Conversation with Kentucky Tennis Legend Richard Benson
SEP 9, 202450 MIN
Conversation with Kentucky Tennis Legend Richard Benson
SEP 9, 202450 MIN
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<p> In today’s Legends of Kentucky tennis conversation, Dennis Emery talks with Richard Benson.</p> <p> Rich Benson, originally from Utah came to Kentucky in 1985 to play at the University of Kentucky. He has remained in Kentucky where he and his family call home.</p> <p> He is the only three time All American in UK Tennis History in doubles and reached the semifinals of the NCAA Doubles Tournament as a sophomore.</p> <p> Rich was a member of several of the best teams UK has fielded and was a leader on three top ten teams. He was a two-time SEC Champion individually. </p> <p> He went on to great success on the pro tour in doubles as he reached a ranking of 128 in the world on the ATP Tour.</p> <p> He shares his story of beating Andre Agassi and their friendship through his current job as head coach at Centre College.</p>