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Talking Tennis Southern Style covers tennis in nine Southern states and is hosted by longtime tennis TV & radio personality and sports journalist Sam Crenshaw. The podcast is the official show of USTA Southern, the largest section of the United State Tennis Association and represents 25% of the national members. Connecting you with tennis for kids, teenagers, college students right though adults playing into their 90s in AL, AR, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC and TN.

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Winston-Salem Open, Black-Owned Tennis Business

Aug 12, 2021

Jeff Ryan & Winston-Salem Open, Black-Owned Business: Chuck & Mike’s Tennis Shop

Jeff Ryan & Winston-Salem Open, Black-Owned Business: Chuck & Mike’s Tennis Shop

The Winston-Salem Open returns after missing 2020 with a new tournament director, Jeff Ryan. He chats about former US Open champion Marin Cilic, Nick Kyrgios, Kevin Anderson and Olympic bronze medalist Pablo Carreno Busta, who are scheduled to play. We profile a long-time Black-owned business, Chuck and Mike’s Tennis Shop, in Louisville, KY. Owner Charles Ellis describes how his business has thrived by catering to nearby tennis facilities. We highlight junior Ross Johnson, of Madison, MS. Props go to Jemison (AL) High School tennis coach Al Garrett.