Last week was the American Tennis Association (ATA) National tournament. This tournament has played a crucial role in the history of tennis. My coach tells me stories of how this annual tournament was the only major tennis tournament that blacks were allowed to play in during the times of segregation. Every year this tournament is in a different location, last year it was in Miami (Very upset I missed it due to injury...). I have planned to play this tournament for the past four years but never got a chance to. However, this year my name was in the draw and I was actually able to play thanks to a man by the name of Dr. Scott. Although, I took a second round loss in the Men's Open Event due to piss poor preparation, I met players from all over the nation both young and old and got some practice in with fellow collegiate tennis players. Philly held it down taking both Men's and Women's Opens, Men's doubles and Mixed doubles titles. I plan to play this tournament every year from now on to carry on the tradition of the ATA. I enjoyed myself and got another chance to explore Atlanta.
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| Hit the daddy stroke. |
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| KNOCKEDTFO |
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| teamwork. |
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| Bang. |
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| Bunnies. |
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| BUD. |
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| JPROV |
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