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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

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Junior Sebastian Gorzny slices a ball at the net against Ole Miss on Feb. 24, 2025.

No. 3 men’s tennis dominated SEC. Now it’s time to prove it again

Leo Barnes, General Sports Reporter April 15, 2025

There will always be moments in sports immortalized in the history books.  But what about teams whose greatness isn’t defined by a single shot, serve or swing? What about those teams that, day in...

Former Texas men’s tennis star Eliot Spizzirri reflects on life, legacy, and the Longhorns

Former Texas men’s tennis star Eliot Spizzirri reflects on life, legacy, and the Longhorns

Leo Barnes, General Sports Reporter April 8, 2025

Sunday afternoon at the Texas Tennis Center. Tucked deep in the crowd lies a man who once dominated these courts. Yet, this time it’s different. There’s no racket in his hands, no sweat to sting...

Junior Sebastian Gorzny slices a ball at the net against Ole Miss on Feb. 24, 2025.

Texas men’s tennis rolls over Kentucky 4-0 to remain undefeated in conference play

Leo Barnes, General Sports Reporter March 28, 2025

No. 4 Texas men’s tennis picked up its ninth conference win in its penultimate home game of the season against No. 35 Kentucky, remaining undefeated in conference play. No. 19 junior Sebastian Gorzny,...

Oliver Ojakaar

From the Baltic Sea to the SEC: Oliver Ojakäär’s path to pro dreams

Leo Barnes, General Sports Reporter March 11, 2025

Over 5,400 miles away from Austin and approximately 224 miles east of the Baltic Sea, a 4-year-old boy swings a racket too big for him over a net too high. But it doesn’t matter, because the kid holds...

Junior Pierre-Yves Bailly hits the ball against Danilo Raicevic in singles play against St. John's University on Feb. 24.

No. 4 Texas men’s tennis takes down No. 22 Mississippi State in a hard-fought victory

Leo Barnes, General Sports Reporter March 7, 2025

Staring down his opponent, redshirt freshman No. 7 Timo Legout would be one point away from maintaining the Texas men's tennis team’s undefeated Southeastern Conference record.  As the crowd silently...

From family to the field: How Ultimate strengthened two brothers’ bond

From family to the field: How Ultimate strengthened two brothers’ bond

Leo Barnes, General Sports Reporter March 7, 2025

The disc hung in the air for just a moment, but for sophomore Isaac Fuzat, the memory lasted forever. As he darted toward the end zone, the throw from his older brother, Xavier, would drop perfectly...

Freshman Timo Legout celebrates earning a point during the match against Ole Miss on Feb. 24, 2025.

No. 4 men’s tennis stays undefeated in SEC with 5–2 win against No. 37 Florida

Leo Barnes, General Sports Reporter March 3, 2025

No. 4 Texas men’s tennis went down to Gainesville on Sunday to take on No. 37 Florida, bringing home another Southeastern Conference road win with a gritty 5–2 victory. With both teams entering...

Junior Sebastian Gorzny slices a ball at the net against Ole Miss on Feb. 24, 2025.

Men’s tennis looks ahead as they adjust to playing in SEC

Leo Barnes, General Sports Reporter February 26, 2025

Starting 2–0 in the Southeastern Conference, the Texas men’s tennis team has faced fresh competition, longer trips and rowdier crowds.  But while the environment has changed, the Longhorns’ mindset...

Pierre-Yves Bailly backhands the ball to Louis Bowden of Baylor University during a singles match on April 13, 2024.

No. 4 Texas men’s tennis opens up SEC play with statement against No. 34 Vanderbilt

Leo Barnes, General Sports Reporter February 22, 2025

Dominant when it mattered, composed when it counted. It was a warm welcome to the Southeastern Conference for the Texas men’s tennis team that saw No. 4 Texas return to form with a 7–0 win against...

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