Chambana Sun

Illinois men's tennis team secured a 4-2 victory over Nebraska on Friday evening at the Dillon Tennis Center in Lincoln. This win brings Illinois to an 11-8 record for the season and 2-3 in conference play, while Nebraska now stands at 12-8 overall and 1-3 in Big Ten competition.

"The guys responded well today," said head coach Brad Dancer. "This group that is here is demonstrating tremendous leadership. It's been a fun trip and we know we have another challenge Sunday."

In doubles matches, Shunya Maruyama and Leo Linquet from Illinois defeated Alex Petrov and William Mroz with a score of 6-2. However, Nebraska's Nic Wiedenhorn and Anton Shepp clinched the doubles point by overcoming Hunter Heck and Lucas Horve with a 6-4 victory.

In singles competition, No. 34-ranked Hunter Heck quickly dispatched Anton Shepp with a straight-set win of 6-1, 6-1. Mathis Debru followed by defeating Roni Hietaranta with scores of 7-5, 6-2, while William Mroz overcame Lars Johann in two sets, winning 7-6 (5), 6-3.

After Lucas Horve's loss to Leo Linquet, Alex Petrov secured the final victory for Illinois by defeating No. 109-ranked Calvin Mueller in three sets: 7-5, 3-6, 6-4.

The match results were as follows:

Doubles competition:

1. Nic Wiedenhorn/Anton Shepp (NEB) def. Hunter Heck/Lucas Horve (ILL) 6-4

2. Calvin Mueller/Lars Johann (NEB) vs. Mathis Debru/Kenta Miyoshi (ILL) was unfinished at 3-5

3. Shunya Maruyama/Leo Linquet (NEB) def. Alex Petrov/William Mroz (ILL) 6-2

Singles competition:

1. #34 Hunter Heck (ILL) def. Anton Shepp (NEB) 6-1, 6-1

2. Alex Petrov (ILL) def. #109 Calvin Mueller (NEB) 7-5, 3-6, 6-4

3. Shunya Maruyama (NEB) vs. #83 Kenta Miyoshi (ILL) was unfinished at scores of 3-6, 7-6 (7–2), 5–1

4. William Mroz (ILL) def. Lars Johann (NEB) 7–6 (7–5), 6–3

5. Mathis Debru (ILL) def. Roni Hietaranta (NEB) 7–5, 6–2

6. Leo Linquet (NEB) def Lucas Horve (ILL) 2–6, 6–3, 6–4