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‘Steady Teddy’ emerges as Baylor men’s tennis’ star

By Foster Nicholas | Sports Writer

Baylor men’s tennis has seen a lot of turnover since its 2022 Big 12 Championship season, but junior Tadeas Paroulek has grown into a leader and has taken on the challenge of playing on court one for the Bears.

Paroulek, who goes by “Teddy,” transferred to Baylor in 2021 after playing two years for Texas Christian University. During his first year as a Bear, Paroulek held down court five for the green and gold, playing in a more limited role.

Junior Tadeas Paroulek with a hit to clinch him closer to winning the set during a non-conference match against No.