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Jannik Opitz on the Cusp of History as WMU Hosts Wayne State on Wednesday

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- As a freshman Jannik Opitz went 25-9 in singles play and 26-8 in doubles for a total of 51 wins in his first year of collegiate tennis. But there was one win that he didn't get that set him on the path to greatness.

April 29, 2017 – The 2017 Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship between Western Michigan and Buffalo is deadlocked at 3-3. What started outdoors at WMU's Sorensen Courts has now moved inside to West Hills Athletic Club due to rain. Far from the balcony where spectators stand to watch the match at West Hills, Opitz is battling with Buffalo's Ethan Nittolo.