In today’s Legends of Kentucky tennis conversation, Dennis Emery talks with Richard Benson.
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.
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.
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.
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.
He shares his story of beating Andre Agassi and their friendship through his current job as head coach at Centre College.
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