Fighting Illini Open Returns to Atkins Tennis Center

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Five current Illinois men’s tennis members and one alumni will participate in the Fighting Illini Open, a men’s tennis 25K Tournament on the International Tennis Federation World Tour, starting on Monday at the Atkins Tennis Center. The tournament begins Monday, July 18, with the singles qualifying draw, and will conclude Sunday, July 24, with the singles final. The doubles final will take place Saturday. The event includes $25,000 in total prize money. Current members Tyler Bowes, Gabrielius Guzauskas, Lucas Horve, Alex Petrov (all representing the United States) and Oliver Okonkwo (representing Great Britain) and alumnus Alex Brown…