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Greetings!
2012 is shaping up to be a great year. The first event of the year was the 2012 US Open. Given that this is a World Championship year, fans from around the world were following the tournament with great interest. After a week of great tennis and some very interesting results, the #2 seed Bryn Sayers emerged as the winner over the #1 seed Steve Virgona. Virgona did not go home without a title however, as he and Tim Chisholm teamed up to win the US Open doubles title. Sayers and Virgona, along with Ben Matthews, are vying to be the challenger to take on Rob Fahey in the 2012 World Championship.
The first World Championship eliminator between Matthews and Sayers will begin in February. The winner will go on to face Steve Virgona in the Final Eliminator, scheduled for March 6-10 at Seacourt. The World Championship will be held at the Queen's Club in late April. (Ticket information can be found below.) Stay tuned - it looks like it is going to be an interesting few months in the pro ranks!
On the amateur side, there are many gold medals to be won in the next few months. This weekend will be the "super bowl of tennis" as four of the five national level championships are being played. Washington kicked off the party last week with the Noll Cup. Other events in February include the Etchebaster Cup, the Gold Racquet and the Women's Invitational. March looks to be just as busy, so check out the website for entry information.
Stay in touch with us online through our Facebook page, where you will find real time postings and the USCTA website, which posts the entry forms and tournament results.
Sincerely,
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2012 US OPEN
A new champion was crowned at the 2012 US Open in New York this past month. Bryn Sayers, the #2 seed defeated the #1 seed, Steve Virgona, in five sets.
Virgona teamed up with Tim Chisholm to win the US Open Doubles title over Sayers and Kieran Booth.
Read all about US Open week in Bob Hay's story "Four Wonderful Nights - The US Open".
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NOLL CUP
Washington hosted the Noll Cup - level singles for players with handicaps between 30 and 39. Vu Hoang defeated Sara Lacombe in straight sets to capture the 2012 title.
For the full report, draw and pictures read Ryan Carey's summary here! |
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NATIONAL LEAGUE
Philadelphia won its second consecutive National League title by beating New York. The winning team included Steve Virgona, Rob Whitehouse and Gabe Kinzler. James Stout, Mike Gooding and Barney Tanfield admirably represented New York.
Read Jim Zug's recap of the final night.
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TENNIS ON THE HILL?
Finally, a real tennis player on the Hill. Tom Wilson is running for Congress. Currently the mayor of Tuxedo, NY, Tom is seeking to be a member of the House of Representatives serving New York's 19th congressional district. "Court Tennis has helped shape my political career by teaching me a few important life lessons," writes Tom Wilson.
To read more click here.
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REFEREE'S CORNER
by Greg Van Schaack
History, rules, and etiquette...click here to take this month's quiz. (Don't worry the answers are attached!)
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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RACE BEGINS
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United States Court Tennis Association
c/o The Racquet & Tennis Club
370 Park Ave. New York, New York 10022
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FEBRUARY
3 - 5
Philadelphia, PA
(Amateur Handicap 20-29)
3 - 5
Newport, RI
(Amateur Handicap 60+)
24 - 26
WOMEN''S INVITATIONAL
Philadelphia
Singles & Doubles
MARCH
2 - 4
US AMATEUR
New York
Singles & Doubles
2 - 4
US JUNIOR NATIONALS
Washington, DC
Singles - Under 21 Yearrs Old
US 40's
US 50's
Philadelphia, PA
Amateur Age Divisions - Singles & Doubles
16 - 18
LORD PERCIVAL CUP
Philadelphia, PA
Team Doubles
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TIPS FROM THE PROS
by Steve Virgona
When trying to get better length with groundstrokes players often focus solely on the second bounce of the shot.
Ideally, you should focus on where the first bounce is. If you hit the shot so it first bounces on or around last gallery, it will almost certainly land within 2 yards of the back wall.
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USCTA FACEBOOK GROUP
The USCTA is on Facebook!
Interact with other players.
Get the latest news, photos, results and more!
Click here to have a look
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