Fallbrook Open May 30-31, June 6-7
The 35th annual Fallbrook Open Tournament offers a wide array of divisions. The Open events have $3,000 prize money based on the number of entrants in each of those divisions. There is also the men’s 65s, the family events (Father/Son, Father/Daughter, Mother/Son, and Mother/Daughter) as well as NTRP. The family divisions are chance to see the parents, who often hit tennis balls to their children to get them started in the sport, pair with their offspring…and in some cases, the youngster gets a chance to “hold up” their parent on the court. Major Market is a lead sponsor and net proceeds go to the Boys and Girls Clubs of North County. This is the 28th year Dorothy Roth has run the tournament and she estimates that $90,000 plus has been given over the years, although with the economy this year, she is concerned there won’t be as much to donate.
Mixed Doubles Teams Head to Sectionals
The USTA Mixed Doubles League teams completed play and local winners advancing to the SoCal Sectionals from San Diego North County are: 7.0 Morgan Run Resort, Roberta Schrott, Capt.; 8.0 Pala Mesa Tennis Club, Bruce Brenkus, Capt.; 9.0 Carmel Valley Rec Center, Becky Kuba, Capt.; 10.0 Carmel Valley Rec Center, Jami Jones, Capt. Representing the San Diego area is the 9.0 Barnes Tennis Center team captained by Janet Podney.
The 7.0 Balboa Tennis Club team led by Ruth Solano and the 8.0 Mt. View Sports & Racquet Club team captained by Ennis Bibb will vie for a sectional slot.
For all the Baby Boomers who are devoted to staying healthy and active the USTA Senior League (for those born in 1959 or earlier) and the USTA Super Senior League (for those born in 1949 or earlier) is your chance to shine. The Captains’ Meeting is at 1 pm, Tuesday, May 5 at San Dieguito Tennis Club in Encinitas. Deadline for team entry is June 10. Captains call 858-755-8110 for team registration number and info.
Harper Ink Memorial Results
The Barnes Tennis Center hosted the 75th Harper Ink Memorial Tournament and thanks to an expanded mailing they saw an increase to 750 entrants. “This was the largest number ever,” said Anne Podney, tournament director.
David Doehring (Fallbrook) won the 18s 6-2, 7-5 over Parker Kelley (Manhattan Beach). Caryl Hernandez (Fullerton) beat Derek Klein (San Diego) 7-5, 6-2 in the 16s and Abraham Hewko (OR) claimed the 14s 6-1, 6-4 against William Chiu (San Diego). Taylor Fritz casino online (Rancho Santa Fe) took the 12s with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Aiku Shintani (San Diego) and Patrick Trhac defeated fellow San Diegan Keegan Smith 6-2, 6-2 in the 10s.
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USD Men’s Coach Hagedorn Passes
Men’s coach Tom Hagedorn, 43, lost his 18-month-long fight against leukemia on March 21. During his 11 years at USD he coached his teams to a 141-103 overall record, including four straight NCAA team appearances (2003-2006). In 2006 his Toreros were ranked 37th in the nation and pokies online in 2005 they were 39th. He was a member of the USPTA and coached collegiate All-Americans and ATP touring pros. For the past year Hagedorn volunteered with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of San Diego. Memorial gifts to honor Hagedorn may be sent to them or to the USD Athletic Department.
San Diego State Men Remain on Top
The San Diego State men’s team still sits at the top of the Mountain West Conference, having posted a 5-2 win over UC Santa Barbara, following a closely contested 3-4 loss to 17th ranked Pepperdine. They stand 1-0 in conference play and 12-8 overall. The women Aztecs are 4-2 in conference competition and 15-5 overall, just coming off a three-day jaunt to Colorado where they beat U Wyoming 6-1, Colorado State U 6-1 and The US Air Force Academy 4-1.
The San Diego State women”s team fell 4-3 to crosstown rival USD. SDSU got out to an early lead in doubles when Esther Cadua and Emma Cioffi downed Marite Raygada /Alexandra Demidova 8-3. Holly Bagshaw/ Julia Trunk clinched the doubles point for San Diego State by defeating Juliette Coupez/Milou Teeling 8-5.
In singles action, USD’s Tammy Kevey beat Cioffi 6-4, 6-1. No. 1 Trunk could not hold off Coupez in a 6-3, 6-3 loss and Bagshaw lost to Maja Sujica 6-3, 6-2. No. 4 Cadua took out Teeling 6-2, 6-2 and No. 6 Milana Yusupov defeated Demidova 6-4, 0-6, 6-2. But Roxanne Ellison ultimately falling to Raygada at No. 5 2-6, 6-3, 6-2.
UC San Diego Having a Great Season
The UC San Diego women hold a 9-0 conference record and are 13-5 overall, maintaining their place as the leader in the California Collegiate Athletic Association Conference. After blitzing Cal State LA 9-0 they have two more matches before finishing their regular season. The Triton men are also in the lead, 2-0 in conference play and 5-8 overall, although they suffered a 9-0 loss to 4th ranked Fresno State.
Lopez Announces Quick Start Courts Under Construction
San Diego Tennis & Racquet Club tennis director and longtime voulnteer Angel Lopez recently won the prestigious Olive Pierce award. Few have given as much back to the game as Lopez, who has coached pro champs, inspired adults and ambitious juniors.
The club will begin construction of four permanent 36-foot long QuickStart courts. “These courts will be added to our facility in keeping with our commitment to junior tennis and to young families who want their children to learn to play,” said Angel Lopez.
Doug Allred, the club owner, approved the addition of the courts which will serve children as young as four years old. They should be playable by summer, just in time for SDT&RC’s six-week mini camps for youngsters aged five to 12.
The QuickStart format is perfect because the court is sized for children and the balls don’t bounce as high so kids rally longer and pick up the game faster while still learning the solid fundamentals that will form the base for their tennis. Lopez, who will celebrate 30 years at SDT&RC in December, considers junior tennis a major priority.
QuickStart Tennis uses standardized specs for balls, rackets, courts, nets and scoring. To sign up, call 619-275-3270.
Toreros Advance to WCC Championship Play
The University of San Diego men’s team lost its final regular season match to UC Santa Barbara, but they are headed to the West Coast Conference Championship. The Torero women beat Washington State U 5-2 with freshman Juliette Coupez at No.1, Tammy Kevey at No. 3, Marita Raygada at No. 5 and Alexandra Demidova at No. 6 collecting singles points. They swept the doubles. They are 2-1 in conference play and 10-7 overall.
