Hitting The Books Or The Courts: Top American Players Weigh In

Hitting The Books Or The Courts: Top American Players Weigh In (0)

October 7, 2008 • Category: Lead Story

At this year’s US Open tennis championships, many of the top American junior players found themselves facing a pivotal fork in the road. Players including Asia Muhammed and Kristie Ahn, are now entering their junior and senior years of high school.

Hitting The Books Or The Courts: Top American Players Weigh In

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