Tennis

Indiana men’s tennis preseason continues at the Spartan Invite and the ITA Championship

5 days ago

The Hoosiers will send players to Michigan and Oklahoma this weekend for different events.

Serena Williams hits a return to Ajla Tomljanovic during their US Open third-round match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, Sept. 2, 2022. Williams lost to Tomljanovic in what is likely her last game.

Black Voices: Serena Williams plays her final match before retirement

Sep 11, 2022 3:11 pm

Celebrities and IU students react to Serena Williams’ final game and retirement from tennis.

Serena Williams plays a forehand against France's Harmony Tan during their first-round Wimbledon match at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 28 in London. She announced her retirement from the sport on Aug. 9.

Black Voices: Serena Williams retires a legend

Aug 22, 2022 3:06 pm

Serena Williams is retiring her racket after a historical career.

The IU Women’s Recreational Association poses for a group photo in 1949. The organization The organization worked to expand the recreational athletic opportunities for women on campus before Title IX was enacted in 1972.

Everything IU Athletics did and will do to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX

Jul 5, 2022 10:10 am

June 23 marked the 50th anniversary of the enactment of Title IX.

The Indiana men's tennis team lost 13 out of its final 14 team matches. Despite the letdown in the spring 2022 season, the team has reasons to be excited about next season.

Looking back on the Indiana men’s tennis spring 2022 season

Jun 17, 2022 6:12 pm

The Hoosiers lost 13 out of their final 14 team matches.

Then-junior Patrick Fletchall prepares to serve the ball April 11, 2021, at the IU Tennis Center. Indiana’s season ended with a loss to Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament on Friday.

Indiana men’s tennis ends season with second-round exit in Big Ten Tournament

Apr 29, 2022 10:46 pm

Indiana fell to Michigan on Friday after defeating Penn State on Thursday.

Freshman Lara Schneider competes in a singles match against Penn State on April 8, 2022, at the IU Tennis Center. Indiana's 2022 season ended Thursday with a second-round exit in the Big Ten Tournament against Maryland.

Indiana women's tennis’ season comes to an end in Big Ten Tournament

Apr 28, 2022 7:03 pm

Indiana was swept for the second time this month by Maryland in the second round.

Then-junior Carson Haskins watches the ball during a match against the University of Notre Dame Feb. 1, 2020, at the IU Tennis Center. Indiana will look to break a 12-match losing streak when it plays next in the Big Ten Tournament from April 28 to May 1 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Indiana men’s tennis goes winless in Big Ten play, falls to Illinois, Northwestern over weekend

Apr 24, 2022 4:59 pm

The Hoosiers lost their ninth conference match and 12th consecutive.

Freshman Lara Schneider competes in a singles match against Penn State on April 8, 2022 at the IU Tennis Center. Indiana will conclude its season at the Big Ten Tournament from April 27 toMay 1 in Iowa City, Iowa.

Indiana women's tennis closes out regular season with weekend losses to Minnesota, Wisconsin

Apr 24, 2022 4:31 pm

Indiana was shut out in both matches against its ranked Big Ten opponents.

Senior Vikash Singh attempts to return a serve against Princeton University in a doubles match on Feb. 6, 2022, at the IU Tennis Center. Singh, Indiana’s lone senior honoree, lost both matches he played in over the weekend.

Indiana men’s tennis unable to close out tight matches on senior day

Apr 17, 2022 4:46 pm

The Hoosiers are still searching for their first Big Ten win.

Then-freshman Xiaowei “Rose” Hu responds to her opponent’s serve Sept. 29, 2019, at the IU Hoosier Classic. Indiana has earned its third conference win of the season with its Sunday victory over Rutgers.

Indiana women's tennis splits weekend matches, earns first road win of the year

Apr 17, 2022 4:36 pm

Indiana suffered a shutout loss to Maryland but earned a 4-3 win over Rutgers.

Freshman Lara Schneider competes in a singles match against Penn State on April 8, 2022, at the IU Tennis Center. Indiana went 0-2 against Penn State and Northwestern over the weekend to fall to 9-11 this season.

Indiana women's tennis suffers back to back losses to Penn State, Northwestern

Apr 10, 2022 6:37 pm

Indiana earned just one point against Penn State and was shut out by Northwestern.

Then-freshman Luka Vukovic runs toward the back of the court in a match on Feb. 29, 2020, at the IU Tennis Center. Indiana went 0-2 on the road over the weekend to Big Ten opponents Michigan State and Michigan.

Indiana men’s tennis drops matches to Michigan State, Michigan in away doubleheader

Apr 10, 2022 4:36 pm

The Hoosiers extended their losing streak to eight matches.

Senior Carson Haskins attempts to return a serve against Princeton on Feb. 6, 2022, at the IU Tennis Center. Indiana lost 4-0 to No. 2 Ohio State and 4-3 to Penn State at home over the weekend.

Indiana men’s tennis goes 0-2 against No. 2 Ohio State, Penn State despite bounce-back attempt

Apr 3, 2022 6:12 pm

The Hoosiers are now 0-3 in conference play.

Junior Mila Mejic serves against Marquette on Feb. 6, 2022, at the IU Tennis Center. Indiana defeated No. 65 Purdue 4-2 on Saturday at the IU Tennis Center.

Indiana women’s tennis takes down No. 65 Purdue for first time in five years with 4-2 win Saturday

Apr 2, 2022 7:16 pm

The Hoosiers came back to win despite losing the doubles point early in the match.

Junior Alexandra Staiculescu prepares to serve in her singles match against Nebraska on March 27, 2022, at the IU Recreational Sports Tennis Center. Indiana faced the No. 51 ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers on Sunday.

Indiana women’s tennis begins Big Ten schedule, splits weekend matches against Iowa, Nebraska

Mar 27, 2022 6:15 pm

Both matches had close finishes, but the Hoosiers only won against Iowa.

Then-sophomore Luka Vukovic prepares to hit the ball during a match against Wisconsin on March 26, 2021. Indiana lost to in-state rival Purdue 4-0 on Saturday at the IU Tennis Center.

Indiana men’s tennis unable to overcome early deficit in loss to Purdue

Mar 26, 2022 8:18 pm

The Hoosiers dropped their fourth consecutive and ninth overall match this season.

Senior Carson Haskins attempts to return a serve against Princeton on Feb. 6, 2022, at the IU Tennis Center. Indiana lost 0-4 to Vanderbilt University.

Indiana men’s tennis falls to Vanderbilt on Wednesday, turns attention to Big Ten play

Mar 23, 2022 10:10 pm

The Hoosiers finished the first half of the season with a 5-8 record.

Junior Mila Mejic serves against Marquette on Feb. 6, 2022, at the IU Tennis Center. Mejic was one of two Indiana players to win their singles match in the team’s 5-2 loss to the College of Charleston on Friday.

Indiana women's tennis falls 5-2 to nonconference opponent College of Charleston

Mar 18, 2022 10:08 pm

Indiana lost its third game in a row and fell to a losing record of 7-8.

Then-junior Patrick Fletchall prepares to serve the ball on April 11, 2021, at the IU Tennis Center. Indiana will play No. 29 Vanderbilt University in its final nonconference match of the season on March 23 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Indiana men’s tennis’ late singles rally falls short against South Florida

Mar 16, 2022 8:15 pm

The Bulls defeated the Hoosiers 5-2 on Wednesday.