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Eric Samuelsson Season 2023-24

Height
6'1
Class
Freshman
Hometown
Ahus, Sweden
High School
Katrinelund

FRESHMAN SEASON (2016-17)
Joined the Tigers prior to the dual season in January 2017 … Competed mainly on court six … Clinched the Tigers’ match against Ole Miss with a thrilling come-from-behind, 4-6, 7-6(8), 6-4 win against Grey Hamilton … Recorded eight wins, including wins against opponents from Arkansas, UNO, Jackson State, Ole Miss, Alcorn State Lamar and Hawaii … Earned seven wins on the doubles court, including two against SEC opponents Tennessee and Texas A&M with partners Rafael Wagner and Agie Moreno.

PRIOR TO LSU
Competed in numerous ITF Futures events … Has been ranked in the top-three in the 14,16 and 18 age groups in Sweden … Has a huge upside with all of the tools of the game … Strong mentality with an aggressive style that should translate well to college.

PERSONAL
Born April 27, 1997 … Son on Ulf Samuelsson, who played tennis and is a tennis coach … Has two siblings, an older brother Christian and a younger sister Selma … Chose LSU because of its known sports culture … Majoring in business.

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