Photo courtesy of The Family Circle Cup.
Photo courtesy of The Family Circle Cup.
she first stayed with us, I was nervous because I wanted her to enjoy herself. But she’s laid-back and easy to talk to.” Te girls have planned a getaway
in New York City for this year, in addition to Oudin’s visit during the Cup. Samantha Shealy said she is looking forward to “hanging out without Melanie working.” And meanwhile, on Daniel Island,
Tennis star Melanie Oudin stays with the Shealy family while competing in the Family Circle Cup.
Dr. John Ramey and family are host- ing a player for their second year in a row – Arantxa Rus. “We thought it’d be fun, especially for the kids,” said Ramey, who has three out of four children playing ten- nis on a regular basis. “So we offered our home.”
Daniel Island – she insists on driv- ing. Te family also takes Melanie to “local mainstays” such as Wild Wing Cafe and King Street Grille to help her enjoy her stay. “I take her everywhere with me,”
Jackie admitted. “I introduce her to my friends, drive her wherever she needs to be and even put together a cheering section for her at the Cup! I ask her if she hears me and my friends screaming her name. She says yes. We’re loud.” It makes sense that Jackie Shealy
Tennis star Melanie Oudin
signs autographs for young fans.
and her friends are loud in their enthusiasm for Melanie Oudin’s performances – as avid tennis players and regulars at the Family Circle Cup, they knew very well who Oudin was before she came to stay in the Shealy household. But now that the tennis player has stayed a few times, she’s bonded well with the Shealys. In par- ticular, Samantha Shealy has formed a friendship with Oudin, as they are almost the same age. “Melanie is so sweet,” said Samantha Shealy. “She’s become like a sister. When
Te Rameys’ youngest daughter, Kaitlin, is one of Rus’ biggest fans, despite being just 6 years old. Ramey described his daughter as being “really excited” and doing warm-up stretches along with the tennis pro. It’s no surprise that these East Cooper families are extending their hospitality to tennis pros from all over the world; the old saying about Southern hospitality certainly has its roots. But it’s refreshing to know that when the hoopla of world-class women’s tennis fades each year, the friendships forged during the eight- day tournament remain.
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