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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Coach Arvid Swan (left) and interim coach Chris Klingemann (second from left) stand for the national anthem. Swan will be taking a personal leave of absence for health reasons, according to a news release from the athletic department.

Men’s Tennis: Coach Arvid Swan to take personal leave of absence

March 8, 2018

Men's Tennis Northwestern head coach Arvid Swan is taking a personal leave of absence from the team to address a personal health issue, the athletic department announced in a news release Thursday....

Arvid Swan takes a hands-on approach with his athletes. The coach has mentored numerous successful tennis players and lifted the Northwestern men’s tennis program to new heights.

The Sideline: Arvid Swan takes coaching well beyond the court

March 3, 2015

Welcome to The Sideline, a series of profiles of Northwestern’s coaches where The Daily’s sports staff provides detailed looks into the lives and personalities of all 19 varsity coaches. Arvid Swan wears...

Strong Kirchheimer shows his game face in the heat of battle. The sophomore is Northwestern’s highest ranking singles player at No. 64 in the country.

Men’s Tennis: Hard road for Northwestern gets even harder against Illinois, Cornell

February 18, 2015

Men's Tennis Northwestern has lost its last 20 matches against state rival Illinois. But coming off an impressive three-win weekend, the No. 26 Wildcats (6-4) hope to turn a new leaf as they kick...

Northwestern extends men’s tennis coach Arvid Swan’s contract through 2017

August 22, 2013

Men's tennis coach Arvid Swan has signed a contract extension through the 2017 season, Northwestern announced Wednesday. Under Swan, the Wildcats have played twice in a row in the NCAA Tournament, wining...

Northwestern tennis player Chris Jackman has a 21-9 record in singles matches this season. The senior owns a team-best 7-2 record against Big Ten opponents.

Men’s Tennis: Coaches, confidence turn Wildcats around

April 17, 2013

During the 2008-09 season, Northwestern made a run to the NCAA Tournament, earned an 18-9 record and peaked at No. 42 in the rankings. But no one on the current team was there for that. Three wins in...

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