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Former Illini Kevin Anderson falls at U.S. Open Singles Final

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If you are not feeling the Illini spirit after this past weekend, then what are you waiting for. In today’s Orange Minute, here’s everything you missed from yesterday and all weekend.

Kevin Anderson falls in U.S. Open Singles Final.

The former Illini tennis star fell in straight sets to No. 1 Rafael Nadal on Sunday afternoon. Still, Anderson’s resilient effort helped him make Illini history, becoming the first former Illini to reach a Grand Slam final.

Also, check out this feature from ESPN on Anderson and his journey to the U.S. Open final.