Missouri Valley / Oklahoma

November Spotlight of the Month: Player

Casey McKenzie | November 29, 2021

Each month, USTA Oklahoma will highlight a player, a volunteer and a NJTL (National Junior Tennis & Learning) or Adaptive Tennis Player.  After selecting the three winners, USTA Oklahoma sits down for Q & A with the spotlight of the month. 

 

  • Athlete: Any player that has good sportsmanship & dedication to the sport, whether they are just starting out in a Team Challenge or they are a nationally-ranked player. USTA Oklahoma would love to hear recommendations from your team or facility.

  • Volunteer: A person that has gone above and beyond for your facility or program. Click here to read the November volunteer spotlight.

  • NJTL/Adaptive Player: A player that has demonstrated hard work and dedication in their program. 

The November Player Spotlight of the Month:
Jonesy Nunley

 

Where do you play? The Club at Indian Springs 

 

Favorite tennis memory? Winning my first tournament 

 

Where are you from? Broken Arrow, OK 

 

How long have you been playing? About a year. I used to only play in the summer’s until I started playing tournaments. 

 

Favorite athlete? US Women’s National Team Player, Carli Lloyd 

 

Who is your tennis coach? Doug Stone & Tyler Cobb 

 

What is your pre-match ritual or pre-match meal? I always listen to “pump up music” before any tournament. I typically have a banana and nutrigrain bar before early morning matches. 

 

What racquet do you use? Babolat Pure Drive 

 

Forehand or backhand? Forehand 

 

Favorite sport, besides tennis? Soccer! 

 

Favorite food? Thai

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