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Michigan State tennis makes NCAA Tournament, headed east

Michigan State tennis is headed to the NCAA Tournament

Michigan State’s tennis has gone under an outstanding revelation under head coach Harry Jadun’s two year tenure in East Lansing. The Spartans are one of the best teams in the Big Ten and a potential threat on the national level.

Now, in 2023-24, the Spartans are headed to the NCAA Tournament, where the team will head to Boston to play against Denver, who is undefeated on the season.

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Michigan State Men’s Tennis player named Big Ten Player of the Year

Michigan State Men’s Tennis player named Big Ten Player of the Year

In case you didn’t know, Michigan State is now officially a tennis school. The Spartans have been on a tear this year, led by star Ozen Baris, one of the top players in the country right now.

Baris went 6-0 in Big Ten play, and has been ranked as high as No. 5 in the country in singles and No. 1 in doubles. For his efforts, he has been named the Big Ten Player of the Year.

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Joan Secchia donates $10 million to Michigan State men’s and women’s tennis programs

Joan Secchia donates $10 million to Michigan State men’s and women’s tennis programs

Michigan State tennis is in the midst of an unbelievable tennis season, where they are currently 14-2. On Tuesday, the men’s and women’s tennis programs got a huge boost, as long-time MSU donor Joan Secchia pledged $10 million to the tennis programs.

“Today is a momentous occasion for the Spartan tennis programs,” men’s tennis coach Harry Jadun said. “She has been a leader for our program and the impact she has had on our student-athletes extends far beyond the tennis court. Joan’s gift reflects a strong belief in Michigan State University and our tennis program. We are so thankful for her support. Our goal is to compete for championships, and Joan’s gift will allow us to do just that.”

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Michigan State tennis doubles team wins fall National Championship

Max Sheldon and Ozan Baris have claimed MSU’s first National Championship in program history:

Michigan State’s tennis duo of Max Sheldon and Ozan Baris have made history at the ITA Fall National Championships, winning the doubles title, claiming the first national title in MSU program history.

The duo defeated Old Dominion brothers Conner and Codie Van Schalwyk in the national championship match to take the crown back to East Lansing.

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Michigan State tennis star Ozan Baris wins Battle in the Bay

Ozan Baris is adding to his trophy case

Ozan Baris has been a star in his amateur career since arriving in East Lansing and he is continuing to add to his trophy case. Baris has won the Battle in the Bay tournament.

Baris defeated fellow MSU teammate Ronnie Hohmann, TCU’s Jack Pinnington and Illinois’s Karlis Ozolins en route to the championship.

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Two Spartans named to All-American team

Two Spartans were given All-America recognition

Michigan State tennis had a breakout season in part due to the masterful performance by Ozan Baris and Max Sheldon. The two were rewarded for their efforts; they were named All-Americans by ITA Tennis.

Baris and Sheldon are the second doubles team in program history and the first doubles team since 2015 to earn All-American honors.

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Ozan Baris wins US Open Juniors doubles championship

Ozan Baris is a grand slam champion!

Michigan State tennis incomming freshman Ozan Baris is making waves on the national tennis scene. The Okemos native has just won the United States Open Juniors doubles championship.

Baris, alongside his partner Nishesh Basavareddy, has won a grand slam championship. His arrival to East Lansing is becoming more and more anticipated following this huge win on the amateur circuit.

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