Showing posts with label tennis court. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tennis court. Show all posts
Thursday, March 31, 2016
USTA Fremont ClubSport 3.5 Tournament March 2016 - Finalist
Staged a comeback, but came up short in the 3.5 ClubSport Fremont Finals - 6-0, 6-4...kept my opponent on his toes!
On to the next tournament! Grrrrh!!!
Overall tournament results
As of 4/1/2016 Cracked into the top 40 for 3.5 players in Northern California
Is Federer Done?
Stats:
Roger Federer bursts into the tennis scene I would say circa 2001, when his first beat tennis great, Pete Sampras at Wimbledon. Since break out win...
- Born: Aug 8, 1981 (age 32) · Basel, Switzerland
- Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
- Turned pro: 1998 (age 17)
- Grand Slam titles: 17
Roger Federer bursts into the tennis scene I would say circa 2001, when his first beat tennis great, Pete Sampras at Wimbledon. Since break out win...
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
2nd Annual Autumn Faire & Market ~ Monte Rio 2010
Autumn Faire Thanks: MRRPD
hosted a fee admission event at the
Amphitheater on October 10th for
the second year and was once again
rewarded with good attendance and
beautiful weather. While the band Two
Rock Ramblers played in the afternoon,
craft and food vendors made sales, kids
played in the park, leashed dogs were
everywhere, the Community Garden
(thanks to Marci Martin) held an Open
Gate event, and tennis was the sport of
the day with the help of local enthusiast
Edgar Micua and Michelle Skipwith of
the U.S. Tennis Association.
The community came out and enjoyed
their neighbors, had a glass of wine at
the Monte Rio Chamber booth, and
ate spicy pasta created by Chef Maria
Vieages, old fashioned hotdogs sold by
Monte Rio Watch volunteers and relaxed
on the lawns in the sun. Some joined
Mary Black and Kathleen Hardy and
their students during demonstrations
of Pilates, aerobics and yoga from the
stage – Good Job ladies! And, Natasha
Pehrson did her usual great job organizing
the craft vendors. Our special gratitude
to all our neighbors and community
groups who are responsible for making
this end-of-season fete successful
by showing up, doing the work and
hanging around to enjoy themselves.
(Special, special thanks to Steve Baxman
for his ever-present assistance, strong back
and mellow countenance.)
hosted a fee admission event at the
Amphitheater on October 10th for
the second year and was once again
rewarded with good attendance and
beautiful weather. While the band Two
Rock Ramblers played in the afternoon,
craft and food vendors made sales, kids
played in the park, leashed dogs were
everywhere, the Community Garden
(thanks to Marci Martin) held an Open
Gate event, and tennis was the sport of
the day with the help of local enthusiast
Edgar Micua and Michelle Skipwith of
the U.S. Tennis Association.
The community came out and enjoyed
their neighbors, had a glass of wine at
the Monte Rio Chamber booth, and
ate spicy pasta created by Chef Maria
Vieages, old fashioned hotdogs sold by
Monte Rio Watch volunteers and relaxed
on the lawns in the sun. Some joined
Mary Black and Kathleen Hardy and
their students during demonstrations
of Pilates, aerobics and yoga from the
stage – Good Job ladies! And, Natasha
Pehrson did her usual great job organizing
the craft vendors. Our special gratitude
to all our neighbors and community
groups who are responsible for making
this end-of-season fete successful
by showing up, doing the work and
hanging around to enjoy themselves.
(Special, special thanks to Steve Baxman
for his ever-present assistance, strong back
and mellow countenance.)
Read full article Russian River Gazette
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Father's Day Final
This past weekend I entered in a USTA 3.5 singles and 4.0 doubles with a friend, Romy. The event was held outside of the City about 45 minutes south. Foster City is a community that was incorporated in 1971. It was evident when I drove into this nicely manicured area. Everything had it's place.
The tournament was held in three locations of the city and I ended up playing at both. Weather for the first two days was crazy. It was windy, cold and miserable for June! However, I sucked it up like the rest of the draw and played.
A good friend of mine told me when I last played in a tournament I was not "match tough". So I decided to play in this tournament to get me going.
The first few rounds I sort of got through without any heavy challenges. I encountered another friend along the way but he was manageable. By some reason, I worked my way into the final. It was a surreal moment. Both my opponent and I were treated to an "official" final set up. They had an official who informed us of our final event and congratulated us. She also did the coin toss to have one of us decide on who will serve first. To top it off was a photographer from the Foster City Tennis Club to take our photos before, during and after the match. Is this what finalists are subjected to every time? This was sweet!
Match time. My opponent was a mature guy from the City as well. Our warm up seem to be similar in style and pace. As soon as our five minutes ended, I began to slowly realize this wasn't a routine opponent like in my previous matches.
Our first 4 games lasted over half an hour. Sounds familiar, Isner vs. Mahut Wimbledon 2010? Well not as grand as that of course, but we were at it for quite some time. I was the first to break down, as I was rallying with him, seeing his style of play I began to see why. I am playing a guy who played just like me and I had no idea on how to beat him. I played an efficient Frenchmen. Despite the weather being ideal, I had no answers to break him down.
All in all, the score went in his favor, one and one. I congratulated him on well constructed match and win. But after we shook hands this guy couldn't stop chatting on how it was hard to tame me....okay, I just lost and your still talking?
Overall, we enjoyed our competition. If I had to do it again to get to a final, you bet. It's been a long time since I got one of these things. I am fortunate to get support from the home front, otherwise, I couldn't get motivated.
What's next? Another go at a 3.5 singles title? Or just move on to 4.0? Nah, stick with 3.5 and work my way into another final. Hopefully it won't take another Father's Day final to win one.
3.5 Singles Results
4.0 Doubles Results
The tournament was held in three locations of the city and I ended up playing at both. Weather for the first two days was crazy. It was windy, cold and miserable for June! However, I sucked it up like the rest of the draw and played.
A good friend of mine told me when I last played in a tournament I was not "match tough". So I decided to play in this tournament to get me going.
The first few rounds I sort of got through without any heavy challenges. I encountered another friend along the way but he was manageable. By some reason, I worked my way into the final. It was a surreal moment. Both my opponent and I were treated to an "official" final set up. They had an official who informed us of our final event and congratulated us. She also did the coin toss to have one of us decide on who will serve first. To top it off was a photographer from the Foster City Tennis Club to take our photos before, during and after the match. Is this what finalists are subjected to every time? This was sweet!
Match time. My opponent was a mature guy from the City as well. Our warm up seem to be similar in style and pace. As soon as our five minutes ended, I began to slowly realize this wasn't a routine opponent like in my previous matches.
Our first 4 games lasted over half an hour. Sounds familiar, Isner vs. Mahut Wimbledon 2010? Well not as grand as that of course, but we were at it for quite some time. I was the first to break down, as I was rallying with him, seeing his style of play I began to see why. I am playing a guy who played just like me and I had no idea on how to beat him. I played an efficient Frenchmen. Despite the weather being ideal, I had no answers to break him down.
All in all, the score went in his favor, one and one. I congratulated him on well constructed match and win. But after we shook hands this guy couldn't stop chatting on how it was hard to tame me....okay, I just lost and your still talking?
Overall, we enjoyed our competition. If I had to do it again to get to a final, you bet. It's been a long time since I got one of these things. I am fortunate to get support from the home front, otherwise, I couldn't get motivated.
What's next? Another go at a 3.5 singles title? Or just move on to 4.0? Nah, stick with 3.5 and work my way into another final. Hopefully it won't take another Father's Day final to win one.
3.5 Singles Results
4.0 Doubles Results
Friday, August 28, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
USGO 2009
29th ANNUAL UNITED STATES GAY OPEN
TENNIS TOURNAMENT
RETURNS TO STANFORD UNIVERSITY, MAY 22-25, 2009
www.usgotennis.org
SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2009
The first gay tennis tournament in the world, and one of the first organized gay
sporting events, is back for another year of action at Stanford University’s Taube Tennis
Stadium over Memorial Day Weekend. After starting on San Francisco public tennis
courts in 1980 with roughly a dozen pioneering gay players, the USGO has grown into an
internationally-recognized event. This year’s racketeers come from as far away as
Argentina, Australia, and Europe, with a large Bay Area contingent also in action. With
over 300 players from all around the United States and the world, the USGO remains the
largest gay tennis event in the country.
While this year’s tournament has singles and doubles events for players of all levels, it
also sees the return of one of the most popular and unique events at the USGO—World
Team Tennis. In the WTT format, women and men off all levels compete together in
high-energy, fast-paced singles, doubles, and mixed team play. As the competition heats
up, the teams vie to show off the wildest court-wear (pink wigs were big last year) and
the most creative cheers. And, in homage to what many locals consider to be the best ice
cream in the Bay Area, all WTT teams are named after flavors of San Francisco-based
Mitchell’s ice cream. Incidentally, last year saw the Thin Mints, Jack Fruits, Chocolate
Raspberries, and Passion Fruits take home the medals.
In addition to tournament play, Saturday morning will also feature a Tennis Block Party
sponsored by the United States Tennis Association at Palo Alto High School’s tennis
courts. This social tennis event is for players not competing in the tournament and is open
to the public and totally free. Instruction, interactive games, fun, and food for players of
all ages and abilities will be offered. This event aims to give Bay Area residents a chance
to meet new players and learn about tennis programs for LGBT tennis players.
On Sunday night, players will have to wait one more day to rest their tennis-blistered
feet, as the tournament action moves to San Francisco’s Mission District for a Latin
dance party at Roccapulco. Starting with dance lessons for the uninitiated, the party will
feature dancing to the latin music of local eight-man group Rumba Cafe, as well as a drag
extravaganza headlined by San Francisco star Raya Light.
While the USGO is all about a great experience for the players, it also has a firm
commitment to give back to the local community. Over the last two years, the tournament
has raised over $13,000 for the East Palo Alto Tennis & Tutoring program. Using a
unique mix of one-on-one academic tutoring and tennis instruction, EPATT has been
impacting the lives of hundreds of East Palo Alto youth since 1988.
A slew of sponsors have helped to make this year’s event possible. Adidas, Babolat,
Gamma, Powerade, and Mitchell’s Ice Cream all donated tennis gear and amenities for the
players. The Bank of the West Classic, USTA Norcal, and Gay Day at Great America have
all supported the event. The USGO will have a booth at Great America’s Gay Day on
Friday, May 22.
My Results
TENNIS TOURNAMENT
RETURNS TO STANFORD UNIVERSITY, MAY 22-25, 2009
www.usgotennis.org
SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2009
The first gay tennis tournament in the world, and one of the first organized gay
sporting events, is back for another year of action at Stanford University’s Taube Tennis
Stadium over Memorial Day Weekend. After starting on San Francisco public tennis
courts in 1980 with roughly a dozen pioneering gay players, the USGO has grown into an
internationally-recognized event. This year’s racketeers come from as far away as
Argentina, Australia, and Europe, with a large Bay Area contingent also in action. With
over 300 players from all around the United States and the world, the USGO remains the
largest gay tennis event in the country.
While this year’s tournament has singles and doubles events for players of all levels, it
also sees the return of one of the most popular and unique events at the USGO—World
Team Tennis. In the WTT format, women and men off all levels compete together in
high-energy, fast-paced singles, doubles, and mixed team play. As the competition heats
up, the teams vie to show off the wildest court-wear (pink wigs were big last year) and
the most creative cheers. And, in homage to what many locals consider to be the best ice
cream in the Bay Area, all WTT teams are named after flavors of San Francisco-based
Mitchell’s ice cream. Incidentally, last year saw the Thin Mints, Jack Fruits, Chocolate
Raspberries, and Passion Fruits take home the medals.
In addition to tournament play, Saturday morning will also feature a Tennis Block Party
sponsored by the United States Tennis Association at Palo Alto High School’s tennis
courts. This social tennis event is for players not competing in the tournament and is open
to the public and totally free. Instruction, interactive games, fun, and food for players of
all ages and abilities will be offered. This event aims to give Bay Area residents a chance
to meet new players and learn about tennis programs for LGBT tennis players.
On Sunday night, players will have to wait one more day to rest their tennis-blistered
feet, as the tournament action moves to San Francisco’s Mission District for a Latin
dance party at Roccapulco. Starting with dance lessons for the uninitiated, the party will
feature dancing to the latin music of local eight-man group Rumba Cafe, as well as a drag
extravaganza headlined by San Francisco star Raya Light.
While the USGO is all about a great experience for the players, it also has a firm
commitment to give back to the local community. Over the last two years, the tournament
has raised over $13,000 for the East Palo Alto Tennis & Tutoring program. Using a
unique mix of one-on-one academic tutoring and tennis instruction, EPATT has been
impacting the lives of hundreds of East Palo Alto youth since 1988.
A slew of sponsors have helped to make this year’s event possible. Adidas, Babolat,
Gamma, Powerade, and Mitchell’s Ice Cream all donated tennis gear and amenities for the
players. The Bank of the West Classic, USTA Norcal, and Gay Day at Great America have
all supported the event. The USGO will have a booth at Great America’s Gay Day on
Friday, May 22.
My Results
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Seattle Tennis Weekend - July 2008
What a happy bunch, taking a break and enjoying a nice time with friends.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Tournament Results - 2006 - 2008
| Date | Tournament | Organization | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | |||
| 10/31 to 11/02 | Centre Court | LATA | |
| 07/04 to 07/06 | Seattle Evergreen 2008 | Smashing Pink | |
| 05/23 to 05/26 | United States Gay Open 2008 | GLTF | San Francisco |
| 05/09 to 05/11 | Aloha Tennis Open 2008 | Smashing Pink | |
| 2007 | |||
| 05/04 to 05/06 | Aloha Tennis Open 2007 | Smashing Pink | |
| 2006 | |||
| 07/01 to 07/03 | The Seattle Evergreen 2006 | Seattle Tennis Alliance | |
| 05/26 to 05/29 | 2006 U.S. Gay Open | Smashing Pink | |
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