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KENTUCKY TENNIS HISTORY - A MOMENT IN TIME

In 1976, Texas sophomore and Louisville native Gary Plock received a wild card into the U.S. Open Qualifiers as a member of the U.S. National Team. The tournament had just moved to clay.
His opponent? A young John McEnroe.
McEnroe won the match 6–0, 6–4. Just ten months later, that “young player” would reach the semifinals at Wimbledon.
Plock returned to Texas and went on to an All-American career.


Dennis Emery - contributor

Don't forget Bill’s Lemonade Stand is set up at Scott Thompson Tennis Courts today for the USTA Kentucky Purchase Area Tennis - Kentucky Mixed Doubles State Tournament!

Grab a refreshing lemonade and watch amazing tennis on this beautiful day! 🎾🍋

What a weekend of great tennis!!

Thanks to Visit Murray, Kentucky for some great tips if you’re playing the Mixed Doubles State Championships! It’s going to be a blast!

Heading to play in the Mixed Doubles State Championship? Here is a little something for you!

KENTUCKY TENNIS HISTORY - A MOMENT IN TIME

17-year-old Susan Sloane achieved her career high ranking of 19 and captured her first and only WTA tour title in 1988 winning $150,000 Virginia Slims event.

Sloane reached the finals of the 1990 WTA Virginia Slims of Nashville held at Maryland Farms Racket Club. Sloane was ranked 27 in the world but was defeated by Natalia Medvedeva: 6-3, 7-6.

Dennis Emery– Contributor

Youth & Adult Tennis Clinics are coming to Elizabethtown!

Join in on Fridays, Aug. 28–Sept. 18 at Freeman Lake Tennis Complex for four weeks of tennis, fun and skill-building!

💲 $30 per person
🎾 Grades K–5 & Adults 18+

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