Former Illini Michael Kosta Makes 'Daily Show' Debut
July 12, 2017 | Men's Tennis
Kosta competed for the Orange and Blue from 1999-2002.
Former Illini men's tennis player, Michael Kosta, was named the newest correspondent on Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah'. Kosta was a four-year letterwinner for the Orange and Blue from 1999-2002. A native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Kosta helped the Illini win four Big Ten Championships from 1999-2002 and reach the NCAA quarterfinals three times. Kosta remains a staple in the Illinois tennis record books in most singles wins in a career (11th), most combined wins in a career (15th), most team doubles wins in a season (10th) and most singles wins in a season (5th).
Watch Kosta's debut below:
I've always loved @TheDailyShow (watched since '96) & now I get to be a part of it! Thank you for the opportunity! https://t.co/lVpSqEr3vy
— Michael Kosta (@michaelkosta) July 11, 2017
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