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2012 USTA Fall League

October 13th, 2012

Hey Tennis Friends!

It’s a brand new season for USTA League Tennis, and I’ve got a partner who is brand new to playing USTA League Tennis. Let’s see how well we match up our playing styles, communication, and, of course, the all-important . . . apparel!

PROGRAMMING NOTE: My USTA League reports are time delayed in favor of the daily and/or more timely reports during weeklong events. This match actually took place during the first week of September, during the U.S. Open.

For this USTA Fall League season, each team must field three doubles matches.

Our first set lasted 30 minutes.
Our second set lasted 37 minutes.

As I had mentioned before, this is Javier’s first time playing USTA League Tennis. Based on the criteria on the USTA website, he was rated a 3.5 level player. Javier is able to play on this team, as long as his rating is less than, or equal to, the team’s 4.0 rating. I couldn’t be happier, introducing another Tennis Friend to USTA League play!

My results, so far, for this season are:

Local District/Area 4.0 Doubles
0-wins, 1-loss

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– Marcus Tennis

Tennis Tip: Hydration – Replay

October 6th, 2012

While I am recovering from three weeks of Pro Circuit reporting, please allow me to “Replay the Point” on a relevant tennis tip that I have previously posted:

Hey Tennis Friends!

No matter whether it’s the hot summers, or the cold winters, it’s very important to stay hydrated out there on the courts!

Now, I’m not a doctor, or a trainer, but here’s some of my advice on drinking and playing:

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2012 USTA Pro Circuit – Irvine, CA

September 29th, 2012

Hey Tennis Friends!

The Racquet Club of Irvine Pro Futures is the third in a three week USTA Pro Circuit Futures blast through Southern California. I was there on Thursday, of the week-long tournament, to file this report:

Here is the link to the page with the three USTA Pro-Circuit events that we have had in Southern California this month.
http://www.usta.com/Pro-Tennis/Pro-Circuit/2012_mens_pro_circuit_tournaments__september/
Clink on the links from that page to get the draws and schedules!

Here are the results for the matches that I featured:

SINGLES ROUND OF 16 (with seedings):
(1)Alex Bogdanovic d. Ryan Rowe 6-2, 1-6, 6-2
Before these SoCal events, Alex Bogdanovic had a five-week layoff because of an ailing back. He seems to be recovering well!

Prakash Amritraj d. (4)Reid Carleton 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-0
For those who may not have viewed my report from Claremont: Yes, Prakash is related to Vijay Amritraj. In fact, Prakash is the legendary Indian tennis player’s son. He was born in California and once played for USC. In 2001, he won the boys 18s doubles at the Easter Bowl, with his cousin Stephen Amritraj!

As of this posting, both Alex Bogdanovic and Prakash Amritraj made it to the singles semifinals, and will play against each other. The other semifinal match-up is between Daniel Nguyen and Chris Wettengel, both who have also had tough three-setters along the way. Matches begin at 10:00AM, today, Saturday, September 29, so, if you are in the area, you can watch these matches for FREE!

Racquet Club of Irvine
5 Ethel Coplen Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-3000

And, don’t forget about the Sunday final!

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2012 USTA Pro Circuit – Costa Mesa, CA II

September 22nd, 2012

Hey Tennis Friends!

The Costa Mesa Pro Classic is the second in a three week USTA Pro Circuit Futures blast through Southern California. Once again, I was there on Thursday of the week-long tournament to file this report:

Here is the link to the page with the three USTA Pro-Circuit events that we have in Southern California this month.
http://www.usta.com/Pro-Tennis/Pro-Circuit/2012_mens_pro_circuit_tournaments__september/
Clink on the links from that page to get the draws and schedules!

Here are the results for the matches that I featured:

SINGLES ROUND OF 16 (with seedings):
(3)Devin Britton d. Alexios Halebian 6-4, 6-2
Did you know that as a freshman at the University of Mississippi in 2009, Devin Britton became the youngest NCAA singles champion (18) and only the third freshman to win that title? The other two collegiate stars to accomplish that feat are John McEnroe in 1977 (Stanford), and Cecil Mamiit in 1996 (USC).

Daniel Nguyen d. Nicolas Meister 6-4, 6-4
Daniel Nguyen was the team captain for the final year of the USC four-peat reign. Their 2012 NCAA Championship rings ceremony is scheduled for 12:30pm today, which, unfortunately/fortunately, Daniel will make, as he lost his quarterfinal match on Friday.

DOUBLES SEMIFINAL (with seedings):
(1)Devin Britton / Jeff Dadamo
d. Connor Farren / Chris Wettengel 6-4, 3-6, [10-8]
As reported here in my previous post, and mentioned in their interview, at last week’s Claremont Futures Devin Britton and Reid Carlton beat Jeff Dadamo and Kyle McMorrow in the doubles championship round.

As of this posting, Devin Britton has made it to the singles semifinal, and will play against last week’s champion, Daniel Kosakowski. He will also play in the doubles final, along with partner Jeff Dadamo, who is in the other singles semifinal against Dennis Nevolo. Matches begin at 10:00AM, today, Saturday, Sept, 22, so, if you are in the area, you can watch these matches for FREE!

Costa Mesa Tennis Center
880 Junipero Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-0211

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– Marcus Tennis

2012 USTA Pro Circuit – Claremont, CA

September 15th, 2012

Hey Tennis Friends!

The Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center USTA Pro Classic is the USTA Pro Circuit Futures event held each year at the Claremont Club in Claremont, California.
I was there on Thursday of the week-long tournament to file this report:

Here are the results for the matches that I featured:

SINGLES ROUND OF 16 (with seedings):
(1)Alex Bogdanovic d. Mark Verryth 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-3

Prakash Amritraj d. (3)Devin Britton 6-4, 7-6(4)

DOUBLES SEMIFINAL (with seedings):
(1)Devin Britton / Reid Carleton
d. (3)Daniel Nguyen / Ryan Rowe 7-5, 4-6, [10-6]

As of this posting, both Prakash Amritraj and Daniel Nguyen are still in the tournament, making it through to the singles semifinals. In addition, another Tennis Friend, Daniel Kosakowski, is also in the semis. Matches begin at 10:00AM, today, Saturday, Sept, 15, so, if you are in the area, you can watch these matches for FREE!

The doubles final was held Friday, and here is that result:
DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP (with seedings):
(1)Devin Britton / Reid Carleton
d. (2)Jeff Dadamo / Kyle McMorrow 4-6, 7-5, [10-6]

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– Marcus Tennis

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