Free Women’s Doubles Clinic w/Luke Jensen at $10K – Info is attached, story below.
TENNIS E-NEWS
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Vol. VIII, No. 59
2006 Winner of South Carolina Media Award
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
With the wealth of tennis courts and players and resorts in the Lowcountry, TENNIS E-NEWS can’t begin to catch all that’s happening. Think you are in a strong tennis area? Armstrong Atlantic State University men’s and women’s teams have both just repeated as NCAA Division II national champions, only the second time in collegiate history that has been done.
Championship tennis is in our air! Breathe in. Tom did.
Dubler Cup
Coulton Wins World Doubles Championship in Spain
HILTON HEAD ISLAND SC (TENNIS E-News) – Hilton Head Islander Tom Coulton added a third world doubles championship to his resume earlier this month, teaming with Jan Gunnarsson of Sweden to win the ITF Senior Men’s 45 title in Mallorca, Spain. They defeated Simon Arms/Bruce Ferguson of Australia 7-5, 3-6, 6-0 in the final.
Coulton’s first two world’s doubles championships came in the 40s division, winning with Andres Jarryd of Sweden and Egan Adams of the U.S. Last fall, Coulton defeated 45s World’s #1 Van Wilder at the U.S. National Clay Courts.
Free Women’s Clinic with Luke Jensen
Upcoming Young Pros Coming for $10K Head/Tail Tournament
HILTON HEAD ISLAND SC (TENNIS E-News) – Young pros on the way up will be on HHI for a wildcard tournament starting Wednesday, continuing with qualifying rounds Sunday and Monday and moving into main draw Tuesday – all part of the $10,000 Head/Tail USTA Women’s Tournament at Van Der Meer Tennis Center. Admission is free to spectators throughout.
The women’s championships have been expanding peripheral activities each year and this year will include a free women’s doubles clinic Monday at 5 p.m. conducted by French Open champion and ESPN commentator Luke Jensen. Signup deadline is Friday and can be done by emailing tennis@vdmtennis.com or calling Tournament Director Justyn Schelver at 785-8388, ext 119 .
Saturday the 6th will be International Kids Day featuring a USTA Quick Start program at 11 a.m. A pizza party will be held following the women’s tournament singles semifinals and doubles final Saturday.
Defending champion for the tournament is Mallory Cecil, Spartanburg native who as a freshman led Duke to its first NCAA team championship then won the singles title. It is uncertain at this point whether she will be here to defend. Among those committed is Alison Riske of Pittsburgh, who trains on HHI and reached the semifinals of a $50,000 tournament earlier this month in Florida.
The main draw that begins Tuesday will continue through Saturday semis and Sunday final on a daily schedule of singles in the morning and doubles in the afternoon.
Singles Wildcard Tournament Starts Wednesday; Umpire Academy Friday; 4.0 Players Needed for Demo Play
HILTON HEAD ISLAND SC (TENNIS E-NEWS) -- The singles wildcard tournament for the $10,000 Head/Tail tourney will start Wednesday at noon at Van Der Meer Tennis. A draw limited to 32 will play down to receive one wildcard into the main draw. (Finalist would receive a qualifying wild card if needed. Final will be Friday at 11 a.m. Also, a doubles wildcard event will start Friday afternoon and will feature 16 teams playing off for a spot in the doubles qualifying draw. That final will take place Saturday at noon.
The USTA officials will be hosting a chair umpire academy starting Friday at Van Der Meer. Needed are players 4.0 and above to play chaired practice matches Saturday morning between 9:30 and noon. Anyone interested in playing should contact Justyn Schelver at VDM 785-8388, ext. 119.
75 in 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 Playoffs
5 HHI, 2 CCTA Teams Ready for South Carolina Adult State Championships in Greenville
HILTON HEAD ISLAND SC (TENNIS E-News) – Seven area tennis teams will be heading upstate this weekend for the South Carolina Adult State 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 Championships. Play begins Friday, but no area teams are competing before Saturday.
The teams will play in-group round robins Saturday and Sunday to decide which will advance to Monday semifinals and finals.
This is the first year for HHI and CCTA Spring league teams competing as separate areas. HHI’s PDTC 4.5 women and CCTA 4.0 women’s Beaufort Sea Islanders won Adult State championships two weeks ago.
Here is the lineup of HHITL and CCTA teams in the weekend’s Adult State Championships with captains’ names in (parentheses):
Men’s 2.5 – 4 teams -- No HHITL or CCTA teams entered.
Women’s 2.5 – 12 teams -- HHITL/SCYC Ms. Fits (Lynda Halpern)
Men’s 3.0 – 12 teams -- HHITL/Wexford Blaze of Glory (James Sewell)
Women’s 3.0 – 16 teams -- HHITL/Wexford Player Slayers (Teri Rohan); CCTA/Bluffton Alley Cats (Diane Marie Austin)
Men’s 3.5 – 16 teams -- HHITL/SPCC The Old Guys (Tim Duffy); CCTA/Beaufort Smashers (Larry Wilson)
Women’s 3.5 – 15 teams -- HHITL/Indigo Run Indigo Slice (Terry Breinich)
Here is the schedule for HHITL and CCTA teams as posted on the www.sctennis.com championship webpage:
(Key to abbreviations: AATL = Aiken Area; CCTA = Bluffton to Beaufort area; CTL = Columbia; FTA = Foothills/Greenville; GATA = Greenwood; GSTL = GrandStrand/Myrtle Beach; HHITL = Hilton Head Island; LATA = Lexington Area; LCTA = Lowcountry/CharlestonArea; MCTL = Mid-Carolina/York County/Rock Hill; PD = PeeDee/Florence; SATL = Spartanburg Area; UPTA = Upper Piedmont/Greenville)
Saturday the 30th
8 a.m. – M3.5 -- CCTA/Beaufort Smashers vs. GSTL/Conway Badgers
8 a.m. -- W3.5 -- HHITL/Indigo Run Indigo Slice vs. CTL #1/Columbia TC El Burrito Chicas
9:30 a.m. -- W3.0 -- HHITL/Wexford Player Slayers vs. UPTA/Greenville CC Loose Strings
9:30 a.m. – W3.0 -- CCTA/Bluffton Alley Cats vs. LATA #2/Columbia Northwest Y’s Women
11 a.m. -- M3.0 -- HHITL/Wexford Blaze of Glory vs. CTL/Plantation Club Smart Aces
12:30 p.m. -- M3.5 – HHITL/SPCC The Old Guys vs. LCTA #2/Charleston T.C.
12:30 p.m. – M3.5 -- CCTA/Beaufort Smashers vs. LATA #2/Lexington Tiebreakers
2 p.m. -- W2.5 – HHITL/SCYC Ms. Fits vs. FTA/Performance Tennis Alley Cats
2 p.m. -- W3.5 -- HHITL/Indigo Run Indigo Slice vs. MCTL/Tega Cay B52s
3:30 p.m. -- W3.0 -- HHITL/Wexford Player Slayers vs. CCTA/Bluffton Alley Cats
5 p.m. -- M3.5 – HHITL/SPCC The Old Guys vs. CTL #1/Columbia Ace Kickers
Sunday the 31st
8 a.m. -- W3.5 -- HHITL/Indigo Run Indigo Slice vs. UPTA #2/Greenville CC Ace Kickers
9:30 a.m. -- M3.0 -- HHITL/Wexford Blaze of Glory vs. LCTA #2/Dunes West Breakres
9:30 a.m. -- M3.5 – HHITL/SPCC The Old Guys vs. AATL/The Antiques
9:30 a.m. -- W2.5 – HHITL/SCYC Ms. Fits vs. LATA #2/Ball Park Road String Fever
11 a.m. -- W3.0 -- HHITL/Wexford Player Slayers vs. LATA #2/Columbia Northwest Y’s Women
11 a.m. – W3.0 -- CCTA/Bluffton Alley Cats vs. UPTA/Greenville CC Loose Strings
12:30 p.m. -- W3.5 -- HHITL/Indigo Run Indigo Slice vs. GATA/Gatewood Ladies
2 p.m. -- M3.0 -- HHITL/Wexford Blaze of Glory vs. UPTA/Southside Park
2 p.m. – M3.5 -- CCTA/Beaufort Smashers vs. LCTA #3/Mt. Pleasant Rec Brew
3:30 p.m. -- W2.5 – HHITL/SCYC Ms. Fits vs. UPTA/Greenville CC Shoe-Ins
Monday the 1st
8 a.m. -- M3.0 – Semifinal – Group II vs. Group III
8 a.m. -- M3.0 – Semifinal – Group I vs. Wildcard
8 a.m. -- W2.5 – Semifinal – Group I vs. Group II
8 a.m. -- W2.5 – Group III vs. Wildcard
8 a.m. -- W3.5 – Semifinal -- vs.
8 a.m. -- W3.5 – Semifinal -- vs.
10 a.m. -- M3.5 – Semifinal – Group I vs. Group III
10 a.m. -- M3.5 – Semifinal – Group II vs. Group IV
10 a.m. -- W3.0 – Semifinal – Group I vs. Group II
10 a.m. -- W3.0 – Semifinal – Group III vs. Group IV
12:30 p.m. – M3.0 – Final –
12:30 p.m. – W2.5 – Final –
12:30 p.m. – W3.5 – Final --
2 p.m. -- M3.5 – Final –
2 p.m. – W3.0 – Final --
2 Courtside Seats During Week One
Drawing Tickets Available for PTI’s US Open Fundraiser
HILTON HEAD ISLAND SC (TENNIS E-NEWS) – The Public Tennis Inc. drawing for US Open tickets is continuing as part of PTI’s annual fundraiser. Last year’s effort raised $2,600 for the new court fund at the Chaplin Public Tennis Center.
A minimum tax deductible donation of $25 will get a chance to win a set of courtside seats, valid for one of the first four days of play. The tickets have a retail value of $950. The winner will be able to choose either a morning or evening session at the event. Tickets are now available at Players World of Sports in the Fresh Market Shoppes on William Hilton Parkway and PTR's International Headquarters at the Van Der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club. They also are available at Chaplin team practices and at the Sunday Round Robin Social.
Checks should be made payable to: People For Parks and can be mailed to: PTI, c/o P.O. Box 4739, Hilton Head Island SC 29938. There is also the option of calling the PTR at 785-7244 and paying by credit card (MC, VISA, AMEX).
Needing a Mixed Doubles Player at Chaplin
4.5 Woman – An 8.0 Adult mixed doubles team at Chaplin Public Tennis Center needs a 4.5 woman. Contact Tim Ryan at chaplinroundrobin@hotmail.com or call 682-3504.
Looking for a Team in Mixed Doubles or Men’s Doubles
3.0 Man – Looking to join a summer mixed doubles team or men’s doubles. 3.0 player. 68 years old. Call Peter LaBeck 689-5599.
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Two years ago TENNIS E-News ran a well-received series of excerpts from "The Code, The Players' Guide for Unofficiated Matches". You have asked for a repeat? You got it.
May a doubles team switch its serving order at the beginning of any set or the 10-point match tiebreak? Yes. There is no requirement that any doubles team retain the same serving order for a new set or 10-point match tiebreak.
*Note: TENNIS E-News is not making up these items. All are taken word-for-word from USTA's "The Code" that can be found in the "Friend at Court" handbook or as a stand-alone leaflet -- available by going to http://www.usta.com and selecting "USTA Shop" and then "Books" on that page.
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Upcoming Tournaments/Activity:
May 30-June 7: USTA Women’s $10,000 Satellite Tournament / Van der Meer Tennis Center / Sponsored by Head/Tail / Qualifying May 31-June 1 / Main Draw June 2-7 / Free to spectators; player exhibitions included. / For information, call Justyn Schelver 785-8388 ext 119.
June 5-7: The Banana Open / Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center / Men’s & Women’s singles and doubles, plus mixed doubles / Rating levels 2.5 through Open / Winners advance to Banana Open Challenge in October / Call PD at 785-1152.
June 18-21: Sun City Senior Doubles Tournament / Sun City Tennis Club / USTA-sanctioned age and rating divisions in men’s, women’s & mixed doubles / TennisLink ID #704100909 / for additional info contact Ernie Clark at tennisracquets@yahoo.com.
June 26-28: Beaufort Summer Splash!! / Beaufort Tennis Center/Beaufort High School / USTA-sanctioned / Men's, women's and mixed NTRP divisions (ID #704110609) / For information, contact Cathy McGill at catmcgill@embarqmail.com.
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