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SCTANewsletter SEPTEMBER 2001 Outstanding Junior Sectionals

John Lansville

defeating No. 1 seed Doug Stewart 6-1, knocking off the No. 3 and No. 5 seeds. No. 6-1. Stewart had run himself into the 4 Brittney Harper had her best tournament ground in his 3-6, 6-4, 7-5 semifinal in 2001, winning the Girl’s 10 title 6-2, 6-2 victory over No. 5 seed Rylan Rizza. over top seed Brooke Schweyer. Rettenmaier found himself backed into No. 2 seeds K.C. Corkery/Brian Morton the wall when he was down 5-7,4-4 to of Costa Mesa won the Boy’s 18 doubles Dusty Kemick in the qualifying. He with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over top seeds Travis escaped with a 5-7, 6-4, 6-1 victory. Rettanmaier/Ryan Redondo. The script was Overall, he won 8 matches for the title. the same in the Girl’s 18 doubles as No. 2 Top seeded Jack Li defeated No. 2 seed seeds Erica Sauer/ were just Jamil Al-Agba 7-5, 6-3 for Boy's 16 hon- 2-6, 6-1, 7-5 better than No. 1 seeds Lindsey ors. No. 7 seed Kaes Van't Hof demon- Nelson of Orange and Judith DeVera. strated flashes of brilliance defeating top The action was as good off the court as seeded in the quarter’s. He Head/PENN became the sponsor of the continued his solid play defeating No. 2 Southern Junior Sectional Champion- seed Samuel Tadevosian 6-1, 6-3 for the ships and introduced its Masters Series ten- Boy’s 14 championship. In the Boy’s 12, nis ball at the tournament. Head/PENN also No. 1 seed defeated No. 2 held clinics and provided participants with T- seed Jason Jung 6-1,6-3. Top seed Daniel shirts during the event. Nguyen dominated the Boy’s 10 losing (continued on page 3) only four games in the entire event. In the final, he scored a 6-1, 6-0 win over No. 3 seed Jenson Turner. The Girl’s 18 final was the most Boy’s 18 champion . exciting match of the tournament. No. 2 Photos: Jerry Lowe seed Kim Anh-Nguyen quickly took the he 99th Southern California Junior first set 6-0, but top seed Iris Ichim Sectional Championships, which is the responded to the challenge and took the Tlargest event of its kind in the world, second set 6-3. The third set see-sawed lived up to its reputation by being exciting and before Ichim’s power hitting carried her extremely competitive. The tournament to a 7-5 victory. kicked off Saturday, June 23th with four days No. 6 seed Kady Pooler slipped past of qualifying matches. There were 1,600 jun- top seed Robyn Baker in the semifinals iors vying for the 128 spots in the main draws and did it again in the final, edging of the Boy’s and Girl’s 18, 16, 14 and 12 divi- unseeded Ivana King 2-6, 6-2, 6-1. Top sions. The 16 “qualifiers”, in each age category, seed Cosmina Ciobanu defeated unseed- joined the 16 players that were “held out” in ed Karina Porushkevich 6-1, 1-1 (default) the main draw play on Wednesday, June 27th. in the Girl’s 14. No. 1 seed Logan Hansen Unseeded UCLA standout, Travis battled past Hilary Barte 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in Rettenmaier, who played through the quali- the Girl’s 12. Barte swept through quali- fying, was outstanding in the Boy’s 18 final fying and propelled herself into the final by Girl’s 18 winner Iris Ichim. Wild N AMES• I N • T HE• N EWS he lead-in to the 75th anniversary Mercedes-Benz Cup was both Daniel Fik won the junior singles title at the the Cajon Classic Wheelchair unique and memorable. Rather Championships, played in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Amy McKnight was the women's T than play one Pre-Qualifying Wild singles winner at the Music City Classic Wheelchair Championships. Rick Draney Card event that had been the custom for teamed with Chris Studwell of Okemos, Michigan to win the quad open doubles final years, local tournaments were held. at the Roho Gateway Classic, sanctioned as the USTA National Indoor Wheelchair Winners included: Andre Kerr and John Championships. Draney also won the quad open singles at the Far West Letts (Harvard Recreation Center); Vahe Regional Wheelchair Tennis Championships, a $5,000 event on the NEC Wheelchair Assadourian (California State University Los Tennis Tour. Brad Parks received Angeles); Jason Cook and Ross Greenstine the International Tennis Federation's (Industry Hills Tennis Center); Philip Sheng Special Services To The Game and Paul Warkentin (Oxnard Tennis Center); Award at the annual ITF World Ryan Haymond (Bakersfield Racquet Club); Champions Dinner held during Oliver Schweizer (Costa Mesa Tennis Roland Garros. Universally consid- Center); and Jason Pongsrikul (Fallbrook ered the founder of wheelchair Tennis Center). tennis, Parks' incredible commit- The victories earned the players spots in ment helped the game become the Pre-Qualifying tournament held at the the fastest growing disabled sport in Tennis Club. Oren Motevassel the world. Top wheelchair athletes was the winner and picked up a wild card in can compete for more than half-mil- the Mercedes-Benz Cup qualifying. With lion dollars of prize money on the their doubles win, Ryan Redondo/Travis 2001 NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour, Rettenmaier also picked up a wild card in ITF honoree Brad Parks with his wife Wendy and which includes over 120 events in 32 the qualifying event. daughters Maiah and Sarah. Photo: Mark Winters different countries......

Mercedes-Benz Cup Essay & Poster Contest Winners

Cynnia Smith and Jasmine Cynnia Smith Verret are young and good. Smith, a 10-year-old who attends Marvin Avenue Elementary School, and Verret, who is 8 and goes to Canfield Elementary School, were the winners of the Mercedes-Benz Cup essay and poster contests. Jasmine Verret

2 Outstanding Junior Sectionals

Girl’s 16 champion Kady Pooler and finalist Ivana King.

Boy’s 16 winner Boy’s 18 doubles winners Brian Morton/K.C. Corkery Girl’s 18 doubles finalists / Judith Jack Li and finalists Travis Rettenmaier/Ryan Redondo. DeVera and winners Riza Zalameda/ Erica Sauer. and finalist Girl’s 14 Boy’s 10 Jamil winner finalist Al-Agba. Cosmina Ciobanu. Jenson Turner and champion .

Boy’s 12 winner Steve Johnson. Girl’s 12 Boy’s 14 Girl’s 10 finalist champion champion Hilary Kaes Van’t Brittney Barte and Photos Hof and Harper and winner finalist finalist Logan by Samuel Brooke Hansen. Jerry Tadevosian. Schweyer. Lowe ...... Player Development John Lansville Gamers of two tennis playing brothers who The following players distinguished died tragically. themselves at the Easter Bowl: Robert Yim and Dianne Matias Prakash Amritraj/ Stephen Amritraj were members of the U.S. World - Boy’s 18 doubles champions; Drew Youth Cup 16s team that qualified Hoskins/Roger Gubser of Laredo, for the World Youth Cup Finals in - Boy’s 18 doubles finalists; Santiago, Chile in October. Lindsey Nelson - Girl’s 16 singles had an impressive finalist; /Riza Zalameda - spring, winning the Malaysian Girl’s 16 doubles finalists; Skate International in Malaysia and the Gorham/Gary Sacks - Boy’s 14 dou- Amber Liu hit her way to Shane LaPort receives Derrick Bauer was the Gas Negara International in bles finalists. Steve Johnson/ Kellen ITF wins. Photo: Mark Winters the Boy’s 16 champion’s Muterspaw Boy’s 18 Indonesia. At both the Mitsubishi trophy. finalist. D'Amico of Denver, Colorado won Lancer and the the Super National Boy’s 12 doubles. Vegas, Nevada, Derrick Bauer was a Boy’s 18 Singapore International she was a semifinal- Logan Hansen lost her first match of the finalist. Kim-Ahn Nguyen was the Girl’s 18 ist. Alexandra McGoodwin played with Yoo year (making her record 23–1) in the Girl’s champion and Shane LaPorte was the Boy’s 16 Mi Jung of Korea and reached the dou- 12 National Championships final. winner. The event is a national tournament bles final at the 9th International Junior At the Muterspaw Championships in Las organized by the Agassi Foundation in memory Tournament in Frankfurt, Germany.

3 Player Development

Awards Banquet More than 100 people attended the annual Southern California Tennis Association Junior Awards Banquet, held at Los Caballeros Racquet & Sports Club, during the Player of the Year Player of the Year Junior Sectional Champion- Rylan Rizza. Diane Matias. ships. Each year the Junior Tennis Council Awards Award winners: Jack Li, Kenny Brown, Rylan Rizza, Samantha Committee recognizes indi- Hammond, Brittany Holland, Sean Mulyanto, Eric Aarnaes and Patrick viduals for their record and Adams. (Front row) Amy Molden, Alyssa Halcomb, Kevin Nakasone, outstanding behavior. The Chloe Bellamy, Mary Bulich and Diane Matias. 2000 honorees included: Rylan Rizza & Dianne Matias - Player of the Year; Kenny Brown & Samantha Hammond - Most Improved Player; & Jieun Jacobs - Evelyn Houseman Sportsmanship Award; Most Improved Player Most Improved Player Sportsmanship Award Winners: Eric Aarnaes & Amy Molden - 18s; Jack Li & Alyssa Halcomb Samantha Hammond. Kenny Brown. - 16s; Sean Mulyanto & Brittany Holland - 14s; Patrick Adams & Mary Bulich - 12’s; Kevin (All are pictured with John Lansville, Manager of Player Development.) Nakasone...... & Chloe Bellamy - 10s. Sportsmanship Certificate Winners So Close Josh Alba Jesse Ferlianto Michael Lin Leigh Roberts In the semifinals, Southern California, Emily Aston Jake Fisher Rebecca Lin Jonathan Sanchez which was looking to capture the 16 Jason Beato Christopher Freeman Michael McClune Britney Sanders Intersectional title for the first time Sarah Blair Lauren Gallagher John Mano Nicolas Santibanez since 1994, faced Southern, a section Brittany Blalock Jason Gapud Remi Martin Brooke Schweyer comprised of 9 states which had been Jonathan Bowman Samantha Geogino Margan Melhorn Erica Schweyer champion since 1995. The team of Mallory Brady Whitney Melhorn Jennifer Segar Justin Montgomery, Jeff Das, Eric Riley, Christopher Brown Casey Grindon Ashley Mettert Melissa Selmanson Adam Loucks, Lindsey Nelson, Anne Wes Burrows Ross Handley Hayley Miller Molly Shih Yelsey, Judith DeVera and Riza Zalameda Michael Caldwell Mykala Hedberg Pam Montez Thomas Shubert defeated Northern, Southwest and Elizabeth Carpenter Micaela Hein Chelsea Mosser Ben Steensland Texas, by scores of 8-1, to set up the Calina Ciobanu Catherine Hillman Michelle Murphy A.J. Stein meeting with Southern. In that match, Gabriel Cohen Geoff Hsu Gia Nafarrette Kelly Stewart Montgomery, Riley and Yelsey were sin- Brett Condon Jane Huh Lindsey Nash Morganne Suding gles winners. Going into the doubles Mark Contreras Chris Johnson Jason Nguyen Subi Sundaram the score was tied 3-3, but Loucks/ Casey Cross Lauren Jones Jessica Nguyen Ben Sundling Riley, Yelsey/Zalameda, and Das/ Ina Dan Matt Jones John Nguyen Sean Tan DeVera claimed victories to give Adam Davidson Jared Kamel Jodie Nygaard Minh Tang Southern California a 6-3 decision. In Michelle Dest Fatoumata Keita Asagi Onaga Jenson Turner the final, Midwest was the opponent. Laura Devendorf Travis Kinard Matthew Ozurovich Darren Upton Winning three three set matches, the Natalie Duckor Austin King Greg Punsalan Marissa Ward No. 1 seeds were up 4-2 in the singles Becky Duesler Erich Koenig Kevin Whit (Montgomery and Zalameda were win- H.R. Espiritu Lawrence Kourie Alison Ramos Monica Wiesener ners). Yelsey/ Zalameda picked up a Ariana Fahrney Walter Lau Michelle Rabinovich Alex Wittenberg doubles victory, yet Midwest walked off Brian Fang Daniela Lee Eric Riley Lawrence Yiang with the championship 4-3. Kelley Faulstich Heather Leslie Devin Rippner Cynthia Yim Andre Feliz Shelia Lewis Blake Roberts Tongle Yu

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In The Zone SoCal Maze Southern California dominated the 14 Zonal competition. In the Boy’s, local teams fin- The annual contest between Northern and Southern California was outstanding. As ished No. 1, 2 and 3. On the girl’s side, the has been the case in all but one of the 28 Maze Cup encounters, Southern California winner and the third place finisher came was the winner 16 - 4. Members of the SoCal squad were: Luana Magnani, Iris Ichim, from this section. Members of the champi- Derrick Bauer, Doug Stewart, Lindsey Nelson, Anne Yelsey, Judith DeVera, Justin on Trojans Boy’s squad were: Skate Gorham, Montgomery, Jamil Al-Agba and Jeff Das. Both the Boy’s 18 and Girl’s 16 teams were Jake Smith, Zachary Wolfe, Grant Robertson 5-0. The Girl's 18s were 3-2 successful. The and Wesley Burrows; Dave McKinney - Boy’s 16 competition was tied 2-2, with Das coach. The Bruin finalists were: Blake Muller, down 5-2 in the third set. He staged a remark- Scott Hohenstein, Stefan McKinney, Wesley able come back to capture the tie-break and Miller and Jonathan Greenberg; Adam give SoCal a 3-2 victory. Brewer - coach. Those who were finalist included: Blake Muller, Scott Hohenstein, Stefan McKinney, Wesley Miller and Jonathan Greenberg. The Girl’s winners were: Carla Tamborini (second year in a row), H.R. Espiritu, Maykim Yang, Norma Shearer and Sanaz Marand (from Texas). Terry Chambers was the coach. Wesley Burrows and Amy Beck were Sportsmanship Award winners.

Maze Cuppers: Jeff Das, Luana Magnani, Justin Montgomeryl, Derrick Bauer, coach Winter Super Nationals Lindsey Nelson was a Maze Cup , Anne Yelsey, Linsey Nelson, standout. Photo: Jerry Lowe If you are interested in going to the USTA Judith DeVera, Iris Ichim, Jamil Al-Agba (front) and coach Jim Buck (back, far left). Winter Super Nationals then it is a good idea to play Designated Tournaments. Two Boy’s 18 Girl’s 18 (2) of the following three (3) events must Derrick Bauer (S) d. Iris Ichim (S) d. be played in order to be endorsed for Pablo Pires de Almeida (N) 7-6, 6-2 Jessica Siebel (N) 6-0, 6-2 nationals: Doug Stewart (S) d. Sasha Podkolzina (N) d. • Los Caballeros Junior Tournament - Francisco Zepponi (N) 6-3, 6-1 Luana Magnani (S) 6-2, 7-6 September 15-16, 22-23 (Entry Deadline - August 22); Bauer/Stewart (S) d. Ichim/Magnani (S) d. • Matador Junior Tournament-Northridge - Zepponi/Pires de Almeida (N) 6-3, 6-4 Podkolzina/Siebel (N) 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 September 29-30, October 6-7 (Entry Derrick Bauer (S) d. Sasha Podkolzina (N) d. Deadline: September 12); Francisco Zepponi (N) 6-2, 7-6 Iris Ichim (S) 6-3, 6-2 •J.P. Yamasaki Memorial Junior Tournament Doug Stewart (S) d. Luana Magnani (S) d. - October 27-28, November 3-4 (Entry Pablo Pires de Almeida (N) 3-6, 6-1, 6-3 Megan Falcon (N) 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 Deadline: October 12). Boy’s 16 Girl’s 16 UCLA Chris Rasmussen (N) d. Lindsey Nelson (S) d. 420 Charles E. Young Drive West Justin Montgomery (S) 6-3, 6-2 Stephaine Vallejos (N) 6-4, 6-4 Los Angeles, CA 90024 Jamil Al-Agba (S) d. (310) 208-3838 Anne Yelsey (S) d. www.usta.com/scta STAFF Eric Roberson (N) 7-6, 6-2 Meghan Wolfgram (N) 6-4, 6-4 Mark Winters – Executive Editor Rasmussen/Nick Ricks (N) d. Nelson/Yelsey (S) d. CONTRIBUTORS Al-Agba/Jeff Das (S) 7-5, 6-2 Vallejos/Wolfgram (N) 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 Henry Talbert – Executive Director Annette Buck – Director Adult & Senior Tennis Jamil Al-Agba (S) d. Lindsey Nelson (S) d. John Lansville – Manager of Player Development Chris Rasmussen (N) 6-4, 6-2 Meghan Wolfgram (N) 6-3, 6-2

Vic Braden, Becky Edles - Rye, Dona Garcia - Egger, Jeff Das (S) d. Anne Yelsey (S) d. Lesley Guajardo, Jodie Copp Hurley, Ali Ordonez, Darren Eric Roberson (N) 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 Stephaine Vallejos (N) 6-3, 6-3 Potkey, Lesley Waite and PatYeomans

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High School Start USA Team The Girl’s high school tennis season is about to start. There are four separate com- petitive areas: L.A. City, San Diego, Southern, and Central Sections. The tennis prom- Tennis ises to be exciting. Enjoy the season. Becky Edles - Rye CIF Southern Section Final Boys Rankings his has been a very busy and excit- RANK DIVISION I DIVISION II DIVISION III DIVISION IV DIVISION V ing year for USA Team Tennis. 1. Los Alamitos University Beverly Hills Servite Corona del Mar Trying to complete the Fall 2000 2. Peninsula Woodbridge Westlake Dos Pueblos Brentwood T Sectional Playoff was a test. After 3 Capistrano Valley Troy Canyon/Anaheim San Luis Obispo San Marino two rain delays and CIF restrictions for 4. Dana Hills Irvine Sunny Hills Palm Desert Harvard/Westlake high school players, the playoff was finally completed in late June. Thanks to Nana 5. Arcadia Rio Mesa Santa Barbara Calabasas Whitney Talevi and Margaret Kelly, along with sev- 6. Santa Monica Camarillo Agoura Santa Margarita Poly/Pasadena eral SCTA staff members as well as the 7 Aliso Niguel Thousand Oaks Foothill Don Bosco Crespi players, parents and coaches for their 8. Redlands E. ValleyRedlands San Marcos Bonita St Bonaventure patience, effort and support. 9. Upland Loyola Damien Hesperia Milken Community Spring Sectional Playoff, held June 16 10. Hoover 10T.Quartz Hill 10T.Sonora Charter Oaks & 17th at Long Beach City College for the first time, went off without a hitch. Thanks 10 T. Webb 10 T. S an Gorgonio 10 T. Chaparr al 10 T. C ate are extended to coach Carol Poto for hosting the championships. Also in June, winners from the Fall 2000 season competed against the win- Central Coast Grand Prix Competition Training ners of the Spring 2001 season to see who Centers: Jamming represented Southern California in the Point Totals annual Gar Glenny Cup Team Tennis con- Jamboree test. The teams who faced Northern DIVISION POINTS DIVISION POINTS Darren Potkey California were: Boy’s 12 - Industry Hills Boy’s 18 Girl’s 18 Tennis Center; Boy’s 15 - Upland Tennis 1. Tim Stenovec 180 1. Julie Schmandt 100 The Competition Training Center (CTC) Center; Boy’s 18 - Chula Vista Tennis 2. Dusty Kemick 140 2. Catherine Hillman 80 season came to an end July 28-29 at the Center; Girl’s 12 - Heritage Park; Girl’s 15 3. Devin Rippner 80 2. Mykala Hedberg 80 Costa Mesa Tennis Center Jamboree. Teams - Oxnard Tennis Center; Girl’s 18 - from the seven CTC’s were in action. Orange NOCTC. Boy’s 16 Girl’s County and San Fernando Valley engaged in For the first time ever, a local pre- 1. Nick Shapiro 320 1. Brianna Smalling 360 a contest early in the season that is still being Regional qualifying tournament was held. 2. Kerry Wheeler 200 2. Courtney Armstrong 260 talked about, with San Fernando Valley finally The four winning teams were: Stars - San 3. Jake Smith 200 3. Yassie Entekhabi 200 winning. In the final, O.C. earned a hard Gabriel Valley (Industry Hills Tennis 4. Blaine McGurty 180 4. Kana Ribultan 200 fought 10-5 victory over S.F.V. Center); Pomona Valley (Upland Tennis Boy’s 14 Girl’s 14 The CTC program, which focuses on Center); Stripes - San Gabriel Valley 1. Kyle Godfrey 300 1. Racquel Gottfried 300 champions of tomorrow, owes its success (Industry Hills Tennis Center); North 2. Mark Ungerer 220 2. Leyla Entekhabi 200 to its coaches. A special thanks is extended Orange County (Anaheim Tennis Center). 3. Julian Arnold 200 3. Brianna Lopez 180 to all the individuals who make the program The Regional Championships, a 14 & Under 4. Matthew Michaels 140 4. Sarah Beck 140 a success. Included in this group are those in White and Blue level competition involving the following areas: Barbara Johnston - five USTA sections from the west sections, Boy’s 12 Gir l ’s 12 Bakersfield; Hank Lloyd - Orange County; will take place at Industry Hills Tennis 1. Andre Dome 280 1. Julie Onishenko 240 Barry Friedman - San Gabriel Valley; Chuck Center, October 12-14. 2 . Kevin C heng 18 0 2 . Kat ja Decker- S adowsk i 18 0 Kingman - South Bay/Los Angeles; Angel A warm welcome is extended to 3. Ty Smalling 160 3. Jordan Dockendorf 160 Lopez - San Diego; Mark McCampbell - new commissioner Darice Canarje. 4. Daniel Nguyen 140 4. Mary Bulich 140 Santa Barbara/Ventura; Eric Mann - San Canarje, who was both a captain and a Fernando Valley. coach in San Diego. She brings a lot of Boy’s 10 Girl’s 10 Invitations will be going out soon for experience to the position. Thanks go to 1. Billy Grokenberger 140 1. Chloe Bellamy 180 next season’s Competition Training Center all the commissioners whose efforts 2. Tory Holland 160 2. Austin Goe 140 program. For more details, contact Darren make USA Team Tennis a success.

3. Danielle Lao 140 3. Evan Teufel 120 Potkey at (310) 208-3838, Ext. 222......

6 Patrico & Paul Are School Standouts

Jodie Copp Hurley

he USA School Tennis Program Regional winner, and Patrico received prizes from the ended the traditional school year by USTA which included a tennis racquet, lessons from a T honoring two Southern California pro and tennis balls for their school. students, Chloe Patrico, 12, and In celebration of their achievement, all the students at Shelby Paul, 11, who attend Anneliese’s Annaliese’s were invited to attend a special USA School Willowbrook School in Laguna Beach. Last Tennis Assembly, conducted by USTA clinician Susan spring, the USTA partnered with Scholastic Unger. Under her tutelage, the students learned valu- Magazine to sponsor a national essay contest, able tennis tips and techniques, and they hit for prizes. emphasizing tennis and learning. Both Chloe With a new school year on the way, the USA and Shelby were recognized for their award- School Tennis Program will continue to meet its winning entries on “How Partnering With objective of introducing students to tennis during Someone Has Helped Me Learn.” school hours and then linking them to After School One of only five Grand Prize winners, out USA Tennis Pathway Programs. Many After School of nearly 7,000 entries, Patrico received an all programs in the Los Angeles Unified School District, expense paid trip to where she and such as LA’s BEST, are adding a tennis component. the other winners were honored, at the If you are interested in more information regarding National Tennis Center, to kick off USA Tennis the USA School Tennis Program, call Jodie Copp Month in May. Both Paul, the Western Shelby Paul, Susan Unger and Chloe Patrico Hurley at (310) 208-3838 Ext. 235......

Spring 2001 Sectionals Playoffs Results

Boy’s 12 Novice Girl’s 12 Novice Golden Empire (Stockdale Country Club) San Fernando Valley (Burbank Tennis d. Orange County (Racquet Club of Center) d. Santa Barbara County (La Irvine) 3-1 Cumbre Country Club) 21-19

Boy’s 12 Intermediate Girl’s 12 Intermediate San Gabriel Valley (Industry Hills Tennis Scholl Canyon Boy’s 15 Intermediate winner - South Orange County (Emerald Bay Spring 2001 Center) d. Orange County (Mesa Verde Tennis Association) d. Orange County Country Club) 4-0 (Heritage Park) 3-1

Boy’s 15 Novice Girl’s 15 Novice San Fernando Valley (Scholl Canyon South Orange County (Laguna Niguel Country Club) d. Orange County (Lido Racquet Club) d. North Orange County Isle) 23-20 (Ridgeline Country Club) 3-1

Boy’s 15 Intermediate Girl’s 15 Intermediate Pomona Valley (Upland Tennis Center) d. Ventura (Oxnard Tennis Center) d. San Ventura (Oxnard Tennis Center) 3-1 Diego (Westwood Tennis Center) 4-0

Boy’s 18 Open Girl’s 18 Open Emerald Bay Community Tennis Association Girl’s 12 Pomona Valley (Upland Tennis Center) d. Orange County (NOCTC) d. Conejo Intermediate winner - Spring 2001 Ventura (Oxnard Tennis Center) 3-1 (Cabrillo Racquet Club) 3-1

7 Fall 2000 Sectional Playoffs Results

Boy’s 12 Novice Girl’s 12 Intermediate San Gabriel Valley (Industry Hills Tennis Orange County (Heritage Park) d. South Center) d. South Orange County Bay (Kramer Club) 3-1 (Coto de Caza) 3-1 Girl’s 15 Novice Boy’s 12 Intermediate Orange County (Sea Cliff Racquet Club) Orange County (Lido Isle) d. San Diego d. North Orange County (Yorba Linda (Rancho Bernardo Inn) 3-1 Heritage Park Girl’s 12 Intermediate winner - Country Club) 23-18 Fall 2000. Boy’s 15 Novice Girl’s 15 Intermediate San Fernando Valley (Central Park) d. Ventura (Oxnard Tennis Center) d. Orange County (Northwood) 4-0 Conejo (Westlake Swim and Racquet Boy’s 15 Intermediate Club) 24-22 Orange County (Palisades Tennis Club) d. Ventura (Oxnard Tennis Center) 30-24 Boy’s 18 Open San Diego (South Bay Tennis Center) d. Ventura (Cabrillo Racquet Club) 4-0

Girl’s 12 Novice San Gabriel Valley (Industry Hills Tennis Center) d. South Orange County (Laguna Seacliff Racquet Club Girl’s 15 Novice winner - Lido Isle Boy’s 12 Intermediate winner - Niguel Racquet Club) 3-1 Fall 2000 Fall 2000.

More Than A Patch

hirty-one Spanish Trails Girl Scouts, who attend Our Lady of the Assumption School in Claremont, recently completed the USA Tennis 1-2-3 Girl Scout Patch program. Participants learned fundamental playing skills along with rules, scoring and court T terminology. Activities concluded with a tennis carnival for the 7 to 11-year-olds. Many of those who took part included tennis in their summer activities. The program was held at Pomona College and was directed by former Pomona College women's tennis coach, Lisa Beckett, who currently serves as an instruc- tor and administrator with the col- lege's P.E./athletic program. Jenny Jolly helped make the program a success. A number of troop leaders and parents plus Claremont Club members also played important roles. Included in this group were: Jeanne Russell, Bonnie Westhusing, Cameron Troxel, Carla Cortez, Audrey Folden, Kelly Reed, Marilyn Sahl, Jane Schell, Betty La Rue, Lavinia Hall and Jean Andrieko. Spanish Trails Girl Scouts

8 Youth’s Lucky Number Pat Yeomans

he 13th Youth vs. Experience match, Bennett 6-7, 6-4, (10-5). Olga Mahaney and I 6-4, 2-6, (10-8). T played at the , Tina Karwasky,who won the Women’s Boy’s/Men’s Singles: Josh Lederman was lucky for the kids as they scored a 45 National Indoor singles and doubles the (Y) d. Allan Drazen (E) 1-6, 6-2, (12-10); 15-6 victory over a group of veterans that week before, defeated Mykala Hedberg 6-1, Gene Powell (E) d. Lawrence Wang (Y) 6-4, included four current USTA national and 6-3 and teamed with , a 6-4; Steve Johnson (Y) d. John Bennett (E) two international champions. Experience former U.S. Open mixed and 6-7, 6-1, (10-5); Matt Siow (Y) d. Bob Howe doubles champion, to (E) 6-2, 7-6; Vince Fotre (E) d. Walker defeat Hedberg/ Kehrer (Y) 6-0, 6-2; Steven Henderson (Y) 6-2, 6-3. King slipped past d. Bill Leveille (E) 6-3, 6-3; Wilson Charleen Hillebrand, the Fitzgerald (E) d. Florante Sarmiento (Y) 6- newly crowned Women’s 60 3, 6-3; Ronald Kang (Y) d. Bill Lurie (E). Indoor champion, 6-4, 6-3. Boy’s/Men’s Doubles: Josh Lederman/ Hillebrand evened the score Lawrence Wang (Y) d. John Bennett/Chuck when she and Vince Fotre Nelson (E) 6-4, 6-2. played the first mixed dou- Girl’s/Women’s Singles: Tina bles match in Youth vs. Karwasky (E) d. Mykala Hedberg (Y) 6-1 Experience history and 6-3; Vania King (Y) d. Charleen Hillebrand defeated Desiree Stone/ 6-4, 6-3; Kristen Strimple (Y) d. Janet Steve Johnson 6-4, 6-4. Watanabe (E) 6-4, 6-1; Lindsay Kinstler (Y) Youth built a 12-4 lead in d. Annabelle Nye-Belknap (E) 6-3, 6-4; the singles. Youth vs. Desiree Stone (Y) d. Georgia Turner (E) 7- Experience co-founder, Bill 5, 3-6, (12-10); Brittany Harper (Y) d. Olga Thien-Trang Nguyen stretched her Amelia Rose was solid. Experience opponent. Lurie was one of the vet- Mahaney (E) 6-0, 6-3; Thien-Trang Nguyen Photos: Jerry Lowe erans who finished on the (Y) d. Elaine Spratt (E) 6-1,6-0; Amelia Rose short end of the score, (Y) d. Eleanor Harbula (E) 6-1, 6-1. leads the series 7-5 (with one tie). dropping a 6-1, 6-2 decision to Ronald Girl’s/Women’s Doubles: Tina All the matches were the best of two Kang. Experience counted on winning dou- Karwasky/ Pam Teeguarden (E) d. Mykala sets with a modified tie-break (first player bles matches to carry the day, but Lindsay Hedberg/Vania King (Y) 6-2, 6-3; Julia to win 10 points) in place of a third set. Josh Kinstler/Kristen Strimple showed no Boserup/Jessica Kwan (Y) d. Pat Lederman was a two-time winner edging respect for Julie Sampson Hayward, former Yeomans/Olga Mahaney (E) 6-4, 2-6, (10-8); Allan Drazen 1-6, 6-2, (10-12) and teaming partner of , and Bev Kristen Strimple/Lindsay Kinstler (Y) d. Julie with Lawrence Wang to defeat John Winans, a recent Women’s 70 national Hayward/Bev Winans (E) 6-0, 6-1. Bennett/Chuck Nelson 6-4, 6-2. In one of champion, downing the pair 6-0, 6-1.As co- Mixed Doubles: Charleen Hillebrand/ the most competitive matches of the day, founder of the series, I was also brought up Vince Fotre (E) d. Desiree Stone/Steve Steve Johnson scored a key win, downing short. Julia Boserup/Jessica Kwan stopped Johnson (Y) 6-4, 6-4......

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9 College & University College Wrap Scholarship Seminars ntercollegiate Tennis Association All- champion in the second round, Redlands included: Men - John he Southern California Tennis relied on junior Jesse Medvene-Collins to Paul Fruttero, California; Al Garland, Association’s College & University seal a 4-3 victory over Trinity. Williams Pepperdine; Jean-Noel Grinda, T Scholarship Program, for more than ended the dream of a 16th national title in UCLA; Phillip King, Duke; Oliver 20 years, has provided youngsters with an the semifinals, but rallied behind senior IMaiberger, San Diego State; Ryan Moore, Sergy Kordonsky to win the third place opportunity learn about the “in’s and out’s” Southern California; Andrew Park, Southern of pursuing a tennis scholarships. match over Gustavus Adolphus. Redlands California; , Southern California; Because the process is complex, the finished the year No. 3 in the rankings. Jean-Julien Rojer, UCLA. Women - Lauren College & University Scholarship Program, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps finished the sea- Fisher, UCLA; Kristina Kraszewski, which was the first organized presentation son ranked No. 19 and Pomona-Pitzer was Washington; Petya Marinova, UCLA; Paola of its kind in the country, will hold seminars No. 22 in the country. Palencia, Pepperdine; Jewel Peterson, on the following dates at the times and Rob Condiotty of Redlands was Southern California; Ipek Senoglu, locations listed: named the Player to Watch and Steve Pepperdine; Sara Walker, UCLA. Fruttero Marshburn was SCIAC Player of the Year. was named to the USA Tennis Collegiate September 25 - Barnes Tennis Marshburn/Brian Murphy were NCAA Team, an elite training program designed to Division III Championships doubles finalists. Center in San Diego at 7:00 p.m. CONTACT: provide players with exposure to the pro- Silka Kurth (619) 221-9000; Benny Lin of Azusa Pacific was NAIA men’s fessional circuit during the summer. September 26 - Palisades Tennis Rookie of the Year. Though Division III teams do not award Club in Newport Beach at 7:30 p.m. In Women's Division III play tennis scholarships, the play at this level is Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges and CONTACT: Henry Hitchcock (949) 644-6900; outstanding. Year in and year out schools such September 27 - Straus Clubhouse Pomona-Pitzer Colleges finished the season as University of Redlands, Claremont-Mudd- - Los Angeles Tennis Center (UCLA) at as co-SCIAC champions with 9-1 records. Scripps Colleges and Pomona-Pitzer Colleges Pomona-Pitzer dropped a 5-4 quarterfinal 7:00 p.m. CONTACT: Mark Winters (310) dominate the sport. 208-3838 Ext. 231; decision to Williams, the ultimate winner, in The Redlands men’s team benefited September 28 - Bakersfield Racquet the NCAA Championships. The team from hard work and dedication, and earning earned a spot in the quarters by defeating Club in Bakersfield at 6:30 p.m. CONTACT: its 52nd Southern California Intercollegiate Tracy Burrell (661) 327-4986; Redlands and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. Athletic Conference title. Building on this October 1 - Flint Canyon Tennis Club The year-end rankings found Pomona- success, the team moved into the NCAA in La /Flintridge at 6:30 p.m. Pitzer at No. 5, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps at Championships. Facing last year's national No.8,Redlands was No.26 and CONTACT: Horacio Tamborini (818) 790-3355; October 3 - Hueneme High School in Chapman University Oxnard at 6:00 p.m. (a VCJTA/TAG was No. 28. Sheree Schwartz/ Program offering) CONTACT: Walter Moody (805) 385-2839; Meghan Gould of October 5 - Westlake Swim & Tennis Pomona-Pitzer were Club in Westlake Village at 6:00 p.m. NCAA Division III dou- bles finalists. Teammate CONTACT: Pierre Mareschal (818) 889-6845; October 8 - Upland Tennis Club in Betsy Mork was named the Western Region Upland at 7:00 p.m. CONTACT: Steve Futchko (909) 985-2725. Rookie of the Year as well as the Player to At the gatherings, which are free, tips on Watch. Ann Lebedeff of earning a college tennis scholarship, along Pomona-Pitzer was the with discussion of NCAA rules and other Coach of the Year. related matters, will be offered. Scholarship candidates, their parents and coaches, are Redlands stars: Geoff Roche welcome to attend. No reservations are (coach), Marco Bravo, Rob needed. For more information about the Condiotty, Steve Aargon College & University Scholarship Program, (coach), Steve Marshburn, Jesse Medvene-Collins, contact Mark Winters at the telephone Sergy Kordonsky and Brian number listed above. Murphy.

10 adidas Invitational: Off To The COLLEGE TENNIS AT ITS BEST Sectionals

Dona Garcia - Egger

he college game is about intensity and Winners of the Area Play-Offs advanced to T shot making for the stars of tomorrow. USA League Tennis Sectional Championships There is no better place to see tennis on at Los Caballeros Sports Village, Costa this level than at the adidas Invitational Mesa Tennis Center and Fountain Valley College Tournament taking place September Tennis Center. 27–30 at Indian Wells Tennis Garden at Area Play-Off winners: Indian Wells. Players from the top 15 men’s and women’s teams in the country will par- 3.5 Men - San Diego “Coronado Tennis ticipate. If you want to be part of a very Center”, captain John Lepore. special tennis experience, make plans to be 4.0 Men - Bakersfield “Down The Liners”, in the desert then. For more information, captain Eric Lopez. contact the Indian Wells Tennis Garden - Ansley Cargill and Phillip King - adidas Invitational 3.5 Women - San Diego “Coronado Tennis (760) 345-2063. winners. Center”, captain Linda Smock. 4.0 Women - Coachella Valley “Rancho La ...... Quinta”,captain Barbara Kunz 4.5 Women - Southwest Los Angeles Show Me The Money! “Club Malibu”, captain Linda Fleiderman. Becky Edles-Rye

ennis is alive and well in Southern Safe Passage California. This is certainly true San Bernardino Tennis Patrons (+ USA T when one looks at the work that is Tennis 1-2-3) being done by community tennis groups, USA Tennis 1-2-3 clubs and organizations offering programs. Hemet San Jacinto Valley Tennis Many organizations applied for Community Association Development Grants. In fact, there were Morongo Basin Tennis Club Men’s 4.0 winner - Bakersfield. more than twice the number of applicants Pasadena Tennis Association (+ USA than grants to be provided. With limited School Tennis) funding, it was extremely difficult to choose Wheelchair/Special Populations the most worthy recipients. The following Ione Harter Memorial Junior Wheelchair groups, listed under their respective catego- Tennis Camp ry, received grants: Kern Community Tennis Association (KCTA) Wheelchair Tennis San Diego CTA Organizational Expansion Other Grants Del Sol Community Tennis Association Cambria Tennis Crenshaw High School Tennis Trust Urban Village Tennis Center Generation Gap Foundation, Inc. Events and Dates to remember: Women’s 4.0 winner - Coachella Valley. Riverside Junior Tennis Association Community Tennis Day (CTD throughout Youth Tennis San Diego Southern California) October; Coaches’ Cathedral City High School Development Workshop - November 17 USA School Tennis (Newport Beach Radisson); Community Cathedral City High School Development Workshop - November 18 Youth, Education & Sports (Y.E.S.) (Newport Beach Radisson where a session USA Team Tennis on “How to Fill Out A Grant Application” Community Tennis Services will be conducted). Girl Scouts, San Diego & Imperial Council, Inc. Orange County Community Tennis For more information contact Becky Association (OCCTA) Edles-Rye at (310) 208-3838 Ext. 239 Women’s 4.5 winner - Southwest Los Angeles.

11 Important NTRP Information

Ali Ordonez

Visual Ratings are valid for up to 12 months. New Adult League Prior history will be considered for all players obtaining new participants or players who have not participated in a USTA League visual ratings.) for at least two years, must be visually rated by a Southern California 2. Complete a players profile form, which must be filed prior Certified Verifier prior to playing their first league match. This to a player’s first match, and return it to the SCTA office. visual rating must have occurred within the last 12 months or the The processing fee is $10.00. player will be required to obtain a new rating. Players transfering from another USTA section must meet Computer Ratings are valid for up to 2 years. Players participating in the following criteria: Adult Leagues (excluding Mixed Doubles) generate a computer rating 1. Complete a player profile form and return it to the SCTA at the end of each year. This end of year computer rating overrides office. The processing fee is $10.00 the player’s initial visual rating and determines the player’s level for the 2. Must have confirmation of a current computer rating from following year. Players may appeal their final, end of year NTRP level. their former section. New visual ratings are not available for players that have generated a computer rating within the past two years. Appeals may be filed: January–February (non-medical) Reinstatement: Former league players who have been inactive for January–February & July–August (medical) more than two, but not more than three years may be eligible for Individuals must complete an “Appeal of Category” form and reinstatement. To accomplish this, individuals must meet the following return it to the SCTA office (pertinent information that sub- criteria: stantiates the claim must be listed). 1. Must have a prior computer generated rating and are reinstated at their most recent level. (If you feel your level of tennis has Mixed Doubles: Presently, individuals who participate in the dropped since your last computer generated rating and would like Mixed Doubles League only are required to be visually rated to try to play at a lower level, you can obtain a new visual rating. each year.

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12 San Diego District

The Game Keeps Growing

Lesley Waite

he SDDTA Multicultural Participation the program tallied a record setting 27% skill levels. There are plans for tournaments, committee collaborated with neigh- increase in participation. As one captain put it, organized league play and a large junior pro- Tborhood groups to put tennis in the “two of my friends will be eligible to play next gram. Meanwhile, down the “brick” road, is a spotlight in areas where the game receives year and they can hardly wait to join my new clubhouse. Memorial bricks are being little notice. At the Encanto Recreation team.” The age qualification requires that a sold to raise $30,000 for that project. During Center Carnival both adults and children person turn at least 50 during the calendar the opening festivities 80 new members were introduced to tennis. Participants had year. Local winning teams advance to the joined. Anyone interested in becoming a an opportunity to take advantage of free Sectional Championships. Those champions member of the Rancho Penasquitos Tennis lessons all summer at Drop In Tennis sites. earn a berth in the USA National Senior Center should call (858) 484-0745. The Philippine Fair and Parade had a tennis League Championships. Balboa Tennis Club will The Greater San Diego City Tennis booth staffed by Ernie Gapud. The Encanto host the 4.5 Senior Nationals, October 25-28. Council is diligently working with founda- Street Fair 2001 and Nations Cup Team After months of dismal news about tions and groups to help refurbish courts in Tennis event in August featured African- courts being ripped up (Hotel Del San Diego County. Resurfacing is finished at American, Hispanic and Filipino cultural, Coronado - 4, Bonita Valley T.C. - 12, Canyon Helix High School. A $36,000 bid to rebuild artistic and historic themes. More than 250 Hills in Escondido - 11 and two at the and update the Balboa Tennis Club patio and vendors participated. Forty thousand people Magdalena Ecke YMCA in Encinitas), the dining area, has been spurred by a $10,000 attended and tennis received its fair share of Rancho Penasquitos Tennis Center has donation made by the Belinsky family. There notice. The Nations Cup Team Tennis emerged from the darkness. The SD Parks is a bid out on resurfacing the courts at fostered improved inter-ethnic communica- and Recreation Department has added six University City Tennis Club. tion amongst the players. Committee new lighted courts to the four that were Take a couple of hours to watch amaz- members included Gapud, Rachel Hilliard, already there. At the grand opening, Rancho ing wheelchair tennis athletes when the Margaret Mansell, Luis Glass, Virginia Glass, Penasquitos Tennis Association president Barnes Tennis Center hosts the U.S. Open Hannah Nur, Cassondra Caesar and Fran Michael Bouvier lauded the community and Wheelchair Championships, October 6–14. Wakefield. RPTA members who spent years making the Rick Draney is the tournament director, and Baby boomers were the story of USA new facility a reality. USPTA professional Ken the tennis promises to be fantastic and inspi- Senior Doubles League this summer. From the Heidman has a full schedule of clinics and les- rational. 3.0 NTRP level to the more experienced 4.5s, sons available for children and adults at all

Youth Tennis San Diego District

There Is Plenty Going On Lesley Guajardo

• Dates To Remember • Announcements The following activities will take place at the Barnes Tennis Center: Special thanks are extended to all families who hosted the September 21–23: Little Mo Regional Championships 13 juniors and two coaches from during the Wilbur September 25 - College & University Scholarship Seminar Folsom Tournament. September 28–30: World Team Tennis Collegiate Championships October 25–29: ITA Collegiate Regional Qualifying • Last But Not Least • High Performance Program The MatchPoint Ball, “An Evening In Tuscany” which takes This fall the Barnes Tennis Center will offer a High Perfor- place Saturday, November 17, is not to be missed. Spend time mance Program for serious junior players who have defined amid strolling musicians, surrounded by streetside markets, competitive career goals. while enjoying wonderful Italian food at the Sheraton Hotel Bill Foley and Luda Makarova, along with members of the Barnes and Marina. There will be a live (and silent) auction along Tennis Center staff, will use their expertise to help players fully devel- with a band to help you dance the night away. Don’t miss the op their skills. The program will kick off the week of September 10th. fun. Circle November 17 on your calendar now!

13 Questionnaire Responses

ecause only a small percentage of the Southern California Tennis Nearly half of those Nearly three-quarters Association membership respond- B households (who responded) ed to the questionnaire that appeared in the indicated they would June Newsletter, the information gleaned had children who were like to volunteer in may not completely reflect the needs of the entire section’s tennis population not involved in community community-based

based after-school tennis programs. People felt that the SCTA tennis programs.

should provide community answer stories which would cover rules and basic instruction; information on grass outreach to help in roots involvement; and current news. “growing” the game. ...many expressed the Use of the SCTA website was limit- ed, with many not aware of its existence. feeling that in order to play Some were unhappy with the site, saying the information provided should be current and relate to events, rankings, seedings, ven- Over 75% of the respondents have as much as possible ues for practice, calendar for local events, played tennis more than ten years; half are league information, playing tips, and photos. team members and half take lessons on a round robin tournaments regular basis, with most participating at least More than half of the people who once a week. Well over half of those who responded were between the age of 35 and responded said they played regularly at a would be helpful. 65. Nearly half of those households had chil- club; many played at both a club and a pub- dren who were not involved in community lic facility; very few utilized school facilities. based After-School Tennis programs. Those who responded were predominantly programs for disadvantaged youth; efforts More than half of the responses Caucasian and live in Los Angeles County, focusing on non-players and better organi- indicated they did not take part in SCTA although members from across the section zation of existing programs. sponsored events. Those who did, said they responded. played on teams and took part in tourna- Thanks to all those who took the ments regularly. Nearly three-quarters indi- The concensus was that the cated they would like to volunteer in com- Newsletter did a good job informing mem- time to complete the questionnaire. munity-based tennis programs. Programs bers about grass roots programs; and pro- Information collected from this and a that cater to youth, topped the volunteer moting tennis as a lifelong sport. similar questionnaire sent to seniors will choice list. Many of these people were unaware of community based programs in The need for broader involvement in be examined and utilized to better serve their area and were likewise unsure of sponsoring tournaments was a common the tennis community. If anyone would where they could be of help. People felt theme; many expressed the feeling that in like to be part of this process and hasn’t that the SCTA should provide community order to play as much as possible round outreach to help in “growing” the game. robin tournaments would be helpful. responded, get a copy of the June Suggestions ranged from programs for Newsletter, fill out the questionnaire and beginners of all ages; tennis for kids some- Since the Newsletter is an informa- fax to (310) 824-769 or mail the completed what along the lines of “Little League”; list- tion source, the readership wanted: tourna- ing available practice locations; scholarship ment results; tips on tennis; question and form to Mark Winters at the SCTA.

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Mark Winters

What better place to be than Europe were involved in a deuce set. Segoo and I in the spring? To be more specific, outlasted the kids 10-8 in the doubles. That and London where Southern By his own admission, night we all went to dinner and Phillippe Californians took part in the festivi- was in the same restaurant. He came over ties and the competition. Here is a he did not have the and said ‘I had no idea you cared so much look at some of those activities. and tried so hard. You opened my eyes.” greatest nerves for As an amateur, Kramer never played in Paris. As a pro he played at the stadium a Kramers Honor competition and that number of times. “In my time, Roland Garros Chatrier followed Wimbledon,” he said. “When I lost was the reason he at Wimbledon in ’46, I had no desire to go n the Friday before the start of from grass to clay. In ’47 when I won, I O Roland Garros, the French Tennis moved into the wanted to get back to the U.S. and get Federation (FFT) dedicated Court Central ready for the grass court season so I would to the late . Chatrier, who administration be prepared for Forest Hills. died in 2000, at the age of 72, from the He added, "I owned, with the French effects of Alzheimer’s disease, was the of the game. Tennis Federation, the pro event that was game’s patron saint. As president of the played at Roland Garros for two years and FFT and the International Tennis it was very successful. Federation, he brought tennis to the , the former U.S. captain and former Brentwood resident, Olympics, organized had a long and close relationship with France’s 1991 winning Chatrier. “When took me to Davis Cup campaign Europe for the first time in 1950, I played and increased the number of players in his country from less than 200,000 to close “Philippe, Jack to 1.5 million. He also turned Roland Garros (Kramer) and Donald into a state-of-the-art facility and the tour- Dell helped grow the nament itself into the with the game,” Trabert said. most panache. Chatrier also played John, Jack and Bob Kramer with Claudine Chatrier, the late Philippe’s wife, in “They were pioneers front of the stadium that bears his name. Photos: Mark Winters an important role in bringing about Open in expanding tennis.” tennis. , who attended the dedication ceremony with his sons Bob, Philippe in Monte Carlo,” Trabert recalled. “I who is the Mercedes- was 19 and he was 21. I claim I beat him 6-1, Benz Cup tourna- 6-2. He always told everyone that it was 10- ment director and 8 in the third. By his own admission, he did John, admitted, “initial- not have the greatest nerves for competi- ly, Philippe thought tion and that was the reason he moved into pro tennis was a the administration of the game. When I circus. Then he came moved to Paris in 1960 to run the Kramer and saw us play in Tour in Europe, he gave me an office at the south of France. Tennis de France (the publication he start- Segoo () ed). He also forced me to learn to speak and (Ken) Rosewall French. He would call up and say he want- went three. Hoadie ed to have lunch and that a friend would Jean-Phillipe Chatrier, John and Jack Kramer, Claudine Chatrier, Justine Touraille, Norman Chatrier, Marie-France Chatrier and Bob Kramer. () and I (continued on page16)

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join us. I would show up, the friend, who star Brian Teacher, she won her first spoke no English, would be there and match, but was downed 6-1, 6-2 by Rome Phillipe wouldn’t show up.” winner, in the second round. When it came to Chatrier’s contibution “I feel a lot more comfortable on clay to the game, Trabert was as strong as than I used to, so I went into the match Kramer in his support of all Chatrier believing I could hit the ball as well as she accomplished. “Philippe, Jack (Kramer) and could,” Irvin said. “I still believe that, but helped grow the game,” today she just absolutely ripped it. Her Trabert said. “They were pioneers in backhand is one of the best in women’s expanding tennis. I remember how he tennis.” spoke in the late ‘80s about buying addi- tional land around the facility so Roland Wimbledon Garros could expand. Before that the tour- Cecil Mamiit. Photos: Mark Winters Wanderings nament had fallen to second class status. He brought about the changes that have made Roland Garros winner in 1996, the same oving across the pond, the fast court Roland Garros a fabulous success. Phillippe year Mamiit captured the NCAA title as a M skills developed at home were in evi- didn’t think about check presentations and USC freshman (and turned pro). "I’m slowly dence as all of the U.S. Wimbledon qualifiers sponsor signage. He was a big thinker who making my way," said Mamiit. "Sponsors - , and Mamiit - were saw the big picture. He worked for what want instant return and for guys like me. It from Southern California. Both Bryan and was best for tennis.” is hard because I’ve been hurt and haven’t Dent played into the second round where Trabert added, “Philippe did his work for played a lot of matches. When I first left col- they came up short. Dent’s 1-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-7, the FFT and the ITF, gratis. His long-time lege, I had no clue. Playing on that level you 6-3 loss to was one of the assistant Regine Torres told me that he would make a shot and that was it. As a pro, more dramatic matches of the tournament’s would not be happy with his name on the you have to do everything better." early days. stadium. He felt that an honor like this Of the Kafelnikov match, he said, "I was Hewitt was tuned in the first set, but a should go to people like the Musketeers, trying to stay relaxed and not get caught rain-break allowed him a chance to re- but I don’t agree. I think Philippe Chatrier up in the moment. I have played (Michael) group. He steadied his way to the next two deserves the recognition.” Chang and (Andre) Agassi, and let the sit- sets. He served for the match at 40-15 in uation get to me. I was blown out. Here I the fourth, but tossed in two double faults. Days Of Clay had a plan. I wanted to see what I could An energized Dent won the tie-break and in do, so I came out firing. I wanted to estab- the fifth saved another match point which n the playing side, 16 individuals who lish myself. Battling the top players and forced Hewitt to serve it out. During the Oparticipated in Southern California seeing how close I am, I want it even battle, Dent, who also qualified for The Tennis Association programs and junior tour- more.” Championships in 2000, managed to clock naments were in the Roland Garros draws. Irvin, who was outstanding at Stanford Leading the group was No. 5 seed Pete before turning pro after her sophomore (continued on next page) Sampras. Though he lives in Las Vegas, No. 3 year, made her Roland seed spent his junior years Garros debut.” When I playing in SoCal. , Alexandra was in the juniors, the Stevenson, Meilen Tu, along with Sectionals was taking , the No. 2 seed and Serena place at the same time Williams, the No. 7 seed, were in the as Roland Garros and it women’s competition. and the was a big deal,” she Bryans, Bob and Mike, as well as Jeff Tarango said. “Playing on this were in the men’s doubles. - level is a lot more Messerli and participated in the exciting than college. It women’s doubles. was in the puts things in perspec- Boy’s Junior Doubles Championships and tive. This is really a Amber Liu in the Girl’s qualifying . thrill. As a junior grow- Cecil Mamiit took full advantage of play- ing up, I remember ing the tournament as a lucky loser. He playing the 12 & Unders defeated in the first round in and watching (Andre) four sets and lost to in Agassi.” an exciting 7-6, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 encounter in Coached by for- the second round. Kafelnikov was the mer UCLA and tour Wimbleton was special for Amber Liu and her coach Gretchen Magers.

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Huber were defeated by Leos Friedl/ Daniela Hantuchova 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the mixed doubles final. Prakash Amritraj, who qualified for the singles, teamed with cousin Stephen at Wimbledon in the Boy’s Doubles. Styling, in their NBA high socks (which almost touched their knees), the duo lost a first round match 7-5, 6-3 to Heinrich Heyl of South Africa/ Pavel Ivanov of . Amber Liu came out on the short end of a 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 encounter with Annabel Blow of Great Britian in the Girl’s singles. “I was really nervous in the beginning,” said Liu, who has finished high school and been accepted at Stanford. “I didn’t expect that so many people would be watching. When I was up 2-0 in the third, I started to rush and that cost me the match." Liu’s coach Gretchen Magers, who is the Steven and Prakash Amitraj are taking up where their fathers Anand and Vijay left off. Community Tennis coordinator for the Photo: Mark Winters Greater San Diego Tennis Council, was on hand to see her protege. Magers also teamed with to reach the semifinals of the Women’s 35 event. “It was great fun to watch,” said Magers, who the tournament’s fastest serve at 140 MPH. played The Championships 10 times during “I beat him, a couple of years ago, in a “I was really nervous her pro career. "I was pretty confident that tight match in the second round of the U.S. she would win, but that’s Wimbledon. It Open juniors,” the winner said. “This one in the beginning,” said takes a while to get used to the grass and was very close. I see us having a lot more the other girl gave Amber very little.” of these in the future.” Liu, who has finished The experience was very special for Liu Prior to Wimbledon, Dent, who is who said, “when I was younger, I never coached by Eliot Telstcher, won his first high school and been thought about playing at this level. I figured Challenger title when he captured the Powder if I got good enough, I would play local Byrne Trophy in Surbitonn, Great Britain. accepted at Stanford. tournaments and maybe get a chance to Allison Bradshaw, who made the biggest play the nationals. Playing on this level is an move (507 spots) in the women’s rankings, “I didn’t expect that inspiration for me to work even harder to between Wimbledon 2000 and this year’s see if I can become a pro.” event, played in her first Championships. so many people On the senior level, teamed put her out in an electri- with his long time partner, in the fying first rounder 7-5, 6-7, 6-3. would be watching.” 45 Doubles. SCTA Board member Hank “I haven’t played much on grass,” said Pfister and , Anand and Vijay Bradshaw, who left Arizona State, to turn Amritraj were also in the competition as pro, after her sophomore year. “I played were and Eastbourne once when I was a junior, but "My mother played Wimbledon and did well, and John Alexander and . In 35s that was it. I really enjoy the fast surface. It but she has never said much about it. I wish she play SoCal was well represented with Scott is what I’m used to playing on at home. had seen me play." Davis/, / and “I went in thinking I could win the match Bob and , after winning Claudio Panatta/Derrick Rostagno taking and I played well, but not good enough. I’m dis- Queen’s, came to The Championships in part. It was Rostagno’s first appearance in appointed because I didn’t get it.” fine form. They downed top seeds Jonas the veterans spotlight since his retirement Bradshaw, whose mother Valerie Ziegenfuss Bjorkman/Todd Woodbirdge and Ellis six years ago. , another SCTA is a National coach, is a member of the USTA’s Ferreira/Rick Leach, the No. 5 seeds, before Board member, teamed with Rookie Pro team. "This was my first experience losing to Jiri Novak/ 6-4, 7-6, 4-6, in the Women’s 35 event which was won by here and that is special in itself," Bradshaw said. 6-1 in the semifinals. Mike and Leizl Horn and /Ros Nideffer.

17 It’s Never Too Late Book Review - Mark Winters Vic Braden Wimbledon: The Official History he summer is almost over and many players Of The Championships Tare wondering where the time went. A By more important consideration might be, "Did I (HarperCollinsPublishers) use the time well?" We have generated infor- mation at our research center that found the most improved players competed, or practiced, four times a week. Others practiced only once a week. It was interesting that the players who competed only once a week seemed to make the same gains as those who practiced four times. What was their secret? It turned out that those who practiced less went through dry run stroking drills to check out how they would do when they had the opportunity to practice on a court. The results amazed us. It only points out what many edu- hether you are a tournament or recreational player, cators already know. Players who focus on or simply a tennis fan, Wimbledon: The Official gains they want to make in stroke production WHistory Of The Championships is a must read, must take extra time to understand and evaluate have book. John Barrett, the author, is passionate about Wimbledon and well he should be. Formerly a top British play- their swing patterns, even though they only er, he was the founder of the country’s first player development have one opportunity a week to practice. squad (the Barrett Boys) and played The Championships 18 There were four common ingredients in times. His expertise is enhanced by the fact that he was Davis the improvement equation: (1) The student Cup captain, is married to 1961 winner and is understood how he/she hit the ball; (2) the the senior tennis commentator for the BBC. student understood what changes were need- Drawing on his encyclopedic knowledge of Wimbledon, Barrett takes the reader on a personal journey. Along the way, ed and why; (3) the student had a clear under- the personalities, conditions and situations are shared in a way standing of what exercises might be meaningful that make one feel like a veteran of Church Road. The prose is while at home; (4) the student made arrange- supported by photos, taken from the Michael Cole ments to have their progress monitored by a Camerawork collection, which all add up to the book’s page- coach, or a competent friend on the one day turning richness. they practiced on the court. For those individuals who are tennis historians, Wimbledon: The Official History Of The Championships is a rare treat. Not It all boiled down to the old fashion idea only are the records and statistical data impressive, but draws that each person take responsibilty for his/her from each of the tournaments have full names (one can imag- improvement. If you haven’t effected a self-eval- ine how difficult it is to find first names for 1877 competitors). uation to your playing and stroking skills, it The first edition of the book was printed in 1986 to mark would be wise to run through the four areas the 100th anniversary of The Championships. With the comple- listed. It would then be wise to enlist the aid of tion of the Millennium Building in 2000 (Stage 2 of the All England Lawn Tennis Club Long Term Development Plan), an up- a coach or knowledgeable friend to review the dated version was in order. With it, Barrett has transformed a list with you to make sure fall isn't wasted. superb publication into a book that is a reflection of The It's never too late to improve your game. Championships in every respect. It will be available in the U.S. late this summer.

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Southern California Wheelchair Sectional Championships

Men’s Open Don Bearden d. Tom Ayala 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 Men’s Open Doubles Joe Babakanian/Bearden d. Ayala/ Tom Hanover 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 Men’s A Doug Vann d. Mike Kurashige 6-3, 6-3 Men’s Open Doubles finalists Todd Hanover/ Tom Ayala (who was the Open singles finalist) and Men’s A Doubles winners Joe Babakanian/Don Bearden (who was the Open singles winner). Kurashige/Vann d. Dan Larson/Jerry Russell 6-2, 6-1 Men’s B Daniel Fik d. Jerry Russell 7-5, 6-3 Men’s B Doubles Eddie Medel/Gary Young d. Daniel Tuthill/Horace Warner 6-0, 6-2 Men’s C Horace Warner d. Bill Miller 6-4, 6-4 Quad A Rafael Zamarripa d. Lylah Hill 6-2, 6-2 Quad A Consolation Kelly Wong d. Johnny Rios 6-1 ,6-1 Quad A Doubles Men’s Quad A doubles finalists Kelly Wong/Lylah Hill and winners Brian Miles/David Fuentes. David Fuentes/Brian Miles d. Lylah Hill/ Kelly Wong 7-6, 7-6 Novice Singles Juan Garibay d. Felipe Antonio 7-6, 6-3 Novice Doubles Antonio/Garibay d. Johnny Rios/ Vanessa Sapien 8-1 Junior Open Daniel Fik d. Vanessa Sapien 8-1 Men’s C finalist Bill Miller and winner Men’s B and Junior winner Daniel Fik and Men’s B Photos: Annette Buck Horace Warner. finalist Jerry Russell.

Men’s A winner Doug Vann and finalist Mike Kurashige. Men’s B doubles finalists Horace Warner/Dan Tuthill and winners Gary Young/Eddie Medel.

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NTRP Sectional Championships

Men’s 3.5 Singles Eric Rico d. Marcus Choy 6-3, 6-0; Men’s 3.5 Doubles Scott Anastasi/Dennis Ybarra d. Bruce Kasmer/Albert Leong 6-1, 6-2 Men’s 4.0 Singles Verdell Adams d. Hans Mevik Def Men’s 4.0 Doubles Ted Brown/Morris Gardner d. Verdell Adams/Chris Gilbert 5-7, 7-6, 6-3; Men's 4.5 Doubles Women’s 3.5 finalist Julie Chan and winner Michelle Men’s 4.0 winner Verdell Adams. Allen Berger/Damian Schiller d. David Kramer. Gonzalez/Stephen Olsen 6-2, 6-2; Men's 5.0 Singles Efrain Morales d. Max Golestan-Parast 6-2, 6-2; Men's 5.5 Singles Paul Salvador d. Brian Matek 2-6, 6-1, 6-4; Men's 5.5 Doubles Rob Christensen/Paul Salvador d. Ahmed Arnold/ Damon Holmes 7-6, 6-2.

Women's 3.5 Singles Michelle Kramer d. Julie Chan 6-3, 4-6, 6-4; Women's 3.5 Doubles Carla De Laurie/Doreen Poggi d. Ann De Simone/Patty Tolli 6-2, 6-4 Women’s 4.0 finalist Susanna Gan and winner Women’s 5.0/5.5 winner Dominique Yang and finalist Women's 4.0 Singles Lucinda Vega. Carolyn Smyth. Lucinda Vega d. Susanna Gan 6-2, 6-0; Women's 4.0/ 4.5 Double Teresa Gardner/Vicki Roberts d. Sheila Machdo/Yolanda Smith 7-6, 6-3 Women's 4.5 Singles Teresa Gardner d. Noriko Jaramillo 6-2, 6-2; Women's 5.0/5.5 Singles Dominique Yang d. Carolyn Smyth 6-4, 5-7, 6-3.

Mixed 4.0 Doubles Vicki Panaro/Dan Scott d. Holly Jackson/Paul Levine 6-4, 6-4 Mixed 4.5 Doubles Ricky Atkins/Erin Adams d. Tom Nelson/ Lizvan Calcar 6-1, 6-0 Mixed 5.0/5.5 Doubles Damon Holmes/Valeresa Snow d. Rob Men’s 5.0 winner Efrain Morales and finalist Max Women’s 4.5 winner Teresa Gardner and finalist Christensen/Elizabeth Goodwin 6-3, 6-2. Golestan-Parast. Noriko Jaramillo.

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