CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois men’s tennis’ junior Karlis Ozolins has been named Men’s Tennis Player of the Week by the Big Ten Conference for matches played Jan. 5-7.
- Went a combined 4-1 at the Gamecock Kickoff, which featured No. 5 South Carolina, No. 18 Georgia and VCU.
- Won both singles matches in straight sets, upsetting 41st-ranked Thomas Paulsell of Georgia in opening-day action.
- Teamed up with William Mroz in dropping just one game in a pair of double wins, improving the duo’s career record to 9-3 (.750 winning percentage)
- The 2023 All-Big Ten First Team selection is ranked 55th in singles by the ITA.
- Has won the Big Ten weekly award three straight times dating back to last season.
- Last Illinois Athlete of the Week: Karlis Ozolins (April 26, 2023)
2023 Big Ten Men’s Tennis Player of the Week
Jan. 10: Karlis Ozolins, Jr., ILL
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