By Sarah Leggett, GoDuke the Magazine
K-Chen … Kel … Chen … Kelz … no matter the nickname, you’re going to want to remember the name Kelly Chen.
If you ask anyone around the Duke women’s tennis program for words to describe her, chances are you’ll hear responses such as passionate, warrior, legend and fighter.
There’s zero doubt that Chen is a true fighter and the essence of Duke women’s tennis, and during the week of the 2019 NCAA Championships, she demonstrated that to a T.
First, let’s talk about K-Chen PRIOR to her memorable tournament appearance.