KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- The University of Iowa men's tennis team wrapped up day one action at the Western Michigan Invitational, Friday afternoon. Three Hawkeyes saw action, including junior Nils Hallestrand who highlighted the day for Iowa.
Hallestrand, playing in Flight D Singles, defeated Dylan Steffens of Illinois State in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2 (2). His win against Steffens in Round Two advanced him to the championship.
Also, in action for Iowa was freshman Tony Leto. The native of Downers Grove, Illinois, saw his action in Flight E Singles, where he won his first match in three set tie-breaker, 7-5, 4-6, 10-7, against Garret Gardner of Valparaiso.