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...freshman tennis star, who has captured the fancy of college racquet observers, has wasted no time in proving herself a dominant figure in New England collegiate circles. Cruising through a fall season with an undefeated record, the Greater Boston title, the Massachusetts State title and the New England title, Richmond made her opponents stand up and take notice...
...remarkable story begins ten years ago, when Richmond was a bit shorter and less well-known...
...early introduction to the game gave Richmond a foundation on which to build. Without pushy "tennis parents" to force her into tournaments and hours of lessons the aspiring tennis star was left...
...teenage years progressed--in typical enough fashion. Like all young competitive players, Richmond entered the tournament circuit with the New England Lawn Tennis Association (NELTA) and USLTA. Hours of practice, lessons and sacrifice led to rankings, recognition and success...
...under player in New England, Richmond moved to No. 2 status in the 14-and-under bracket. She also broke into the top 35 nationwide. The laurels kept rolling in, mixed with occasional highlights...