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

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

The Daily Northwestern

Senior Raleigh Smith, who has never beaten Illinois, serves. The Fighting Illini have three singles players ranked in the nation’s top 33 and the No. 4-ranked doubles squad.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern takes on Louisville, returns for home opener against Illinois

February 26, 2014

The Wildcats will once again test their competitive limits when they face off against two top-40 squads in three days. This weekend, Northwestern's schedule takes the team to Kentucky, where the No....

Spring Sports Guide: Men’s Tennis: Northwestern hopes to stay strong in singles, improve in doubles

February 25, 2014

At a distant glance, Northwestern's reliance on youth and its propensity to schedule the elite teams of college tennis figured to doom the Wildcats to a dreary season on the courts. But at 10-4 and...

Freshman Strong Kirchheimer, who played the No. 4 singles spot in a 4-3 loss against Harvard on Friday, returns his opponent’s shot. Kirchheimer’s loss in a three-set tiebreaker was the last match in a quick succession of singles losses for the Wildcats.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern lets Harvard match slip away, finds redemption against N.C. State, Valpo

February 24, 2014

If there was one word to describe Northwestern's match against Harvard, it was obvious: heartbreak. Taking lessons from the football team, the No. 29 Wildcats dropped an unimaginably close 4-3 match...

Mens Tennis: Wildcats prepare for daunting weekend trio

Men’s Tennis: Wildcats prepare for daunting weekend trio

February 19, 2014

For Northwestern, scheduling highly competitive opponents to keep the squad sharp has been a sticking point. As non-conference play nears its conclusion, the team is not deviating from that philosophy. The...

Senior Raleigh Smith’s strong play couldn’t keep Northwestern from defeat at the hands of Notre Dame on Tuesday. Smith and partner Mihir Kumar were the only Wildcats doubles pair to win their match, and Smith accounted for NU’s only singles victory.

Men’s Tennis: Wildcats let victory slip away against Notre Dame

February 11, 2014

The Tuesday tilt between Northwestern and Notre Dame, a contest between two top-30 squads from the Midwest, promised to be a nail-biting battle between highly engaged foes. And the action didn't disappoint. At...

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