Men’s Tennis Conquers Nebraska – University of Illinois Athletics

LINCOLN, Neb. – Illinois men’s tennis defeated Nebraska, 4-2, Friday evening at the Dillon Tennis Center. 

Illinois goes to 11-8 on the year and 2-3 in conference competition while Nebraska falls to 12-8 on the year and 1-3 in Big Ten play.  

“The guys responded well today,” head coach Brad Dancer said. “This group that is here is             demonstrating tremendous leadership. It’s been a fun trip and we know we have another challenge Sunday.”

Doubles started with Shunya Maruyama and Leo Linquet beating Alex Petrov and William Mroz, 6-2. The Cornhuskers clinched the doubles point with Nic Wiedenhorn and Anton Shepp taking a 6-4 win over Hunter Heck and Lucas Horve. 

No. 34-ranked Heck made quick work of Shepp, defeating the Cornhusker 6-1, 6-1 in straight sets. Mathis Debru went on to defeat Roni Hietaranta  7-5, 6-2 with Mroz taking down Lars Johann 7-6 (5), 6-3. 

After a Horve loss, Petrov clinched the win with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 victory over No. 109-ranked Mueller 

Results 

Doubles competition

1. Nic Wiedenhorn/Anton Shepp (NEB) def. Hunter Heck/Lucas Horve (ILL) 6-4

2. Calvin Mueller/Lars Johann (NEB) vs. Mathis Debru/Kenta Miyoshi (ILL) 3-5, unfinished

3. Shunya Maruyama/Leo Linquet (NEB) def. Alex Petrov/William Mroz (ILL) 6-2

Singles competition

1. #34 Hunter Heck (ILL) def. Anton Shepp (NEB) 6-1, 6-1

2. Alex Petrov (ILL) def. #109 Calvin Mueller (NEB) 7-5, 3-6, 6-4

3. Shunya Maruyama (NEB) vs. #83 Kenta Miyoshi (ILL) 3-6, 7-6 (7-2), 5-1, unfinished

4. William Mroz (ILL) def. Lars Johann (NEB) 7-6 (7-5), 6-3

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