Clark falls in first-round match on college home court

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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Ilagan advances to second round at Neitzel Family Open

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URBANA - Andre Ilagan keeps his eye on the ball during a shot against Karlis Ozolins during their first-round match at the Neitzel Family Open on Wednesday. The 23-year-old Hawaiian defeated Ozolins in straight sets, 6-3, 7-5. Ilagan will face the winner of the late-night match between William Mroz and Canadian Dan Martin.

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