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Chat with Ryan Harrison
Welcome to The Show! On Wednesday, tennis player Ryan Harrison will stop by to chat about his recent historic victory and much more.
After qualifying for his first ATP Main Draw event, 15-year-old Harrison defeated his first top 100 opponent at US Men's Clay Court Championshipin in Houston and moves on to play either James Blake or fellow teen sensation Kei Nishikori in the second round on Thursday.
Submit your questions now and join Harrison in The Show on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Ryan Harrison: (2:31 PM ET ) HI Guys
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Tim Wang from San Antonio TX: First off Ryan, congrats on the win. Secondly, how did you feel after realizing you have won your first ever atp match on clay?
Ryan Harrison: (2:32 PM ET ) I was alway confortable on clay so it wasn't something that I was bothered by. I knew it was a match that I could go out there and win. So I played as hard as I could.
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Achmed (San Ramon, California): If your opponent in the second round is James Blake, how much chance do you think you have of beating him?
Ryan Harrison: (2:33 PM ET ) I feel like I have a good chance. I feel if I play at the level that I played two days ago, then I have a chance for a win.
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Fresno, CA: Do you feel any pressure playing against the top pros or do you relish it?
Ryan Harrison: (2:34 PM ET ) The presure is on them to win I guess. There Isn't a whole lot of pressure on me, I just go out there and play.
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Brad (Gadsden,Alabama): Ryan, What age did you start playing tennis and who is your fav. tennis player?
Ryan Harrison: (2:35 PM ET ) I played in my first tourney at 5 but I started playing around teo or three. The person that I looked up to and loved to watch play was Peete Sampras.
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Cristina, Florida: What do you feel it is the main difference playing against the juniors and the pros? Power or consistency?
Ryan Harrison: (2:36 PM ET ) You have some juniors that have one or that other but not many have both. The pros, most have both power and consistency.
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Tim (Stamford, CT): What's your summer schedule? Are you planning on playing the USTA Boys' 18s in Kalamazoo?
Ryan Harrison: (2:37 PM ET ) I do plan on playing in Kalamazoo. After that I will go to Europe for about six weeks.
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Neil, Chicago IL: Congratulations Ryan, this is really awesome. This is a question from a junior who looks up to you. How many hours a week should an under 10 year old train to develop his game?
Ryan Harrison: (2:39 PM ET ) I think it depends on how much you love playing. When I was that age my dad had to drag me off the court because I loved being out there. It all depends on how you feel.
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Brad from Chicago: How does it feel to have you name among the best after winning this match?
Ryan Harrison: (2:40 PM ET ) I feels really good to have the whole experience. It also feels good to have people looking up to you. But as much as I'm enjoying this, I'm going to keep striving to achieve that altimate goal.
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David Hesser (Diamond Dave), Alexandria, Louisiana: Who did you call first after the win and what did you say?
Ryan Harrison: (2:42 PM ET ) Aside from family, a bunch a people called me. But I talked to tow of my best friends from Austin, TX. I told my friend Blake how I felt and how good it felt to play.
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DJ: Ann Arbor Michigan: ryan, congrats on your big win, going into the qualifying rounds, what were your goals and expectations for this week?
Ryan Harrison: (2:44 PM ET ) I main goal was to qualify. After that I wanted to play as well as I can. I always felt that I can beat anybody that I play. My upcoming goal is to beat my next opponent.
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Luke(alexandria): Will you be praticapating in any big tennis tournament this year like wimbeloton or the US Open
Ryan Harrison: (2:45 PM ET ) I will be playing in the Jouniors at both Wimbeloton and the US Open. I hope to play well enough to get into the main draw for the US Open.
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Dayne (Statesboro,GA): What is the best part of your tennis game? What seems to be the worst?
Ryan Harrison: (2:47 PM ET ) The best part of my game is my ability to attack. At this level, I don't think I have to many things to work on. If I had to pick one thing it would be speed. I think I pretty quick for a junoir but I need to be quicker to play against the pros.
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Jeff (Dallas, Texas): What former or current player did you shape your playing style from?
Ryan Harrison: (2:48 PM ET ) I always loved Pete Sampras attacking game, but I would say that my game is most like federer with an all around game.
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Nick(Oklahoma): Who brought you into playing the great sport of tennis
Ryan Harrison: (2:49 PM ET ) My dad. He played pro tennis and four years in college. No he is my coach.
Ryan Harrison: (2:50 PM ET ) Thank you for you time and all the questions. I was really fun!