’s a question that fans of the tennis star have been…
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“I’ve enjoyed every day”: Allan Stone’s 60 years at the AO
Teamed with legendary commentators Peter Landy and Garry Wilkinson, he was part of a revolutionary telecast when each match of the Australian summer tournaments was televised live in a seven-week period throughout December and January. “What that did, I feel, was really put tennis back on the map,” Stone said. “I think playing a part…
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Sooners Fall Short Against No. 4 Michigan
NORMAN – The No. 13 Oklahoma women’s tennis team was defeated by No. 4 Michigan on Sunday afternoon inside Headington Family Tennis Center. The Sooners (2-2) dropped their first doubles point of the season against the Wolverines (1-1). Michigan’s Lily Jones and Piper Charney set the tone early by taking court three, 6-2, over sophomore…
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Gonzaga women’s tennis battles in 6-1 loss against Cal Poly
After starting the spring season with a pair of 5-2 victories, the Gonzaga University women’s tennis team couldn’t carry over its momentum to Sunday’s match against Cal Poly (2-0) at the Stevens Center. Cal Poly defeated GU 6-1 in a competition that lasted three hours but was decided long before the final match wrapped up…
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Men’s tennis loses 10th straight meeting against Texas Tech
Wichita State men’s tennis traveled to Lubbock, Texas, on Saturday and lost their 10th straight match against Texas Tech, 5-2. The 10-win streak for Texas Tech over the Shockers dates back to March 9, 2003. The loss against the Red Raiders is also the third in a row for the Shockers in the spring season,…
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WTEN Falls 4-3 at St. Thomas
Bloomington, Minn. – The Marquette University women’s tennis team (0-2) fell short 4-3 against St. Thomas (2-0) Sunday afternoon. The Tommies opened the match by claiming the doubles point, given St. Thomas a 1-0 advantage going into singles play. Emilija Kojcic picked up a straight set victory (6-3, 6-3) at the No. 1 spot. Sarah Badawi and…
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Duke men’s tennis finds final gear, takes down VCU in season opener as Krug seals win in final set
It was an exciting start of the season for Duke, as the team won its first match against a competitive VCU team Saturday. The Blue Devils managed to pull through 4-3 after junior Jake Krug won the tie-breaking game in a crucial third set, coming back after losing the first set 6-0, despite the retirement…
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Men’s Tennis Falls to MTSU, 6-1
Robert Gregg January 21, 2024 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas men’s tennis team (2-1) suffered its first loss of the spring season, falling 6-1 to MTSU (3-1) on Sunday at Billingsley Tennis Center. In doubles play, the Blue Raiders took the early advantage with a win on court two, as Matsuoka/Al-Amin defeated Sau Franco/Kajin, 6-1.…
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O’Hara residents can look forward to tennis court upgrades and safer pedestrian access
Upgraded tennis courts and more curb cuts will come to O’Hara after the township landed more than $130,000 in state grants. Accessibility and recreation will get a nice boost, officials said, thanks to the Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund, which is administered through the Allegheny County Redevelopment Authority. A portion of the money also…