Game Set Match Kentucky!

On today’s edition of GSMKY, INDOOR COURTS are coming to Lindsey Wilson University in Columbia, KY!! We’ll talk to Athletic Director Willis Pooler for all the details on the Baughman Indoor Tennis Center. Our 9th CKTS tournament of 2026 - The Commonwealth Tennis Classic - just completed and we have all the results from Shillito Park in Lexington. We also share info about Point Standings verification this week, in advance of our awards on November 1. Plus many announcements and tales of tennis in another action-packed edition of Game Set Match Kentucky!

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Topics and News:

Baughman Indoor Tennis Facility announced by Lindsey Wilson University

Results from the Commonwealth Tennis Classic in Lexington

Everyone has until Saturday October 10 to verify their points in the Point Standings

Announcements of Upcoming Tennis Events

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Hosts: Chris Godby and Chad Young

Guest: Willis Pooler, Athletic Director, Lindsey Wilson University (lindsey.edu; lindseyathletics.com) Want to be a guest sometime? Email [email protected]

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Happy Fall! On this episode of GSMKY, Chris and Chad bring you the winners of the First National Bank Russell County Open, and release updated POINT STANDINGS thru the first 8 CKTS tournaments of 2026. As usual, we’ll tell grand tales of feats on the court, make fun of anything, and bring you announcements of tennis events happening all over The Commonwealth.

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Topics and News:

First National Bank Russell County Open Tournament Results

Point Standings updated with 1 tournament left!

Announcements of Upcoming Tennis Events

Challenge the Call (FAQs): No question today. Send us a question:

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Hosts: Chris Godby and Chad Young

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WE ARE BACK!!!! On this episode of GSMKY, Chris and Chad attempt to explain why we’ve been M.I.A. for more than two months (excuses, excuses…). We have a Challenge the Call question today about indoor tournaments. We bring you the winners of the Glasgow Open, and release updated POINT STANDINGS thru the first 7 CKTS tournaments of 2026. As usual, we’ll tell funny stories, make fun of each other, and bring you announcements of tennis events happening all over this awesome state.

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Topics and News:

Glasgow Open Tournament Results

Point Standings updated

Announcements of Upcoming Tennis Events

Challenge the Call (FAQs): Why was the Puppets tournament moved indoors?

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Hosts: Chris Godby and Chad Young

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The podcast is on Facebook @GameSetMatchKY

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The podcast is on Instagram @GameSetMatchKY

The CKTS is on Instagram @CKTSTour

Email us [email protected]

Download or subscribe to this show on any major podcast platform or at https://gamesetmatchky.com

Learn about the Central Kentucky Tennis Series Inc. (“CKTS”) at https://cktstour.com

Thank You to our Sponsors:

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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On this episode of GSMKY, Chris and Chad run through the results of the Sydney Cassady Memorial Tournament and check the updated POINT STANDINGS! CKTS TourPass: you need one; we explain. Men’s tennis is returning to Murray State - is it a big deal for real? We congratulate the Adult 40 & Over Champions, welcome Charlie Rose (the baby, not the reporter), promote camps, and make other announcements. All completely FREE, on this edition of Game Set Match Kentucky!

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Topics and News:

Sydney Cassady Memorial Tournament results

Point Standings updated

CKTS TourPass - What is it? Why do YOU need it?

Men's Tennis returns to Murray State University

Congratulations to the 40 & Over Champions

Announcements of Upcoming Tennis Events

Challenge the Call (FAQs):

• Ask a Challenge the Call question: [email protected]

Hosts: Chris Godby and Chad Young

Guest: No guests today. Want to be a guest sometime? Email [email protected]

Our podcast home on X (Twitter) @GameSetMatchKY

The CKTS is on X (Twitter) @CKTSTour

The podcast is on Facebook @GameSetMatchKY

The CKTS is on Facebook @CKTSTour

The podcast is on Instagram @GameSetMatchKY

The CKTS is on Instagram @CKTSTour

Email us [email protected]

Download or subscribe to this show on any major podcast platform or at https://gamesetmatchky.com

Learn about the Central Kentucky Tennis Series Inc. (“CKTS”) at https://cktstour.com

Thank You to our Sponsors:

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LakeNet Media Inc.

Sponsor Inquiry: [email protected]

We are proud to partner with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, in support of America’s first responders and military service members. Learn more at T2T.org.

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Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0

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WE’RE BACK! Welcome to the 9th season of GSMKY! Today Chris and Chad reflect on the high school tennis season, give you results and photos from the Miller Park Tennis Classic, tell you about some changes ahead for this season of CKTS, and share plenty of announcements of great tennis opportunities ahead. All this plus our attempt at a World Cup preview, on another error-filled edition of Game Set Match Kentucky!

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Topics and News:

What happened to our annual winter show from Ky Tennis Weekend?

High School season wrap-up featuring Chad's South Warren Lady Spartans

Miller Park Tennis Classic results

No Point Standings until after the 2nd tournament

CKTS updates and changes for 2026

Congratulations to the 55 & Over Champions

Challenge the Call (FAQs):

• No question today, but Chad brings up an issue about breaks on changeovers
• Ask a Challenge the Call question: [email protected]

Hosts: Chris Godby and Chad Young

Guest: No guests today. Want to be a guest sometime? Email [email protected]

Our podcast home on X (Twitter) @GameSetMatchKY

The CKTS is on X (Twitter) @CKTSTour

The podcast is on Facebook @GameSetMatchKY

The CKTS is on Facebook @CKTSTour

The podcast is on Instagram @GameSetMatchKY

The CKTS is on Instagram @CKTSTour

Email us [email protected]

Download or subscribe to this show on any major podcast platform or at https://gamesetmatchky.com

Learn about the Central Kentucky Tennis Series Inc. (“CKTS”) at https://cktstour.com

Thank You to our Sponsors:

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LakeNet Media Inc.

Sponsor Inquiry: [email protected]

We are proud to partner with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, in support of America’s first responders and military service members. Learn more atT2T.org.

On this edition: SCHEDULE REVEAL!! Ho Ho Ho from your friends Chris and Chad, sending you a Christmas surprise of NINE CKTS tournaments in 2026. Find out WHEN they’re happening and WHERE is the 9th! We also discuss the USTAKY Championship Calendar and give you a look ahead to KY Tennis Weekend in February. Plus Chris makes a surprising personal announcement. MERRY CHRISTMAS and Happy New Year from Game Set Match Kentucky!

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Topics and News:

Chris returns to coaching high school tennis

CKTS 2026 Schedule Reveal + Lexington

KY Tennis Weekend (Feb. 6-7, 2026) Preview

USTAKY 2026 Championship Calendar released

SOKY Announcements: Winter Flights January, Junior Match Play, Intermediate Jr. Clinics

Challenge the Call (FAQs):

• Would the CKTS give serious consideration to adding a 60-65-70 men’s division to their tournaments? Many older men may sign up for this that wouldn’t want to compete in the 40+...!
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Hosts: Chris Godby and Chad Young

Guest: No guests today. Want to be a guest sometime? Email [email protected]

Our podcast home on X (Twitter) @GameSetMatchKY

The CKTS is on X (Twitter) @CKTSTour

The podcast is on Facebook @GameSetMatchKY

The CKTS is on Facebook @CKTSTour

The podcast is on Instagram @GameSetMatchKY

The CKTS is on Instagram @CKTSTour

Email us [email protected]

Download or subscribe to this show on any major podcast platform or at https://gamesetmatchky.com

Learn about the Central Kentucky Tennis Series Inc. (“CKTS”) at https://cktstour.com

Thank You to our Sponsors:

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LakeNet Media Inc.

Sponsor Inquiry: [email protected]

We are proud to partner with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, in support of America’s first responders and military service members. Learn more atT2T.org.

On this edition: Our Aces & Appetizers review and a SPECIAL GUEST interview with USTAKY Vice President ALFIE CHENG that you don’t want to miss! In our conversation with Alfie we learn about his journey from Malaysia to become an EKU Colonel and later create the Lake Cumberland Tennis Association CTA. Plus, there’s more of the usual chit-chat and nonsense that you’ve come to expect, all on this pre-Thanksgiving edition of “Game Set Match Kentucky!”

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Topics and News:

Aces & Appetizers 2025 wrap-up

Alfie Cheng interview (USTAKY Vice-President, LCTA President)

Challenge the Call (FAQs):

• No challenges today; please send us a question for next time!
• Ask a Challenge the Call question: [email protected]

Hosts: Chris Godby and Chad Young

Guest: Alfie Cheng. Want to be a guest sometime? Email [email protected]

Our podcast home on X (Twitter) @GameSetMatchKY

The CKTS is on X (Twitter) @CKTSTour

The podcast is on Facebook @GameSetMatchKY

The CKTS is on Facebook @CKTSTour

The podcast is on Instagram @GameSetMatchKY

The CKTS is on Instagram @CKTSTour

Email us [email protected]

Download or subscribe to this show on any major podcast platform or at https://gamesetmatchky.com

Learn about the Central Kentucky Tennis Series Inc. (“CKTS”) at https://cktstour.com

Thank You to our Sponsors:

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LakeNet Media Inc.

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We are proud to partner with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, in support of America’s first responders and military service members. Learn more atT2T.org.

On this edition: On this edition: State COMBO team results with a salute to Phil Means! Aces & Appetizers 11/9 event is almost here! USTAKY Award winners are named. Is Chad a regular patron of the theatre—why or why not? Plus, more announcements than you can handle on a cold, rainy fall day, all on this edition of “Game Set Match Kentucky!”

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Topics and News:

2025 Adult Combo Doubles State Championships winners

Tennis Official Phil Means Retires

Nov. 9 CKTS Aces & Appetizers Reminders

USTAKY Award Winners are announced

Fall Fast Feed event in Louisville now through December

College Showcase for High School players on 11/8 in BG

SOKY Announcements: Winter Flights, NXT Level Winter Slam, Tennis Pantries

Challenge the Call (FAQs):

• No challenges today; please send us a question for next time!
• Ask a Challenge the Call question: [email protected]

Hosts: Chris Godby and Chad Young

Guest: No guests today. Want to be a guest sometime? Email [email protected]

Our podcast home on X (Twitter) @GameSetMatchKY

The CKTS is on X (Twitter) @CKTSTour

The podcast is on Facebook @GameSetMatchKY

The CKTS is on Facebook @CKTSTour

The podcast is on Instagram @GameSetMatchKY

The CKTS is on Instagram @CKTSTour

Email us [email protected]

Download or subscribe to this show on any major podcast platform or at https://gamesetmatchky.com

Learn about the Central Kentucky Tennis Series Inc. (“CKTS”) at https://cktstour.com

Thank You to our Sponsors:

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Sponsor Inquiry: [email protected]

We are proud to partner with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, in support of America’s first responders and military service members. Learn more atT2T.org.

On this edition: Point Standings are NOW OFFICIAL for all 8 tournaments! We have a preview of our Nov. 9 Aces & Appetizers event. We also have results and photos of the Russell County Open. And does Chad need to update his “drip”? We’ll find out! Plus we’ll have all the Kentucky Tennis announcements you need.

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Topics and News:

First National Bank Russell County Open results

Official Point Standings for the 2025 tournament season

Nov. 9 CKTS Aces & Appetizers Preview

Etown Tennis Commission Youth & Adult Sessions

USTA Coaching Workshops available in mid-October

USTAKY merchandise is available if you want to update your drip

SOKY Announcements: Combo volunteers needed, Jr. Match Play, Ghostly Game Day

Challenge the Call (FAQs):

• No challenges today; please send us a question for next time!
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Hosts: Chris Godby and Chad Young

Guest: No guests today. Want to be a guest sometime? Email [email protected]

Our podcast home on X (Twitter) @GameSetMatchKY

The CKTS is on X (Twitter) @CKTSTour

The podcast is on Facebook @GameSetMatchKY

The CKTS is on Facebook @CKTSTour

The podcast is on Instagram @GameSetMatchKY

The CKTS is on Instagram @CKTSTour

Email us [email protected]

Download or subscribe to this show on any major podcast platform or at https://gamesetmatchky.com

Learn about the Central Kentucky Tennis Series Inc. (“CKTS”) at https://cktstour.com

Thank You to our Sponsors:

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LakeNet Media Inc.

Sponsor Inquiry: [email protected]

We are proud to partner with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, in support of America’s first responders and military service members. Learn more atT2T.org.

On this edition: POINT STANDINGS thru the first SEVEN tournaments! ROUND ROBINS - how is the champion decided in a 3-way tie? We discuss it in the return of Challenge the Call. We have results from the Glasgow Open (with ALL the photos!). There’s plenty of USTAKY news YOU need to know ASAP! Chris uses moisturizer?? Plus, it’s time for the final tournament of 2025 as we preview the Russell County Open. IT.ALL.COMES.DOWN.TO.THIS!

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Topics and News:

Glasgow Open results

Point Standings through the first 7 tournaments

First National Bank Russell County Open preview

Nominate for USTAKY Awards

Raise a Racquet Golf Scramble reminder

USTAKY call for volunteers

USTAKY Hall of Fame new inductees

SOKY announcements

Challenge the Call (FAQs):

• How is a Round Robin decided when there's a 3-way tie?
• Please send us a question for next time!
• Ask a Challenge the Call question: [email protected]

Hosts: Chris Godby and Chad Young

Guest: No guests today. Want to be a guest sometime? Email [email protected]

Our podcast home on X (Twitter) @GameSetMatchKY

The CKTS is on X (Twitter) @CKTSTour

The podcast is on Facebook @GameSetMatchKY

The CKTS is on Facebook @CKTSTour

The podcast is on Instagram @GameSetMatchKY

The CKTS is on Instagram @CKTSTour

Email us [email protected]

Download or subscribe to this show on any major podcast platform or at https://gamesetmatchky.com

Learn about the Central Kentucky Tennis Series Inc. (“CKTS”) at https://cktstour.com

Thank You to our Sponsors:

Vision Cabinet Source

LakeNet Media Inc.

Sponsor Inquiry: [email protected]

We are proud to partner with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, in support of America’s first responders and military service members. Learn more atT2T.org.