Latest Men's Tennis Stories

• M. Tennis: Gators Take Positives Away From Southeast Regional Championships

  U. Florida (Oct. 20) — When 128 people are gunning for the same prize, 127 people go home unsatisfied. The Florida men’s tennis team was part of the 127. But there was a boatload of silver linings for a team that squared off against the nation’s elite. After three days’ worth of matches at the ITA Southeast Regional Championships in Lexington, Ky., the Gators ended their run Saturday when Tyler Hochwalt dropped a 6-7 (4), 6-2, 7-5 decision to No. 12 Nate Schnugg of Georgia in the Round of 16.

• M. Tennis: N.C. State Enduring Heavy Tournament Schedule

  N.C. State (Oct. 19) — Members of the N.C. State men's tennis team competed in the Wilson/ITA Mideast Regional Championship in Chapel Hill over the weekend. The tournament, which began Thursday, continues throughout the week and will conclude Oct. 20. The ITA is an indoor tournament and is considered home away from home for the Wolfpack, according to coach Jon Choboy.

• M. Tennis: Top Spot Within Reach For Nebraska Players

  U. Nebraska (Oct. 17) — This weekend is the next to last fall tournament for the Nebraska men's tennis team. While last week's All-American tourney featured some of the best talent in the country, this time it's all about the ITA Central Region Tournament in Fayetteville, Ark. NU Coach Kerry McDermott said the Cornhuskers will be one of the top teams at the tournament along with Tulsa, Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, Wichita State and Drake.

• M. Tennis: Arizona Heads To Malibu In ITA West Regional

  U. Arizona (Oct. 16) — The Arizona men's tennis team is set to take the courts in Malibu, Calif., this weekend for the ITA West Regional Championships. While any opportunity to play against someone in colors other than cardinal and navy before the spring season starts is something that players and coaches covet, UA assistant coach Tom Lloyd said the Wildcats must focus during the tournament, which runs today through Sunday.

• M. Tennis: Hard-working Freshman Makes Noise On Court For Alabama

  U. Alabama (Oct. 15) — Alabama tennis coach Billy Pate had only one word to describe John Lewis, his most experienced freshman. “Regimented,” Pate said. “He’s all about routine … he wants things a certain way.” It’s a blueprint for success in any athletic field, but one especially important in tennis, where an enormous serve is easily offset by inconsistent form. His attention to detail and work ethic are intangibles no coach can teach, but all coaches love.

• M. Tennis: USC Duo Magdas, Farah Falls Before Finals

  USC (Oct. 15) — Two of the top players on the USC men’s tennis team are derailed after hot starts.

• M. Tennis: Stanford's Clayton KO’d At ITA Tourney

  Stanford (Oct. 14) — Stanford sophomore Alex Clayton, currently ranked fourth in the nation, was defeated by No. 20 Michael Venus of LSU in the Round of 16...

• Tennis: Father Coaches Son At Temple U.

  Temple U. (Oct. 14) — Steve Mauro has been teaching tennis to his son for more than 12 years. Now the duo is together at Temple.

• M. Tennis: Gophers Welcome 24-year-old Israeli Rookie

  U. Minnesota (Oct. 14) — Ishay Hadash is not a typical freshman on the Gophers men’s tennis team. In fact, he’s not a typical Minnesota player.

• Nation's Top Tennis Player Leads Oklahoma State

  Oklahoma State U. (Oct. 13) — Many college students are reluctant to move far from home. In most cases, five or six hours seems like an eternity. But for Oleksandr Nedovyesov, it’s worse. His home is on the other side of the world.

• M. Tennis: Young Notre Dame Squad To Host Tourney

  Notre Dame (Oct. 9) — Notre Dame senior Brett Helgeson will head to the ITA All-American Championships this weekend, while the rest of the men's tennis team will stay in South Bend to host the Tom Fallon Invitational.

• Tennis: Siblings Making A Name At Texas

  U. Texas (Oct. 9) — While Kellen Damico was just beginning to learn how to hit a backhand using a racquetball racket, his 5-year-old sister, Krista, would sit around and watch the grass grow.

• UNC's Ramses The Ram Revealed

  (Oct. 9) — Why is the UNC mascot a ram? Erin Summers gives explains why and where Pablo, the current fluffy mascot, comes from.

• M. Tennis: Commodores Performing Well At ITA All-Americans

  Vanderbilt (Oct. 9) — On Monday, Vanderbilt men's tennis standouts junior Vijay Paul and senior Nick Cromydas kicked off play in Tulsa, Okla., for the Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-American Championships. Widely regarded as one of the most esteemed tournaments on the fall slate, the tournament consisted of 128 singles competitors and 64 doubles teams.

• M. Tennis: Gamecocks Defends Home Court At Invitational

  U. South Carolina (Oct. 7) — The South Carolina men's tennis team had a tough task at the Gamecock Invitational this weekend, facing three teams that competed in the NCAA tournament this spring, but many players stepped up. USC had three doubles teams win flights and four singles players take home flight honors.