Illinois' Nevolo Named Men's Tennis Athlete of the Week

Dennis Nevolo earns his first weekly award of the season.

Dennis Nevolo earns his first weekly award of the season.

Sept. 21, 2011

Athlete of the Week

Dennis Nevolo, Illinois
Sr. – Gurnee, Ill. – Keystone National

  • Posted a perfect 4-0 singles record over the weekend
  • Named Most Outstanding Player of the Olympia Fields Country Club Fighting Illini Invitational
  • Turned in victories over three nationally ranked opponents, No. 20 Alex Musialek of Kentucky (4-6, 6-4, 6-3), No. 26 Carlos Cueto of California (6-4, 6-0) and No. 45 Nick Andrews of California (6-4, 6-3)
  • Earns his first weekly award of the season and the sixth of his career
  • Last Illinois Men’s Tennis Athlete of the Week: Johnny Hamui (March 8, 2011)

2011 Big Ten Men’s Tennis Athletes of the Week

Sept. 21: Dennis Nevolo, Sr., ILL


 

 

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