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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


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...

Sam Shropshire prepares to go on the attack. The sophomore currently holds down the fort at No. 1 singles and No. 2 doubles for Northwestern.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern in position to establish itself as an elite program

February 17, 2015

Spring Sports Guide Anyone involved with Northwestern has two clear goals this spring: win the Big Ten and NCAA tournament. For an outfit with such lofty ambitions, NU has not yet been able to...

Sam Shropshire sets up for the return. The sophomore and preseason No. 78 singles player looks to build off a stellar freshman season where he earned First-Team All-Big Ten and Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern looks to build on decent showings at fall tournaments

January 6, 2015

Men's Tennis With the spring season inching closer, the Wildcats have their work cut out for them if they want their fall tournament showings to translate into wins. Northwestern athletes had mixed...

Senior Raleigh Smith was one of three Northwestern tennis players to see their singles careers end Wednesday at the NCAA Singles Championships. Belinda Niu and Veronica Corning lost in the first round of the women’s draw.

Tennis: Smith, Niu and Corning all bow out in NCAA Singles opening round

May 21, 2014

Northwestern went 0-for-3 Wednesday in the first round of the NCAA Singles Championships in Athens, Georgia. Women’s tennis seniors Belinda Niu and Veronica Corning and men's tennis senior Raleigh...

Though Northwestern’s team season is over, senior Raleigh Smith’s career continues this week at the NCAA Singles Championships. The 64-person tournament begins Thursday.

Men’s Tennis: Raleigh Smith prepares to end his career at NCAA Singles Championship

May 19, 2014

Raleigh Smith is one of the best tennis players to play at Northwestern in the past decade. Now, he looks to add a coda to his career with a strong showing at the 64-person NCAA Singles Championships...

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