Arkansas tennis coach to return in 2021

Arkansas' men’s team is making its 20th NCAA Tournament and third under Coach Andy Jackson.

— Arkansas men's tennis coach Andy Jackson has signed a one-year contract to remain with the Razorbacks.

A contract for Jackson, who has coached the Razorbacks for the past seven seasons, was set to expire in June. He signed a one-year extension to the contract that was finalized Monday and discovered through an open records request.

Jackson is under contract through June 30, 2021.

The Razorbacks were 6-6 overall and 0-2 in conference play when their 2020 season was suspended due to the covid-19 pandemic. On Feb. 1, Arkansas upset No. 5 Baylor 4-3 in Fayetteville.

Under Jackson, the Razorbacks have a record of 94-89. In 2016, Arkansas won 20 matches for the first time in 30 years and advanced to the round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament.

Prior to Arkansas, Jackson coached the men's teams at Mississippi State and Florida, and the women's team at Mississippi State. The 2021 season will be his 36th as a head coach.

Arkansas is scheduled to host the SEC Tennis Championships next year.