Defending national champion Florida's women and national runner-up Virginia's men held on to their No. 1 rankings in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's first regular-season poll.

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No. 4 Ohio State began the 2013 season with a resounding 7-0 win against Butler on Wednesday. Top-ranked Peter Kobelt defeated Butler's Austin Woldmoe in singles play.

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Kentucky men’s tennis coach Dennis Emery, who recently finished his 30th season at the helm, has announced his retirement from coaching and will now be special assistant to the athletic director.

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The tennis community lost a "true Southern gentleman" with the death of “Big Jim” Russell. Friends fondly remember the longtime official and know there are big shoes to fill.

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