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August 9, 2022 60 mins

Mel Purcell is simply the best player in the history of Kentucky tennis.  This podcast details his rise from Murray Kentucky to Wimbledon.   Along the way he talks about his legendary father Bennie Purcell and winning the NCAA DOUBLES for the University of Tennessee.

At multiple times, Purcell was a member of the ATP top twenty.  He details his matches and relationships with the world’s best players including McEnroe, Connors, and Lendl.  This is a must listen for those who care about the history of tennis in Kentucky

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