Matthew Forbes (born April 6, 2006) is an American professional tennis player. He has a career-high ITF junior combined ranking of No. 34, achieved on January 1, 2024.
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | April 6, 2006 Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 1769 (March 4, 2024) |
| Current ranking | No. 1839 (August 19, 2024) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | 1R (2024) |
| Last updated on: 19 August 2024. | |
Early life
editForbes was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, to Jamaican parents.[1] He is the youngest of three siblings.[2] His older sister, Abigail, is also a tennis player.[3][4]
Junior career
editIn December 2023, he and compatriot Andrew Delgado won the boys' doubles title at the Orange Bowl.[5] In August 2024, he won the USTA Boys' 18 National Championships and was awarded a wildcard into the main draw of the US Open.[6][7]
Professional career
editIn February 2024, Forbes made his professional debut at the $15k City of Sunrise Pro Tennis Classic as a junior exempt entry. The following week, he qualified for the $15k Palm Coast Open and reached the second round.
In August 2024, he will make his Grand Slam debut at the US Open as a wildcard.[6][8]
References
edit- ^ Potkey, Rhiannon (May 2, 2018). "UCLA-Bound Forbes Finds Perspective Through Her Autistic Brother". Tennis Recruiting. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
- ^ Nguyen, Thuc Nhi (May 26, 2021). "UCLA tennis standout Abbey Forbes draws strength from her brother's adversity". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
- ^ Zietlow, Alex (July 17, 2019). "She got her tennis start on a Wii. Now this Raleigh 18-year-old is a Wimbledon champ". The News & Observer. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
- ^ Turgeon, Kate (July 24, 2019). "It's in the bag: Wimbledon champ carries gift from confirmation sponsor to each match". Diocese of Raleigh. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
- ^ "Local roundup: Delgado teams for Orange Bowl doubles title". High Point Enterprise. December 11, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ a b Chiesa, Victoria (August 12, 2024). "Matthew Forbes and Iva Jovic earn 2024 US Open wild cards with wins at USTA nationals". US Open. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ Couch, Graham (August 13, 2024). "Couch: MSU tennis' latest big-time recruit, Matthew Forbes, is U.S. Open-bound. Then he'll join the Spartans' surging program". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ Lintner, Jack (August 15, 2024). "Michigan State's Matt Forbes to Compete in the 2024 US Open". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
