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Matt Forbes is the first Michigan State tennis player in history to qualify for, and play in, the U.S. Open. His journey in the tournament will begin on Tuesday. Forbes will have the honor of facing Russia’s Roman Safiullin, who checks in at No. 59 in the world.
Lansing State Journal’s Barry Kiel spoke to Forbes about the upcoming tournament and waht it means to both him and the Spartans:
Michigan State's Matthew Forbes, the first Spartan to ever qualify for the U.S. Open, will open play in the event against Russia's Roman Safiullin. https://t.co/1DEjPxosNv
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