There is a lot going on in many age groups for national tennis tournaments.  Here is a list and links to several of them… Continue reading →

From Davis Cup this weekend to Longboat Key in November/December, there is a lot coming up … Continue reading →

For vacation planning – and doubles partner arranging – the schedule for the 2019 Florida west coast senior tournaments has been released. Continue reading →

With the wonder of modern medicine, just three days after hip replacement, I was able to “graduate” to using a cane.  That story and results from people who can still play tennis at the Atlanta Invitational follow. Continue reading →

Two Naples tennis friends were playing a tournament match… and it ended after TWO points!  That story and my hip surgery update follow. Continue reading →

According to Mark Taylor, “The 15th annual Florida Cup matches were hosted by University Park Country Club and director of tennis Jason Grose April 7-8 in Sarasota with the West squad winning the Cup for the 11th time by the score of 34-16. The West team won nine of ten age groups; won nine of ten doubles matches; and swept the 80’s division led by captain Gordon Hammes. Individual winners that went 3-0 on the weekend included Mark Thompson (40’s); Hartmut Liebel (55’s) and Fred Drilling (75’s).” Continue reading →

With Mike “Rambo” Rennels

Your league team is successful and you are going to the sectionals/district playoffs.  How many players do you bring with you — and, do they all get to play, even if they are not the “best” players?  This is the question that came in from one of my good Newk camp buddies … Continue reading →

With Hank Irvine

Thanks to all who played in the first three Florida tournaments and to the 200+ (!) players who responded to the recent survey.  Here are the rankings and a summary of the many comments received (the tournament directors have received the full list of every comment made). Continue reading →