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GSMKY 049: Points for Puppets and for You

On this edition: POINT STANDINGS thru the first 4 tournaments! We review the results of the Danville Open, preview the Kids on the Block Points for Puppets Tournament, disuss the rain suspension in Somerset, and wish a Happy Birthday to a tennis VIP. Plus we bring up some exciting announcements of upcoming tennis action. Audio-only…

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Alton Blakley Lake Cumberland Open 2025 Draws are Now Released

The 2025 CKTS season continues this weekend (August 2-3) in Somerset, Kentucky with the annual Alton Blakley Lake Cumberland Open.  This is the 5th stop on the 2025 Central Kentucky Tennis Series Tour after the rain-dodging event in Danville two weekends ago. We are excited to have 115 participants competing in our event this weekend.…

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Danville Open 2025 Draws are Now Available; Eyes on the Skies

The 2025 CKTS season approaches mid-season this weekend (July 19-20) in Danville, Kentucky with the annual Danville Open, where 135 players will be participating in this fantastic event. This tournament is directed by Boyle County High School Tennis Coach Tao Costello, with assistance from Danville High Tennis Coach Greg Foley. We are monitoring the changing…

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GSMKY 048: Nobody Hit Me Last Week

On this episode we review the results of the State Farm Etown Open, preview the Danville Open, highlight some successful Kentucky juniors, and go through some exciting announcements of upcoming tennis action. Audio-only version is below: GSMKY 048: Nobody Hit Me Last Week | RSS.com

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GSMKY 047: I Kinda Wish They Were All Indoors

On this episode we review the action of the Sydney Cassady Memorial Tournament, look ahead to the State Farm Etown Open, name the winners of the State 40 & Over and State 18 & Over, and go over lots of announcements that YOU need to know.  Plus we have an extended discussion about getting hit…

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State Farm Etown Open 2025 Set for an Awesome 4th of July Weekend

The 2025 CKTS season continues this weekend (July 5-6) in Elizabethtown, Kentucky with the annual State Farm Etown Open, where 165 of the best competitors in the state will be participating. Once again the tournament is sponsored by local State Farm agents, and it’s one of our largest tournaments each year. Director Karen Henson and…

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GSMKY 045: Kentucky Tennis Weekend 2025

It’s a special audio-only edition of GSMKY!  At the annual Kentucky Tennis Weekend in Louisville, Chris and Chad had the opportunity to interview representatives from USTA Southern, USTA Kentucky, and the Raise a Racquet Foundation to hear their insights about the progress of tennis over the last year, as well as the great things that…

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GSMKY 044: Aces We Have Heard on High

2025 SCHEDULE REVEAL!! On this special Holiday episode of GSMKY, we reveal the long-awaited 2025 CKTS tournament schedule, look back at the CKTS Aces & Appetizers event from last month, list the USTAKY and USTA Southern Award winners, and look ahead to January events. Plus, we talk wayyy too much about the wonders of Buc-ee’s.…

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GSMKY 043: Aces & Appetizers for All!

It’s a special AUDIO-ONLY edition of GSMKY!  This was recorded November 10th on-location at the “CKTS Aces & Appetizers” event in Bowling Green.  During this fun-filled afternoon we had the opportunity to interview several CKTS division award winners between court rotations in the SOKY Lounge at Buchanon Indoor.  We had a blast!  See the show…

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GSMKY 042: Make Tennis Great Again

Tennis in Kentucky is already GREAT, but today’s special guest talks about how we can make it even greater! Jason Miller is the Executive Director of USTA Kentucky, and he’s with us today to discuss challenges that Kentucky tennis facilities are facing and how we can work together for a common goal. He also lays…

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2024 Season-ending Point Standings are Now Available; Awards Distributed at Special Event in Bowling Green on Sunday Nov. 10

The OFFICIAL 2024 season-ending Point Standings for all Divisions are ready and available for viewing on the Standings page of our website. Players’ names that are highlighted in yellow will receive champion or runner-up awards at our first-ever “CKTS Aces & Appetizers” event on Sunday November 10, 1:00-4:00 PM CST in Bowling Green at the…

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First National Bank Russell County Open 2024 Draws are Now Released

The 2024 CKTS tournament season concludes this weekend (September 14-15) with the inaugural First National Bank Russell County Open! This is the final stop on the 2024 Central Kentucky Tennis Series (CKTS) Tour after an exciting Labor Day weekend at the Glasgow Open two weeks ago. We are very excited to play on BRAND NEW…

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