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Welcome to the 22 nd Tennis Sydney Mardi Gras Welcome to the Mardi Gras Tournament 2011 Championships. The 2011 Mardi Gras Championships has attracted massive number of players (159). The standard in The committee of Tennis Sydney thanks everyone many divisions is extremely high and promises to be involved with Championships, in particular the 159 very competitive. players competing in 12 events. It is going to be a massive task to get all matches We anticipate all our members, interstate and finished on time. international players in the Championships, as well as supporters, will enjoy the tournament, We need your help to keep the schedule flowing over the weekend. make new friends and have a great time. a) Check in 20 minutes before your scheduled match (earlier if possible) Tennis Sydney is fortunate to have a dedicated b) Stay close to the control desk when your group of volunteers who have given their time and match is due talents in preparation of these championships. We c) Keep your warm up to a minimum d) Report your scores back to the control desk believe this is the largest Mardi Gras as soon as your match has finished. Championships for some years. I express thanks to e) If possible do not leave the complex the committee members for all their work, especially between your matches so we can re- our Tournament Director, Dean Matterson, for his schedule your match to an earlier time if unwavering enthusiasm and professionalism in possible coordinating this event. We have a dinner on Saturday night at Rockdale RSL

club (walking distance from the courts on Bay St). The Thank you to Graham and Maureen Pearson of the cost is $25 per head and we encourage all players to Illawarra Tennis Centre for help in staging the event attend. There will be a list near the control desk on and use of the club’s facilities. Friday night for you to add your name to.

We hope you have an enjoyable and competitive Please take time to introduce yourself to other players. weekend of tennis. We have many visiting players and many players who are playing at Tennis Sydney for the first time. Please

say hello to these players and make them feel Good Luck to everyone competing. welcome.

We hope as many players as possible come on Sunday afternoon to watch and support the finalist. It’s an excellent opportunity to enjoy some food and drink while watching your friends fight it out on court.

Remember to bring/apply Sunscreen, wear a hat and keep hydrated (drink plenty of water during your matches).

Thanks for entering the tournament, we look forward to Brendan Moore seeing you next weekend and GOOD LUCK.

President

Dean Matterson & Geoff Daus Co-Tournament Directors

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Illawarra Tennis Centre Court Map

10. Pete Samprass Court 15. Court Madamoiselle Francoise Durr 11. Martina Navratilova Court 16. Roger Federer Court 12. Serena Williams Court 17. Steffi Graf Court 13. Rafael Nadal Court 18. Kim Clijsters Court 14. Monica Seles Court

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TENNIS SYDNEY ALL-STAR PROFILES

Below are a few of the Tennis Sydney personalities who will be taking part in this year’s tournament.

NAME : Vera Zvonareva (Hayden Frawley) NICKNAME : Vee RESIDENCE : Moscow, Russia DOB : Sept 7 1984 HEIGHT : 6 foot WEIGHT : 60 kgs MARITAL STATUS : Open relationship What racquet do you use? Babolat Pure Drive Your favourite shot? Droop shot Who are your favourite past or present tennis players and why? Steffi Graf, always so graceful on court, the best body I've ever seen in the locker room (yes, I do peek occasionally gals!). Of course Yvonne, such a beautiful style! Vera Dushevina (the Douche), actually I can't stand that f*cking beyach! Who are your favourite Tennis Sydney personalities? Mrs Court (Dick Law) - this little old angel is always trying to pick me up, tapping me on the butt, and every year he nominates me for Hunk of the Year award - bless you Mrs Court! Davenport, always quick with a fashion tip, just wish she'd get a new stylist herself...! What are your Tennis Sydney career highlights? Well I have been a doubles specialist, although concentrating more on my singles lately, with some great results.! Numerous Mardi Gras and Peter P Deacon Open doubles titles, in fact several Slam years there! I'm not going to talk records as they are always there to be broken...... Who is your Tennis Sydney “rival”? Always have some classic matches and moments with the ever youthful and economic Mslle Durr....a true custard sister to the end!!! Who at Tennis Sydney do you enjoy playing against the most? Too many to mention! Who at Tennis Sydney would you like to play against? I just enjoy the game no matter who the opponent..!!! Who at Tennis Sydney would you like to play with? Ah-hmmmmm - there are a few who shall remain nameless! Have you had any tennis related injuries? Sun stroke and a few other...... strokes. Nothing career threatening though! Any scandals, gossip or rumours that you care to share? A true lady never kiss and tells......

NAME: Na Li (Ryan Chan) NICKNAME: Mother RESIDENCE: Surry Hills, with my daughters who all live around me! DOB: Mind your own business! What racquet do you use? Head Liquid 8 Your favourite shot? My grunting volleys – that end up being more like a scream Who is your favourite past or present tennis player and why? Williams, has great determination, very focused on court and she moves well, with all that weight. Navratilova, she is such an icon, she has to be every gayboy’s favourite pinup. What are your Tennis Sydney career highlights? Princess of the Year 2006, or was that Player of the year? Who is your Tennis Sydney “rival”? Edward ‘Venom’ Alimin. She has so much venom oozing out of her veins. Have you had any tennis related injuries? Tennis elbow. OMG you will never hear the end of this one!

NAME: Lindsay Davenport (Ian Clark) NICKNAME : Linz RESIDENCE: I divide my time between Paris, London, New York and Centennial Park DOB: June 8, 1976 Marital Status: I married Rick Leach, yes, that is his name, and no I wont be changing mine. I also have two children; Jagger Jonathan and Lauren Andrus. Yes – I was high when I filled in both birth certificates. They both own Tiffany rattles. Standard. What racquet do you use? Babolat – lovely. Your favourite shot? Forehand, serve and overhead. Gorgeous. Who is your favourite past or present tennis player and why? Past, my namesake… Lindsay, bless. These days, I like Bethanie Mattek – she has a unique fashion sense. Does anyone else think she might be Barbra Streisand’s lost lost daughter? What are your Tennis Sydney career highlights? Winner 2005 A Grade Singles, Winner 2005 A Grade Doubles with Kim Clijsters, Winner – Virginia Slims A Grade with Steff Graf Who at Tennis Sydney do you enjoy playing against the most? Maria Bueno – because it is always a struggle and stems from when we were juniors growing up in Northern NSW.

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TENNIS SYDNEY ALL -STAR PROFILES

Below are a few of the Tennis Sydney personalities who will be taking part in this year’s tournament.

NAME: (Reuben Young) NICKNAME: Reubs RESIDENCE: Eskineville, Sydney DOB: 02/12/78 HEIGHT: 188cm BEIGHT: 83kg MARITAL STATUS: Serve What racquet do you use? Babolat Your favourite shot? Forehand Who are your favourite past or present tennis players and why? Federer because he plays the best tennis I've ever seen Who are your favourite tennis personalities? John McEnroe and Boris Becker What are your Tennis Sydney career highlights? Winning the Div 4 Summer comp in 2010 Who is your Tennis Sydney “rival”? Ed Al imin Who at Tennis Sydney do you enjoy playing against the most? Tony Glennane Who at Tennis Sydney would you like to play against? Ed Alimin Who at Tennis Sydney would you like to play with ? Stephen Vandewater Have you had any tennis related injuries? Lots. Mainly my right ankle Any scandals, gossip or rumours that you care to share? I have none. I'm as pure as Snow White

NAME: Francoise Durr (Craig Hunt) NICKNAME: Frankie RESIDENCE: Paris, France and Newtown, Sydney DOB: 3/4/60 HEIGHT: 5' 10" WEIGHT: 72kg MARITAL STATUS: Happily Married for 23 years. What racquet do you use? Head FlexPoint. Your favourite shot? Backhand poke or lob. Who are your favourite past or present tennis players and why? Francoise Durr, Suzanne Lenglen for their unor thodoxy, Evonne Goolagong for being the greatest angel to play the game, Chris Evert for showing us all how to use your brain on court, and Margaret Court for her incredible 24 Grand Slam singles haul from 29 Finals! Who are your favourite Tennis Sydney p ersonalities? Ian Carthew and Hayden Frawley for always making me laugh. What are your Tennis Sydney career highlights? Starting the Thursday Night Slims tour in 1995. Winning the Australian Gay Games Open singles title on grass (a big surprise for many i ncluding myself). Winning the London Open Doubles with Peter Elliott. Many great memories and titles with former doubles partner Betty Stove (Martin Galvin). Who is your Tennis Sydney “rival”? In the good old days it was Peter Elliott and Ian Carthew. The se days I don't play much singles so old age is my biggest rival. Who at Tennis Sydney do you enjoy playing against the most? Russell Hall because he is still humble and fun despite being the superstar of recent years. Who at Tennis Sydney would you lik e to play against? Would be interesting to see if this old dame could mix it with some of the young up and comers eg. Matt and Cor rie . I wonder if they would have ever faced as many lobs before? Who at Tennis Sydney would you like to play with? One of the new stars on tour - Matt or Corrie . It's always fun to try out new combinations. Otherwise, anyone who likes to volley while I stay back and watch from the baseline :) Have you had any tennis related injuries? Yes, knee, elbow and finger - just played through the injuries and they healed themselves over time. Any scandals, gossip or rumours that you care to share? Ian Carthew walked past a group of us after losing a match, and turned and yelled "your all a pac k of cxxxxs" much to our delight! NAME: Ana Ivanovic (Edward Alimin) NICKNAME: Venom RESIDENCE: Australia/Serbia DOB: 18/09/80 HEIGHT: 169 WEIGHT: 67 MARITAL STATUS: Single and ready to mingle What racquet do you use? Yonex RDS 001MP Your favourite shot? Dropshot/ Dropvolley Who are your favourite past or present tennis players and why? Past: Martina Hingis-She was one the best court crafty player. Present-Ana Ivanovic -Best First Rd Loser:-) Who are your favourite Tennis Sydney personalities? Dani H for biggest screamer on court, Li Na for biggest drama queen, Deanara S for nicest tart in the committee... What are your Tennis Sydney career highlights? Winning the Summer and Spring Slims 2010 with Brian H and Geoff B Who is your Tennis Sydney “rival”? Li Na/Jana Novotna Who at Tennis Sydney do you enjoy playing against the most? Reuben Young Who at Tennis Sydney would you like to play against? Vera Zvonereva Who at Tennis Sydney would you like to play with? Billie the Bitch Have you had any tennis related injuries? No, too young have any injuries... Any scandals, gossip or rumours that you care to share? No, but I would like to hear any scandals, goss or rumours about other players but hopefully nothing about me: -) www.tennissydney.org.au Find us on Facebook as “Tennis Sydney”

NAME: Daniela Hantuchova (Tyrone Andres) NICKNAME: Dani, "D", Ice Queen, D-Hizzy RESIDENCE: Slovakia, Monaco & Eskineville DOB: Sep 3, 1980 HEIGHT: 5'9.5" WEIGHT: 67kg MARITAL STATUS: Married to Jamie Parker. What racquet do you use? Prince Ozone 7 Your favourite shot? Any winner that I can hit these days is a favourite. Who are your favourite past or present tennis players and why? Steffi from the old days. Her and her bashy forehand that just seemed to always make it in. These days, I like to follow the glamorous ones; Dani, Maria, Caroline. Plenty of potential and usually poor in terms of on court results, but seeing them on the cover of Sports Illustrated in a bikini on the sands of the Caribbean or spruiking Tag Heuer is worth three Grand Slam titles surely. Who are your favourite Tennis Sydney personalities? Plenty! I don’t want to insult anyone by not naming them so I wont! But special mention to Jamie Parker, Ana Ivanovic, Mother & my current Slims partner, Caroline. All good fun, and that's how tennis should be! Actually - I take that back... Tennis is about the fashion. It doesn’t matter if you win or lose, it's about how fabulous you looked! What are your Tennis Sydney career highlights? Recently, winning the Spring Slims Div 2 with Brian Heavin... Prior to that, winning the Summer Slims Div 1 with Joanne. Also... Getting a well struck forehand in for me is always a highlight. Who is your Tennis Sydney “rival”? Definitely that bitch Monica Seles... You will get your comeuppance! We've had many good matches. I have yet to beat her, it's so hard to concentrate when you just have no idea where the ball is going to go... And part of the time - I really doubt she knows either! Love you Mon xoxo Who at Tennis Sydney do you enjoy playing against the most? Ana Ivanovic, Mary Pierce, Monica... Basically anyone who a) presents a challenge or b) brings the laughs. Who at Tennis Sydney would you like to play against? I'd like to take on Vera Z - that recent Semi-Final win in Pattaya City was very motivating and I think if I can just get her to curse in Russian, the match is mine! I would also really like to get Camilla on court one day and just drive ground strokes at her while she tries to volley them back. Who at Tennis Sydney would you like to play with? One day, I'd like to play a Slims with Ana, but since she's wallowing in the pool of Div 3, I am not sure how that could eventuate unless she came up to Div 2. C'mon Ana get your shit together. I'm tired of waiting. Have you had any tennis related injuries? Tennis elbow, cramps and bruised ego every now and – psoas… just, psoas. Any scandals, gossip or rumours that you care to share? Don’t get me started. I could write an online blog about the shit I know! How much time do we have? No? OK – well here’s one. I would like to dispel any rumours that my recently released 2011 Calendar is now lining the discount bins of the Marrickville Metro Kmart due to poor sales and lack of market response. You should know however, that stylist was sacked and I am now working with Stefani Germanotta. Also – I heard Sam Stosur is actually a lesbian, I’m just putting it out there.

NAME: Monica Seles Post Stabbing (Jarrod Green) NICKNAME: Moniqua, Moanica, Mon Sel RESIDENCE: Sydney, Australia DOB: 17 Sept 1976 HEIGHT: 180cm WEIGHT: 87kg MARITAL STATUS: Single What racquet do you use? Babolat Pure Drive GT Your favourite shot? Two-fisted forehand Who are your favourite past or present tennis players and why? Monica Seles (inspirational), Roger Federer (incredible) & Rafael Nadal (invincible... and HOT) Who are your favourite Tennis Sydney personalities? Azarenka, Clijsters, Hantuchova, Pierce What are your Tennis Sydney career highlights? 2010 Peter Deacon A-Grade Dual Champion, 2010 Div 2 Player of the Year Who is your Tennis Sydney “rival”? Hantuchova, Azarenka, Seles (pre-stabbing) Who at Tennis Sydney do you enjoy playing against the most? Pierce, Hantuchova Who at Tennis Sydney would you like to play against? Graf Who at Tennis Sydney would you like to play with? Pierce Have you had any tennis related injuries? Rotator cuff, tennis elbow, ankle.... occasional knife in back. Any scandals, gossip or rumours that you care to share? 'Dancing With The Stars' did me no justice.

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NAME: Victoria Azarenka (Mark Jones) NICKNAME: Sparky / Vika RESIDENCE: Kings X DOB: 03.11.81 HEIGHT: 185cm WEIGHT: 80kg MARITAL STATUS: (Beer) Battered wife What racquet do you use? Babolat Drive Your favourite shot? Dislocated/Inverted [saucepan] topspin, backhand, cross court - (sometimes with slice) Who are your favourite past or present tennis players and why? Martina Hingis - testing positive to cocaine... Bless. Who are your favourite Tennis Sydney personalities? My list is just too long. So instead I'd like to take this opportunity to share my favorite WTA recipee: Basic Chocolate FUDGE Ingredients • 1 cup white sugar & brown sugar • 1 cup rich milk • 1 cube butter about the size of an egg • 1 cup maple sugar • 2 squares of chocolate • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla Method: Put sugar, milk and chocolate in sauce pan over fire to dissolve; stir all the while. When thoroughly dissolved let boil until it strings from the spoon. Do not stir while it is boiling. Remove from stove, add butter and vanilla, then beat vigorously until it will just pour. Turn into buttered tin and cool. Mark off in squares before real cold. Chopped nut meats make a pleasant variety. What are your Tennis Sydney career highlights? Picking up Fish Ahoy as my official sponsor following victory in the Peter Deacon A Singles & Doubles a few years back with Nana. What more could a girl want. Who is your Tennis Sydney “rival”? Annabel Chong (I'll get you next time Annabel!) Who at Tennis Sydney do you enjoy playing against the most? I don't 'enjoy' any of my opponents! I see them as wounded Wildebeest ready to be mauled & feasted on. Who at Tennis Sydney would you like to play against? Vera Zvonareva. Bring it Vera. Who at Tennis Sydney would you like to play with? 'Play'? Please define. If by 'play' you mean engage in a competitive game of tennis then please email my agent: [email protected]. Have you had any tennis related injuries? Bursitis of the Elbow, Rotator cuff tendonitis, Shoulder Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Impingement Syndrome, Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis), Rotator Cuff Tendonitis, Glenohumeral Arthritis , Wrist tendinitis , Achilles tendinitis Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Osteoarthritis of the Knee Any scandals, gossip or rumours that you care to share? Not sure where to begin so I'll just list the first 5 that spring to mind. See below: 1. I once took part in a half-naked (please stress 'half-naked') photo shoot to raise money for unemployed ball kids in Budapest. 2. After my infamous comment “you know, I get a migraine headache if I don’t get a strange piece of ass every day” at a post match press conference at the Oz Open in 2000, I was 'detained' by Eddie McGuire. We shared a bowl of muesli & custard & I made him lunch - licorice & coconut soup. Kisses, Eddie. 4. Recently I took the 'player/crazed fan' relationship into the steamy arena of sexual home-movie land. Four of them. 5. On a fishing trip recently with Gabriella Sabatini I fell out of the boat &... accidently mated with a male porpoise.

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NAME: Billie Jean King (Ben Alfred) NICKNAME: Mrs King RESIDENCE: Marrickville, New York DOB: 26/9/1974 HEIGHT: NA WEIGHT: standard for 6 foot 1 MARITAL STATUS: Married with two children What racquet do you use? Babolat Your favourite shot? Winner Who are your favourite past or present tennis players and why? My Favourite past players are Mrs King, Miss Casals, Mrs Court, Miss Wade, Mrs Evert/Connors/Faith/Ford/Lloyd/Renolyds/Evert/Mill/Norman/Evert, Mrs Cawley, Miss Navratilova, Miss Mandilkova, – I love them because they wore really pretty dresses and had personality and I long for the days when diesel dykes used to rule the world, today I really only like Serena Williams Who are your favourite Tennis Sydney personalities? Only the dead ones What are your Tennis Sydney career highlights? I think winning Mardi Gras B Singles many years ago, it was a very dramatic second set tie break, it went so long that neither me nor my opponent really knew what the score was, in fact he may well have won! And I could never forget winning my first slims with Miss Casals, and my first slims with Miss Ellie - cause we beat the lemons, when Ellie and I won the Mardi Gras open doubles – cause we beat the lemons, when Frankie Durr and I won the Masters at last years Peter Deacon – cause we beat the lemons Who is your Tennis Sydney “rival”? Vera Zvonareva (WASP and BASHY Forehands) Who at Tennis Sydney do you enjoy playing against the most? Russell Hall cause he is the best, and Mlle Durr, Vera, Toma, Miss Austin basically all the oldies – I love them, Who at Tennis Sydney would you like to play against? I would like to play against Edward Alimin but he is in Division 6 Who at Tennis Sydney would you like to play with? I already do – Miss Casals Have you had any tennis related injuries? Yes I had a wrist injury not to long ago, but the doctors could not figure out if that was from tennis, or was a wrist flap away mincing injury, I suspect a combination of both Any scandals, gossip or rumours that you care to share? Scandals – Not me, but I have heard that Miss Austin was caught in a most unladylike position, with her pinafore over her head, with a backpacker in aisle 5 of Woolies at Coogee, an old and boring rumour of Miss Casal and Anastasia Myskina making a comeback at Mardi Gras www.tennissydney.org.au Find us on Facebook as “Tennis Sydney”

SEEDS

Open Singles A Singles 1. Russell Hall 1. Owan Ratsoongnoen 2. Mikey Feeney 2. Jarrod Green 3. Hoshio Kaneko 3. Mark Jones 4. Geoff Daus 4. Tyrone Andres

B Singles C Singles 1. Reuben Young 1. Peter Vellonio 2. Ramon Supit 2. Evan Knowles 3. Peter Ryan 3. Mervin Dizon 4. Geoffrey Burke 4. Warwick Yee

D Singles 1. Rob Sheedy 2. Karim Konrad 3. Jesus Moreno 4. Justin Petty

Open Doubles A Doubles 1. Peter Elliott/Craig Hunt 1. Grant Codey/Shane Goodwin 2. Hayden Frawley/Russell Hall 2. Jarrod Green/Mark Jones 3. Kerstin Kothrade/Liz Yeo 4. Mark Andres/Tyrone Andres

B Doubles C Doubles 1. Noah Jiyane/Bennett Leleh 1. Mervin Dizon/Linda Montana 2. Ryan Chan/Jamie Parker 2. Riccardo Cristianni/Marcelo Araujo Menezes 3. Edward Alimin/Geoffrey Burke 3. Steven Cashen/Rudy Jasin 4. Stephen Vandewater/Reuben Young 4. Peter Burgess/Kevin Gardner

D Doubles Mixed Doubles 1. Greg Murphy/Quoc Nguyen 1. Michael Dunn/Liz Yeo 2. Michael Zanetti/Karim Konrad 2. Owen Gallagher/Michelle Schilg

40 Plus Doubles 1. Rob Ferguson/Craig Hunt 2. Ian Carthew/Hayden Frawley

TENNIS SYDNEY LADDER RANKINGS // Top 60 as at Fri 25 Feb ♥ Denotes players in the Mardi Gras Tournament Singles Draws // (#/#) Denotes Comp Division & Player Number

1 Matt Coin (1/1) 21 Huy Pham ♥ (2/1) 41 Cuong Hoang ♥ (3/1) 2 Russell Hall ♥ (1/1) 22 Dean Matterson (2/1) 42 Geoff Burke ♥ (3/1) 3 Chris Leonard (1/1) 23 Paul Jelfs (2/1) 43 Ramon Supit ♥ (3/1) 4 Nathan Kelly (1/1) 24 Jarrod Green ♥ (2/1) 44 Tim Harrison ♥ (3/1) 5 Ben Alfred ♥ (1/1) 25 Elena Sarno (2/1) 45 Steven Thorne ♥ (3/1) 6 Corrie Scheepers 26 Bryce Watanasoponwong ♥ (2/1) 46 Andrew Patterson (3/1) 7 Hoshio Kaneko ♥ (1/1) 27 Reuben Young ♥ (2/1) 47 Corey Lau (3/1) 8 Ben Tari 28 Kevin Duong ♥ (2/1) 48 Jamie Parker ♥ 9 Hayden Frawley ♥ (1/1) 29 William Segunda (2/1) 49 Brendan Moore (3/1) 10 Warren Dunn (1/1) 30 Tony Glennane ♥ (2/1) 50 Steven Cashen 11 Sean Whelan (1/1) 31 Brian Heavin (2/2) 51 Matus Rajnoha ♥ (3/2) 12 Michael Sugg (1/2) 32 Glenn Fitzgerald (2/2) 52 Adrian Young ♥ (3/2) 13 Duddy Apriadi ♥ (1/2) 33 Owen Gallagher (2/2) 53 Sandy Smith (3/2) 14 Tyrone Andres ♥ (1/2) 34 Tuan Nguy (2/2) 54 Ray Lance (3/2) 15 Craig Hunt (1/2) 35 Stephen Vandewater (2/2) 55 Mervin Dizon ♥ (3/2) 16 Paul Kwon ♥ (1/2) 36 Brian Wilson (2/2) 56 James Nicholson ♥ (3/2) 17 Mathew Rankin ♥ (1/2) 37 Tsukasa Ishida ♥ (2/2) 57 Hendry Lukman ♥ (3/2) 18 Nick Cole (1/2) 38 Mario Queddeng ♥ (2/2) 58 Raffi Cortanyan ♥ (3/2) 19 Peter Wright (1/2) 39 Oscar Modesto (3/1) 59 Darrin Vickery (3/2) 20 Ian Clark ♥ (1/2) 40 Riccardo Cristiani ♥ (3/1) 60 Kirk Newey (3/2)

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A Brief History of Tennis Sydney Tennis Sydney started in 1989 when a group of Sunday social players (including Ross Sinclair, Scott Ferguson, Brian Adams and Owen Gallagher) formed the first committee to organise and coordinate gay tennis activities in Sydney.

In 1989, a tennis tournament was put together at Kingsford Tennis Centre as part of the Mardi Gras sporting calendar. Since then an annual Mardi Gras Tournament has been held at various venues.

In 1995, the first Spring Tournament, named after Tennis Sydney legend Peter Deacon, was held. The Mardi Gras and the Peter Deacon Spring Tournaments are currently the two major tournaments held by Tennis Sydney each year.

In 1996 Tennis Sydney had its first ever entry into the Mardi Gras Parade and we were the first ever sporting body to “come out” promoting a healthy and competitive environment for the gay community.

The aims of the initial Committee were to promote the game of tennis among the gay and lesbian population of Sydney and to improve the general standard of the players involved.

The initial committee was formed with Scott Ferguson and Andrew Stevenson sharing the chair as joint Presidents. The following is a list of players who have held the office of President since 1989.

1989-1990 Scott Ferguson/Andrew Stevenson 1990-1993 Andrew Stevenson 1993-1996 Rob Harris 1996-1998 Carl Copas 1998-2002 Edwin Christiansen 2002-2004 Carl Copas 2004-2006 Steve Bardy 2006-2009 Ben Alfred 2009- Brendan Moore

Tennis Sydney has gone from strength to strength since its humble beginnings and many of the players who started the club and its events are still playing regularly today. We have a deep admiration for our club founders and are proud of all the committee members and volunteers throughout the years who have helped to build the club to what it is today.

MARDI GRAS TOURNAMENT 2010

Event Winners Runners -Up Open Singles Mikey DeCourtney Feeney Ben Tari Open Doubles Craig Hunt & Greg Westwood Hoshio Kaneko & Geoffrey Daus A Singles Troy Warner Byron Watson A Doubles Shane Goodwin & Troy Warner Mark Andres & Tyrone Andres B Singles Brian Heavin Steven Philpot B Doubles Andrew Klusman & Darren Marsh Bill Spense & Ed Wong C Singles Rob Laus Hendry Lukman C Doubles Rob Laus & Philip Moore Ray Lance & Sam Lie D Singles Steven Thorne Kevin Thompson D Doubles Kate Still & Steven Thorne Johnny Esber & Kevin Thompson Master Doubles Rob Ferguson & Craig Hunt David Bourke & Nick Cole Women Doubles Kerri Matterson & Michelle Schilg Elena Sarno & Leanne Spencer Mixed Doubles Stephen Clarke & Liz Yeo Darren Marsh & Elena Sarno Veteran Doubles Yannick Albert & Mike Heath Neil Birks & Carl Copas Consolation Group Open/A Ratsoongnoen Owan Tyrone Andres Consolation Group B Matus Rajnoha Edward Alimin Consolation Group C/D Joe Rinaldi LC Teh

TENNIS SYDNEY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Brendan Moore President Michael Catterall Vice President & Public Officer Dean Matterson Treasurer & Tournament Director Leanne Spencer Club Secretary Russell Hall Competition Co-ordinator LC Teh Webmaster Steven Cashen Social Co-ordinator Geoff Daus Grading/Ranking Michael Sugg Membership Co-ordinator www.tennissydney.org.au Find us on Facebook as “Tennis Sydney”

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

Russell HALL Stephen VANDEWATER Tim HARRISON Peter VELLONIO Errik HASIM Martin ABBOTT Mike HEATH Bryce WATANASOPONWONG Jovanni ADARAYAN Cuong HOANG Sean WHELAN Ben ALFRED Anthony HOUGHTON Tom WILSON Edward ALIMIN Nalou San HUANG Erwin WONG Andy AN Craig HUNT Anthony WOODWARD Tana ANDERSON Owen HUTCHINGS Peter WRIGHT Mark ANDRES Tyrone ANDRES Rudy JASIN Warwick YEE Nathan ANGRAVE Noah JIYANE Elizabeth YEO Duddy APRIADI Mark JONES Adrian YOUNG Reuben YOUNG James BABER Hoshio KANEKO Paul YUNG Rudi BAKTI Andrew KLUSMAN Kendy Yus Aroop BANERJEE Evan KNOWLES Raphael BENITEZ Karim KONRAD Michael Zanetti Neil BIRKS Kerstin KOTHRADE James BODONYI Nick KRITIKOS Bruce BOOTH Paul KWON Peter BURGESS Geoffrey BURKE Neil LARAGY Raffi CORTANYAN Paul BURNS Lorenzo LARUFFA Victor LAU Matthew CADDY Mark LEE Ian CARTHEW Bennett LELEH Maximilian GRAEUBIG Stephen CASHEN Gordon MILLER Martin STIER Ryan CHAN Rubens MIYAZTO Suresh CHAND Linda MONTANA Michael CHIN Ojie MUJIONO Ian CLARK Greg MURPHY Grant CODEY Daniel OU Carl COPAS Quoc NGUYEN Jay CORDERO James NICHOLSON Jason CRAIGIE

Daniel CREW Edip OKUR Josua Gregorius TAHU Christopher O’REILLY Geoff DAUS Peter DELIMITROU Tim PAILTHORPE James DEMITRIOUS Jamie PARKER Mervin DIZON Justin PETTY Marcelo ARAUJO DE MENEZES Peter DREDGE Mark PFEIFFER Riccardo CRISTIANI Michael DUNN Kris PHADUNGKIATIPONG Warren DUNN Huy PHAM Kevin DUONG Todd PHILLIPS

Peter ELLIOTT Tsukasa ISHIDA Mario QUEDDENG

Mikey FEENEY Matus RAJNOHA Rob FERGUSON Matthew RANKIN Eric FINLEY Owan RATSOONGNOEN Jesus MORENO Glen FITZGERALD Adrian RICHARDSON David FLETCHER Stuart RIGG Hugh FLOOD Peter RYAN Hayden FRAWLEY Elena SARNO Declan BAILEY Owen GALLAGHER Michelle SCHILG Adrian LONGDON Kevin GARDNER John SCHMITT Christopher PARTRIDGE Timothy GAWLER Rob SHEEDY Mark GILLESPIE Simonne SHEPPERD Mark GIUNTA Sandy SMITH Anthony GLENNANE Leanne SPENCER Cory GOOCH Ramon SUPIT Scott FERGUSON Shane GOODWIN Joe NGUYEN Simon GRAHAM Gary THACKER Thomas NGUYEN Jarrod GREEN Kevin THOMPSON Phillip PEGUES Steven THORNE Patrick TIEN Bill TRAN

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TWITTER MESSAGES FROM THE STARS OF THE WTA TOUR

CaroWozniacki Caroline Wozniacki

Hi Tennis Sydney! So… I heard you’re having the Mardi Gras Tournament! Wow – I wish I could be there to see it. It sounds like fun! Good luck to you all! As for me? I’m back at #1 in the world! Who cares about winning Grand Slam finals anyway? LDavenport76 Lindsay Davenport

Best of luck to all the guys and gals playing the Mardi Gras! I hope the weather holds out for you! Also – who is it down there that keeps sending me Chanel care packages? I love them – keep them coming! Jarka_Groth Jarmila Groth

Hi guys! Good luck to everyone who is playing in the Mardi Gras! Perhaps one of you can help me with some styling? God knows I need it! :)

BMATTEK Bethanie MattekSands

yo! wazzup homegirls?!?! I’m soooooo excited to hear about the mardi gras tournament in sydney! so, like… do you guys play tennis in drag? that would be sooooo awesome! i think i might just have to work it in to my wimbledon outfit this year Vika7 Victoria Azarenka

hi everyone! i hope you all have a wonderful tournament make sure to drink lots of water and keep your energy levels up so you don’t collapse like i do!

verazvonareva Vera Zvonareva

я наклоняю верю что гомосексуалисты могут сыграть теннис! но я уверен я может побить вас все! как раз пребывание далеко от моей кареты!

THE GLTA TOUR CITIES

COMING IN JUNE!!! The Tennis Sydney “Club Doubles” Tournament In 2010, Tennis Sydney held the very first “Club Doubles” Tournament, a round robin event which took place over one day at Parklands Tennis Centre, Moore Park.

Here are the results from the tournament last year. Division 1 // Winners - Hayden Frawley & Russell Hall Division 1 // Runners Up – Geoff Daus & Hoshio Kaneko Division 2 // Winners - Kerstin Kothrade & Liz Yeo Division 2 // Runners Up – Peter Longauer & Michael Sugg Division 3 // Winners - Eric Finlay & Darren Marsh Division 3 // Runners Up – Geoff Burke & Brendan Moore

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THE 2011 TENNIS SYDNEY OSCARS

Player of the Year – Division 1 Russell Hall

Player of the Year – Division 2 Jarrod Green

Player of the Year – Division 3 Geoff Burke / Cuong Hoang

Player of the Year – Division 4 Mario Queddeng

A Grade Sportsmanship Award Nominees Tyrone Andres Duddy Apriadi Geoff Daus (Winner) Russell Hall Dean Matterson

B Grade Sportsmanship Award Nominees Edward Alimin Coung Hoang Ray Lance (Winner) Jamie Parker Reuben Young

C Grade Sportsmanship Award Nominees Mervin Dizon Francois Durr Ray Lance Hendry Lukman (Winner) Mario Queddeng

D Grade Sportsmanship Award Nominees Paul Burns Hayden Frawley Ojie Mujiono Quoc Nguyen Tim Pailthorpe (Winner)

Hunk of the Year Award Nominees Warren Dunn Cory Gooch Jamie Parker Andrew Sheather Reuben Young (Winner)

Encouragement Award Nominees Paul Burns (Winner) Adrian Longdon Ross McGuire Tim Pailthorpe Mike Turner

Loudest Grunter/Squealer on Court Nominees Tyrone Andres Ryan Chan Jarrod Green Craig Hunt Linda Montana (Winner)

Biggest Princess on Court Nominees Ryan Chan (Winner) Raffi Cortanyan Shane Fawcett Bennett Leleh Linda Montana Michael Sugg

Most Social Player w/ Highest Off Court Scores Edward Alimin Mervin Dizon Hayden Frawley (Winner) Tim Pailthorpe Michael Sugg

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