Clark falls in first-round match on college home court


Former UofI tennis player Zeke Clark
Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

URBANA - Former Fighting Illini standout Zeke Clark hits a forehand shot during his match against Alexander Petrov, who graduated this past May from Illinois. Clark, who dominated Petrov in their two previous meetings, fell 7-5, 2-6, 0-6 on Wednesday at the Neitzel Family Open tournament at Atkins Tennis Center. Clark is an assistant coach for the Illinois program.


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