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Men's Tennis

Gophers’ Lipinski keeps it simple on the tennis court

by Dan Miller
Published October 16, 2003

Minnesota men's tennis redshirt freshman Brian Lipinski describes himself as "pretty simple." And his approach to his tennis career fits that description well. "I just work hard," Lipinski said. "I know...

Baseline set to host NCAA regional

by Aaron Blake
Published May 9, 2003

When Minnesota's men's tennis team defeated then-No. 21 Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals April 26, it received the chance to play host to an NCAA regional this weekend. With that regional...

Women’s tennis in Los Angeles to take on Pepperdine in NCAA Regional action

by Aaron Blake
Published May 8, 2003
Coach Tyler Thomson is stressing to his players to focus on academics and tennis in preparation.

Men’s tennis to host NCAA regional

by Aaron Blake
Published May 1, 2003

A run to the Big Ten tournament championship match moved Minnesota's men's tennis team into the top 16 in the country. The 11th-ranked Gophers were accordingly awarded one of 16 host sites for the regional...

Unorthodox recruiting method brings Reddy to U

by Aaron Blake
Published April 29, 2003

An e-mail and amateur video brought Hyderabad, India, native Nischela Reddy to the University of Minnesota. The coaches brought her footwork up to par, and with help, Reddy has now brought Minnesota to...

Tennis teams fall short in finals

Published April 28, 2003

WBy Aaron Blake hile Minnesota's men's tennis team battled Illinois on Northwestern's campus Sunday, the Gophers' women's tennis team was doing battle with the Wildcats on Illini soil. Confused? All said,...

Weather aside, Lievano enjoying Minnesota stay

by Aaron Blake
Published April 22, 2003

Minnesota men's tennis senior Manuel Lievano hates the weather in Minnesota. "It's almost May and it's 35 degrees," Lievano complained in a noticeable Colombian accent while laughing. "Sometimes I wonder...

‘Swiss Miss’ Buergis’ clutch play draws praise from coach

by Aaron Blake
Published April 21, 2003

In the midst of her tooth-and-nail match with the 46th-ranked women's tennis player in the country, Angela Buergis received some encouragement from the stands. "C'mon Swiss Miss!" a spectator said. The...

Women’s tennis clinches first-ever title with two wins

by Aaron Blake
Published April 21, 2003

The most pivotal moment this week for Minnesota's women's tennis team could have come when No. 3 singles mainstay Amy Thomas had an adverse reaction to a cortisone shot in her back. But as it has done...

Two wins this weekend give women’s tennis Big Ten title

by Aaron Blake
Published April 18, 2003

Only one year ago, first place in the Big Ten seemed so far away for rookie Minnesota women's tennis coach Tyler Thomson and his squad. It was 10 places away, to be exact. Now in his second season at Minnesota,...

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