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NCAA rules prohibit Michigan State newcomer Matthew Forbes from earning money from US Open
NEW YORK (AP) — Matthew Forbes won the USTA 18-under boys national singles title and earned a spot within the U.S. Open later this month.
If Forbes is enrolling as scheduled for his freshman season this 12 months at Michigan State, but he’s unable to reap the benefits of the $100,000 minimum prize money from the Grand Slam tennis tournament.
On Sunday in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Forbes defeated Jack Kennedy in a four-set match to earn a wild card into the U.S. Open, which comes with a record $75 million in player fees.
NCAA rules limit Forbes’ expenses to actual and mandatory expenses, comparable to meals, lodging, training and equipment as a part of his participation within the U.S. Open.
However, he could also be compensated during his studies under name, image and likeness agreements.
In 2021, the NCAA lifted the ban on athletes earning money through sponsorships and deals with advertisers.
Starting next 12 months, the NCAA and conferences have agreed to vary rules to permit for a groundbreaking compensation system that may allow schools to share as much as $21 million in athletic revenue with their athletes.
Forbes, a native of Raleigh, North Carolina, is the primary lively Michigan State tennis player in history to qualify for the U.S. Open.