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20 Questions with Ben Smith

by Greg Talkington Sports Writer
Apr 30, 2016
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Ben Smith — Bridgeport’s Ben Smith won the No. 4 singles title and teamed with Emery Smith to win the No. 2 doubles title at the Big 10 Conference championships.
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Bridgeport’s Ben Smith won the No. 4 singles title and teamed with Emery Smith to win the No. 2 doubles title at the Big 10 Conference championships.
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What match of your career sticks out the most so far?

This year’s regular season Elkins match. It was close and we didn’t start strong but finished on a high note.

What one word best describes coach Oliveto?

The man.

Do you have any pregame superstitions?

I always untie my left shoe and then tie it back.

What’s your favorite movie?

Billy Madison

What’s your favorite subject in school?

History

What’s your pregame hype music?

Zedd

Who do you pattern your game after?

Andre Agassi because of his sweet mullet.

Who is your favorite tennis player of all time?

John McEnroe because of his colorful personality.

If you could vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Atlantis (the Bahamas)

Who is your celebrity crush?

Kate Upton

If you could have dinner with any three people, past or present, who would you choose?

Pat McAfee, Ray Lewis and Paul Pierce

You wake up in the morning as a superhero, what do you want your strength to be?

Super strength.

What’s your favorite food?

Crab

You win the lottery, what’s the one thing you spoil yourself on?

More lottery tickets

What is your first memory of playing tennis?

Dan telling me to take it serious.

Who is the best high school athlete you have ever competed against?

Mason Williams

What’s your favorite TV show?

Breaking Bad

What has playing tennis at Bridgeport taught you?

Attitude is everything.

What advice would you give a young child just getting into tennis?

Swing hard and go for the alleys.

What is your best sport besides tennis?

Golf.

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