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Hutch Doubles Player Ben Braun Triples Up
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After placing second in doubles at Class 5A state last spring, Ben Braun pairs up with Ben Fangman, brother of his former partner, Luke Fangman, who graduated. League rivals Craig Knox and Will Exline of Salina Central, who defeated Braun and L. Fangman in the state final last May, also return. Braun, a junior, once attended the French Open and is interested in clay as a playing surface, and yet thinks Roger Federer is the greatest player of this time.
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Ben Braun
Hutch Tennis
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Steve Braun
Ben's Dad
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Vance VanPelt
Hutch Coach
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1. Doubles or singles, which do you prefer?
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Doubles
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Doubles
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Doubles
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2. Of pro tennis’ four Grand Slam tourneys, which is your favorite?
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French Open; when I was little, I went and saw the tournament
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Wimbledon
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U.S. Open
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3. Federer, Nadal, Sampras or Agassi – which is the greatest of recent times?
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Federer
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Federer
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Federer
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4. If you could play on any alternate surface, would you choose grass or clay?
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Clay; I played on it once at Hilton Head
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Clay
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Grass
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5. Backhand or forehand, which is your strength?
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Forehand
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Forehand
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Forehand
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6. Who’s your favorite sports team, college or pro?
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K-State
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K-State
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K-State
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7. What’s your favorite sport other than tennis?
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Soccer
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Soccer
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Soccer
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8. If you could watch any sport on TV, what would it be?
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Football
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X Games
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Tennis
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9. What is your pregame superstition?
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Listen to music; relax on bus
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I don’t think he’s a superstitious guy
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Handshake with partner
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10. What would you do with one million dollars?
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Travel around the world; start in Australia
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Give it to his dad
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Invest it; he’d do something smart, he’s really cerebral
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