Tim Kopinski Assistant Coach | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
Tim Kopinski Assistant Coach | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
Fighting Illini men's tennis is preparing for a weekend of Big Ten matches against Nebraska and Wisconsin. The team will face Nebraska on April 5 at 6 p.m. CT at the Dillon Tennis Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, and will then travel to Madison, Wisconsin, to compete against Wisconsin on April 7 at 2 p.m. CT at the Nielsen Tennis Stadium.
Historically, Illinois has dominated its matchups with both teams. Against Nebraska, Illinois holds a commanding 12-1 overall record. The two teams first met on March 2, 2012, with Illinois securing a decisive 6-1 victory. The only loss came on April 8, 2022, when Illinois fell to Nebraska in Lincoln with a score of 4-2.
In their long-standing rivalry with Wisconsin dating back to over a century ago in 1909, Illinois leads with a record of 65-30.
Nebraska enters the match after sweeping a doubleheader against Wisconsin (6-1) and Illinois State (5-2). Notably, Calvin Mueller from Nebraska is ranked among the top singles players nationally.
Wisconsin is currently experiencing challenges on the court as they are on a seven-match losing streak. Their most recent defeat was against Nebraska with a score of 6-1. Their last victory was recorded against Butler with a score of 5-2.
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