November Spotlight of the Month: Player
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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