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By Nate Abaurrea, photos by Joyce Tarter Rideout ndy Murray, the greatest hope for British Tennis, waited for. 77 years was enough. Murray wasn’t going to Awas one point from destiny. Wimbledon 2013 was wait another second. He smashed a serve to the backhand moments away from concluding in a fashion not seen side of Djokovic, whose return shot sat up like a juicy since 1936. Frederick John Perry was the last British steak on a silver platter. Murray came through it with a man to win the championship at the All-England Club, vengeance, a forehand of monumental proportions. This 77 years ago. One point, that’s all that separated time, the backhand return from Djokovic went straight Murray from ending nearly eight decades of grass- into the net, and fell to the green grass below. Bedlam court heartache. ensued. History had been made. Andy Murray was the champion of Wimbledon. With an entire nation of fans on the edge of their seats, Almost eight years earlier to the day, a shaggy haired 18 Murray held the tennis ball in his left hand, took a deep year old from Scotland took to a different center-court, breath, and tossed it over head. His opponent, Serbian with a championship in sight. This court was not made of Novak Djokovic, waited on the other side of the net, grass, and it stood just a stones throw from the Pacific knowing that this could be the moment everyone had Ocean on the California Coast. The youngster took on a more experienced Rajeev Ram in the final, and defeated him in straight sets, winning a tournament that he had entered as a last-minute wildcard. The tournament was

2005 Comerica Bank Challenger champion, Andy Murray, Serve and Volleyer, Rajeev Ram had a good run to the Finals of won his 1st ATP Tour Title in Aptos. the 2005 Comerica Bank Challenger.

Comerica Bank Challenger 2013 3 called the “Comerica Bank Challenger”. The venue was the hard-court of Seascape Sports Club. The shaggy haired 18 year old was named Andy Murray. And now, eight years after winning his first challenger event right here at Seascape, Murray is on top of the tennis world, forever to be remembered as a British sporting legend.

“One thing I’ll never forget about Andy was his superstitious nature,” said Paul Kepler, the owner of

Andy was unseeded and only 18 when he made his run in Aptos.

Seascape Sports Club. “He and his coach, Mark Petchey, ate at the same restaurant every night. Clearly, the Rajeev Ram congratulates Andy Murray on his fantastic play during the superstition payed off.” 2005 Comerica Bank Challenger Finals Continued on page 6

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4 Comerica Bank Challenger 2013 THE ANNUAL COMERICA BANK CHALLENGER THANKS ALL OF THE SPONSORS FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT. This year, a particularly exciting lineup of restaurants and caterers are providing food for the event — each one paired with superb wines from featured wineries. Wednesday, Aug. 7: Sid’s Smokehouse & Grill Sid’s is all about mouthwatering barbecue. When you visit the restaurant, try the pulled pork, brisket and fabulous steaks. And don’t miss Sid’s bread pudding for dessert. Myka Cellars Local winemaker M ica Raas makes beautifully balanced wines — all carefully handcrafted and impressive. Try his superb Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Petite Sirah. Thursday, Aug. 8: Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine Zameen’s Eastern M editerranean cuisine has exotic flavors and spices of the region. Enjoy the unique food Zameen creates in the informal setting of their restaurant — complete with M oroccan-style décor. Their falafel is delicious. Pelican Ranch Winery Pelican Ranch Winery has a lovely tasting room in Capitola. Owners Phil & Peggy Crews welcome you to try their delightful wines, including their fabulous Chardonnay, Pinot N oir and their famous Pinotage. Friday, Aug. 9: Seascape Foods Directly across the street Seascape Sports Club, this family-run market and deli is everybody’s go-to place after tennis or a workout. The deli offers everything from breakfast burritos to soups, salads, sandwiches and more — all ultra-fresh and delicious. Bargetto Winery Bargetto Winery is one of the oldest wineries in California — celebrating 80 years in business in 2013. Their tasting room is open daily, and it’s a beautiful spot to try Bargetto’s award-winning wines. Saturday, Aug. 10: Café Rio If it’s great seafood dishes you’re looking for, along with a lovely ocean view, then Café Rio fits the bill. Try their famous sand dabs, crab cakes, or grilled calamari steak. And don’t miss their oysters on the half-shell. Zayante Vineyards Located in a bucolic spot in the Santa Cruz M ountains, Zayante Vineyards grows premium grapes on their gorgeous estate. They make Chardonnay, M erlot, Zinfandel, Syrah and more — available at most local stores. Sunday, Aug. 11: The Haute Enchilada One of the most colorful eateries in the Bay Area, this M oss Landing restaurant boasts an eclectic menu of sustainable seafood and local organic produce. Whether you go for breakfast, lunch or dinner, the cuisine is superb — and the artwork displayed in the restaurant is stunning. Pat Paulsen Vineyards Many of you will remember the late comedian Pat Paulsen of the Smothers Brothers TV show. The famous winery he started is now being run by Pat’s son M onty Paulsen, who is also the winemaker. Pat Paulsen Vineyards produces excellent wines for us all to enjoy. Lucia Highlands Lucia Highlands makes premium wines from vineyards sustainably farmed by Bret and Carol Sisney. Located in Santa Lucia Highlands, a premier region known for quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, these two varietals made by Lucia Highlands are outstanding. We thank Lucia Highlands for their support of the Comerica Bank Challenger tennis tournament and for providing wine for the sponsors’ party at Seascape Beach Resort.

Comerica Bank Challenger 2013 5 Seascape to Wimbledon, continued from page 4

The aforementioned restaurant was “Il Pirates”, located in Capitola Village. For anyone trying to gain a similar advantage, you’ll have to find your own lucky dining spot. “Il Pirates” has been closed for years.

Murray was also the first foreign player to be granted a singles wildcard into the Challenger. Seascape officials had to clear the wildcard with the USTA just prior to the tournament.

“I think Andy made it look like a pretty good decision,” Kepler said. “Probably one of the better decisions we’ve ever made.”

Brotherly Love One day prior to Andy Murray’s improbable victory at Wimbledon, a pair of Seascape alum’s took to Center- Court at the All-England Club, with a different kind of championship in their sights. Since winning the doubles title at the Comerica Bank Challenger in 1998 and 2000,

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6 Comerica Bank Challenger 2013 Bob and Mike Bryan, twin brothers, have gone on to become the greatest doubles partnership in the history of tennis. With their four-set victory over Ivan Dodig and Marcelo Melo on July 6, they have now won a record 15 grand-slam titles, 2013 being their third at Wimbledon. If they win the US Open in September, they will become the first doubles partnership to ever win a calendar slam, all four grand-slam events in the same year. The tennis world has already been forced to create a new term, the “Bryan Slam”, as a result of the twins winning every grand-slam title at least once, as well as the Olympics, the gold medals from London 2012 simply adding to their legacy.

The Bryan Brothers were 20 years old when they first came to Seascape. They had just completed what was to be their final collegiate season at Stanford University, by becoming the first brothers to win the NCAA doubles title since 1946. They kept their hot streak going, and easily defeated fellow Americans Adam Peterson and Chris Tontz in straight sets in the final.

The turn of the millennium saw the Bryan Brothers return to Seascape for the 2000 Challenger. This time around though, they weren’t merely college boys. T he Bryan Brothers were only 20 years old when they first came to Seascape. They won the Comerica Bank Challenger Continued on page 9 doubles in 1998 and 2000. As simple as one, two, three... 1 physician 2 physical therapy 3 medical fitness • Certified Exercise Specialist • Decrease pain • One-on-one fitness • Graduate degree in Exercise Physiology • Decrease swelling • Personal fitness training • Published researcher • Improve flexibility • Fitness strengthening • Board Certified Sport Medicine • Improve strength • Fitness conditioning • Extra training in Orthopedic Surgery • Transition to self-exercises • Endurance training • More than 20 Years Experience • Specialized Neck, Back and • Flexibility training • Treats aging problems, overuse, Knee programs • Agility training athletic and accident injuries • Designed individually • All ages ... the only medical practice with the one, two, three. • Suited to your medical Convenient for everyone. Definitely for you. and fitness needs • pain • aging • joint, ligament, muscle, tendon, and nerve pain • bursitis • overuse • • undertrained • fitness goals • accident injuries • athletic conditioning • rehabilitation •

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8 Comerica Bank Challenger 2013 Seascape to Wimbledon, continued from page 7 “One of the memories I have from 2000,” Kepler recalls, “was Mike, Bob and their dad playing in their band late Sunday night in the Seascape Clubhouse and Mike (the drummer) waking up Monday morning with a sore right wrist. The Bryans almost did not play doubles that year!”

Sore wrist and all, it turned out to be another unforgettable week for the 22 year-old young men. Not only did they win their second doubles title at the Challenger, but Bob (the younger of the twins, by two minutes) also won the singles championship, still one of only three players to win both brackets in the same year at Seascape. Kevin Kim (who went on to win the Comerica Bank Challenger singles crown in 2004 and 2008) was on the other side of the net from Bob Bryan in both finals in 2000. Both went three sets for Bryan victories, the singles final is still remembered as one of the greatest matches in tournament history, a 6-4 6-7 6-4 epic that left Kim both devastated and determined. It would be the last time the Bryan Brothers would play a competitive match at Seascape. 91 ATP doubles titles, 15 grand-slams, and an Olympic Gold Medal later, the twins are still going strong. Kevin Kim lost to Bob Bryan, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, in a great Singles Finals in 2000. Continued on page 10

Comerica Bank Challenger 2013 9 Seascape to Wimbledon, continued from page 9

“They represent everything good about tennis,” said traveling the world and winning championships. It’s just a Tournament Director Judy Welsh. “Twin brothers, beautiful story.”

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10 Comerica Bank Challenger 2013 Seascape to Wimbledon, continued from page 10 tournament. He has played in the Seascape Pro-Am 20 never could have imagined that I was playing against a times, including once with each Bryan Brother. legend in the making. It was truly a thrill watching him win at Wimbledon.” “The Bryans were such wonderful young guys,” Burkhart recalled. “I’ll never forget their father, Wayne. He was their coach/manager/trainer/ laundry man. He even played in that band with his two sons. I don’t know where they’d be without him.”

In 2005, another brilliant chapter was added to the Pro-Am storybook of Tom Burkhart, with a second round doubles loss to a pair that included Andy Murray.

“Andy was one of the shyest kids I’ve ever met on the court. He was gangly, with long hair and baggy clothes. That’s the true thrill of this tournament, seeing these guys “ T he Bryans were such wonderful young guys”, Tom Burkhart recalled. when they’re raw and unknown. I

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A Word From the Author I have worked as a writer and announcer at the Comerica Bank Challenger for five years. In that time, I have been privileged to see some of the brightest young stars in the world of tennis display their talents right here in our own backyard, by the beach at Seascape Sports Club. It’s a truly unique feeling, to see a player on the cusp of greatness, giving every ounce of strength in an effort to get to that next level of tennis.

While I was not present for Andy Murray’s triumph in 2005, or the Bryan Brothers exploits in 1998 and 2000, it sometimes feels like I was. The legends of those men are alive and well at the Club, with stories of their victories told on a daily basis, among fans young and old. Their spirits will never leave, and particularly during the tournament, you can almost feel their presence on the

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12 Comerica Bank Challenger 2013 court. Their stories represent what this tournament is all about. When Steve Johnson defeated Robert Farah in the 2012 singles final, he was told that just seven years earlier, Andy Murray stood in the exact same spot, holding the same first place winners check. Johnson’s one word response was priceless.

“Wow!”

The best part of the Challenger is that as an observer, you never know. You never know when you could be watching just another ordinary match, or perhaps a future Grand- Slam champion. Andy Murray was just an 18 year old wildcard, with no professional success to his name. The Bryan Brothers were college standouts, looking to make that all important leap into the top ranks of tennis. Seascape is where it happens, where “average” becomes “good”, and “good” becomes “great”. This is the Comerica Bank Challenger. Enjoy this tournament. 2013 could be the greatest year yet. You just never know. Steve Johnson won the 2012 Comerica Bank Challenger and has since reached the top 100 in the World.

Comerica Bank Challenger 2013 13 113th CAL OPEN

By Nate Abaurrea, photos by Joyce Tarter Rideout

he Cal Open has been running strong for over a particular tournament in their own backyard. The type Tcentury. It is an event with a grand history and an of competition at hand also played a significant role in immense value to women’s tennis. With the rise in the the club members fight. professional women’s game, the conceptual beauty of the “The Cal Open is at the core of tennis in this state,” said “open tournament” has been almost forgotten by the former Seascape Tennis Director, Rick Kepler. “Not masses. However, at Seascape, the appreciation is still only is it a great breeding ground for young talent, but there, and there are a whole lot of reasons why... about the name itself is so meaningful. It is one of the last 113 in fact. remaining open tournaments.”

The first ever Cal Open was played way back in 1900 at In today’s tennis world, most high quality paid players the Berkeley Tennis Club, where the tournament called have professional obligations almost year round. And home all the way until 1987, when the WTA selected with the fall of the “open tournament”, you are even Seascape as the tournament’s new permanent venue. harder pressed to find one with any kind of cash prize. Members of the club fought hard to keep the name of This is where the Cal Open has been smart, and the tournament unchanged despite sponsoring issues, as maintained it’s historic stature. they realized the historical significance of having this

The 2012 Cal Open Single’s Championship was won by a Alexis Lee, from Snellville, Georgia, reached the 2012 19 year-old U SC Trojan, Giuliano Olmos Cal Open Singles Final

14 Comerica Bank Challenger 2013 “The Cal Open has evolved into a great tournament for ______juniors and amateurs, but it still needs some professional Jan Brogan also spoke highly of the mixed doubles players who will contribute to great tennis,” Kepler said. bracket in the Open, the fourth successive year in which “To do that, you must make sure that the players are truly it has been a part of the event. playing for something. Not only has the cash prize helped the Cal Open hold on to some of its’ older players, but it “Mixed doubles is such a great idea for the Cal Open. It’s has helped every junior who has played in the such a unique spectacle, and it’s fun and exciting for the tournament, to get used to pressure-packed, tense fans,” said Brogan. “I really want to see it put in the situations with lots on the line.” NCAA’s. It’s certainly going to be some the most entertaining tennis of the tournament.” Former Cal Berkeley Head Womens Tennis Coach Jan Brogan, who has been involved with the Cal Open since The field is wide open in all three competitions, with a the 70’s, had these candid words to say. healthy total of $2500 in prize money up for grabs. It should be a great weekend of tennis, with college starlets “Open tournaments are going to be played depending on and crafty veterans alike making for quality hard-court people wanting one thing… prize money! This is a great drama at the Seascape Sports Club. event, and having any kind of cash prize makes it so much more pressure packed, and it’s such a great experience for all the women taking part.”

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By Nate Abaurrea Nordic Naturals, the top name in omega 3 and fish he “Nordic Naturals Wildcard Championships” is oil products. Ta showcase of local talent, both on and off the “It’s great to have them supporting this event,” said court. Based out of Watsonville, Nordic Naturals is now Club Director Judy Welsh. “It is one of the best things a well known company around the world and has for tennis players to take, and a healthy alternative to sponsored the event for three years running. Young harmful over-the-counter and prescription drugs.” players from the Central Coast have launched their tennis to the next level though the event, while select veterans have used it to keep their careers alive. In addition to a $2,000 winners check, a spot in the qualifying round of the Comerica Bank Challenger is also at stake for the finalists.

The 2013 edition of the “Nordic Naturals Wildcard Championships” brought yet another fresh face into the limelight. Seascape’s resident pro, 35 year old Brad Weston had won the Nordic 7 straight years. This time around, Weston reached the quarterfinal stage, and was upset by Miguel Diaz, a boy’s 18’s top 50 nationally who will be attending the University of Pacific. Miguel Diaz went on to win two more matches, and be crowned the champion of the 2013 “Nordic Natural Wildcard Championships”. Miguel Diaz won the 2013 Nordic Naturals Wildcard Championship. “Miguel was a great story,” said Seascape Tennis Director, Brian Cory. “He represents what this tournament Central Coast Foot & Ankle is all about, a young player using this A comprehensive medical & surgical approach to the lower extremity time to catapult to the next level.” Specializing in:

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Mike Fulton, President and CEO Comerica Bank Western M arket; Rick Kepler, Seascape Sports Club Tennis Director; congratulate the players Kristen Ferlito received the 2012 M arilyn Rusk Volunteer of the Year Award. and thank the ballpersons, the crowd and volunteers for their support.

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