Interview with Mike Hopkinson, August 1, 2016

Project: University of Kentucky Athletics: Tennis Oral History Project

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This interview with former University of Kentucky tennis player Mike Hopkinson begins with a discussion regarding how his father drove his career with his unwavering support, and talks about the recruitment process. Hopkinson then talks about adjusting to the training schedule at the university, and recalls the matches he played during his first year. Hopkinson recalls playing against formidable opponents in the 1991 Southeastern Conference tournament. He then talks about playing in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament against Arizona State University. Hopkinson talks about being both a singles tennis player and playing doubles tennis with Mahyar Goodarz. He then discusses being one of the team captains. Hopkinson talks about taking the fall of his senior year off to pursue a career in professional tennis. Next, Hopkinson talks about his professional career after his time at the University of Kentucky.

Interview Accession

2016oh254_af867

Interviewee Name

Mike Hopkinson

Interviewer Name

Dennis Emery

Interview Date

2016-08-01

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Hopkinson, Mike Interview by Dennis Emery. 01 Aug. 2016. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.

Hopkinson, M. (2016, August 01). Interview by D. Emery. University of Kentucky Athletics: Tennis Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.

Hopkinson, Mike, interview by Dennis Emery. August 01, 2016, University of Kentucky Athletics: Tennis Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.





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