Feb. 13, 2013
Park Ridge, Ill. -
Big Ten Athlete of the Week
Tim Kopinski, Illinois
So. – Palos Hills, Ill. – Amos Alonzo Stagg
- Went 2-0 on the weekend to help No. 19 Illinois defeat No. 7 Kentucky, 4-3
- Clinched the match with his victory over Alejandro Gomez (6-1, 4-6, 6-3) in No. 3 singles action
- Teamed with Ross Guignon to beat No. 35 Tom Jomby and Kevin Lai (8-4) in No. 1 doubles play
- Earns the first weekly award of his career
- Last Illinois Men’s Tennis Athlete of the Week: Dennis Nevolo (April 3, 2012)
2013 Big Ten Athletes of the Week
Jan. 9: Evan King, Sr., MICH
Jan. 15: Aaron Pfister, Jr., MSU
Jan. 23: Chris Jackman, Sr., NU
Jan. 30: Rok Bonin, Sr., MINN
Feb. 6: Evan King, Sr., MICH
Feb. 13: Tim Kopinski, So., ILL
