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11/16/09 4:58 PM
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Coaches, register now for the Coaches Summit at the USTA/Mid-Atlantic Annual Meeting. There is a direct link to register for the Coaches Summit. Hurry, the deadline is Wednesday.
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10/30/09 6:44 PM
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(Third from left) Fred Drilling (Bethesda, MD)
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PERTH, AUSTRALIA—Mary Boswell is usually the hunted. But for this tournament, she was the hunter. Boswell is usually the No. 1 seed for most tournaments. But for this tournament, she had to upset the No. 1 doubles seeds. And she did. Boswell and partner Lee Burling were crowned the 75 Women's Individual Doubles Champions. The Maryland resident was also a finalist in the individual 75 singles championships on the same day.
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10/29/09 1:31 PM
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Michael Shabaz (Fairfax, VA), Jarmere Jenkins, Lee Singer, and Drew Courtney (Clifton, VA)
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NORFOLK, VA— Twelve collegiate players from USTA's Mid-Atlantic region competed in the ITA Atlantic Men’s Regional Collegiate Tennis Championship October 21-26, 2009. Seven Mid-Atlantic doubles players reached the round of 16; four advanced to the singles round of 16. As has been the case lately, University of Virginia teammates found each other on opposite sides of the net. Three of the four teams in the semifinals were from UVA and the Cavaliers had all four singles semifinal spots. In the doubles semifinals, UVA’s Houston Barrick and Sanam Singh topped William and Mary’s Keziel Juneau and Sebastian Vidal 8-4, while Drew Courtney (Clifton Forge, VA) and Lee Singer defeated teammates Jarmere Jenkins and Michael Shabaz (Fairfax, VA) 8-5. In the final, Barrick-Singh defeated Courtney-Singer 8-4.
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10/15/09 12:59 PM
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United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) President Tom Daglis (Rockville, MD) spoke at Capitol Hill for legislation to promote health. He fought for the Workforce Health Improvement Program Act and the Personal Health Investment Act to lower obesity in high-school students, improving health through exercise. Daglis is the Director of Tennis and Fitness Operations at the Lakewood Country Club in Rockville.
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10/14/09 6:13 PM
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The USTA/Virginia Wheelchair Open will feature Men’s and Women’s Open, A, B, C, D Singles and Doubles from Oct. 30-Nov. 1 at the McCormack-Nagelsen Tennis Center in Williamsburg, VA.
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10/9/09 3:40 PM
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TULSA, OK—Virginia’s Drew Courtney (Clifton, VA) and Lee Singer qualified in singles and doubles for the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Men’s All-American Championship. Virginia Tech’s Patrick Daciek (Severna Park, MD) and Yoann Re, and William & Mary’s Keziel Juneau and Sebastien Vidal also qualified in doubles. Another Mid-Atlantic player competing this year for Virginia is junior Michael Shabaz (Fairfax, VA), who won the NCAA doubles title last year with Dom Inglot.
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9/30/09 2:16 PM
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The USTA named Fred Drilling (Bethesda, MD) to the U.S. Britannia Cup Team for players 65 and over. The 30th International Tennis Federation (ITF) senior world tennis team championships will be played this year on the grass courts in Perth, Australia Nov. 2-7. Drilling is one of four Americans chosen by the USTA from the top players in his age group. The other players selected are: Jim Parker, Santa Fe, NM; Richard Johnson, Ballwin, MO; and Ken Robinson of San Carlos, CA. This is Drilling’s sixth time being chosen to represent the United States in world senior tennis competitions. Among his recent tennis accomplishments are winning the national grass courts and clay courts and the world singles title in 2007.
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9/22/09 1:55 PM
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Michael Shabaz and Lucy Garvin
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NEW York—Four area college standouts on the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s All-Star team were honored on the USTA’s Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day. They were: NCAA Doubles Champions from the University of Virginia -- Michael Shabaz (Fairfax, VA) and Dom Inglot. Emory’s Division III champions Lorne McManigle (women’s singles) and Michael Goodwin (men’s singles). Both are from Rockville, MD.
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9/16/09 9:45 PM
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The USTA selected Mary Boswell (Damascus, MD) to be a member of the U. S. Queen’s Cup Team for women 75 and over. Boswell will represent the United States at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Super Seniors World Team Championships scheduled November 2-7, 2009 on grass courts in Perth, Western Australia. Boswell is one of a four-woman team selected by the USTA from the top American players in her age division. Her teammates include Yvonne “Boots” Van Nostrand of Vero Beach, FL; Lee Burling of Oswego, NY; and Margaret Canby of San Antonio, TX. Boswell is the No. 1 ranked player in the U. S. in both 75 singles and doubles and she currently holds the No. 1 ITF World ranking in the 75 age group.
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9/15/09 4:35 PM
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After a tough three-setter, Jillana “Mel” Curry (Fredericksburg, VA) won a Silver Medal in the US Open Women’s Wheelchair A Singles. In the finals, Marianne Page nipped Jillana Curry 3-6, 6-2, 6-2, in a nail-biter. In the semifinals, Curry upset No. 1 seed Brittany Barrett 6-2, 6-4.
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9/1/09 5:05 PM
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Gloria Dean has been a tennis whirlwind. Because of her success with the NJTL children, their parents and other adults have wanted in on the tennis action. This has led to the first military adult tennis league in Virginia. In the Belvoir Eagle, Dean said, “We’ve had so many inquiries as to adult recreational play we decided to try and start one on Fort Belvoir. Our hope is that it will catch on. Our goal was to get soldiers out on the courts. Today, we have succeeded.”
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8/27/09 7:31 PM
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Chris Tran and his daughter Minh-Thu
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Minh-Thu Tran (Manassas, VA) has been selected to become a member of the Rutgers-New Jersey National College Athlete Honor Society, Chi Alpha Sigma. The NCAHS recognizes students who receive a varsity letter in their sport while maintaining a 3.4 or higher cumulative GPA by their junior or senior year, and have excellent character and citizenship. She will be recognized at halftime of the Rutgers-Florida International football game.
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8/26/09 7:21 PM
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Emory’s Michael Goodwin and Lorne McManigle (both are Division III singles champions from Rockville, MD) and Virginia’s Michael Shabaz (Fairfax, Va.) and Dominic Inglot (Division I doubles champions) are on the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s All-Star Team that will be honored during Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day.
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8/25/09 6:10 PM
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Marianne and Albert Baker (Glenelg, MD)
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Albert Baker and daughter Marianne Baker of Glenelg, MD, competed in the National Father-Daughter Grass Court Championships at Longwood Cricket Club in Chestnut Hills, Mass., over the weekend to bring home the USTA Bronze Ball in the Seniors Division. The Bakers played off for the Bronze Ball, defeating the No. 1 team in the nation -- William and Stephanie White of Boston, Mass. 6-3, 6-0. Unfortunately, in the semifinals the Bakers were defeated by Paul and Julie Cass from Texas 6-1, 6-2. The Casses are the defending Champions and the 2006 Open Champions on grass.
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8/25/09 4:27 PM
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Donald Dell (Potomac, MD)
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Founding one of the nation's very first sports management agencies, ProServ, International Hall of Famer Donald Dell (Potomac, MD) would combine the intelligence of a Yale-educated attorney with a keen knowledge of athletes, representing the likes of Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Boomer Esiason, Jimmy Connors, and Arthur Ashe. Passionate to a fault about tennis and its strategy and drama, Dell served as a color commentator for NBC's coverage of Wimbledon, as well as for ESPN, The Tennis Channel, & PBS. Donald Dell will be signing copies of his book, "Never Make the First Offer (Except When You Should): Wisdom From a Master Dealmaker,” at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, site of the 2009 US Open, on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 3 p.m., at the US Open Bookstore in the South Plaza, near Court 10.
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8/24/09 3:04 PM
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While Mid-Atlantic has driven many good college tennis players, many are also very good college students. The following were named ITA Scholar Athletes: Emory University’s Zahra Dawson (Fort Washington, MD); Duke University’s Jared Pinsky (Potomac, MD); Brown University’s Marisa Schonfeld (Washington, DC); University of Maryland (Baltimore County) Alice Chen (North Potomac, MD); and University of Charleston’s Sarah Monsheimer (Silver Spring, MD).
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8/21/09 5:35 PM
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Fifteen fast-serve contestants started at the Singha fast-serve contest at the Legg Mason. It was whittled down to 8, and then only the champions remained. 3.5 & Below Women: Jaci Bennett (Culpeper, VA) - 67 mph. 3.5 & Below Men: Andrew Yu (Centreville, VA) 99 mph. 4.0 & Above Men: Tie- Vinnie Khera (Leesburg, VA) & Brandon Johnson (Roanoke, VA). 4.0 & Above Women: Joanna Cotter (Great Bridge Falls, VA) 73 mph.
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8/19/09 7:21 PM
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Monday, September 28, 2009 is the deadline for submission of your 2009 Data Card. You must submit your fully completed original DATA CARD. A photo copy is not acceptable. The 2009 USTA Officials Data Card must be filled out completely to include your USTA membership number and expiration date. If your membership expires before March 31, 2010, it would be a good idea to renew, before sending in your card.
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8/14/09 1:14 PM
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Brenda Winstead and Judy Louie
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Brenda Winstead (Suffolk, VA) and partner Judy Louie (CA) finished third at the National women’s 60s grass court tournament in Forest Hills, NY. In the third/fourth playoff against the No. 4 seeds Mary Harris and Leslie Vallejo of California, Winstead and Louie won a first-set tiebreaker and closed out the match easily 6-2 in the second set. They started off the tournament with a routine win in the first round but survived a real challenge by the No. 3 seeds, Betty Wachob and Brenda Carter, taking them out 1-6, 7-6, and 6-4. (Wachob and Carter were on the U.S. International team that played in Australia last November.) The next round found them up against the very experienced No. 2 seeds, Molly Hahn and Heidi Orth. Winstead and Louie played well but couldn’t pull off another upset, losing 6-3, 6-1.
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8/13/09 3:20 PM
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Lindsey Hardenbergh, 19, and her father Craig (Fairfax Station, VA) won the Father-Daughter National Championship on grass. Craig said that was the second time they have ever played together. Their first tournament was in Richmond and their second was for the national title. “We beat four seeds and went three sets in two of them,” adding that they could have gone either way.
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8/10/09 2:20 PM
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Atlantic Coast Cup Champions
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Not once, not twice, but three straight times Mid-Atlantic has won the Atlantic Coast Cup 65 title. This year’s team included Fred Drilling and Bob Anderman at singles, and the doubles teams of Tom Brunkow and Kim Wincup, John Asaka and Gary Wilson, and Bob Archer and John Manougian. Mid-Atlantic captain John Manougian said, “This year’s team played very well, including a 4-1 win over Middle States on Monday, Aug. 3, and a 3-2 win over Eastern on Tuesday. The matches were played at the Sleepy Hollow Country Club in NY, a club founded by the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts, and the facilities and support of the club members were outstanding and appreciated by all the players and guests."
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8/3/09 5:40 PM
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The USTA announced two Mid-Atlantic players who will represent the United States at the 29th ITF Super-Seniors World Team Championships hosted by Tennis Australia. Mary Boswell (Mt. Airy, MD) is No. 1 in the Women’s 75 and over, so she will compete in the Queens’ Cup. Fred Drilling (Bethesda, MD) is No. 3 in the Men’s 65 and over and will be competing in the Britannia Cup.
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7/29/09 3:33 PM
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Carolyn Washington and Murphy Jensen
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I was in the most astonished moment of my life, when I experienced standing on the same tennis court as my favorite tennis player, Serena Williams!!! Seeing Serena was beyond exciting to me! I was actually standing on the court watching her laughing and communicating with her coaches and teammates. I also viewed her up close as she spoke during a press conference. This was a once and a lifetime chance for me and I was enjoying every MOMENT! I am still in a daze to have my dream to come true by seeing Serena in person!
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7/6/09 1:23 PM
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ARLINGTON, VA—The Mid-Atlantic Women -- Amanda Rales, Marianne Baker, Caroline Hammond, captain Kendall White, Bridget Merrick, and Charlie Tansil -- brought home the Sear Cup. Baker, Hammond, and Tansill were undefeated. White clinched the team championship with her No. 6 singles win versus New England. It has been 12 years since the last time Mid-Atlantic won. They met New England (the defending champions) in the finals and won all 3 doubles without dropping a single set and finishing their singles with 4 wins and 2 losses.
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6/23/09 4:31 PM
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No. 2 seed Mary Boswell (Damascus, MD) upset No. 1 seed Yvonne "Boots" Van Nostrand in three tough sets at the National Indoor Hard Court Championships in Overland Park, Kansas. Boswell liked the quicker courts and avenged her three-set loss to Nostrand in March at the National Clay Court Championship in Houston. At the Midtown Tennis Club, Boswell went on to win the doubles with partner Lee Burling of Oswego, NY. This is Boswell and Burling's second gold ball of the year, having won the 75s doubles at the National Clay Court Championship.
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6/23/09 5:43 PM
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Pauline Betz Addie and Molly Hahn
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Players had the opportunity to meet Pauline Betz Addie, soon to turn 90 years of age, who made a surprise appearance at the tournament site. Betz Addie was accompanied by Rob Arner, who has chronicled much of her legacy and shared insights into her career with the Cup players. Due to heavy rains both days, matches were played at several indoor sites, including the newly renamed Pauline Betz Addie Tennis facility in Montgomery County, MD.
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5/20/09 11:53 AM
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Loudoun, Virginia: DC’s Wine Country! boasts exquisite culinary experiences, including 23 award-winning wineries grouped into 5 clusters. Loudoun also features farm-to-table dining, locally made pies, sweets, and more, all set amidst the backdrop of scenic vistas and charming small towns. Plan your getaway today. Order your FREE copy of the Touring Guide to DC’s Wine Country! at www.VisitLoudoun.travel. Also, pick up a copy of our Passport to DC’s Wine Country!, and visit 9 of our wineries to be entered to win a weekend at Lansdowne Resort, which features 305 freshly renovated luxury guestrooms and suites, the luxurious Spa Minerale, 45 holes of championship golf, a new 45,000 square foot clubhouse, and six dining outlets. Another prize given away will be free Washington Kastles Tickets.
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6/5/09 4:02 PM
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Julie Cass, Mary Dailey, Shelley Works, and Julie Kazmarek.
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At the National Indoor Championships, Julie Kazmarek (Richmond, VA) was a doubles finalist, and Peggy Machoian (Annapolis, MD) finished third in the singles. Kazmarek, along with her partner Shelley Works of Texas, won a silver ball when they lost in the 35's doubles final to Julie Cass and Mary Dailey. Kazmarek and Works were the defending champions but fell to the top seeds in a tough three-set match. In singles, Peggy Machoian won her bronze ball over Susie Peiffer of Charleston, SC in the third-fourth place playoff. This was a match up of the No. 3 and 4 seeds, with Machoian winning in straight sets.
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6/4/09 5:24 PM
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Same school. Same hometown. Same coach. Same outcome. Loren McManigle and Mike Goodwin (both from Emory University, both from Rockville, MD, and both coached by Ken Guendel) won the NCAA Division III Singles Championships. The two former Mid-Atlantic juniors won the women’s and men’s titles in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and Claremont-Mudd Scripps, California, respectively. Goodwin was named the Division III Senior of the Year. McManigle was nominated for Honda Division III Athlete of the Year Award to be presented in June in New York City. This has to be the first time the two players from the same college, town, and coach won titles in the same year.
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5/29/09 5:40 PM
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After dominating the NCAA Doubles Final, Virginia’s Dominic Inglot was named to the All-American team in singles and doubles. Inglot won the Division I Championship with partner Michael Shabaz, who was also named to the team in doubles. Sanam Singh earned All-American status in singles.
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5/29/09 4:28 PM
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Dan Goldie, who grew up in McLean, VA, will inducted into the USTA/Northern California Hall of Fame. The Mid-Atlantic standout was the 1986 NCAA Singles Champion and advanced to a career-best No. 27 in singles and No. 40 in doubles on the ATP tour.
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5/26/09 6:45 PM
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Michael Shabez (Fairfax, VA)
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COLLEGE STATION, TX – Virginia's Michael Shabaz (Fairfax, Va.) and Dominic Inglot (London, England) won the NCAA Doubles Championship, upsetting the No. 2 seed from Tennessee, John-Patrick Smith and Davey Sandgren, 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4 at the Mitchell Tennis Center.
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5/19/09 5:57 PM
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In the Mid-Atlantic Section Hard Court Men’s 45 Singles Championship, Dexter MacBride outlasted David Turner in a great, 3 hour and 15 minute final, 5-7, 6-3, 7-5. MacBride was one of seven champions crowned at Olney Park, MD.
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5/19/09 2:40 PM
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Four Americans made the finals of the 50 men’s doubles with the team of Dan Waldman (Washington, DC) and Egan Adams taking the gold over Mike Fedderly and Val Wilder in the World Doubles Championships. They were two of six USA doubles player to win the World Doubles Championships.
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5/18/09 5:58 PM
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You can support a charity as well as win two box seats at the Legg Mason Pro Tournament or see musician and 1983 French Open Champion Yannick Noah at the French Embassy. Richey Reneberg and Chi Wan Kim will be the featured players in the tennis exhibition benefitting Arts for the Aging in the 19th Annual Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament.
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5/18/09 5:01 PM
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Three Mid-Atlantic players reached the final of their events: two-time champion Larry McDonnell, who teamed with partner Owen Roberts in the 85 doubles; and Roberts and Eeyup Tanman were singles finalists. McDonnell and Roberts were unseeded Mid-Atlantic entries, but advanced to the finals, where McDonnell prevailed 6-4, 6-2. After teaming together to win the doubles, McDonnell and Roberts found themselves facing each other after McDonnell defeated No. 1 seed Joel Arnold of Wyomissing, PA, 6-4, 6-2, and Roberts handled second seede Robert Klein of Naples, Florida, 6-0, 6-1, in their respective semis. Eeyup Tanman, last year’s Mid-Atlantic 80s champion and an 85-eligible, “played down” into the 80s and upset No. 2 seed Bob Meyerdierks of St. Petersburg, Florida, 3-6, 7-5, 6-4, en route to the finals, where he succumbed to Tony Franco of Briarcliff, N.Y. 6-1, 6-2.
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5/13/09 5:21 PM
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The USTA/MAS MW 40s Outdoor Championships is now located at the Boar’s Head Inn in Charlottesville. This beautiful site recently hosted a Women’s Pro Circuit event. Now it needs players for the Championship Tournament. DEADLINE: MAY 15. Don’t miss your opportunity! Tournament ID #302955309
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4/29/09 4:35 PM
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Talbert Cup Intersectional Champions
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BOSTON, MA--After Bruce Lipka and Dan Waldman won at No. 1 doubles, Mid-Atlantic was crowned the Talbert Cup Champions. Lipka, Director of Tennis at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, captained the Mid-Atlantic 35-and-over team to the Intersectional Team Title between four USTA Sections: the Mid-Atlantic, Middle States, New England, and Eastern Sections. In the title match at the historic Longwood Cricket Club, Mid-Atlantic needed just one doubles win after winning 4 of 6 singles. Mid-Atlantic defeated defending champion and host New England 6-3 and then beat Middle States 6-3 in the final.
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4/28/09 11:59 AM
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2008 Sectional Champion: In the Men’s 45 Singles (Outdoor Hard), Shaun Morse beat Leonard Booker 7-5, 4-6, 6-2.
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4/22/09 3:21 PM
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Gil Schuerholz (second from right)
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Gil Schuerholz (Lutherville Timonium, MD) has been named Dubler Cup Captain for the Men’s 45 team. In the Women’s 40s, the Young Cup captain is Rachel Gale (Falls Church, VA). Renata Marcinkowska (Rock Hill, MD) is also on the team and will represent the United States.
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4/22/09 2:07 PM
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Top Spots: The Virginia men and the Northwestern women hold on to the top spot in this week’s Campbell/ITA College Tennis Rankings. Northwestern (22-1) has been ranked No.1 in every ranking period this season and in 24 of the past 25 rankings while Virginia (29-0), the only undefeated team in both the men’s and women’s top 25, claims the top spot for the sixth straight week and for the 24th time in the past 30 rankings. The top-ranked Cavaliers completed their third consecutive undefeated ACC regular season followed with their third straight ACC title and its fifth in six years, becoming the first team in the 24 years of dual match play to sweep three straight matches without losing a point. UVa. has gone through the league undefeated in four of the past five years and just completed their second consecutive undefeated regular season.
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4/17/09 11:42 AM
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Leander Paes (Fred & Susan Mullane/Camerawork USA)
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Somdev Devvarman, a two-time NCAA Division I singles champion for the University of Virginia, will play singles on India’s Davis Cup Team, and Leander Paes, who is playing for the Washington Kastles in July, will play in doubles with Mahesh Bhupathi. Devvarman is at a career-best 149 on the ATP tour. Paes is ranked No. 6 in the world in doubles and was No. 1 in the world in 1999.
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4/16/09 1:10 PM
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UMW's Michelle Meadows (Virginia Beach, VA)
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Mid-Atlantic is making its mark in Division III tennis. Thirteen standouts play for nationally ranked schools at Washington and Lee, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Mary Washington. Four Mid-Atlantic players play on the No. 10 ranked University of Mary Washington women’s tennis team: 5-5 freshman Jocelyn Lewis (Oakton, VA); 5-7 senior Katherine Malpeli (Vienna, VA); 5-5 freshman Michelle Meadows (Virginia Beach, VA); and 5-6 freshman Katie Schafer (New Market, MD).
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4/14/09 3:16 PM
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The No. 1 University of Virginia Men concluded their regular season as Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Champions. They finished the season at 26-0 (11-0 ACC) for their third consecutive undefeated regular season. They are sparked by Mid-Atlantic stars Michael Shabaz (Fairfax, VA), Drew Courtney (Clifton, VA), and David Nguyen (Columbia, MD).
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4/9/09 11:43 AM
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The University of Virginia’s Tony Bresky has been chosen to lead the USTA Men’s Summer Collegiate Team. Bresky, 34, was elevated to his current position of Associate Head Coach for the University of Virginia’s men’s team after being named the ITA’s Assistant Coach of the Year in 2005. During his six-year tenure at Virginia, the Cavaliers have won four ACC Championships, five ACC regular season titles, one ITA National Team Indoor Championship and have reached the NCAA semifinals on two occasions. Bresky played collegiately for Western Illinois University and during his career, he was named Mid-Continent Player of the Year three times and was All-Conference all four years.
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4/8/09 12:44 PM
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NTRP Tournament Players! Tired of waiting until the end of the year to see your Section Ranking? Wish the ranking system was easier to understand? Well – your dream has come true! NTRP Points per Round is here! Players’ rankings will be calculated monthly and published as the “12 Month Rolling Standing List.” Your Best 3 Events will count toward your ranking and points will roll off after 12 months.
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4/7/09 5:26 PM
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The Virginia men and the Northwestern women hold on to the top spot in this week’s Campbell/ITA College Tennis Rankings. Northwestern (17-1) has been ranked No.1 in every ranking period this season and in 22 of the past 23 rankings while Virginia (24-0), the only undefeated team in both the men’s and women’s top 25, claims the top spot for the fifth straight week and for the 22nd time in the past 28 rankings.
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4/6/09 5:28 PM
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Playing in their first organized tournament, Darrell Mak and Rich Hoffman won the USTA/Anne Arundel County Tennis Association's Annapolis Kick Off Tournament combined 6.0 Men's Doubles Championship in Bowie, MD. In the Sunday finals, Mak and Hoffman won 7-6, 4-6, 6-3, advancing to the USTA Banana Tournament in October at Hilton Head, South Carolina. Hoffman said, “We did it. All the 3- to 4-hour drills, tennis lessons, PTR training, USTA website, and double strategy DVD's all paid off.”
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4/6/09 3:56 PM
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The Virginia men and Texas A&M women continue to set the pace in the second annual ITA Attendance Race. The Virginia men are tops in total attendance with 4,482 fans through 14 matches this season. The Cavs continue to lead Tulsa and Illinois but it is Mississippi who drew in an astounding 2,332 in the month of March to put the Rebels near the top of the standings.
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3/25/09 12:39 PM
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Drew Courtney (UVA Media Relations)
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The No. 1 Virginia Cavaliers (20-0) are led by Mid-Atlantic standouts Michael Shabaz (Fairfax, VA), Drew Courtney (Clifton, VA), and David Nguyen (Columbia, MD). Shabez is 46-10 overall (24-6 in singles and 22-4 in doubles), playing mostly at No. 3 singles and No. 2 doubles. Courtney is 32-11 overall (18-5 in singles and 14-6 in doubles), playing mostly at No. 6 singles and No. 3 doubles. Nguyen is 12-7 overall (7-5 in singles and 5-2 in doubles). The Virginia men and the Northwestern women remain No. 1 in this week’s Campbell/ITA College Tennis Rankings. Northwestern (13-1) has been ranked No. 1 in every ranking period this season and in 20 of the past 21 rankings. Undefeated Virginia (20-0) claims the top spot for the third straight week and for the 20th time in the past 26 rankings. The Cavaliers picked up a pair of 6-1 victories over conference foes Clemson and Virginia Tech.
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3/24/09 11:02 AM
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Houston Barrick (UVA Media Relations)
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Houston Barrick, a 6-foot, 2-inch junior from Brentwood, Tenn., is co-captain of the top-ranked men's University of Virginia tennis team. Currently ranked fourth in doubles with partner Sanam Singh and 69th in singles, Barrick posted great results at the ITA National Team Indoor, winning the team title and also taking home an all-tournament team selection at No. 1 doubles. Barrick, who turns 20 on April 7, recently took time from his busy schedule to answer some questions for USTA.com. USTA.com: You were one of the top recruits in the class of 2007. Why did you choose Virginia? Houston Barrick: It was just the perfect package for me. I wanted to further my tennis career but also get a good education. Virginia allowed for me to do both things at a very high level.
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3/23/09 1:53 PM
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Alamo, CA – The United States Tennis Association has chosen Gilbert “Gil” Schuerholz of Ellicott City, MD, to captain and play for the United States 2009 Men’s 45’s Dubler Cup International Tennis Team. The Schuerholz family is no stranger to competing at the highest level of sports. “My whole family are sports people,” Schuerholz said. “Historically all the men in the Schuerholz family excel at sports. My grandfather Gilbert Schuerholz (the first) was rated the No. 1 goalie in the world of soccer. My dad, Gilbert Schuerholz (the second) was an All-American in soccer when he played for John Hopkins. My great-grandfather and grandfather is the only father–son inductees to the Maryland State Hall of Fame in two sports – soccer and basketball. I’m the only tennis player in the family.”
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3/18/09 4:30 PM
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Four Mid-Atlantic Teams have shined in the Division lll College Rankings. The Washington & Lee Women are No. 2, while Mary Washington is No. 9. On the men’s side, Mary Washington is No. 15, while Washington & Lee are No. 19.
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3/17/09 4:27 PM
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Michael Shabez (UVA Media Relations)
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AUSTIN, TX -- Virginia rallied against No. 10 Texas to take a 4-3 victory. The match opened with singles play and the Longhorns came out in a stampede, winning five of the six first sets. The Cavs were down 2-0 before Drew Courtney and Sanam Singh made third-set comebacks after losing their first sets. UVa then took a 3-2 lead with another come-from-behind victory from Houston Barrick. Texas drew even to bring the score to 3-3 going into the doubles matches. In doubles, the Cavaliers took an early advantage as Michael Shabaz and Dom Inglot rallied after being down a break for an 8-6 win. Texas again drew even by defeating the Cavs at the No. 3, leaving the entire match up to Barrick and Singh at No. 1. Tied at 7-7, the UVa duo broke serve and then Barrick served to win the match at 9-7.
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3/11/09 1:43 PM
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For the eighth consecutive week, the Northwestern women remain No. 1 in the Campbell/ITA College Tennis Rankings and are rejoined at the top spot by the Virginia men, who spent two weeks at No. 1 before Stanford slipped past them in last week’s rankings. The Wildcats have been ranked No. 1 in 18 of the past 19 rankings, while the Cavaliers have claimed the top spot in 18 of the past 24 rankings. Virginia (15-0) is coming off a week of rest but will travel to Texas where they will take on No. 10 Texas and No. 11 Baylor. The Cavs have already racked up four wins against teams ranked in the top 10, including victories over fourth-ranked Georgia and sixth-ranked Tennessee to capture their second-straight ITA National Team Indoor title.
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3/11/09 2:23 PM
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Want to try and win a USTA national age group championship? Here's your chance, as the USTA National Men's 35 Hardcourt Championships comes to the Scottsdale Athletic Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., April 19-25. The top men's players in the country in the 35 year old age groupwill be competing for prize money and a coveted USTA gold ball, but the event is open to any men's player and USTA member 35 years old (and up)- or anyone who turns 35 in the 2009 calendar year. (Prize money is based on size of draw - see tournament homepage for breakdown). Registration deadline for the Hardcourts is April 3.
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3/3/09 1:35 PM
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Two Mid-Atlantic male players are leading the way for unbeaten Virginia. Sophomore Michael Shabaz (Fairfax, VA) and 6-5 freshman Drew Courtney (Clifton, VA) have sparked the Cavaliers to a 15-0 record and a No. 1 ranking. Shabez is 24-6 playing the No. 1-3 spots. Courtney is 18-5 playing the No. 5 and 6 singles spots. For the sixth consecutive week, the Northwestern women remain No. 1 in the Campbell/ITA College Tennis Rankings and are joined by the Virginia men for the second straight week at the top spot. Coincidentally, both teams held the top spot in the rankings at this point last year.
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2/20/09 1:41 PM
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For the fifth consecutive week, the Northwestern women remain No. 1 in the Campbell/ITA College Tennis Rankings and are joined by the Virginia men at the top spot as both teams were crowned champions of the ITA National Team Indoor Championships this past weekend. Coincidentally, in the rankings that followed the ITA National Team Indoor Championships last year, Northwestern joined Virginia at No. 1 after Virginia had held the top spot for the fifth-consecutive week.
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2/17/09 4:51 PM
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The Mid-Atlantic Section (MAS) will be adding a Collegiate Link to the MAS website. Links to pertinent information concerning college recruiting, information on the Tennis on Campus programs, and notifications of upcoming "College Recruiting Events" will be featured. MAS wants to know if you will be playing on a college team in Fall 2009. DI, DII, Junior College or whatever - we are proud that you are continuing your tennis experience. Let us know, so we can tell others!
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2/2/09 1:35 PM
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Three Mid-Atlantic players are leading the way for the fifth-ranked University of Virginia. Sophomore Michael Shabaz (Fairfax, VA), is undefeated with an 8-0 record playing mostly at No. 2 singles and doubles, and 6-5 freshman Drew Courtney (Clifton, VA) has a 6-1 mark, competing at No. 6 singles and No. 3 doubles. Shabaz, who was named First Team All-State in Virginia, won the 2005 Wimbledon Junior Doubles Championship and was the No. 1 recruit nationally by tennisrecruiting.net in 2006. Courtney, a three-time Virginia AAA Singles Champion and four-time Virginia Doubles Champion, was ranked No. 6 nationally in the USTA Boys’ 18s. The Virginia Men’s Tennis Team is fifth in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Rankings and is determined to defend its team title. The Cavaliers, who raced to 4-0 record, will host the ITA National Team Indoor Qualifier this weekend at Boar’s Head Sports Club in Charlottesville.
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1/28/09 6:29 PM
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Evaluate Mid-Atlantic Officials with this Official's Evaluation Form and answer these questions: Communication - How did the official interact with players, tournament staff, coaches and bystanders? Conflict - How did the official handle conflict, confrontation or unusual circumstances? Attitude - How was the official’s demeanor? On time for schedule changes? Application of the rules - Was the official knowledgeable of the rules? Used good judgment in application of the rules? Appearance - Was the official appropriately dressed in the proper uniform? Well groomed?
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1/22/09 11:26 AM
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Arthur Cohen, a 75s player who seldom missed a Mid-Atlantic tournament, suffered a heart attack and died on January 16 while playing tennis at the Aspen Hill Racquet Club, his home club for some 30 years. Ranked fifth in the 2008 Mid-Atlantic 75 rankings, Art was known for his sportsmanship as well as his enthusiasm for the game. Aside from being an active player, Art was an avid collector of tennis memorabilia and a founding member of the Tennis Collectors of America. He will be sorely missed.
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1/15/09 12:20 PM
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Check out the best players in the Mid-Atlantic Section. These are the Tournament Champions throughout the year on grass, clay, hard, and indoor courts.
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1/14/09 3:05 PM
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She was one for one. University of Virginia tennis player Lindsey Hardenbergh won her first USTA Pro Circuit singles title on her first try. Hardenbergh, who was playing her first ever USTA Pro Circuit event, advanced to the main draw after advancing from qualifying at the Dwight Davis/Merrill Lynch Championships in St. Louis, MO. The 5-8 freshman defeated third-seeded Anda Perianu of Romaina, ranked No. 614 in the world in the final 7-5, 7-6. "This culminates a great week for Lindsey," said Cavalier assistant coach Troy Porco. "She played her best match of the tournament today and beat a quality player who has a lot of experience. I couldn’t be more impressed with her composure and attitude on the court. She is a great ambassador for Virginia Tennis."
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1/13/09 3:28 PM
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No. 1 actually means two. Patrick Daciek and Jared Pinsky, both recent graduates of Junior Mid-Atlantic tournament play, are co-ranked No.1 in a Men’s Open field of 46 ranked players. Pinsky, who plays for Duke University, was a three-time Maryland individual state champion in 2004, 2005, and 2007. He was one of the top two blue chip recruits in the class of 2011 before injuring his back. He has since rehabbed, his tennis is skyrocketing, and he is looking to have a strong sophomore season. Pinksy, who is from Potomac, MD, is looking to help the Duke Blue Devils live up to their No. 35 national ranking. Daciek plays tennis for Virginia Tech, which is ranked No. 28 nationally. The Severna Park, MD, graduate is a freshman for the Hokies.
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1/15/09 12:15 PM
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Somdev Devvarman likes going home. That is where he has played his best tennis. The former University of Virginia standout dropped a close battle to Croatia’s Marin Cilic 6-4, 7-6 (3) in the Chennai Open Final in India, but it raised his ranking 48 points to No. 154, his highest ranking ever. Playing in his first ATP final, Devvarman, 23, gave the 6-6 Cilic, ranked No. 20, fits with his quickness and counter-punching style. Cilic, who with the victory won his second ATP title, was serving for the match at 5-3 in the second set when Devvarman broke him. Devvarman (a Charlottesville, VA, resident) fought back to force a tiebreaker but dropped the breaker 7-3. The two-time NCAA champion in 2007 and 2008 was the first ever Indian to reach the final of his homeland tournament.
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12/15/08 4:39 PM
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Mid-Atlantic Men's 55 Team
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At the USTA National Intersectionals Team Championships, the Mid-Atlantic Men’s 55 Intersectional Team finished third. The team held off the Middle States Section for third place in Arlington, Texas. Mid-Atlantic was led by Mike Lissner, Nick Mooris, Mark Massey, and captain John Donelan.
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11/21/08 6:13 PM
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Mid-Atlantic Women's 35 Team
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The 35 and 65 Intersectional teams finished third, and the 55 and 80 squads placed fourth at the McFarlin Tennis Center in San Antonio, Texas. In the 65s, Ruby Jenkins won every match she played, four singles and one doubles.
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11/21/08 12:34 PM
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Five undefeated Mid-Atlantic players led the Men’s 65 Intersectional Team to capture the Atlantic Coast Cup. No. 1 singles player Fred Drilling only lost eight games in two matches, helping Mid-Atlantic defeat New England 3-2 and Eastern 4-1. The No. 2 doubles team of John Asaka and Isom Upkins and No. 3 doubles team of John Manougian and Bob Archer also went unbeaten at the Tennis Center of College Park in Maryland. The match against New England was decided by Asaka and Upkins’ three-set match. After dropping the first set in a tiebreaker, Mid-Atlantic’s No. 2 doubles team rebounded to win the next two, 6-4, 6-2.
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11/21/08 12:31 PM
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Led by undefeated No. 1 and No. 2 singles players Morty Greenberg and Norm Fitz, the Mid-Atlantic Men’s 75s were Atlantic Coast Cup Finalists. They sparked Mid-Atlantic to a 4-0 victory over New England, and almost beat Eastern. Mid-Atlantic and Eastern were deadlocked at 2-matches-all, but Eastern won more sets, 5-4. Against New England, the No. 1 doubles team of Harvey Zorbaugh and Bill King and the No. 2 doubles team of Art Cohen and Billy Kingery picked up straight-set victories.
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11/7/08 2:57 PM
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Four Mid-Atlantic star players took on the world and took home silver and bronze medals in international competition. Mark Vines, Fred Drilling, Mary Boswell, and Carol Wood won medals in Antalya, Turkey, at the International Tennis Federation’s World Senior and Super Senior Individual World Championships. Vines (Lynchburg, VA) reached the 50 doubles finals with U.S. partner Ross Person and was a semifinalist in the singles. Drilling (Bethesda, MD) had the same results in the men’s 65s. Drilling was the defending singles champion. He won the event last year in New Zealand. Boswell (Damascus, MD) was a bronze medalist in the women’s 75 singles and doubles as was Wood (Potomac, MD) in the 70 singles and doubles. Boswell won the world singles championship in 2007.
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10/31/08 7:21 PM
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Bonnie Vona has been hired as the new Mid-Atlantic Competitive Tennis Manager. Vona will be joining us from the Texas Section, where she has been on their Competitive Staff for four years. Vona looks forward to hearing from the Mid-Atlantic members as she settles into her new position. “I hope to work closely with the MAS tennis community to promote the growth of our sport,” she said. “I see my role as a facilitator -- listening to the ideas and needs of the local community and generating events and programs to address those needs.”
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10/31/08 3:17 PM
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All Mid-Atlantic Tournament Directors are invited to the Tournament Directors Seminar at 9:30-11:30 a.m. and the complimentary luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Army Navy Country Club. Topics include TennisLink, TDM, tournament procedures and responsibilities, player responsibilities, section and district responsibilities, and policy updates. USTA/Virginia Tournaments Administrator Rob Issem will be the seminar's presenter.
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10/22/08 4:09 PM
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Mary Boswell, Queens' Cup Champion
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TURKEY—Mary Boswell has discovered the foundation of youth. The 76-year-old Damascus, MD, resident stays young because of tennis. That spring in her step gave her American teammates what they needed. They needed two wins. And she got them two wins. Boswell defeated Canada’s Muffie Grieve 6-2, 6-1, at No. 1 singles and then teamed with Nancy Reed (Winter Park, FL) to down Grieve and Hugette Fontaine 6-3, 6-1, to take the Queens' Cup 2-1.
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10/31/08 3:21 PM
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USTA/Virginia Tennis-On-Campus Fall Invitational Champions
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NC State’s Red Team was crowned the Virginia Tennis-On-Campus Fall Invitational Champions. NC State (Red) took home the title, nipping NC State (Black) 23-21. In the Gold Bracket semifinals, NC State’s Red team squeaked past Virginia Tech 20-19 and NC State’s Black team dominated Maryland’s A team 26-16. The 3rd annual USTA/Virginia event was held Oct. 25-26 at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA.
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4/15/09 3:29 PM
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All players must be current members of the USTA. Proof of membership must be presented to tournament officials. This may be done on site or by enclosing a copy of the membership card with the entry. Membership applications will be available at the tournament desk.
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10/8/09 5:06 PM
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