1. Where does the Men’s Tennis Team host their matches?
2. Do I have to be a member of Illini Pride to join Net Nuts?
3. When is the Men’s Tennis Season?
4. How are college tennis matches structured?
5. What do I get as a member of the Net Nuts?

1. Where does the Men’s Tennis Team host their matches?
The Men’s Tennis Team hosts their matches at Atkins Tennis Center. [See it on a map]

2. Do I have to be a member of Illini Pride to join Net Nuts?
No, you need not be a member of Illini Pride to join Net Nuts.

3. When is the Men’s Tennis Season?
Primarily, the tennis season is during the Spring Semester (starting in January). However, the team does travel and host tournaments during the Fall.

4. How are college tennis matches structured?
Each college tennis match has two components: doubles and singles. Doubles involves three matches at once (first team to 8 by two in a match wins) and the team that wins 2 out of 3 gets one overall point. After doubles, there is a short intermission, after which there are six matches going on at once. Each singles match is worth a point a piece and is a best 2 out of 3 sets with standard tennis scoring, usually. The team that wins 4 out of 7 points wins the overall match. On a side note, there are no “lets” on serves in men’s collegiate tennis. Even if the ball hits the net and makes it in the service box, the point goes on.

5. What do I get as a member of the Net Nuts?
As a member of the Net Nuts, you will enjoy various items based upon attendance. Typically these items include, free food, an Illini Aces t-shirt, raffle giveaways, entertaining shows and games between doubles and singles, and, of course, some great Fightin’ Illini Tennis!