We have a really, really solid singles lineup, but I agree. It's definitely something that would go a long way for us if we could get it figured out, although I don't think it's crippling. We do need to figure it out to knock off OSU, etc though.
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We have a really, really solid singles lineup, but I agree. It's definitely something that would go a long way for us if we could get it figured out, although I don't think it's crippling. We do need to figure it out to knock off OSU, etc though.
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I agree with this. With the individual talent they have you wouldn't think it would be that tough to find a little chemistry between a few of those guys enough to where they could at least be competitive in doubles. It seems to be the one major weakness under Dancer since he took over from Tiley.
We won a doubles point today!
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Hey, it's a start.
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Surprisingly competitive in doubles vs UVa. But they are just too good, Illini lose 6-1.
Losses to Kentucky and Purdue. Looks like a long year.
Well, wins over Texas Tech and Northwestern yesterday. Maybe there's still some hope.
Illini had a match point to take the doubles point vs Northwestern but didn't get it done. The singles dominance over Wildcats was nice especially after the Purdue loss.
We need to make sure we get all other conference matches before OSU. Buckeyes added JJ Wolf this spring (he graduated high school early) and have him at #2. Wolf has been consistently rated 2/3 in the nation for class of 2017. IHSA 4-time state medalist is still at #6 for Buckeyes. They may be national title ready.
We need to make sure we get all other conference matches before OSU. Buckeyes added JJ Wolf this spring (he graduated high school early) and have him at #2. Wolf has been consistently rated 2/3 in the nation for class of 2017. IHSA 4-time state medalist is still at #6 for Buckeyes. They may be national title ready.
I'm really optimistic about Kovacevic. He was the freshman I knew the least about.
What's up with Asher? Still on roster but not around.
Maybe taking a red shirt? Could be an injury. If it's voluntary that will be interesting because Dancer is bringing in another large recruiting class with a couple of blue chip guys next fall.
I'm not sure any newcomers except Alexander Brown see significant dual match court time with just Julian and Alex (doubles) using up eligibility. I know Vukic would like to try the professional route but I think (hope) he's back for senior year.
And I always forget we are playing minus the injured Jiang right now.
Think our 2016 class is a little underrated. Our tennisrecruiting.net class ranking didn't rank Vuk Budic or include Noe Khlif. They're both fantastic recruits. We should have a solid team for the next few years.
http://www.fightingillini.com/news/...es-talented-trio-to-2016-class.aspx?path=mten
http://www.fightingillini.com/news/...es-talented-trio-to-2016-class.aspx?path=mten
Illini back in action tomorrow vs. TCU in Fort Worth. First match after an unusually long break.
Just noticed that Asher is no longer listed on roster on fightingillini.com.
Just noticed that Asher is no longer listed on roster on fightingillini.com.
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Wow! What's his ranking now?
20th in the last rankings. They weren't updated this week, he should be top 10 when they come out next week.
He was as high as #3 last year, finished #6.
Illini continue 3-game road losing streak with loss at Minnesota for 4th straight loss.
Took the doubles point but Vukic is the only one who finished in 2 sets. All other 5 matches went 3 sets with Illini dropping 4 of them.
This is starting to look a lot like the 21-year NCAA tourney streak will be stopped this year.
Took the doubles point but Vukic is the only one who finished in 2 sets. All other 5 matches went 3 sets with Illini dropping 4 of them.
This is starting to look a lot like the 21-year NCAA tourney streak will be stopped this year.
Win doubles and 5 of 6 first sets in singles. I know, playing 4 freshmen and Hiltzik is out, but that's a tough one to lose. If Aron is back soon they should still make the NCAAs, certainly will be on the road though.
Illini got doubles point vs Bucky. Aron in singles lineup. Let's hope they finish the deal today.
Illini 3 Badgers 2
Vukic in 3rd set tiebreak and Gomes up 3-2 in 3rd at #3.
Need one of these.
Vukic in 3rd set tiebreak and Gomes up 3-2 in 3rd at #3.
Need one of these.
Vukic with the clincher 7-5 3-6 7-6.
Hiltzik didn't play. Nice to get a win and UW had won 15 doubles points in a row, so maybe we've figured out something there?
So Wisconsin live stats lineup was wrong. That makes sense now as Illini twitter didn't match Wisconsin live stats and I couldn't get live feed to work.