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Defending national champion Florida's women and national runner-up Virginia's men both earned No. 1 rankings in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's 2012-13 preseason poll.
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Kentucky men’s tennis coach Dennis Emery, who recently finished his 30th season at the helm, has announced his retirement from coaching and will now be special assistant to the athletic director.
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The tennis community lost a "true Southern gentleman" with the death of “Big Jim” Russell. Friends fondly remember the longtime official and know there are big shoes to fill.
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After surviving two days of rain delays and an early deficit, Southern Calfornia can finally be called national champions. The Trojans went the distance against Virginia to win their fourth title in a row.
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- Three-decade run
- Remembering 'Big Jim'
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