Charlie Pasarell Rancho Penasquitos Center 14 Advanced Tina Karwasky

Roz King

RILEY McQuaid Hall Of Fame Heidi Stryker

David Wagner Richard (Dick) Doss and www.scta.usta.com Table Of Contents

Changes & More...... 1, 2 Seniors...... 23 Headliners...... 2 ITF Success...... 23, 24 Special People...... 2 Desert Circuit...... 24 Annual Meeting...... 3 Nationals Home...... 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 Service Awards...... 3 Intersectional Championships...... 28, 29 LA84 Foundation/NJTL...... 4 Final Thoughts...... 30, 31 School Tennis...... 5 Jr. Team Tennis...... 5 Junior Competition...... 6 Spring National Championships...... 6 2013 Results National Clay Court Championships...... 7 111th Southern Junior National Championships...... 7 Sectional Championships Not To Be Overlooked...... 7, 8 33rd K-Swiss Summer Grand Prix Scholarship Seminars...... 9 Masters Championships Spring 2014 Scholarship Seminar 27th Central Coast Grand Prix Schedule...... 9 Masters Championships Tennis On Campus...... 9, 10 9th Desert Cities Grand Prix Intercollegiate Play...... 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Masters Championships st Community Tennis...... 14, 15 31 Junior Satellite Masters Championships Diversity & Inclusion...... 15, 16 Inland Empire Grand Prix League Tennis...... 17, 18, 19 Satellite Masters Championships 18 & Over Adult League...... 17 Novice Jamboree Championships 18 & Over Mixed...... 17 127th Open Sectional Championships 18 & Over Tri-Level...... 18 US Open Sectional 40 & Over...... 18 Qualifying Championships 40 & Over Mixed...... 18 127th Senior, Super Senior & Family 55 & Over...... 19 Sectional Championships st District Tennis Association....19, 20 31 Senior Grand Prix Masters Championships Youth Tennis San Diego...... 20, 21 27th NTRP Sectional Championships Orange County Community th Tennis Association ...... 21 17 Wheelchair Sectional Championships League Play...... 21 Michael Tennis Classic...... 21 Results...... 22 Tennis After School...... 22 Changes & More… Mark Winters Photos Cynthia Lum nce a twelve-month pe- College and recalled dealing Oriod concludes, it goes with Willette, who was deeply into the record book. There is involved in tennis development always much to analyze. Often, in San Diego. He recounted there is a theme to the year. playing Davenport’s husband, For 2013, “Changes & More…” Jonathan, as a junior. He also seems an appropriate way to touched on all that his parents, describe what took place within Joe and Betty Chang, had done the Southern California Tennis for him, and the importance of Association. having his older brother, Carl, Administratively, the face coach him while he was on the of the SCTA was altered dra- pro tour. matically when Henry Talbert, In perhaps the smoothest Bob Kramer, Darren Potkey , , Gilbert (Gil) Shea, , line of the night, Chang said and Barbara Sportelli, who had and Kathy Willette that whenever he won a tour- nearly 100 years of combined service and were instrumental in the orga- nization the USTA sectional standard, made life transitions. Though they moved on, their indelible presence will be felt for some time. Bruce Hunt, who had earned leadership kudos for his recent work as the Executive Director of the San Diego Rotary Club, was chosen to replace Talbert as the SCTA’s Executive Director. An avid player who has a commanding understanding of order and bottom-line complexities, he was the Asso- ciate Executive Director then the Executive Vic Braden Kathy Willette Michael Chang Director in Northern California from 2000 until 2006. tions was the role played by the SCTA, along nament, he always turned first to his family, Tennis instructor extraordinaire, Vic Bra­ with each of their families. They all had an because they had sacrificed so much to help den; the youngest tournament impact on the development of each honor- him succeed – to show them the trophy – singles winner, Michael Chang; former WTA ee’s tennis skills, and helped mold their lives. but, he didn’t show them the prize money No. 1, Lindsay Davenport; ATP doubles Woven into the fabric of the inductees “look check. standout and another former world’s best, back” accounts were tales of tournaments “Southern California is the best section, and opponents, as well as a won- and I am not going to apologize for saying derful collection of insightful lessons this,” he admitted. “I am proud of being a learned. product of Southern California.” Willette, who was Billie Jean Mof- Shea called attention to the opportunities fitt’s (in time, King) nemesis when he had when he played with the best at the she was a junior competitor, then storied . There, he named Kathy Chabot, mentioned had daily chances to trade strokes and match the important role Wilbur Folsom wits with the likes of (who was played in her tennis development. always looking to wager on something), Don Soon after graduating from high Budge and . He recalled that Budge school Folsom lost his left leg in a was unmatched from the baseline, because car accident, but became Greg Hickey Rick Leach an inspirational coach. She Rick Leach; 1950’s US Top 10 performer, noted the San Diego Tennis Patrons, Gilbert (Gil) Shea; and junior star, as well as the Barnes Junior Tennis Center and Youth Tennis San Diego founder, Kathy Wil- the After-School tennis program that lette, were the stars of the SCTA’s Hall of have all become building blocks for Fame induction gala. It was held at the Riviera tennis in the District. “No one sees Country Club in Pacific Palisades on the eve- dreams come true without giving…” ning of September 22nd. she added. Greg Hickey, President of the organization, Chang brought out that those in and Master of Ceremonies, Andrew Krasny this year’s Hall of Fame class had kept the event flowing at an appreciated pace. a lot in common. He remembered Topping the list of the honorees’ recollec- spending time at Braden’s Tennis Gilbert (Gil) Shea Lindsay Davenport

2013 Year in Review 1 he took the ball so early, which made him “Just ace him…” Everyone who watched the video presen- practically unbeatable. Leach’s father, who taught him how to play tations by Emmy winning television tennis Leach, with a smile, talked about play- and with whom he won ten National Father & broadcast producer Harold Hecht, Jr. and ing the National Father & Son Hard Court Son titles, was a 2011 Hall of Fame inductee. enjoyed the individual commentaries left the Cham­pion­ships when he was eight. He said Davenport, who married his younger broth- ceremony echoing the same feeling as Wil- that Dick, his father, was by far the best er, Jonathan in April 2003, said with a smile, lette when she said, “Thank you to the SCTA player on the court and he was the worst. “There aren’t many families you can marry for creating this activity for the tennis com- So when they finally got a match point, he into where your brother-in-law has more munity…This incredible honor has taken my walked back to the baseline and told his dad, Grand Slam titles than you do…” breath away…” Headliners harlie Pasarell will never forget July 13th. tennis. That night, well over 8,000 avid fans CThat is the day the former UCLA All- filled the seats, in a sold out event with the apt American, BNP Paribas Open founder and name, the Los Angeles Tennis Challenge. The 2007 SCTA inductee became a member of celebrity player line-up for the show was entic- the International Tennis Hall ing in and of itself. A few of the of Fame, along with Cliff Dry- stars that call the area home sdale, , Thelma for at least part of the year Long and Ion Tiriac. were on hand. They included The NEC Wheelchair Ten- Bob and , Mardy Justin Gimelstob, Bruce Willis with Mike and nis Masters Championships, Fish, , Tommy held at the state-of-the-art Haas, and their Photo Cynthia Lum Marguerite Tennis Pavilion in good friend – the lone out- Mission Viejo, was spectacular. of-towner – . Not only for the athletic skill They thrilled the crowd with that was featured in the early several hours of wonderful November event, but also be- tennis, along with a surprising cause this was the first time Photo Kate Whitney Lucey net collapse and later still, a bit the year-end event has taken place in the US, of darkness. Through it all, no one complained. and featured outstanding performances by lo- It was professional tennis in Los Angeles.” cal stars David Wagner and Greg Hasterok. Jones continued, “In a pause in the play, Though the annual Los Angeles ATP men’s Henry Talbert, the Executive Director of tournament went into the memory book, ear- the SCTA, was honored. He received the in- Novak Djokovic, Henry Talbert with ly in the year, the Los Angeles Tennis Chal- augural Gussy Moran Humanitarian Award, Gussy Moran Humanitarian Award, lenge put the focus back on Mardy Fish and Justin Gimelstob Photo Cynthia Lum the pros. As Cheryl Jones wrote, “March 4th, a different presented by 10sBalls.com (Moran was the kind of tennis made its de- talk of more than London in 1949 when she but in on the shocked the world with the lacy panties she UCLA campus, just a little wore beneath her Teddy Tinling created ten- east of the courts where the nis frock at staid Wimbledon. She was born tournament had been a main- in Santa Monica and lived most of her life in stay since the 1984 Olympic Southern California. She passed away in Janu- Games. It seems that Los An- ary of 2013.). Talbert graciously accepted the geles has always been hungry award that recognized his service to tennis for competitive professional David Wagner Greg Hasterok and the community as a whole.” Special People s is always the case, Southern Cali- known official Jane Goodman Afornians distinguished themselves, received the John T. McGov- earning award-winning recognition. Well- ern Award. Heidi Stryker earned the Janet Louer USTA Jr. Team Tennis National Organizer of the Year Award. John Cyrus, who works at El Dorado High School, was one of only twelve John Cyrus Roz King coaches named to the USTA’s 2013 No-Cut Coach All-Star Diego recognized the widely respected tennis Team. Tuesday, October 29th was and public parks tennis advocate. Jane Goodman Heidi Stryker “Roz King Day” and the City of San 2 ANNUAL MEETING (Photos Cynthia Lum) At the Annual Meeting, the following received awards in recognition for all that they contributed to tennis in 2012:

Henry Talbert Jonathan Hammel Michael and Maria Smith Lifetime Achievement Evelyn Houseman Evelyn Houseman Family Of The Year Junior Sportsmanship Junior Sportsmanship

Lakewood Tennis Center Gideon Smith University of San Diego Organization Of The Year Curt Condon Long Ellis Intercollegiate (Eric Stephens accepted.) Photo Norman Tam

Service Awards

Conan Lorenzo CathyAnn Simon Howard Farer Kristine Abatay Jr. Team Tennis Junior Competition (Pasadena Poly) (CSU Long Beach) High School Tennis Tennis On Campus

Terry Lynch Phong Nguyen Geoff Griffin (Ventura County Junior (Redlands Racquet Club) San Diego Tennis Association) Inland Empire Central Coast

2013 Year in Review 3 LA84 Foundation/NJTL

ention LA84 Foundation/NJTL in the found at 42 locations. In total, 8,800 young- Msection and the immediate response sters were introduced to tennis. will be – Melanie Bischoff is the reason the “Orientation, at the Los Angeles Tennis program has been so successful. “The SCTA, Center – UCLA, kicked off 2013. Adam Ja- with support from the LA84 Foundation, has sick, Director of Junior Tennis at the Indian been growing the game locally since 1985 Wells Tennis Garden, led the activity. Fol- through the National Junior Tennis and lowing the completion of the summer season more than 250 players attend- ed the NJTL Summer Play Day orchestrated by Dee Henry on August 7th. A lot of tennis was played and everyone en- joyed the In-N-Out bur­gers. The following day, more than 100 players participated in a Club. Karen Ronney, the Tennis Service Rep- round robin organized by Dar- resentative in San Diego, who organized the ren Potkey, Director of Junior event, was thrilled with the turnout. All the Competition.” participants received lunches from Subway According to Bischoff, “The and T-shirts.” Year-Round effort concluded The San Diego NJTL story didn’t end there. “A group of youngsters at- Learning (NJTL) Program. Originally, the tended the Southern California brainchild of former UCLA and professional Open Kids Day at La Costa Resort stars, and Charlie Pasarell, along & Spa and met some WTA pro- with businessman Sheridan Snyder, NJTL’s fessionals who played the tourna- goal is simple: To encourage youngsters, with ment,” Bischoff noted. “Addition- a specific focus on those in urban areas, to ally, NJTL participants from the try the game. programs at three military sites in “Matthew Jones, Director of Tennis, Chal- the area took part in a center court lengers Boys and Girls Club said, ‘LA84 clinic that called attention to tennis Foundation/NJTL affords Southern California development taking place at the fa- youngsters an often inaccessible opportunity cilities. Emirates Airlines, the tour- to learn the sport of tennis while learning life nament sponsor, made a generous donation of Ten and Under Tennis with an amazing Fall Play Day. NJTL part- equipment to the programs. nered with USTA Serves, Johnson & John- “Another 2013 son, and BenGay. The joint venture featured highlight was the , who made the day a great NJTL Life Skills experience for the players.” curriculum that NJTL is growing steadily in San Diego as was offered at Bischoff brought out. “There are six pro- Belvedere Park, grams and two Year-Round sites,” she said. in East Los An- “At the end of the six-week session, over geles. The tennis fifty youngsters attended a Special Activity and education Play Day that was held at Peninsula Tennis component that was part of the offering at Bel- vedere Park also captivated the community. “Special thanks are extended to all of the skills, building self-esteem and having fun all at amazing NJTL coaches, Westcoast Sports the same time.’ ” Associates, the organization that again spon- Bischoff continued, “The program strives sored two sites, and the SCTA Foundation, to instill a love of tennis in those who are which supported five new Year-Round loca- eco­nomically disadvantaged, and provide tions. Last, but no means least, a sincere and them with an opportunity to play, compete grateful thank you goes to the LA84 Founda- and to develop good sportsmanship. Dur- tion for the funding and partnership twenty- ing the summer, NJTL is offered at 135 sites. eight straight years. The NJTL Program would On a Year-Round basis, the program can be not exist without the backing received.”

4 School Tennis

iffany Geller Reed, who is responsible A partnership was established with TGA, as and staff support. The SCTA has many plans Tfor School Tennis, was clear about 2013, well as with the already mentioned ‘Beyond for 2014 to get tennis into more school sys- “We had a busy year,” she said. “We worked the Bell’ involvement, to train staff members tems, including PE classes, After-School pro- with many school districts and trained over to teach tennis at twelve elementary schools. grams and kids tennis clubs.” 150 teachers and After-School staff. The Los “Teacher workshops were held for the Anyone with questions about School Angeles Unified School District, including ‘Be- Alvord, Anaheim, Freedom Schools, Wil­ Tennis or interested in beginning a pro- yond the Bell’ Middle and Elementary Schools mington and Claremont districts. School gram, should contact Tiffany Geller Reed at programs, was just one area of concentration. Tennis has been involved with the Lawndale [email protected] School District for a few years. This year one of the schools or- ganized a tennis festival and over 400 students participated. “The USTA has a package of resources designed to make start- ing and maintaining a PE or After- School Tennis easy for teachers, as well as other staff members and administrators. Some of the assets are trainings, curriculum with DVD, equipment discounts

Jr. Team Tennis

en Grassel is the Jr. Team Tennis mae- olina tournaments, and I was very proud of K stro. He summarized the year focusing the way the four teams represented Southern on the 14 Intermediate and Advanced Na- California. The sportsmanship, camaraderie tional Championships, October 17-20, and and team spirit exhibited was great. Matthew the 18 Intermediate and Advanced event that Feng from the Sunshine Aces 18 Intermedi- took place October 24-27. ate team, and Eshan Talluri from Surf & Turf “Both tournaments were held in Columbia, 14 Intermediate team were recognized by South Carolina, close to the state capitol, at the coaches at the closing ceremonies as the Cayce Tennis and Fitness Center and Lex- Sportsmanship Award winners. ington County Tennis Complex, under the “I always like to thank the coaches, who expert direction of Jorge Andrews and his pull their teams together to make the journey capable staff, who were very welcoming to all across the country for the event, and the awe- emption, which allowed the girls to some parents who support their children’s compete,” Grassel admitted. “This participation. Overall, I was happy whether was a joint effort between our sec- tion and Northern California. The Linfield Aces from Temecula, the Advance team, led by Hector Arel- lano, finished eleventh out of sixteen teams. The Sunshine Aces from Ar- cadia, under Mark Feng, was the sec- tion’s Intermediate entry and came Rancho Penasquitos Tennis Center 14 Advanced in fifteenth.” Champions Grassel concluded, “I had the plea- sure to work both of the South Car- of us,” Grassel said. “In the 14 Advanced, Team Top Gun from Rancho Penasquitos Matthew Feng Tennis Center in San Diego, coached by Solomon Liu, won the championship. Surf teams from the section ended up a national & Turf Tennis Club, another San Diego champion, a finalist, or finished eleventh or team, coached by Alex Levie, was the 14 fifteenth. More important, having two play- Intermediate finalist.” ers from the section selected for the Sports- In the past Southern California had not manship honors says a lot about the Jr. Team been able to send teams to compete in Tennis Program in Southern California.” the 18 National Championships because For information about Jr. Team Tennis of California Interscholastic Federation Surf & Turf Tennis Club 14 contact Ken Grassel at [email protected]. (CIF) regulations. “The CIF granted an ex- Intermediate Finalists com

2013 Year in Review 5 Junior Competition Spring National Championships hough Darren Potkey, who had been the hara turned Carson into the “Mayo and Ena” Brymer, in another marathon test for TManager of Junior Competition for four- show. Hibi defeated of Ossining, which he is becoming known, outlasted Luca teen years, has become the Executive Direc- New York, 6-2, 6-1, for the Girls’ 18 title. Corinteli of Alexandria, Virginia, 3-6, 6-4, tor of the Georgia District, he can look back Loeb got revenge teaming with stellar doubles 6-1, in the Boys’ 18 title round. JC Aragone on 2013 with a great deal of pride. performer Maegan Manasse to down Hibi and and Mackenzie McDonald of Piedmont were doubles finalists. Hibi continued her brilliance overwhelming Tornado Ali Black of Miami, Florida, 6-3, 6-2, for the Girls’ 18 title. Kal- man Boyd was a Boys’ 16 finalist and so were Emma Higuchi and Rebecca Weissmann of Loveland, Colorado in the Girls’ 16 doubles title round. Connor Hance endured a 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 contest to defeat John McNally of Cincin- nati, Ohio in the Boys’ 14 final. Bryce Pereira teamed with Michael Zhao of Princeton Junc- tion, for doubles honors. In the Girls’ 14, Ashley Lahey, along with Kelly Chen Gage Brymer Mayo Hibi Photo cameraworkusa Photo Billie Weiss Photo Cynthia Lum and Annette Goulak, were finalists. At the Boys’ 12 Spring National Tennis Champion- Spring in Southern California provides the Denise Starr of Brooklyn, New York, 6-3, ships, Brandon Nakashima was a finalist. section’s juniors with opportunities to prove 6-3, for doubles honors. why the level of tennis played locally is among and Daniel Gealer earned the Boys’ the best in the country. That was clearly seen 16 doubles title with a 6-2, 6-3 win in the final round results of the International over Chase Colton of Davie, Florida Tennis Federation Championships at Clare- and Kyle Seelig of Wetford, Pennsyl- vania. Shibahara claimed the first of her two Girls’ 16 trophies with a 6-1, 6-2 singles victory over . She then joined Sa- vannah Slaysman of Phoe- nix, Arizona for a 7-6, 6-2 victory over Caroline Daniel Gealer and Taylor Fritz Dolehide of Hinsdale, Illi- Photo Cynthia Lum nois and Alexis Nelson of St. Paul, Minnesota. “We, of course, are very pleased with all Erin Larner and Monica Robinson with Mayci Jones and The Easter Bowl was the the Southern California players’ results, par- Alyssa Smith conclusion of the “weather’s ticularly sweeping the 18s divisions at the Photo David Kenas warming up” events, and South- Easter Bowl, with two competitors from the mont, USTA International Spring Champion- ern Californians performed solidly at eight same town winning,” Potkey said. “Hance ships at Carson, and 46th Asics Easter Bowl different desert tennis clubs, including Ca- should also be recognized for his perfor- Championships at Rancho Mirage. thedral Canyon, Desert Princess, Deep Can- mance, not just winning the tournament, but, Gage Brymer kick-started his season yon, Monterey, Palm Valley, The Springs and from all accounts, the high level of play in the reaching the Woodhaven. The Sunrise Country Club was Boys’ 14 final.” Boys’ 18 final at the tournament’s home site. Claremont. The Girls’ 18 doubles was all Southern California as Erin Larner and Monica Robin- son slipped past Mayci Jones and Alyssa Smith 1-6, 7-6, 10-7. Mayo Hibi Maegan Manasse and Ena Shiba- Claire Liu Connor Hance Photo Cynthia Lum Photo Cynthia Lum Photo David Kenas

6 National Clay Court Championships t the National Clay Court Champi- Daniel Gealer finished in the same position in vania for doubles honors. Carson Branstine Aonships, and Zoe the Boys’ 16 doubles battle. Ivan Thamma and defeated Caty McNally of Cincinnati, Ohio, Katz were Girls’ 18 finalists. Taylor Fritz and Conrad Russell of Palo Alto were the Boys’ 7-6, 6-4, for the Girls’ 12 trophy. 14 doubles winners. Claire Liu, who trains at the Home Depot Cen- ter in Carson, defeated section rival Dominique Schaefer 6-4, 6-2 in the Girls’ 14 final. Schaefer and Alexandra Angya- losy of Glenview, Illinois were doubles finalists. Nakashima was again a Boys’ 12 singles finalist, Gabrielle Andrews and Dominique Schaefer Zoe Katz Photo Karen Quincy Loberg but teamed with Tyler Carson Branstine Ivan Thamma Photo Cynthia Lum Ventura County Star Zink of Lititz, Pennsyl- Photo Jackie Cooper Tennis Club National Championships

he National Championships is where Lauren Goodman of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Treputations are earned, and section 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 for the Girls’ 18 doubles title juniors came up with the goods. Kayla at the National Winter Championships. Day escaped with a dramatic 1-6, 6-3, 7-5 slipped past Alexandra Sanford singles victory over Ashley Lahey in the of Westerville, Ohio, 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 to take Girls’ 14 final. Fritz teamed with Anudeep the Girls’ 16 trophy. Risa Nakagawa and Kodali of Durham, North Carolina for the Savannah Slaysman of Phoenix claimed the Boys’ 16 title. At the Barnes Tennis Cen- Girls’ 16 double with a 6-1, 6-2 win over ter in San Diego, Shibahara was a Girls’ Kenadi Hance and Rebecca Weissmann 16 singles finalist, but she rebounded to of Loveland, Colorado. Riley McQuaid claim, with Savannah Slaysman of Phoe- outlasted Anna Brylin of Short Hills, New nix, the doubles crown. Even more note- Jersey, 6-0, 3-6, 6-4, in the Girls’ 14 final. worthy, Shibahara received the Girls’ Kayla Day Alafia Ayeni Isabella Harvison teamed with Katie Voly- 16 Sportsmanship Award. Alafia Ayeni nets of Walnut Creek, but Gianna Pielet paired with Wil- ginia to claim the Boys’ 14 title over Roscoe of El Paso, and Caty McNally of liam Howells of Bellamy and Max Mendelsohn of Little Rock, Cincinnati, Ohio were 6-0, 6-3 better in the Richmond, Vir- Arkansas. William Grant joined Garrett Johns Girls’ 12 doubles final. of Atlanta to take the Boys’ 12 dou- bles championships. In an 18s sweep, Henry Craig and George Goldhoff were Boys’ finalists, and so were An- drews and , who trains at the USTA Center in Boca Raton, Florida, in the Girls’. Carson Branstine was a Girls’ 12 finalist. Alexis Pereira and Ena Shibahara stayed the course defeating Alexis Ashley Lahey Riley McQuaid Nelson of St. Paul, Minnesota and William Grant Photo David Kenas Not To Be Overlooked age Brymer, a senior at University High for the sixth time in the history of the com- Claremont and Upland Tennis Clubs, that San GSchool in Irvine at the time, won his petition, but first championship since 2010, Diego, coached by Eric Mann, downed San third Ojai Boys’ championship, becoming the in Prostejov, Czech Republic in early Au- Gabriel Valley, led by Barry Friedman, 19-12. third player in the event’s 113-year history, gust. Nakashima was a member of the Boys’ The victory gave San Diego a three-peat title matching Trowbridge Hendricks of Los An- 12 team, which didn’t lose a match at the run. geles High School’s 1899 to 1901 run, and the “Coupe Le Blanc – Le Blanc Cup” in Mon- At the 16 Intersectional Team Champion- trio of CIF titles claimed by Bobby Riggs of treal, Canada. ships played in steamy Shreveport, Louisiana Franklin High School between 1934 and ’36. Ai Takamori Malawy, Junior Competition at the Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club, Potkey Claire Liu was a member of the US Girls’ Assistant, noted that the Competition Train- pointed out, “Southern California dropped 14 team that won World Junior Tennis title ing Center (CTC) Team Cup, played at The a close match in the final, 5-4 to Midwest.

2013 Year in Review 7 We have reached at least Beta Flight – Mira Mesa the semifinals for nine of the d. Grossmont – (Score Not past ten years, and won three Available) times. Kalman Boyd, Jessica A two-day 10 and Under Failla, Paulina Ferrari, Taylor Tennis Player Development Fritz, Daniel Gealer, Raquel Camp was held at the Barnes Pedraza, Austin Rapp and Tennis Center in mid-Sep- Meredith Xepoleas repre- tember. Six boys and six girls sented the section, with Guy from the Intermountain and Fritz as the coach.” Northern California sec- Martha Katsufrakis has or- tions participated, along with San Diego and San Gabriel Valley Teams ganized the K-Swiss Summer Southern California. Local Grand Prix since its inception thirty-three Girls’ 16 – 1200 points; Leo Hibi – Boys’ 14 years ago. The circuit, which began on June – 1380 points. 1st and concluded on August 31st, featured “Each of those who joined this exclusive 13,440 players competing for points, in or- group was presented with a certificate and der to be one of the eight performers per prizes,” Katsufrakis said. “More important, age division to earn places in the Grand Prix their names will be on the 1000 Point Club Masters Championships draws. (Final round member list forever.” The Pete Brown “First ” High 10 and Under Player Development Camp School Boys’ Tournament took place in the fall. The Girls’ event was held in players taking part included: Taylor Cataldi, the spring. The results included: Sebastian Gorzny, Sarah MacCallum, Zach- Boys’ ary Pellouchoud, Phoebe Peus, Lawee Sherif, Corona del Mar d. Great Oak – 3-3 Cody Ray Emery, Ayala Stephens, Kaytlin (42-32); Rowland d. Northwood – 3-3 Taylor, Mason Tran, Winta Woldeab and (45-35); Rowland d. El Dorado – 4-2; Noah Zamora. Grant Chen and Mark Mc- Temple City d. San Gabriel – 5-1 Campbell were the coaches. San Diego Pierre Schantz, a regular in Chris Emery’s St. Augustine d. Palm Springs – Jr. Team Tennis program at Heritage Park in (Score Not Available); Mt. Miguel d. Leo Hibi Ivan Smith San Dieguito – (Score Not Available) scores can be found in the Results section.) “Because of the program’s reputation for offering an opportunity to test their skills and improve, juniors from throughout the section as well as states like Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada Corona del Mar and Orcutt Academy and Utah participated,” Katsufrakis said. “So did youngsters from Mexico and other coun- tries. With so many outstanding players tak- Great Oak and Corona del Mar ing part, each of the 42 tournaments was a test.” Five players distinguished themselves by becoming members of the prestigious 1000 Point Club. The new members included: Pe- ter Clemente III – Boys’ 14 – 1000 points; Chase Lipscomb – Boys’ 16 – 1120 points; Our Lady of Peace Ivan Smith – Boys’ 12 and Jadie Acidera – Irvine who has moved from Intermediate to Satellite to Advanced in the Boys’ 14 in the past three seasons, received four major film St. Augustine animation awards in 2013, for “Parkour Race.” The year closed for juniors at the 11th Pa- Girls’ cific Cup at the Tualatin Hills Tennis Center in Corona del Mar d. Orcutt Academy Beaverton, Oregon. Carson Branstine, Jacob – 5-1; Martin Luther King d. Mary- Brumm, Jake Douglas, Jennifer Gadalov, Tim- mount 5-1; Valencia d. Cerritos – 4-2; othy Sah, Ivan Smith, Alexandra Valenstein Troy d. Yorba Linda – 4-2 and Sydney Van Alphen represented South- San Diego ern California, and Marc Lucero coached the Alpha Flight – Our Lady of Peace team in the tournament that included the In- Academy d. Rancho Bernardo – (Score termountain, Northern California and Pacific Jadie Acidera Chase Lipscomd Not Available) Northwest sections. 8 Scholarship Seminars

s they have for over thirty years, the College & University Scholarship Seminars were held during the spring and fall. These free gather- Aings offer youngsters who aspire to play intercollegiate tennis, along with parents and teaching professionals, details, concerning what coaches look for when recruiting players. A wide array of other topics were also covered, including NCAA rules, tips on how to create a meaningful player resume and developing an overall approach to realizing scholarship success. Meeting sites included: Barnes Tennis Center, Flint Canyon Tennis Club, Racquet Club of Irvine, Santa Barbara Tennis Club, Seal Beach Tennis Center, Sunset Hills Country Club, Upland Tennis Club and Valencia High School. Spring 2014 Scholarship Seminar Schedule (The Seminars are Free and No Reservation is needed. The contact listed at each location should be called only for directions to the site.)

Barnes Tennis Center Racquet Club of Irvine Flint Canyon Tennis Center Seal Beach Tennis Center

April 9th (Wednesday) April 23rd (Wednesday) Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego at 6:30 p.m. Seal Beach Tennis Center in Seal Beach at 6:30 p.m. Contact: Kerry Blum (619) 221-9000 Contact: Seal Beach Tennis Center (562) 598-8624

April 16th (Wednesday) April 24th (Thursday) Racquet Club of Irvine at 6:30 p.m. Upland Tennis Club in Upland at 6:30 p.m. Contact: Scott Spearman (949) 796-3000 Contact: Paul Salvador (909) 985-2725

April 17th (Thursday) For information about the College & University Scholarship Westlake Athletic Club in Westlake Village at 6:30 p.m. Seminar Program, contact Mark Winters at [email protected] Contact: Chris Dudeck (818) 889-6164 or call (310) 208-3838 Ext. 231

Tennis On Campus

nder the direction of Linda Milan, Ten- the tournament in April. Cal Poly San Luis Unis On Campus (TOC) has impacted Obispo, UCI and USC, all previous national the non-varsity intercollegiate tennis scene competitors, were disappointed not earning throughout the section and gained attention a berth in the tournament.” nationally. Like a prize winning author, she Looking at the TOC showcase, keeps producing award-winning scripts. In Milan said, “UCLA, the 2011 winner, felt it her latest, Milan offered, “Club tennis play- had the team to gain another championship. ers had another memorable year. A record After winning its pool and moving to the number of teams participated in the Sec- round of 16, the Bruins eliminated its first tion Cham­pionship in February. Competi- two opponents and reached the semifinals. USC tion was intense as only three spots in the Sadly, fate wasn’t wearing blue and gold. Two pool. Ultimately, UCSB and UCSD, playing National Championship draw were avail- key players came down with stomach ail- in the Silver Draw, came in twenty-first and able. At the end of the two-day competition: ments and were not able to compete. A third twenty-fifth respectively.” UCLA, UCSD and UCSB played their way to player managed to recover enough to play The National Spring Invitational was held in mixed doubles. The team’s fervor pushed Tucson, Arizona. Cal Poly Pomona, CPSLO,­ the match into overtime, but UCLA came up UCI, SDSU, USD, UCLA, UCSD and USC short. Overall, they finished fourth in a field chased the top prizes – two automatic berths of 64 teams. in 2014 National Championship. Based on “Both UCSD and UCSB were seeded No. the team’s experience and talent, CPSLO and 2 in their respective pools. UCSD could not USC felt the odds were in their favor to claim have been in a more competitive situation. at least one of the two positions in the 32 They survived a second match overtime, but draw. As it turned out, USC downed CPSLO­ dropped the final contest in a Super-Tie- in the final, thus guaranteeing Southern Cali- Break to finish second in pool play. UCSB fornia two more positions in next year’s Na- also won back-to-back contests, but faced the tional Championships.” th UCLA 2012 finalists in its third match. The Gauchos The fall TOC season began with the 5 an- Photo cameraworkusa came up short and ended up second in the nual Cal Poly SLO tournament in October,

2013 Year in Review 9 was intense because the players have contin- ued to compete ‘After Campus’, sharpening their games by participating in League Tennis, WTT and tournaments. Teams were formed from players who entered either as individu- als, two-person or full teams.” In the final, the Thundercats, which includ- ed David Eiges, Alex Kitto and Alison Hsue, all from Cornell, along with Kelly Wong – UCI UCI and Dan Loney – CSUF faced the Waves Photo USTA (a.k.a. Febreeze), represented by Calif Trinh adjourned to a local restaurant to take full Cal Poly San Luis Obispo – Pepperdine; Elaine Chan – UCI, Andrew advantage of the TOC ‘social experience’. and was followed by two November events. Finley and Ricky Wu, both from UCLA, Rog- “A special thanks is extended to Jacobson- The weekend tournaments, featuring tough er Leu – CSUF and Alveena Lee – Mt. Sac in Guzy and her staff for the hospitality that competition in a fun environment, had record the best of three Mixed Doubles Super-Tie- made the day even more special. Former setting participation. All of this is a lead up Breaks. “With the other Alumni participants TOC performers should remember, if you to the Section Championship, which is set to avidly supporting those in the final, the Thun- missed this tournament, you will not want to take place in February 2014. dercats ‘crashed’ through the Waves cleanly, miss the next one.” Milan is anxious to expand TOC, so in winning two straight Tie-Breaks 7-4 and 7-5,” Tennis After Campus (TAC), meaning 2013 she initiated Alumni Tournaments. Milan remembered with a pleased smile. “Af- Alumni activities, are being planned. A “hy- “Players who had competed during their col- ter more than seven hours of tennis, the brid” tournament is already scheduled for lege years were invited to reconnect for a enjoyment continued as many of the players February 17th, President’s Day, pitting Alumni day of tennis,” she said. “Past participants against current Tennis On Campus players. welcomed the opportunity and three events The Section Championship will be played took place. The World TeamTennis format, February 8-9 at Biszantz Family Tennis Cen- which is the TOC formula, helped players get ter at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. The Nation- reacquainted with a full day of competition.” al Championships, in Surprise, Arizona, takes The first Alumni Tournament was played in place April 10-13, and the Spring Invitational, early January at the El Dorado Tennis Center, in Tucson, is set for April 11-13. where SCTA Board Member Cathy Jacobson- Any questions concerning the Tennis On Guzy is Director of Tennis. “Players from the Campus Program or suggestions for future UC and Cal State schools, as well as Cornell, Tennis After Campus tournaments should LMU and Pepperdine participated in a one- be directed to Linda Milan at lmilan@scta. day event,” Milan stated. “The level of tennis San Diego State usta.com

Intercollegiate Play

fter the NCAA Team Champion- four-peated, the Trojans were looking to Aships in May, if the men or the continue the run. Ohio State had other women from UCLA and USC are ever plans and squeaked out a 4-3 quarterfi- involved in a 4-3 match again, they will nal decision. In the same round, Pepper- be very pleased, but only if they have the dine lost to Georgia by a theme breaking four. Each of the squads, representing score of 4-2. each of the schools, finished on the short Prior to the tournament, UCLA As- end of that score. sistant Women’s Coach Rance Brown The UCLA men, the top ranked team said, “Stanford is the dark horse. All their in the country, dropped an agonizing players are healthy for the first time this 4-3 final round decision to University of UCLA season, and they are going to be formi- Photo Danny Harrington Virginia, the No. 2 team in the rankings, dable.” They were that and more win- at the University of Illinois’ Khan Outdoor were right there, match point. I will replay it ning the women’s NCAA title, with a trio of Tennis Complex. The agony resulted from a 100 times…but, we will get over it. It’s not Southern Californians playing starring roles, match point that the Bruins won; then lost. the end of the world. It’s not like that one in the 4-3 (What else could it be?) triumph Team captain Adrien Puget was up 5-3 in the point decided the match. I think it was a fair over Texas A&M. Nicole Gibbs led the way, final set and hit a backhand volley winner or call.” and Krista Hardebeck and Stacey Tan ably so he thought. But, his foot brushed the bot- UCLA was appearing in the trophy round assisted her. tom of the net, and the chair umpire called for the first time since winning the title, under In an interesting local connection, Texas a violation. Given life, Mitchell Frank, Puget’s Martin, in 2005. The team’s 29 wins was the A&M is coached by Howard Joffe, the former opponent, regained his form and went on to most since 1986. (UCLA finished 29-2 that Pepperdine All-American, who spent time as take the match; and with it, the championship. year, too.) a USC Assistant coach. His team was involved UCLA’s coach told Danny Har- The last four years, USC, under the mas- in another 4-3 tussle, downing UCLA in the rington, the school’s Assistant Sports Infor- terful leadership of Peter Smith, has been the semifinals. In quarterfinal payback, the Bruins mation Director, “I thought we had it. We story of men’s intercollegiate tennis. Having gained revenge for their 4-3 Intercollegiate

10 2011, the Trojans have four career National Gibbs, of USC and Santamaria Championships. on the First Team. Zoë Scandalis of USC and The NCAA tournament was tremendously Hardebeck received Second Team recogni- exciting, and will be remembered for years. tion. USC swept individual honors. Santa­ Players from the section were standouts as maria was named the Pac-12 Women’s Ten- the All-Tournament Team emphasized. Mar- nis Singles Player of the Year, Christian and cos Giron of UCLA was named the top No. 2 Santamaria were the Pac-12 Doubles Team of singles performer. Not only was Gibbs named the Year, and USC’s Richard Gallien was the the No.1 singles player in the women’s com- Pac-12 Coach of the Year. petition, she also earned Most Outstanding Clarke Spinosa of San Diego was named to Player honors. Tan was the best at No. 4 sin- the All-West Coast Conference First Team, gles, and Hardebeck, along with her partner and Alex Sarkissian of Pepperdine was a Sec- Nicole Gibbs Natalie Dillon, were recognized as the best ond Team member. Adam Steinberg of Pep- Photo Stanford Sports Information No. 3 doubles team. perdine earned Coach of the Year honors. Twenty-four Southern Californians, in April Bisharat of Loyola Marymount, Lor- Tennis Association Indoor final loss by top- a precedent establishing result, were All-­ raine Guillermo of Pepperdine and Meghan ping North Carolina 4-1. Americans. They included: Kellen Alber- Sheehan-Dizon of BYU were All-West Coast The Cardinal, according to long-time coach stone – Bowdoin, Brynn Boren – Tennessee Conference First Team honorees. Catherine Lele Forood, had a “brutal” draw. Yet, they (Now at USC), Jordan Brewer – Amherst, Isip of Saint Mary’s earned a spot on the proved they had the goods, defeating No. 1 Florida, who was looking to three-peat, 4-3 in the semifinals. Before that, Stanford downed USC in one of the longest matches in tourna- ment history, (more than five hours), 4-3 in the third round. Gibbs became the first Stanford performer since (now Amber Liu Chang) to Kellen Brynn Boren Jordan Andre Dome Chris Marcos Giron win two NCAA singles titles when she de- Alberstone Brewer Freeman feated Mary Weatherholt of Nebraska, 6-2, 6-4. Kaitlyn Christian and Sabrina Santamaria of USC proved they were the best in the in- tercollegiate women’s game, scoring a 6-4, 6-3 decision over and Skylar Morton of UCLA. The championship was the school’s first ever women’s season-ending­ Jordan Krista Jackson Erich Koenig Neel Sonia success. With the victory, Christian and Gobatie Hardebeck Isaacs Kotrappa Landeros Santamaria put a “Triple-Crown” – Riviera Women’s All-American Championship, Na- Katie Cecil – Carnegie Mellon, Christian, ­Second Team. Bisharat/Claudia Razzeto, Gui­ tional Indoor Intercollegiate Championship Andre Dome – Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, llermo/Khunpak Issara and Danielle Flores/ and the NCAA Championship – in the record Chris Freeman – Embry-Riddle, Gibbs, Gi- Jenny Jullien of Saint Mary’s were First Team book. They also finished with a 37-1 record. ron, Jordan Gobatie – Riverside City, Hard- Doubles selections, while Nicolette Tran/ Christian and Santamaria were named the ebeck, Jackson Isaacs – Emory, Erich Koenig Sheehan-Dizon earned Second Team Dou- Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Na- – University of California Santa Cruz, Neel bles recognition. Ben Cabell of Santa Clara tional Women’s Doubles Team of the Year. Kotrappa – Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, Sonia and Gualberto Escudero, who is in his 36th Tracy Lin and Riza Zalameda of UCLA were Landeros – Ventura, Danielle Lao – USC, season at Pepperdine, were designated Co- the last Southern California partnership Erik Lim – Johns Hopkins, Kyle McMorrow Coaches of the Year. to be named, in 2008, National Women’s – Washington, Nancy Ramirez – Bakersfield, Cal Lutheran was one of eight teams that Doubles Team of the Year. Having won Beatrice Rosen – Emory, Santamaria, Alex took part in the ITA Division III National the National Indoor Intercollegiate event in Sarkissian – Pepperdine, Ray Sarmiento – Men’s Indoor Championships at St. Peter, USC, Sofia Tavitian – Glendale and Warren Minnesota, upset Johns Hopkins, 5-4 in its Wood – Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. initial match. In the next round, Kenyon was Some of the all-conference selections made 6-3 better, but in the third place playoff, the it clear that Southern Californians performed Mike Genette’s team defeated Trinity, 6-3. impressively during the year. Campbell John- Nick Ballou went undefeated at the No. 1 son of Cal, with Chris Konigsfeldt, was se- position. Gustavus Adolphus College served lected the Pac-12 Doubles Team of the Year, as the tournament host. as well as the Pac-12 Freshman/Newcomer Johns Hopkins slipped past Carnegie Mel- of the Year. UCLA’s Billy Martin was named lon 5-4 for the ITA Division III National Pac-12 Coach of the Year. Giron was the In- Women’s Team Indoor Championship title, tercollegiate Tennis Association’s Southwest at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indi- Region Player to Watch. ana. Hailey Hogan was a member of the win- Kaitlyn Christian and Sabrina Santamaria The Pac-12 All Conference selections, (as ning team. Katie Cecil, a co-captain, and Bryn Photo Dan Avila the men’s was) made by the coaches, found ­Raschke played for the finalists.

2013 Year in Review 11 Assistant Director of Athletic Communica- tions, a year later, Jones and Carlos Di Laura were champions. As a freshman, he reached the NCAA quarterfinals teaming with Richard Gallien, who is now the USC women’s coach. In his senior year, Jones was again a quar- terfinalist, this time with Agustin Moreno. In Danielle Lao Erik Lim Kyle McMorrow 2009, he was inducted into the Pepperdine Athletics Hall of Fame. Entering his 37th year as coach (1977-78 was his first in Malibu), Gualberto Escudero joined Jones in the Pepperdine Athletics Hall of Fame in October. Simply stated, he is Pep- perdine Women’s tennis. During his stay with the Waves, he has become the wom- Nancy Beatrice Alex en’s tennis coach with the second most wins Ramirez Rosen Sarkissian in NCAA history with a record of 632-239 (65.8%). Thirty of his teams have appeared Gualberto Escudero in the NCAA Championships, including 26 Photo Ron Hall in a row, and four reached the quarterfinals. Twenty-nine of his players achieved All- final at Easter Bowl and that was the clos- American status. In 24 of the last 26 years, est I’ve ever gotten. But, I was having a blast his teams won the West Coast Conference out there. It’s such a cool tournament. To Ray Sofia Warren (WCC) title. On three occasions, he was be in New York, at Flushing Meadows where Sarmiento Tavitian Wood selected WCC Coach of the Year and was all the greats have played, it was an amazing named ITA West Regional Coach of the Year experience.” Riverside City College closed the Orange three times. A star on the Pepperdine men’s In a repeat of the ITA/Riviera All-American Empire Conference season undefeated. Jor- team in the late ’60s and early ’70s, Escudero Championships title contest, Jamie Loeb of dan Gobatie, the Conference Player of the was a conference singles finalist, and won the North Carolina, again defeated Robin Ander- Year, was the league singles champion, and doubles with John Lovelace, in 1969. son of UCLA. The Ossining, New York native with Danny Garcia, collected the doubles The fall intercollegiate season came to downed the defending champion from Ma- title. Gobatie, Garcia and Aliaksandr Pesn- tawan, New Jersey, was looking to become iak earned All-Conference Singles honors, the first back-to-back winner since Aurelia and Gobatie and Garcia picked up the same Miseviciute of Arkansas, in 2007 and 2008, distinction in doubles. Jim Elton was named 6-3, 6-2. Orange Empire Conference Coach of the UCLA’s trophy collecting continued Year, and in December, he was recognized with Marcos Giron scoring a 6-4, 6-2 deci- as the 2013 Wilson/ITA Junior College/ sion over Patrick Pradella of Baylor in the Community College Coach of the Year. men’s Consolation final. Giron and team- Kelly Jones, a San Diego native who is mate Mackenzie McDonald finished on the currently the men’s coach at Furman, was short end of an 8-7 score in the Consola- inducted into the ITA Men’s Collegiate tion Doubles to Peter Kobelt and Kevin Tennis Hall of Fame at the University of Metka of Ohio State. In a similarly tight Illinois, in late May. Jones, a former Pep- encounter, Brynn Boren and Zoë Katz of Clay Thompson Jim Elton perdine star, won the NCAA doubles with Photo ITA USC downed Pleun Burgmans and Emily Jerome Jones (no relation) in 1984. (The Flickinger of Auburn 8-7 for women’s Con- men’s tennis program’s first-ever NCAA ti- an exhilarating close, capping a memorable solation Doubles honors. tle.) According to Dena Meiste, Pepperdine’s collection of performances by local players. Danny Harrington, UCLA Associate Direc- Topping the list was Clay Thompson’s 6-4, tor, Sports Information, noted that Thomp- 7-5 victory over Jared Hiltzik of Illinois in the son qualified for the Indoor event after win- ITA Men’s National Indoor Intercollegiate ning the Consolation singles title at the ITA Championships final. With that triumph, his Men’s All-American Championships in Octo- fifteenth in a row, the UCLA senior claimed ber. His only loss, during the fall, was to Axel his first national title ever, along with the Alvarez of Oklahoma, who he defeated in the Sportsmanship Award, at the tournament semifinal in New York. With the National In- hosted by Columbia University, at the Billie door triumph, he became the second Bruin to Jean King National Tennis Center in New earn the coveted title, joining Benjamin Kohl- York. loeffel, the 2005 and 2006 champion. Following the match, Thompson explained In addition to Thompson, Giron, Boren to Tom Loughrey, ITA Web/Media Manager, and Katz, ten other players from the section and Stephanie Neppl, the organization’s Di- were in the men and women’s competition. Kelly Jones rector of Communications, “I’ve never won (No other section could match the num- Photo Pepperdine Sports Information a major tournament at any level. I got to the ber.) They included: Christian, Henry Craig 12 of Denver, George Goldhoff of Texas, Gui­ courts, the Los Angeles Tennis Center. (He llermo of Pepperdine, Johnson of Cal, Sarah was also the 2011 champion.) In another all- Lee of Michigan, Santamaria, Alex Sarkissian Bruin show, McDonald teamed with Karue of Pepperdine, Ray Sarmiento of USC and Sell to down Joseph Di Giulio and Ryoto Scandalis of USC. Tachi, 8-4 for doubles honors. In addition Sarkissian told Dena Meiste, the Pepper- to UCLA, players from Azusa-Pacific, BYU, dine Assistant Director of Athletic Com- Concordia, Cal Poly, LMU, Pepperdine, UCI, munications, “This tournament in Flushing UCSB, UCSD and USC participated in the Meadows was an amazing experience. It was tournament. great to come out here with our new associ- The fabled Club held its third ate head coach, Marcelo Ferreira, and com- Collegiate Women’s Invitational and its first pete against the nation’s best college tennis men’s event. Tony Lupieri of Baylor slipped players. I’m honored to have been selected.” Paul Settles and Skyler Butts past Frances Alcantara of Pepperdine in the The Intercollegiate Tennis Association Photo ITA singles final, 6-3, 3-6, 6-0. Nate Lammons and (ITA) Small College Regional Championships, was amazing being among so many great play- Alex Sanders of SMU captured the doubles held at the Biszantz Family Tennis Center in ers. I felt it really opened my eyes to another with an 8-5 decision over Emmet Egger and Jeff Claremont, served as a lead up to the Na- level of play. It also forced me to grow as a Hawke of Washington. Stefanie Tan of TCU tional Small College Championships. The end player. I really enjoyed my time at the tour- was 6-4, 6-2 better than Georgiana Patrasc of of September tournament was also a South- nament, mostly because everyone was so Mississippi State in the women’s title round. ern California Tennis Association’s “Adopt- friendly and helpful. The staff was great and The Fort Worth school (TCU) dominance a-Regional” showcase. It featured an array of they helped make everything run smoothly. continued when Seda Arantekin and Millie talented players from the section who have Hopefully, I’ll be back next year.” Nichols overwhelmed Ferny Angeles Paz made an impact on the Division III level. Paul Settles, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps and Noelle Malley of Ohio State 8-1 for the That was certainly the case in both singles men’s coach who, in December, was named doubles crown. finals as Southern Californians were trophy the 2013 Wilson/ITA Division III Men’s Col- California State University Northridge’s winners. Skyler Butts of Claremont-Mudd- lege Coach of the Year, said of Butts, “Skyler Matador Invitational, featured another group Scripps downed David Konstantinov of Whit- is a rare student-athlete who loves to work of talented, but rarely recognized, women’s tier 7-6, 6-3 for the Men’s title, and Andrea as much as he loves to play – the process, contestants. Precious Gbadamosi of Montana Madrigal of defeated and not just the results, are very important edged Alexis Valenzuela of the Air Force Katie Kousman of Claremont-Mudd-Scripps to him. I am not surprised in the least by his Academy, 7-6, 7-5 in the Flight A singles final. 6-3, 6-4 for the Women’s championship. Lea performance this fall and I look for him to be In another tight contest, Marcelli Magday and Lynn Yen, another local performer who at- one of our on-court leaders this spring.” Natasha Rizvi of Air Force Academy slipped tends Pomona-Pitzer and teammate Samantha At the ITA Southwest Men’s Regional past Leora Hemmerich and Sydney Postal of Chao of Hong Kong edged Crystal Lim and Championships, played at Pepperdine’s CSULA, 9-8. Laurence Pelchat of Montana Caroline Ward of Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center, USC controlled defeated Magday 8-4 for the Flight B title. Sa- 7-6, 7-6 for Women’s doubles honors. the competition. Yannick Hanfmann defeated sha Carter and Pelchat were 8-2 formidable The winners earned coveted spots in the Alex Sarkissian, who was playing on his home against Mary Meyers and Tiffany Tran of Air mid-October Small College Championships courts, 6-3, 4-6, 6-0 in the final. In a Trojan Force Academy in the doubles final. (“the Super Bowl”) draws at the Three Oaks versus Trojan battle for doubles honors, Max Tracy Landrum, another contestant from Tennis Center in Fort Myers, Florida. Jordan de Vroome and Eric Johnson downed Rober- the Air Force Academy, downed Mari Taslag- Brewer of Amherst also qualified for the sin- to Quiroz and Ray Sarmiento, 8-4. yan of CSUN, 6-3, 6-4, for the C Flight trophy. gles and doubles championships, but was un- San Diego State University’s Aztec Tennis In the doubles final, Gbadamosi, the A Flight able to participate. At Biola University, three Center hosted the ITA Southwest Women’s champion teamed with Mackenzie Rozell Westmont performers played their way into Regional Championships and UCLA dominat- for an 8-2 win over Leslie Chang and Shelby the Fort Myers draws. Joshua Barnard par- ed play. (University of San Diego was also an Sinoway of CSUN. Tasha Hueffner wrapped ticipated in the Men’s doubles. Jessica Cedil- event host.) Chanelle Van Nguyen defeated up the performance by the Colorado Springs lo and Grace Davis were Women’s doubles teammate 6-4, 6-2 to take the school (Air Force Academy) with an 8-2 de- competitors. singles title. That took place after Brady and cision against Valeria Pinto of CSULA in the The Junior College & Community College Catherine Harrison defeated Brynn Boren Regional Championships took place at Cer- and Zoe Katz of USC, 8-2, in the doubles final. ritos College and three players from the sec- In the semifinals, the Bruin duo surprised last tion used the tournament as a stepping-stone season’s NCAA champions, Kaitlyn Christian to garner places in the Fort Myers tourna- and Sabrina Santamaria, also from USC. ment. Samantha Judan of Cerritos won the All the Pepperdine and San Diego State Women’s singles to secure her trip. Hali winners booked spots in the prestigious No- Dickson and Nikki Thornburg an Orange vember ITA National Indoor Intercollegiate Coast tandem, followed suit by claiming the Championships at the USTA Women’s doubles. National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. In Florida, Butts was solidly impressive until Thompson’s fall success run included he faced Abhishek Alla of Carnegie Mellon, the 57th Southern California Intercollegiate who was 6-4, 6-1 better, in the final. Championships title. He defeated McDonald “I had a great experience,” Butts said. “It 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the final on UCLA’s home Winning US Master’U BNP Paribas Team

2013 Year in Review 13 Flight D final. gium, , , Germany, Great Brit- (Boise State men’s coach), and Amanda Au- Given the all-star collection of players ain, Ireland and Russia. The unique format gustus, (California women’s coach), were also found in Southern California, it was no sur- involves two men’s and two women’s singles, Southland natives. America won its third con- prise that a number of residents were named a men and women’s doubles, along with a secutive championship defeating Russia, 6-0, to the US intercollegiate team that will take mixed doubles contest. Giron and Anderson in the final. part in the 8th Master’U BNP Paribas, in Aix- of UCLA, along with the Trojan’s Santama- (To see a video of ITA National cham- en-Provence, France. In addition to the US, ria carried the colors at the tournament in pion, Clay Thompson go to http://youtu.be/ the seven other countries involved were Bel- early December. The coaches, , s4S7Zoo4Zio)

Community Tennis

elanie Bischoff combined her LA84 Pete Brown Scholarship Fund – LaRhonda MFoundation/NJTL responsibilities with Amos Community Tennis. The effort was ably as- The Brock Foundation, Incorporated (Safe sisted by the talented Tennis Service Repre- Passage Tennis Program) – Tony Brock sentatives (TSRs). By name these essential in- The Joy of Athletics Foundation/The Dance dividuals and their areas of concentration are: of Tennis Program – Margo Marcovicci Philip Siordia – Los Angeles County; Donald Semurana Tennis Association (STA) – Wong – Los Angeles County/San Gabriel Val- Sam Noa ley; Gina Havelka – Central Coast; Spencer Sports Explorer – Debbie Goodlow Wayman – Orange County; Evan Smith – In- Ventura Tennis Club – Paul Olmsted land Empire, and Karen Ronney – San Diego. Westcoast Wheelchair Tennis – Jerry Russell Youth Tennis San Diego – Kerry Blum Bischoff noted, “The grants were given to Benjamin Mendoza help tennis programs in local communities and it was great to hear that those who at- abling youngsters to find more opportunities tended spoke about activities taking place in to play tennis. With the help of the six Tennis Southern California, involving schools, 10 and Service Representatives, there was a steady Under Tennis, wheelchair tennis, Play Days increase in Play Days and participation in 10 and other tennis events.” and Under Tennis.” Anette Padilla, Manager of Marketing, said, The success of Community Tennis activi- “During the year, 130 Play Days took place. ties was a direct result of the commitment of With the rise of the 10 and Under Tennis a huge number of tennis devotees. Some of format there was an influx of youngsters, who the special people (and these are just a few CTA Partnership Grants recipients Photo Anette Padilla were new to tennis and looking for opportu- of the countless number who staffed events) nities to play. The Play Day set up provided were Tovi Mosey, Director of One All, Nan- At the SCTA Community Tennis Associa- participants with the opportunity to be intro- cy Abrams, the San Fernando Valley Jr. Team tion (CTA) 2013 Grant Meeting held at the duced to tennis in a low-key setting. Learning Tennis Coordinator and LaRhonda Amos. LA84 Foundation, Bischoff, announced that the rules of tennis, making new tennis friends Then there was Benjamin Mendoza, the Stu- the following organizations were recipients: and having fun was emphasized. As those tak- dent Body President and tennis player from ACEing Autism, Incorporated – Richard ing part improve their tennis skills, the SCTA Rancho Dominquez Preparatory School. He Spurling pipeline intends to move them into Jr. Team decided to develop an understanding of Com- California Tennis Association for Tennis, and, in time, junior tournaments so munity Tennis in his neighborhood so he Underprivileged Youth – Fred Williams that they can continue to improve and build worked, under Al Erby’s direction, at LA84 Healthy Rialto (City of Rialto) – Barbara an appreciation for the game. Foundation/NJTL sites, and provided assis- McGee “While Play Days were offered on a year- tance at the Pete Brown and Jackie Tatum Junior Team Tennis Orange County – round basis at participating facilities, the larg- Tennis Classics. A commitment like this is the Heidi Stryker est were held in March and October. During key to the program’s success. Kern Community Tennis Association – March, they were aligned with Tennis Night “It was a great year for San Diego tennis Jessie Horg in America, and in October with Nickelode- showcasing growth,” Karen Ronney said. Morongo Basin Tennis Association – on’s World Wide Day of Play. Both were part “The area hosted an amazing sixteen Play Gideon Smith of USTA National initiatives focusing on en- Days and twenty-one Tennis Festivals, three Neighborhood Junior Tennis Program – Steve and Barbara Tscherne One All Tennis Association – Tovi Mosey Orange County Community Tennis Association – Becky Edles Rye Orange County Top Tennis – Alexander Venidis Pasadena Tennis Association – Esther Hendershott Play Days were a hit.

14 Recreational Coaching Workshops, and six Ten and Under trainings. Thanks to the direc- tion of Conan Lorenzo, the Jr. Team Tennis Area Coordinator, the numbers jumped in all age groups, but particular in orange ball action in the Ten and Under Tennis category. “After-School Tennis was added to more than twenty elementary schools in San Di- ego. Tovi (Mosey) launched her program in El Cajon, and the local Senate representative, TennisFest

Southwestern Community College and the Teaching Progressions for all strokes, Large LA84 Foundation/NJTL Special Activity Day Group Games, Doubles Tactics, Positioning at Peninsula Tennis Club,” she said. “Gross- and Responsibilities, Team Play and Competi- mont College hosted a throwback ‘Annual tive Scoring Formats, were discussed too. Woods and Whites Tournament’ advocating that participants use old fashioned wood rac- quets and wear all white clothing. The Police Carlsbad’s Special Olympics Team Athletic League, and Boys and Girls Clubs of- fered workshops on Ten and Under Tennis.” Joel Anderson, during the One All Fall Fit- Gina Havelka noted, “The statement I ness Tennis Festival at Kennedy Park, rec- heard most often about the Community De- ognized the effort. was honored velopment Workshop was, ‘It was one of the at Roosevelt Middle School, and the refur- best I’ve ever attended’.” bished school courts were named after the She added, “More than 100 tennis enthusi- tennis icon, who has given so much to this asts came together at the Indian Wells Tennis One All Fall Festival coaches with city. Blended lines were painted on the courts Garden, for two days, to explore new ways Joel Anderson at twelve clubs, playgrounds or school sites. to grow tennis in their areas. The on-court “The second day of the workshop featured Geoff Griffin’s TennisFest was, as it always Team Coaching Workshop covered teach- an amazing group of speakers covered USTA is, a hit.” ing concepts designed to help those working Initiatives, SCTA Programs, Community Out- There was even more as Ronney admitted. with large groups, teams, and camps. The new reach, Social Media, Grant Writing, Advocacy “The skill level showcased was outstanding at three-hour session covered things like Ath- and much more. Attendees included Com- the Special Olympics Regional Tournament letic Development, Dynamic Stretches, Ten- munity Tennis Association Board Members, in Rancho Bernardo, the wheelchair tennis at nis Tools: Balls and Racquets. Skills such as school tennis coaches, Park & Recreation staff, SCTA Board Members, former ten- nis professionals and teaching instructors. League Tennis players and coordinators, Jr. Team Tennis coaches, coordinators, parents, LA84 Foundation/NJTL instructors, high school players, along with SCTA staff mem- bers, were also on hand. Anyone who missed the information and fun should make a note to attend the 2014 Community Development Community Tennis Workshop Participants Workshop next October.”

Diversity & Inclusion

ith each passing year, the USTA ‘Causes’ that I worked with in 2013. Wreiterates the importance of Di- “ ‘Helping the World Through Racquet versity & Inclusion, and that it is to build- Sports’, at Venice Beach, on Martin Lu- ing the game’s core. Ronita Elder is the ther King Jr’s Day of Service, kicked off spirited force behind D & I in the sec- the year. Tennis and paddle tennis were tion. “Realizing that many paddle tennis the focus at the Free Play Day right on players were also former tennis players, the beach, and hundreds of visitors were I reached out to the American Paddle invited to use the 10 and Under Tennis Tennis Association, Solergy, a Wilson equipment. Families and people just pass- outfitter to work on the project ‘Help- ing by were captivated by the chance to do ing the World through Racket Sports: something different, and I must admit, the A Cause’ ”, Elder explained. “Social resounding background jazz music helped media has inspired the ‘Cause’ trend at USTA President David Haggarty spoke at the PNB a great deal. Venice Beach was the Mecca breathtaking speeds. I’ll briefly share the Paribas Open salute to Henry Talbert. that Sunday, and it was a great way to

2013 Year in Review 15 ­begin the year.” nis leaders. This will be Elder noted, “In 2013, D & I earned a place part of his legacy, and it as a key business strategy for a variety of or- will never be diminished.” ganizations, focusing on sustaining successful Southern California re- growth and creating value for its constituents. ceived a USTA grant from As the USTA stated, ‘Inclusion is leveraging the USTA to help with the power of diversity in a respectful environ- program development in ment that encourages all to participate and the Coachella Valley and contribute to furthering the mission’. That’s specifically Palm Springs. exactly what Henry Talbert did during his ca- “The community is very reer with the USTA, initially, and the past six- diverse and steeped in cul- teen years with the SCTA. I reported to him tural history and the lore directly for over twelve years, but trying to of the Agua Ca­liente Band find a special way to congratulate him, and the of Cahuilla Indians, who same time, make it a surprise, was difficult. settled there, at least 2000 “On March 9th, I believe I succeeded. I was years ago, in the Tahquitz able to get him to attend the BNP Paribas Canyon area,” Elder said. Jarvis Crawford, Ginny Foat, Vic Braden and Ronita Elder Open in Indian Wells. Because he will never “I must admit, this infor- say no to children, the hook was tion celebrating the Unity Center, the fact D & I hosted a clinic for in Desert Highlands, activity,” El- youngsters during the tourna- der said. “Since then a five-month ment. The idea was to introduce introduction to tennis has been a number of very talented juniors offered. What I found really spe- and their families to legendary cial was that on May 16th while coaches while giving Talbert, a many of the kids were meeting send off fitting a tennis legend. His Braden for the first time, many of service spanned thirty-nine years, the adults had Vic Braden stories and it was historic because he was to tell. The Unity Center has an one of the first African-Americans unlined tennis court and the goal hired by the USTA. Over the in 2014 is to get it lined.” years, he had been an appreciated Elder concluded saying, “I’m mentor and role model to many. honored to be growing tennis in These accomplishments aside, he Southern California. Everyone is always maintained a strong com- working closely to leverage the mitment to Community Tennis. power of diversity in situations Thanks to his influence, many in- that encourage participation and dividuals from every part of the in the end, contribute to further- country became more skilled ten- Friends from the community turned out to honor Henry Talbert. ing the SCTA’s mission.” Ronita Elder can be reached at mation came from members of the African-­ [email protected] American community of Palm Springs, called Desert Highlands. No one I knew in the Coachella Valley was aware of this significant fact, but I had some knowledge of the situ- ation. Finally, after twelve years, I was able to provide the Coachella Valley with some outreach.” Elder continued, “This community is roughly thirty minutes away from a tennis tournament that has been called ‘The Fifth Grand Slam’, and I realized I could change things. Through Jarvis Crawford, Director of the James O. Jessie Unity Center, I was intro- duced to the Agua Caliente Museum Direc- tor, Steve Sharp and had an opportunity to work with Inter Tribal Sports (to learn more go to www.youthtennis.com) The National Women’s Health Week was hosted at the Unity Center in May. “Some of the guests were Vic Braden, Marie Fleming and her granddaughter, City Councilwoman, Youth Tennis Play Day at the Barona Band Henry Talbert Poster Ginny Foat, who obtained a City Proclama- Indian Community Center

16 League Tennis Southern California Sectional Championships Winners

18 & Over Adult League

Men’s 5.0 – Mountain Gators – Men’s 4.5 – Canyon Crest Men’s 4.0 – Walnut Ranch Tennis Men’s 3.5 – Kicking Aces – Los Angeles Country Club – Inland Empire Crosscourt – San Gabriel Valley San Fernando Valley

Men’s 3.0 – Fountain Valley Women’s 5.0 – Nellie Gail Ranch Women’s 4.5 – La Habra Tennis Women’s 4.0 – Laguna Niguel Tennis Club (The Wild Cards) – Tennis & Swim Club – Club – San Gabriel Valley Tennis Club (Weekday) – Orange County Orange County Orange County

Women’s 3.5 – Queen Anne Women’s 3.0 – Manhattan Recreation Center – Los Angeles Country Club – Beach Cities

18 & Over Mixed

Mixed 10.0 – Tennis Pavilion (Mission Mixed 9.0 – Whittier Narrows Tennis Center Mixed 8.0 – Arcadia Park (The Smashers) – Swingers Weekend) – Orange County (EHRMagic) – San Gabriel Valley San Gabriel Valley

Mixed 7.0 – Seal Beach Tennis Center Mixed 6.0 – Manhattan Tennis Club – (Weekday) – Orange County Beach Cities

2013 Year in Review 17 18 & Over Tri-Level

Men’s 3.0-4.0 – To Be Named Later – Women’s 3.5-4.5 – Sake Bombers – Women’s 3.0-4.0 – Are You Sure – Orange County San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley

40 & Over

Men’s 4.5+ – CSULA – San Gabriel Valley Men’s 4.0 – Anaheim Hills Tennis Club (To Be Men’s 3.5 – Fullerton Tennis Club Named Later) – Orange County (Aces High) – Orange County

Men’s 3.0 – JPL1 (Scholl Canyon Tennis Women’s 4.5+ – Palaio Del Mar – San Diego Women’s 4.0 – Alta Vista – Beach Cities Center) – San Gabriel Valley North County

Women’s 3.5 – Lomas Santa Fe Country Women’s 3.0 – Winner’s Tennis Club – Club – San Diego North County San Diego North County

40 & Over Mixed

9.0 – Nellie Gail Ranch Tennis & Swim Club – 8.0 – Cerritos Tennis Club – Orange County 7.0 – Manhattan Country Club – Beach Cities Orange County

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6.0 – Whittier Narrows Tennis Center (Racketeers) – San Gabriel Valley 18 55 & Over

Men’s 8.0 – Whittier Narrows Tennis Center Men’s 7.0 – Cerritos Tennis Center Women’s 9.0 – Balboa Tennis Club – (Balz of Fire) – San Gabriel Valley (Seven-Ooh) – Orange County San Diego

Women’s 8.0 – Team Calabasas (Calabasas Women’s 7.0 – Racket Club Sun City High School) – San Fernando Valley (Palm Desert) – Coachella Valley

San Diego District Tennis Association

he San Diego District Tennis Associa- The facility is the home of major league base- Ttion always begins the year in a big way ball’s . A temporary red clay by holding its annual awards ceremony. The stadium court will be installed in the left field honorees for 2013 included: portion of the outfield. Leland Housman – Male Player of the With ties having taken place Year in bullrings in Spain and an airport hangar in Debbie Spence-Nasim – Female Player Austria, San Diego will add its name to “first of the Year locations” with the contest staged in an out- Geoff Griffin – Male Pro of the Year door stadium, which opened in 2004. Jason Hom – Men’s Sportsmanship 2013 District Award Recipients The area’s rarely relenting commitment to Award the sport, along with William (Bill) Kellogg’s Jami Jones – Women’s Sportsmanship organized by District President, Steve Kappes, vast experience gained hosting previous Da- Award along with Geoff Griffin, Balboa Tennis Club’s vis Cup and Fed Cup events made the deci- Kraig Havilands – Family of the Year Director of Tennis, or the Greater San Di- sion to hold the contest on the West Coast Dale Jensen and Amy Endres – ego City Tennis Council (GSDCTC) honor- an obvious choice. Kellogg, La Jolla Beach Community Service Award ing Ben Press by naming the eight renovated ITF Seniors World Team & World tennis and four courts at Roosevelt Individual Championships – Middle School in his honor, the game appeals Tournament of the Year to youngsters, teenagers and those who have Carmel Valley Tennis Club – Club of the no age boundaries. Year The game’s popularity led the District to SCTA – Sponsor of the Year team with Youth Tennis San Diego to secure Tennis activities almost never stop in San the 2014 first round Davis Cup tie between Diego. There is always something going on. the US and Great Britain. The January 31 to Whether it is an outing for military veterans February 2 event will be played at Petco Park. Ben Press Tennis Center dedication Photo Tim Wirick 8twenty8-studios

& Tennis Club President, is co-chair, with Jack McGrory, of the Davis Cup Organizing Committee. “The playing surface will be European red clay,” Kellogg said. “The Hilton San Di- ego Bayfront Hotel is the official Davis Cup lodging site, and Youth Tennis San Diego (YTSD) is the Official Charity. Kerry Blum, YTSD Executive Director and Steve Kappes, National Wounded Warrior Tennis Camp President of the San Diego District Tennis

2013 Year in Review 19 Association, are members of the Organizing YTSD are jointly managing the tie along with a 3-2 first round victory. Committee, along with David Gill, Shelly Hall, members of the USTA staff.” Over all, the US is 17-2 in Davis Cup ties Lornie Kuhle and Larry Stefanki. The San Di- In the inaugural Davis Cup, played in 1900, played in California. The record is a perfect ego Sports Commission signed the contract the US challenged Great Britain. The last time 6-0 in events played in the San Diego area. with the USTA and has been instrumental in the two countries matched up was in 1999, “It is going to be pretty spectacular,” Kellogg securing hotels. However, the committee and in , , with the US earning said.

Youth Tennis San Diego

othing seems to startle or stymie Kerry elimination draw format NBlum. As Executive Director of Youth with the 16 teams divid- Tennis San Diego, she always, to be a tad ed into four groups. Each clichéd, keeps things shipshape. “It’s hard to team was comprised of believe that Youth Tennis San Diego (YTSD) three boys, three girls has been in the business of promoting tennis and a coach. Matches opportunities for 60 years. Like all 60-year- consisted of eight events; young enthusiasts, we embrace opportunity. with two sets each of “In 2013, YTSD hosted multiple interna- boys’ singles, girls’ sin- tional, national and local events, and pro- gles, one set of boys’ and grams at the Barnes Tennis Center. The girls’ doubles, and two sets of mixed doubles. Sportsmanship commitment to promoting tennis for every The first team to reach six games won the set. Greg Lyon – Roland Brock Sportsman- youngster was evident in the expansion of At five all, a nine-point Tie-Break was played. ship Award wheelchair, Special Olympics and Challenged Team members, ages 14-18, were selected Kylie Haviland – Margaret Weckerly Athlete programs, along with adaptive P.E. based on their sectional and national rankings. Sportsmanship Award Classes. We were especially proud of the The Barnes Bashers were 40-33 finalists Ivan Thamma and Jasmyn Gordon – South- partnership with the Monarch School, which to the Wisconsin Cheeseheads, represent- west Trophy Sportsmanship Award ing the Midwest section, Taylor Fritz – Bob Carrothers Memo- in the title round. Those rial Trophy on the YTSD team were Parker Wilson – Sophie Custado Gabriela Armas, Henry Sportsmanship Award Ji, Steven Chen, Valeria Roy Chao and Britt Pursell – Jean Kremm Corral, Victoria Rob- Lauren Haneke-Hopps – YTSD Special ertson, Patrik and Peter Achievement Award Trhac, along with Martin Peter Trhac and Lindsay Brown – George Marin. Wolf von Linde- E. Barnes Family Award nau was the coach. Service To Tennis The Central Coast Lisbeth Blum – Olive Pierce Award Barnes Devastators – Advanced 10 Spring Jr. Team Tennis Crushers finished fourth. Wilbur Folsom Award – Team members were: Most Improved Junior Players gives homeless children a chance to partici- Morgan and Madison Hale, Jaime Barajas, Al- William Chiu and Carolyn Xie – 18s pate in tennis two days a week.” exandria Bauer, Elizabeth Mulville and Jackson Kalman Boyd and Kelly Shaffer – 16s Among the tournaments that the Barnes Powell. Bill Dunkle served as the coach. Jacob Brumm and Daniela Morales – 14s Tennis Center hosted were the National The San Diego Attackers, who were After School Tennis Program Awards Girls’ 16 and 18, and National Mother & Son sixth, featured Justin Chanthalangsy, Francis Antonio Rosas – Angel Lopez Sports- and Father & Daughter Championships, along Dean, Karla Dulay, Walter Nesses, Yolanda manship Award with the Billie Jean King World Team Tennis, Lan Pham and Parker Stuart Wilson. Huong Taylor Dickey – Chabot Family Leader- and Little Mo Championships, CIF Team and Nguyen handled the coaching. ship Award Individual finals. Additional high school cham- Because of the depth of players found lo- Daniel Hoare and Isabella Cortina – Belin- pionships held included First Serve and the cally, a number were called into action when sky Family Award inaugural WTT San Diego event. In addition, other sections were unable to field complete Justine Bogle – YTSD Sportsmanship four junior Novice and five Satellite tourna- teams. For this reason, Allison and Gracie Award ments, as well as eleven Open contests and Mulville and Otilia Popa were on the South- As Blum said, with an experienced smile, a collection of intercollegiate matches took ern Sharknados of the Southern Section, and “Yes, it was a busy year for competitive ten- place. Sasha Kovacevic played for the Reckless Reb- nis events, but we also managed to expand Organizing a National Championships for els of the Pacific Northwest. non-competitive outreach programs. After- juniors is a daunting task, yet those who form The annual Junior Awards Banquet School Tennis (AST), involving more than the administrative core of the National Girls’ recognized the following for their 2012 100 schools, provided a pathway for children 18 & 16 tournament have the process per- performances: to participate in multi-level activities, which fected. That was clear when shortly before Players of the Year were accessible and affordable. A model of the girls appeared, the World TeamTennis Logan Smith and Monica Robinson – 18s diversity, the program linked Tennis and Edu- Junior Nationals Championship took place. Logan Smith and Megan McCray – 16s cation. It is a model program conducted by The competition used the WTT non-­ Taylor Fritz and Paulina Ferrari – 14s volunteers during the afternoon and offered

20 tutoring and assistance with “With the opening of the Booth Educa- homework.” tional Building, the Barnes Tennis Center was A new High Performance able to reach even the smallest tennis tykes,” Workout program was in- Blum said. “Junior Aces is a program for pre- troduced, and over 800 ju- school youngsters, which offers a place to niors participated. Also new develop self-esteem, camaraderie and an ap- were the eleven Jr. Team preciation of sportsmanship. Tennis programs that were “Thank goodness 60 is the new 40. We started. Even more striking have a lot on our plate and our courts, but was that 1,000 juniors par- we expect 2014 to be another banner year ticipated in the Barnes Cen- for promoting the growth of youth tennis in ter Summer Camps. San Diego County.” Barnes Bashers

Orange County Community Tennis Association

ecky Edles-Rye, Executive Director of the Orange County Community Tennis Association (OCCTA) provided details on the organiza- Btion’s 2013 activities. League Play Senior Sirs Los Caballeros #2 – 31 Lake Forest Beach & Tennis – 105 For the fourth year, (beginning in the Fall of Mission Viejo Tennis Center – 31 Coto De Caza Golf & Racquet – 66 2012 until the Spring of 2013), Los Caballeros Canyonites – 29 The Club Rancho Niguel – 45 dominated the results. Coto De Caza Golf & Racquet – 6 Laguna Woods Tennis Club #2 – 3 3.5-4.0 Division 1 Mission Viejo Tennis Center #1 – 117 Los Caballeros – 64 Ladies Evening Doubles League (LEDL) Mission Viejo Tennis Center #2 – 104 Nellie Gail Tennis Club – 63 4.0-4.5 Dana Hills Tennis Center – 103 Laguna Niguel Racquet – 62 Racquet Club of Irvine – 164 Lake Forest Beach & Tennis – 90 Laguna Woods Tennis Club – 54 Nellie Gail Tennis Club – 141 Rancho Santa Margarita – 66 Lake Forest Beach & Tennis – 51 Dana Hills Tennis Center – 137 Newport Coast Tennis Club – 62 Racquet Club of Irvine – 47

Michael Chang Tennis Classic The third Michael Chang Tennis “Thanks were extended to all those Classic“ was a huge fundraising success,” who helped make the Tennis Classic Edles-Rye said. “This year’s recipient, memorable, along with the specta- along with the Chang Family Founda- tors. Generous sponsor support was tion’s outreach programs, was the received from Honda Motor Amer- Prince of Peace Foundation’s orphan- ica, VantaQuest, TriGuard Manage- age for special needs children in Tianjin, ment, Nestlé, Affinity Investments, China. More than 750 players took part Wells Fargo, Yogurtland and Charles in the activities at the Newport Beach Schwab.” Tennis Club, which included a kick-off

Rick Leach and

clinic, tournament and a high school event. “Chang, who became the youngest Grand Slam tournament winner when he captured the 1989 Roland Garros title, led the clinic. He was assisted by a world-class group of teaching professionals. He also participated in the exhibition match with Scott Davis, Rick Leach and Vince Spadea, while a courtside dinner was being served. Another high- light was the first ever player party, which included dinner and dancing late into the night, hosted by the Newport Beach Tennis Club. Michael Chang participated in the Chang still has game. clinic drills.

2013 Year in Review 21 Results Men’s Mixed 4.5 High School Jochem Hoefnagels d. Tim Mudrick Samuel Choe/Suzanne Lin d. Jill Purcell/ Boys’ 18 6-3, 6-4 Jeffrey Rogers Samuel Kang d. Evan Nguyen 6-2, 6-3 6-2, 6-3 Men’s Doubles Tim Mudrick/Javier Pulgar d. Alan Chang/ Men’s 4.0 Boys’ 18 Doubles Andy Chang David Quintero d. Michael Glarner Jordan Geis/Ricky Kurtz d. Ryan Dugan/Jake 6-2, 6-4 6-0, 6-2 Stivers 4-6, 6-2, 10-7 Women’s Men’s 4.0 Doubles Trang Huynh d. Kelly Chen Eric Do/Thor Johnson d. Yusuke Takebuchi/ Girls’ 18 6-3, 7-5 Yu Wang Justine Huang d. Jennifer Emerson 7-6, 6-2 6-0, 6-0 Mixed Doubles Ace Matias/Mazy Watrous d. Miranda Women’s 4.0 Girls’ 18 Doubles Carvalho/Tyler Jackson Athena Wong d. Lan Quach, Justine Huang/Kaitlyn Nguyen d. Isabella 6-3, 6-2 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 Evans/Amy Huang 6-0, 6-0 Men’s 5.5 Women’s 4.0 Doubles Michael Chang d. James Dao Katrina Held/Tristen Nugent d. Christina Consolation 6-2, 6-3 Blackburn/Kirtine Yang Boys’ 18 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 Luke Barnard d. Dane Keith Men’s 5.5 Doubles 6-2, 6-3 Jamil Atcha/Mark Hansen d. John Cross/ Mixed 4.0 Rob Hinkel Thor Johnson/Kari Keese d. Jenny Johnson/ Boys’ 18 Doubles 7-6, 6-2 Tuan Nguyen Brett Kittelsen/Evan Kittelsen d. Kevin 7-6, 6-2 Nguyen/Brandon Wong Men’s 5.0 6-0, 6-3 Simone Gentili d. Gary Salazar Men’s 3.5 5-7, 6-3, 6-0 Matthew Timmer d. Mark Torrez Girls’ 18 6-0, 6-0 Aleyeh Roknaldin d. Megan Muklevicz Men’s 5.0 Doubles 6-2, 6-0 Douglas Matthews/Chuck Stone d. Marc Men’s 3.5 Doubles Roest/Gary Salazar Bryce Alfaro/Huberto Sanchez d. Fred Girls’ 18 Doubles 6-7, 6-3, 7-5 Batkin/Peter Kurzwell Maison Chiu/Marvy Chiu d. Michelle Chung/ 7-6, 6-2 Asin Dagher Women’s 5.0 Doubles 6-0, 6-0 Ayca Miller/Alyssa Tonelli d. Krista Jensen/ Women’s 3.5 Tia Wood Sofie Carpenter d. Teresa Caro Tennis After School 7-5, 1-6, 10-6 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 Edles-Rye pointed out, “Tennis After Mixed 5.0 Women’s 3.5 Doubles School (TAS) Coordinator, Teresa Caro Tina Mortensen/Mykael Tran d. Jared Smith/ Heather McNabb/Hiromi Nishimoto d. Met was dogged in her determination to revive Tia Wood Chau/Tracy Lee the program. Her focus resulted in nine new 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 6-3, 6-0 schools and 116 participants becoming in- Men’s 4.5 Mixed 3.5 volved. TAS also conducted several Play Days Bill McCoy d. Efrain Morales Jenny Lu/Don Pham d. Bo Vongphachanh/ and partnered with the World TeamTennis 3-0, Retired Tracy Lee to hold several fun 6-3, 6-4 activities at UCI.” Men’s 4.5 Doubles She continued, “In mid-October, the Samuel Choe/Ronald Kao d. Jonathan Lew/ OCCTA Board of Directors held a free clinic David Luong at San Juan Elementary School in 6-2, 6-3 San Juan Capistrano. More than 45 youngsters participated in ‘Hit for Women’s 4.5 Prizes’, which Spencer Wayman, a Becky Recavarren d. Sally Namie SCTA Tennis Service Representa- 6-2, 6-3 tive sponsored. Women’s 4.5 Doubles “Thanks were offered to the Tana Cornelius/Anolay Roberts d. Mary SCTA for the prizes and help Konopa/Mary Palmer with the clinic, along with Board 6-3, 6-1 members, Bob Hochstader, Brad Albert, Brian Mills and Mike Story, the OCCTA webmaster, for pro- Teresa Caro’s Play Days were a success. viding assistance.” 22 Seniors ITF Success n late March, the section’s robust senior the Men’s 50 Perry Cup team. Ros Italent was showcased at the 33rd Senior In- Nideffer was the reason the US de- ternational Tennis Federation (ITF) team and feated France 2-1 for the Women’s individual events that took place in Antalya, 50 Bueno Cup. She won her singles Turkey, as well as the Super-Senior champi- match, as well as the doubles point onships held mid-September in Austria and with Vicki Buholz of Dallas, Texas. Tina Karwasky, the top Women’s 60 performer in the world in 2012, played down, and was part of the victorious Women’s 55 Con­- nolly Cup team. She won Ros Nideffer Tina Karwasky the World 55 doubles, with teammate Susan Wright of Grand Shirley Fox of Great Britain. Junction, Colorado, defeating Caro- Cathie Anderson and Charleen Hillebrand lyn Nichols and Pat Purcell of St. were members of the Women’s 70 Gibson Louis, Missouri, 6-2, 4-6, 10-4. Both Karwasky and Nichols were in the last four in singles. Stuart Duncan Carsten Hoffmann Photo cameraworkusa Not only did Karwasky captain the the Czech Republic. Both compe- titions were played on terre bat- tue (red clay). Though Stuart Duncan cap- tained the Men’s 35 Italia Cup team and was its top player, his semifinal stops in both the Individ- ual doubles with Marius Raicea of Cathie Anderson Romania, and the mixed doubles Photo USTA with Carolina Blouin of Raleigh, North Carolina, were especially William (Willie) Quest Neel Grover praiseworthy. Photo Carolyn Nichols Photo Toni Saucedo

Women’s 60 Marble Cup team, she helped the US defeat Austria 2-1 for its fourth consecutive title round victory. In the Individual tournament, she defended the titles she won a year ago in Umag, defeating Nora Blom of The Netherlands 6-3, 6-1. Teaming with Mary Ginnard of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the ITF’s top rated team completed a Klagenfurt Sweep, in Austria, taking the doubles Stephanie Stone Charleen Hillebrand Photo Carolyn Nichols Photo cameraworkusa 6-1, 6-2 over Pauline Fischer and Photo Pat Parsons

The Men’s 40 Trabert Cup team featured Cup team, which was a Southern California trifecta with Carsten seeking its seventh Hoffman, William (Willie) Quest and Neel title. Unfortunately, Grover, who played and served as captain. Great Britain proved Deborah Higa and Stephanie Stone were on to be 2-1 superior the Women’s 40 Young Cup squad, which in that trophy battle. placed fourth. Jeff Tarango, a member of the Frances Mac­lennan of Men’s 45 Dubler Cup that lost to France in Great Britain and Hei- the final, finished third in the singles champi- di Orth of Germany onships. Alissa Finerman was on the Wom- edged Anderson and en’s 45 Court Cup team. Alissa Finerman Thomas Schlack and Bill Moss Donna Fales of Coral Bill Moss and Thomas Schlack played for Photo Carolyn Nichols Photo Carolyn Nichols Gables, Florida, 7-6,

2013 Year in Review 23 7-6 in the contest for Women’s 70 doubles and Joy Rigter in the doubles final. Richard supremacy. (Dick) Doss was on the Mulloy Cup team that Dorothy Matthiessen and Roz King led whitewashed France 3-0 for Men’s 80 honors. the US to a 2-1 victory over Great Britain He and John Powless of Madison, Wisconsin in the Women’s 75 Queens’ Cup. In a team were 6-2, 6-3 doubles finalists to George Mc- Cabe of Oxford, Ohio and Chuck Nelson.

Roz King Photo Ray Giublio

match, King lost to Elisabeth van Boemmel of Germany, but in the singles she outlasted her opponent 6-3, 5-7, 6-2. King’s trophy col- lecting wasn’t over as she and Ria Graham of Dorothy Matthiessen and Richard (Dick) Doss New Port Richey, Florida were 6-7, 7-5, 10-7 Chuck Nelson Photo Carolyn Nichols better than the Australian duo, Nola Collins Photo Ray Giublio Desert Circuit very January, the Desert Circuit brings a Haggstroms, in unison, said, “With any luck, Estar-studded cast of senior competitors we will do this for another 20 years.” to the four tournaments that are storied for Once again, Glenn Erickson staged the 31st the settings, in which they take place, and the Palm Springs Racquet Club Senior Champi- level of play featured. Andy Scorteanu’s 24th onships, which is a unique opportunity for Monterey Country Club Senior Tennis Clas- talent to be tested. The 26th Babolat World sic was the first of the “not to be missed” Tennis Classic closed the circuit with an array tournament tests. of national-like age division battles. The USTA The Plaza Senior Tournament, presented Category II event, organized by Ed Trost and by Ken Agee of Union Bank, under the direc- Jayne Robertson, was a success, which is ex- tion of Kurt and Ana Haggstrom celebrated Ana and Kurt Haggstrom treat everyone like actly what is expected with the 2014 tourna- its 20th Anniversary. Looking ahead, the “family”. ment that ASICS will sponsor. Nationals Home he stellar run of National Championships to believe, we had more players than in 2012. Tin Southern California begins in March The increase was over ten percent.” at the Husband & Wife 100, 120 and 140 Tournament participants enjoyed a buffet events, presented by the , on luncheon, dinner dance, and received tickets the Wimbledon-like lawns at the Mission Hills to a day of tennis at the BNP Paribas Open, Country Club. Steve and Abby Solomon did held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, dur- their utmost to host a “player’s” classic. ing the Grass Court Championships. Players were also given an extraordinary gift bag, a custom designed hat and a performance jersey. Those who could find the time were able to utilize a cash card for Casino play, as well as a discount card at the Agua Caliente Francis and Dave Dickinson 140 finalists with winners Kathy Bennett and Richard Resort. (Dick) Doss In addition to the Tennis Channel, Maui Jim, Extra Holidays by Wyndham and BNP Paribas provided tournament support. And as is always the case with Solomon events, the Judy and Steve Schultz 100 winners with duo matched donations up to $1,000 for the finalists Pat and Jodi Rael Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation “The first year in 2007, we had 80 players and the USO to support US troops. take part,” Steve Solomon said. “This year, Solomon admitted, “After the tournament, 121 couples entered, but only 118 played so I’m convinced that mixed doubles events, there were 236 players involved. It was the with combined age draws, have considerably biggest event we have ever had, and it’s prob- more players than events within the same age ably the biggest mixed event in the world. groupings. Maybe, the USTA should consider Though it seems I say the same thing follow- Andrew and Ann Stanley 120 winners with adopting the concept and look into changing ing every tournament and some find it hard finalists Kimberly and Frank Zebot the format.”

24 Everyone felt they had an opportuni- ty to win, which is not the case with USTA Consolation events. By the way, of the thirty-six players eligible for the back draw, thirty signed up and played to completion without a default or walkover.” The National Women’s 50 - 90 Bob Muir, Dave Bohannon, Paul Wulf and Hard Court Championships, at the Dave Sivertson La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, was filled with first-rate performances. The best players in the country returned to Tracy Houk defeated Fran Chandler 6-1, 6-0 Mission Hills for the Tennis Channel National in the Women’s 50 singles final. Robin Harris Sheila Weinstock, Claudia Giacomini, Ralph Men’s 60 Hard Court Championships. Tour- and Tracey Thompson were formidable as Anderson, Diane Willauer and Lynn Little nament Director Steve Solomon, offered, “It always overcoming Vicki Buholz and Kathy was a great field. There were at least seven Vick 6-4, 7-5 for doubles honors. Tournament Director Bill Kellogg noted players who could have won the singles, but that there was only one entry in the Wom- Tony Dawson survived a stern test to defeat en’s 90 singles, the event Pat Yeomans had Phil Landauer, 6-3, 4-6, 6-1, in the final. He been responsible for filling the draw until she also teamed with Tom Smith for the doubles passed away this spring, was not held. The championship. They defeated Geoff Cykman doubles was contested, and Elizabeth Cook- and Landauer, 6-4, 6-2.” son and Lucille Trefzger defeated Jane How- Playing through injuries is part of compet- ard and Helene Salvetat 6-4, 6-2. ing, not just on the professional level. “Geoff (Cykman) played with a blister that covered his foot, but he was solid in the doubles final after receiving a walkover from Fred Robin- son, the No. 2 seed who was injured, in the Tina Karwasky and Mary Ginnard third/fourth singles playoff,” Solomon said. “So was Dave Sivertson. Though the Director Tina Karwasky continued her Women’s of Tennis & Athletics at Mission Hills and the 60 domination defeating doubles partner No. 4 had to retire in the singles, he was able Mary Ginnard 6-4, 6-4 in the final. They then to recover in time to team with Paul Wulf for teamed up to keep their undefeated, the last a 6-3, 7-6 victory over Dave Bohannon and Bob Muir in the third/fourth place contest. Phil (Landauer) was the best of overcoming Bev Winans and Jane Buffington injuries stories. He had a major bike accident last year, but, based on his tournament play, Each year Kellogg not only is the backbone has made a wonderful recovery.” of the women’s event, he also stages the The Solomons are always looking for La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club Men’s 60 - 80 ways to make their tournament better. “We Hard Court Championships. Having the skills moved the tournament dinner from the club- to organize two significant tournaments at house and made it an elaborate outdoor bar- the same time is challenging. But, once again, becue,” Solomon said. “It was held at court- he won the Men’s 60 singles this time over side shortly after the day’s doubles matches Thomas Monahan, 6-2, 6-1. He also was a were completed. Everyone was very pleased Charleen Hillebrand and Cathy Anderson doubles finalist with Bob Kellogg losing 6-4, to sit outside, have great food, and enjoy the 7-5 to Richard Evans and Steve Warfield. lovely Palm Springs evening. Those on hand two years, (as Karwasky is in singles), streak enjoyed the informality, and we are planning going dismissing Kathy Barnes and Susan to hold the tournament dinner outside in the Bramlette, 6-2, 6-4, in the doubles title round. future.” As is always the case when Cathy Ander- Consolation play was another National son and Charleen Hillebrand face off, the Men’s 60 highlight. “Our back draw, unlike Women’s 70 provided a ferocious struggle regular USTA back draws, involved those which Anderson survived 6-2, 2-6, 6-4. In a who lost on the first and second day of similarly well-contested match, Lynn Little competition,” Solomon pointed out. “Win- and Diane Willauer edged Claudia Giaco- ners from the first day fed into the second mini and Sheila Weinstock, 7-5, 7-5, for the day. We made sure that those who were doubles trophy. eligible signed up and played the day after Margaret Canby won a Women’s 80 show- they lost in the main draw. The Consolation down against Doris Lutz 6-3, 6-4. Jane Buff- was seeded, and it gave players a chance to ington and Bev Winans turned the table on Director of Tennis Conan Lorenzo, with Bob compete as long as they won. The rewards the singles finalists stopping Canby and Lutz Duesler, William Ulmer, Lenny Lindborg, were the same as for those in the main draw. ­ 6-3, 6-3 for the doubles crown. Jerry Robinson, Bill Kellogg and ball kids

2013 Year in Review 25 of 111 players competed in the eight events. with Melvin Brown to defeat Seymour and Southern California, including some who are Bob Sherman, 6-3, 6-0 in the doubles final. Laguna Woods residents, was well represent- Sherman, who needs three more gold balls ed in the finals. to reach 129 and pass Gardner Mulloy, was “Herm Ahlers avenged last year’s loss with unable to achieve his goal.” a long 7-6, 1-6, 6-2 win over Lester Sack Haskell noted, “This is the second year the in the Men’s 75 final. Hank Leichtfried and tournament was successfully held at Laguna Lenny Lindborg upset Bob Duesler and Jim Woods, a senior community. Over one hun- Nelson, 6-2, 6-4 in the doubles final. Roger dred fans attended each day, not including the Hing defeated George McCabe, 6-1, 7-6, for players. Spectator seating was available on all Lorenzo with Les Buck and Logan Jenkins the Men’s 80 gold ball, but he and Saul Snyder courts, as well as on Court 1. The tourna- ment committee and residents welcomed the The Men’s 65 finals were contrasts as Les fine tennis, and the competitors seemed to Buck swept Logan Jenkins aside 6-0, 6-2 while be more comfortable at the club with people Thomas Bozarth and Gary Doi outlasted their own age. The players and spectators Dean Corley and Ron Hextell 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 were treated to morning refreshments, a in the doubles. In a similarly testing contest, sit down banquet with entertainment, an ice Karel Placek stopped Jack Metalsky 4-6, 6-3, cream social and luncheon barbeque.” 6-2 for the Men’s 70 title. Corley and Hextell, The National Father Daughter, Senior, Su- playing their true age division, were 6-1, 6-1 per, Ultra Senior & Mother Son Hard Court strong against Chris Bowen and Ken Girard in the doubles final.

Jim Nelson and Bob Duesler with Tournament Director, Ned Buckman, Lenny Lindborg and Hank Leichtfried

were overpowered by Richard (Dick) Doss and John Powless, 6-2, 6-3 in the doubles final. “The Men’s 85 saw newcomer, Clem Hopp defeat Tony Franco 6-2, 6-3 in the final, but Thomas Bozarth, Gary Doi, Dean Corley and Ron Hextell Tournament Director, Tom O’Brien with Continuing the “always a test” singles Bruce and Sabrina Man-Son-Hing, and theme, James Curry sidestepped Rollin Odell Berkeley and Adam Brock 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 for the Men’s 75 top spot. The Championships was held at the Barnes Tennis doubles final, in which Bob Duesler and Wil- Center under the direction of Tom O’Brien. liam Ulmer overcame 6-4, 1-6, 7-5, Lenny Adam and Berkeley Brock downed Bruce and Lindborg and Jerry Robinson, brought divi- Sabrina Man-Son-Hing 2-6, 7-6, 6-2 in the sion play to an exciting close. Donald Albares Father & Daughter final. Diane Barker and had the goods against Richard Murray in the Matthew Hane defeated Valerie and Timothy Men’s 80 final as the 6-2, 7-6 score supported. Roger Hing, Saul Snyder, Richard (Dick) Doss and John Powless Sah, 6-2, 6-3, in the Mother & Son title round.

Franco teamed with Graydon Nichols to down Jack Graham and Wayne Hippenstiel, 7-5, 6-4 for the doubles championship. In the upper age group, Bob Seymour won a close Men’s 90 final, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4, over from Neville Halligan of Australia. However, Hal- ligan returned the favor when he partnered

James Curry, Kellogg and Rollin Odell Valerie and Timothy Sah with Matthew Hane and Diane Baker The same was true of the long-time combina- tion Donald Neuman and Saul Snyder who Bill and Tiffany Kellogg won the Senior Fa- eliminated Jack Largent and Emery Peterson ther & Daughter title 6-1, 6-7, 6-3 over David 6-2, 6-0 in the doubles. and Ashley Martin. Herm Ahlers and Krista Rich Haskell, the spirit behind the Verne O’Connor claimed the Super Senior Father Hughes Memorial National Men’s 75 - 90 & Daughter trophy 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 over Ron Hard Court Championships, played at the and Julie Baird. Graydon and Carolyn Nichols Laguna Woods Tennis Club, said, “A record Bob Seymour, Buckman and Neville Halligan were the Father Over 80 & Daughter win- 26 “W” in the scorebook teaming with Diane Dimartini for a 6-0, 6-2 victory over Kath- ryn Kolankiewicz and Sara Loetscher in the doubles final. Tracey Thompson stopped the ever- busy, co-Tournament Director, Ramsower-­ Pearlstein 6-2, 6-4 for the Women’s 55 tro- phy. They joined forces to score a 6-3, 6-2 decision over Mary Morgan and Sherri Bron- son for the doubles title. Pam Schultz won the Women’s 60 round David and Ashley Martin with Tiffany and robin defeating Mona Redman 6-3, 6-7, 7-6. Bill Kellogg In another “Oh so close” contest, Janis John Virgin and Mona Redmond with Hasse and Fay Matsumoto escaped with a Mai Ichikawa-Abel and Brent Abel ners, scoring a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Donald 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 victory over Sue Morgan and Neuman and Jodie Neuman-Rea. Gail Glasgow in the doubles title round. Ja- with Lynn Little to defeat Andi Polisky, the “As the tradition of this wonderful net Watanabe was 6-1, 6-3 better than Bar- other Tournament Director, and Peter Smith event grows, it is always a treat to make bara Hubbard in the Women’s 65 final. Liane 6-2, 7-5 in the Mixed 140 final. new friends as well as to reunite with old Bryson and Carol Gay downed the singles At the National Men’s 45 Hard Court friends,” O’Brien said. “Special ‘Congratula- contestants 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 in the division’s last Championships, hosted by the Westlake Ten- tions’ to repeat Father & Daughter Senior doubles match. nis & Swim Club, it was all Jeff Tarango. He champions, Bill and Tiffany Kellogg, four-time defeated Curtis Dunn 6-0, 6-0 for the singles Super Senior champions, Herm Ahlers and gold ball then joined Steve Oliver for a 6-4, Krista O’Connor, and five-time consecutive 6-4 victory over John Letts and Bruce Man- 80 & Over champions Graydon and Carolyn Son-Hing in the doubles. Nichols. The National Senior, Super Senior, Ultra “In the spirit of building new friendships, a Senior Father & Son Hard Court Champion- thank you is extended to everyone that par- ships took place at the Biszantz Family Tennis ticipated in, and supported the first Grand- Center on the Claremont McKenna College father-Granddaughter Pilot event which was campus. Jerry and Brett Morse-Karzen cap- very successful. Joe and Katie Chang defeated tured the Senior Father & Son title in a 6-3, Ivor and Sabrina Man-Son-Hing, 1-6, 7-6, 10- 6-3 decision over Clint and Jim Bowles. Ron- 6, in a spirited final.” Barbara Pflanz and Mardel Railey ald and Adam Rubenstein slipped past Carl and John Erikson 6-4, 7-5 in the Super Senior Father & Son gold ball round. Rafael Sr. and Lurline Fujii doubled, taking the Women’s Rafael Jr. Nieto downed Jim and Paul Settles, 70 singles 6-1, 6-2 over Teri Eggers, then join- 7-6, 6-4, in the Ultra Senior Father Over 80 ing Claudia Giacomini to defeat Lynn Little & Son final. (Paul Settles was also the Tourna- and Diane Willauer, 7-6, 4-6, 6-2 in the dou- ment Director.) bles round robin conclusion. Mardel Railey was brilliant in the Women’s 75 final racing past Barbara Pflanz, 6-0, 6-1. Jarka Dolemo and Gregg Kuperstein de- feated Ashley Elliott and Onnaca Heron in the Mixed 80 round robin 6-2, 6-0. Brent and Mai Ichikawa-Abel were the Mixed 100 cham- Ivor and Sabrina Man-Son-Hing with pions, scoring a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Mona Katie and Joe Chang Photo Chung Lau Redmond and John Virgin. Leslie Haughney and David Kane earned the Mixed 120 trophy Chris Ramsower-Pearlstein and Andi Po- with a 6-0, 6-1 decision over Don and Kath- lisky’s second Mission Hills Senior Women’s leen Abbott. Kane wasn’t done as he teamed Grass Court Championships proved to be Jim and Paul Settles with Rafael Nieto Jr. and Rafael Nieto Sr. even better than their first effort, which says Photo Kathy Settles a great deal. The courts, at the facility, lived up to their “best grass courts in the game” The National Men’s 65 & 70 Hard Court reputation. Championships was played at the Racquet Mai Ichikawa-Abel defeated Christina Mar- Club of Irvine. Brian Cheney defeated Hugh key 6-2, 6-0 for the Women’s 35 title. In hard- Burris, 6-2, 6-4, in the Men’s 60 final. He and ly a surprise, the steadfast tandem of Jennifer Dan Bohannon were 6-4, 6-3 better than Lyons and Julie Shapiro took the Women’s Brent Abel and Jerry Van Linge in the doubles 45 doubles, 6-0, 6-3 over Julie David and Kim title round. Jimmy Parker was the Men’s 70 Tournament Directors Chris Ramsower- Denig. Tracy Houk claimed the Women’s 50 Pearlstein and Andi Polisky with Head winner over Leland Housman, 6-3, 6-1. Dean trophy 6-4, 6-2 over Denig. Denig put up a Official, Donna Ringer Corley and Michael Stewart were “on” in the

2013 Year in Review 27 6-4 in the doubles final. The winners received a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Ken and Maria Girard $400 each and the all-important gold ball for for Mixed 140 honors. their efforts. The National 40 Hard Court Champi- “I must mention that the tournament is onships, along with the Father & Son and named for the memory of Ted Smyth, a long the Grandfather & Grandson, ended the time supporter of junior tennis in Santa Bar- 2013 gold ball battles at the La Jolla Beach bara. He was also a USTA umpire and the & Tennis Club. Tony Bujan earned the National Hard Court Championships Head men’s title by working past Michael Chang, Referee for 25 years at the Santa Barbara who is an Orange County eye doctor, Tennis Club.” not the 1989 Roland Garros champion, Mike Fedderly, Mark Wooldridge, Jon Tyrell and Ross Hessler The Indian Wells Tennis Garden hosted 6-2, 3-6, 6-0. In the doubles, Bill Behrens and the National Men’s 55 Hard Court Cham- Jeff Tarango defeated Neel Grover and Peter doubles as the 6-2, 6-0 over Richard Ortiz pionships. John Picken scored a 2-6, 7-6, 6-0 Smith, 7-5, 6-4. Sophie Woorons-Johnson and Tony Pauz shows. victory over Myron Pushyk in the singles final. proved that the thirteen year difference in “There were 152 players,” Tournament Wes Cash and Mark Vines were “invincible” their ages was an advantage as she defeated Director Scott Spearman said. “The com- as the 6-0, 6-0 score against Pushyk and John local resident Ros Nideffer, who is fifty-three, petitive fields were very strong. The weather Virgin indicates in the doubles final. 6-3, 6-1. In the doubles, which was an “All was nice, and everyone seemed to like the Section” affair, Tracie Currie and Debbie poolside dinner party with ‘Lou the Magician’ Spence-Nasim slipped past Deborah Higa providing the entertainment. Overall, it was and Jami Jones, 3-6, 7-6, 6-4. Currie and a great tournament.” Tarango, in another exciting contest, downed Larry Mousouris, the Tournament Direc- the husband and wife tandem Desi and Dina tor of the Ted Smyth National Men’s 50 McBride, 6-3, 5-7, 6-2. With three sets being Hard Court Championships, said, “We had the norm, Peter and Riley Smith were able a great tournament with a full draw of 64 in to grab a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Brett and singles and 16 good doubles teams. This was Brian Joelson in the Father & Son final. Ivor up about 30 percent over last year, which is and Bruce Man-Son-Hing escaped with a 5-7, good for tennis. 7-5, 6-4 win over Earl Rutz and Josh Robbins “Mike Fedderly came through strong after in the Grandfather & Grandson final. a disappointing National Indoor a month ear- Tony Bujan lier. He defeated Tom Kong 7-5, 6-4 in the final. It was Fedderly’s third National Hard The National Husband & Wife Mixed Court title. Kong, who is from Oxnard, is a 100, 120 & 140 Hard Court Championships newcomer to the event and did a great job moved from the Riviera Country Club in reaching the final. Fedderly received a gold Pacific Palisades to the Palm Valley Coun- ball, as well as the $1,200 winners check. try Club, in Palm Desert. Jodi Neuman-Rea Kong earned $600, along with a silver ball, and Patrick Rea dominated the Mixed 100, for his week. downing Jennifer and John Lyons, 6-1, 6-3. “Mark Wooldridge had a fine homecom- Mas and Susan Kimball were similarly strong ing (He grew up in Santa Barbara.) teaming dispatching Jeff and Marion Dearth, 6-2, 6-1 with Fedderly to defeat two-time defending for the Mixed 120 trophy. David and Frances champions Ross Hessler and Jon Tyrell 6-4, Dickenson were similarly dominant, scoring Ros Nideffer Intersectional Championships he Intersectional Champion- the teams are seeded, which is an Tships was played at the Swim arduous process with e-mails going & Racquet Center in Boca Raton, back and forth among the captains Florida. Southern California was and the Intersectional and Seed- represented by an all-star collec- ing Committees. Final discussions tion of senior women performers. take place at captain’s meetings the “Intersectionals – The word night before competition begins.” carries a lot of excitement as play- Jami Jones, Qynh Le and Katie ers from the different sections of McGlennan were on the 35s team the country compete, alternating, with Deborah Higa, Gretchen every other year, between hard Magers and Debbie Spence Nasim, courts and clay courts,” said Anne (who also played on the 45s team). Russ, the captain of the 65s team. Women’s 35 Team Melinda Murray was the non-play- “This year’s event took place on clay.” was submitted a month prior to the tourna- ing captain for the 35s, and with the 45s, was The tennis is always super-competitive and ment for the Seeding Committee to evalu- both the captain and a competitor. Carolyn the background of how the lineups are com- ate. Participants always wonder if the cap- Nichols performed dual duties, filling 35s and posed is fascinating. Russ explained, “A ros- tains are completely honest in placing their 55s roster slots. Though unseeded, the 35s ter, with players listed in order of strength, players? Once all the rosters are collected, battled to a fourth place finish.

28 there is no ‘sandbag- Seeded No. 4, the team finished third. “I ging.’ In our first match, want to extend a special thanks to Lurline, against Mid-Atlantic, we my roommate, who helped me keep track of were down 2-1 after the the time, along with the whereabouts of the singles. We then made car and a collection of belongings,” Russ said. a group decision and “In her typical ‘Aloha Spirit’, she plied us with broke up the two stron- macadamia Roca and Carmel-pecan-praline- gest doubles players chocolate-covered yummies. All of us loved – Kathy and Dee, who the treats.” usually play together. Norma Veal, the non-playing captain, han- “As it turned out, dled the 75s. Doris DeVries, Roz King, Lynn it was a smart move. Little and Sheila Palmer were members of her Women’s 45 Team Kathy was successful cast. “We triumphed with style and preci- Tracie Currie, Jennifer Dawson and Cam- playing with Andi and Dee and I won our sion,” Veal noted. “In a field of eleven teams, my MacGregor teamed with Higa, Magers match though it was too tight for comfort.” Southern California was seeded No. 1. The and Nasim, along with Murray, to form the In their next match, the 65s faced South- team defeated: Eastern 3-0; Southern 2-1; and 45s squad. In the final, according to Nich- ern, the No. 1 seed. “I prevailed against Phyl- Florida 3-0. Doris, Roz and Lynn were unde- ols, Southern was overwhelmed 5-0. Magers lis Taylor, surviving a couple of match points, feated their singles matches. Sheila was our claimed a three set victory over the formi- because I was inspired by my teammates designated doubles player. dable Jolene Watanabe, and Nasim was simi- being courtside, and was able to play better “With the additions of Doris and Lynn, the larly successful in her three set triumph over than my usual,” Russ said. “Kathy and Dee 75s’ aim was to establish a dynasty like the Fran Chandler. The impressive collection of performed their doubles magic, beating the one established in the 65s with Roz and me performers dominated the competition not #1 ranked Brenda Carter and Anne Hunt. But leading the way. Over all, the group has won losing a set in the tournament. in the end, we lost 3-2. seven consecutive titles. We were delighted Kandy Chain captained the 55s to represent Southern California “Dream Team”, as she called it, and to do the section proud.” that included Una Davis, Robin Colleen Clery Ferrell served as the Harris, Jackie Heston, Tina Intersectional Coordinator. “This Karwasky, Nichols and Tracey was my first time in the position, Thompson. “The section had and I had big shoes to fill, succeed- some of the top ranked players ing Roz and Fran Wakefield, both in the country and the world,” iconic women in Southern California Chain said. “We had great bond- senior tennis. I am very proud of the ing experiences during the course results and the efforts of all players of the week. We even visited al- who represented the section. ligators while riding airboats in “Out of fifteen participating sec- the Everglades. Carolyn gave us Women’s 55 Team tions, Southern California 45 and clay court sliding and drop shot 75s teams were both winners. The lessons. We shared Gatorade, towels, lunch- “We were still in a position to take third 55s team was a finalist. The 65s team finished es, dinners and happy hours. We rooted, place, but in order to do so, we would have to third, and the 35s finished fourth. I want to coached, shared stories, laughed, and even upset New England, the No. 3 seed. Surprise, thank everyone for all the planning, organiz- cried when Jackie had to put her dog down. surprise – We did it. Carol was smart and ing, cheering, coaching and playing that was a We came together as a team. Being finalists focused the entire match and defeated Molly part of making the teams successful.” was a testament to the quality of the compe- Hahn, who already had three decisive victo- Russ concluded, “Colleen, the new South- tition at the Intersectional Championships.” ries over stalwart competitors, 6-4, 6-4. With ern California Coordinator, was at every Kathy Bennett, Lurline Fujii, Carol Gay, the whole team cheering me on, I defeated crossroads lending a helping hand or offering Judy Louie, Andi Polisky and Dee Wiliams- Lee Delfausse. What a wonderful tennis ‘high’ vocal support, and it was much appreciated.” Horne were the 65s contestants. Russ, as for me. Another contributing factor was mentioned above, was the team captain. “We the role Judy played. were lucky to receive a Bye on the first day,” Coaching is allowed she said. “Lucky because that enabled us to on side-changes and advance to the right (or East) on the Com- she gave me key sug- pass Draw. In draws of this sort, losers on gestions. What a boon the first day move to the left (or West) and it was to have some- can never finish above the middle in the final one so knowledgeable pecking order. Another aspect of the team’s and astute providing good fortune was, with our day off, we were assistance. The afore- able to ‘scout’ our future competition.” mentioned ‘Doubles Russ added, “Each day’s play consisted of Duo’ – Kathy and Dee five matches – three singles in the morning outplayed Hahn and followed by two doubles in the afternoon. Delfausse to decide the Players have to play in order of strength, so match.” Women’s 65 Team

2013 Year in Review 29 Final Thoughts ong ago, Bob Dylan sang “The Times They Other than losing two Davis Cup matches, LAre A-Changin” and with the departures Bob and Mike Bryan, who grew up in Camaril- of Henry Talbert, Bob Kramer, Darren Pot- lo, had a season to remember. Not only did key and Barbara Sportelli the SCTA wit- they win eleven titles, including three Grand nessed major changes during the past year. Slams, they finished as the International Ten- nis Federation’s World Champions for the ninth time in the past eleven years. In the process, the twins upped their tournament record to 93 and their Grand Slams to fifteen. USPTA California Division President Mike Gennette and Bob Hochstadter

were named College Coach of the Year. Dee Henry was Adaptive Coach of the Year. Don Robertson was named High School Coach Henry Talbert and Bob Kramer of the Year. Otis Vu garnered Rookie of Photo Cynthia Lum the Year honors. Hank Lloyd took away the Pete Brown Memorial Award. Mark Basham Talbert, whose name is synonymous with and Karl Akkerman won the Service Award, class, ended his stay after sixteen years as Mike and Bob Bryan Stephen Vorhees was Facility Manager of the the Executive Director of the SCTA, when Photo cameraworkusa Year and Head/Penn finished up as Manufac- he retired. Kramer distinguished himself, On Christmas Eve, Bob and his wife, Michelle turer of the Year. during his time with the SCTA, first as the announced the birth of Robert Charles, who At the conclusion of each Year In Review a Executive Director while also serving as the joined sister, Micaela, as a member of the final salute is given to those who left the ten- Tournament Director of the Los Angeles Bryan team. nis community. The list of those who passed men’s professional event. In time, he relin- Sloane Stephens, who regularly trains away is headed by former USC star and dis- quished his ED responsibilities and focused at the Los Angeles Tennis Center and the tinguished La Jolla Beach & Tennis Director of solely on making the ATP’s annual local stop USTA facility at Carson, had a breakout year. Tennis, William (Bill) Bond, International Ten- each July a “can’t be missed” event. Now, he Reaching the semifinals in Australia, will concentrate on maintaining the Kramer the quarter­finals at Wimbledon and Foundation’s commitment to the game in the fourth round at both Roland the Southland. Potkey focused on ensuring Garros and US Open, she ended that Junior Competition was the standard for 2013 ranked No. 12. She brought a memorable twelve months to an end by hiring Paul An- nacone, a Southern California resident, to direct her game in the coming year. Community Partners/ DhhEAF of Los Angeles and William (Bill) Bond Ojai Valley Tennis Club, Inc., Photo Thelner Hoover Photo Thelner Hoover which combine tennis and ed- nis Hall of Fame member Gene Mako, who ucation to help youngsters realize goals was much more than ’s doubles while becoming healthier, received partner, Gussy Moran, an individual who lived Darren Potkey Barbara Sportelli USTA Serves Spring Grants. ACEing life fully, far beyond the “Gorgeous Gussy” sections producing a multifaceted program Autism Inc., International Rescue Committee, persona, and Pat Yeomans the long-standing involving youngsters of all ability levels. His Inc., San Diego District Tennis Association, SCTA historian and the individual who was hands-on approach made him a familiar face University of La Verne, and Ventura Educa- to almost every junior competitor and their tion Partnership were recognized with year- family. Sportelli, as Executive Assistant, was end funding by the same organization. a quiet, but essential presence behind the The Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) scenes since the mid-1970s. She joined the named Richard Spurling, who is the heart and organization when Perry Jones reigned and soul of ACEing Autism, the Humanitarian of Doris Cook backed him. This was fine with the Year. The Professional Ten- Sportelli because she didn’t need to be in nis Association’s California Division, at its an- the spotlight. But, she was always the go-to nual award ceremony saluted: Larry Loeb and person when most anything needed to be ar- Tracie Currie as Players of the Year. Ferenc ranged or achieved. Hodosy, Sue Pendo, UJ Neri, Dennis Richard- Thanks to their involvement, the tradition son, Scott Smith and Bob Hochstadter were Gussy Moran of Southern California tennis was enriched by District Pros of the Year. Cari Buck was Pro Photo International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, the contributions each individual made. of the Year. Paul Settles and Mandy Gamble Newport, Rhode Island

30 was named to the 2014 Rose Court. In the fall, Ken Solomon, the Chairman and CEO who has been the driving force behind the Tennis Channel’s phenomenal growth, was honored at the New York NJTL’s Lead- ership Awards Luncheon for his role in the game. (He was also acknowledged by the administration at a White House reception that he and his father, Steve Solomon attended.) Prior to the beginning of the New Year, when asked about the coming twelve months, Pat Yeomans Open Women National Winners Executive Director, Bruce Hunt offered, Photo International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, Newport, Rhode Island “I am declaring 2014 and Amanda Parson Siegel. the Year of the Ten- almost solely, responsible for making senior The Tennis Service Represen- nis Pipeline. To suc- tennis, across the US, a viable entity. tatives, who form the backbone of cessfully promote Thanks to their efforts, Robert (Bob) the game’s continued development and develop the Cranor and Warren Ward made tennis of- locally, became stronger with the growth of tennis in ficiating better. William (Bill) Hussey led a addition of Evan Smith and Spen- Southern California, storied career as a US diplomat turned ten- cer Wayman at the beginning of there needs to be a nis ambassador. Jim Kelly did the same as an 2013. The SCTA staff became focus on activating international karate and tennis champion. So even better when Madeline Se- more youngsters in did Russ Lanthorne when it came to estab- gura joined the group later in the schools as well as lishing La Jolla High School tennis as one of year. Segura, who established an adults in their work the best to be found. impressive reputation leading the places and when they Kirby Galt, Gordon­ Gregory, Fred Jenks USC Tennis Club to a formidable Steve and Ken Solomon in front are at home. and (father of Michael and Brig- position in the Tennis On Campus of John Kennedy portrait at “We need to fill id Joyce) were committed, on a life-long ba- Program, is now the Assistant for White House. the pipeline with sis, to making the people at tennis festivals and Play game better. The Days. Attendance at Jr. Team Tennis, same may be said Red-Orange-Green-Yellow ball junior of Aimee Oki, tournaments, Adult Leagues and oth- Jim Ray, Herbert er tournaments will also add to the Roedling and Pe- influx. They will lead to more tennis ter Lloyd Stacey, advocates, more people playing and as well as Patri- more USTA members.” cia (Pat) Hickey Muller, SCTA President Greg Evan Smith Spencer Wayman Madeline Segura Hickey’s mother. Henri Lazarof, a prolific composer and music Adult & Senior Tennis. She replaced Norman Tam educator, set a standard with his atonal ar- who accepted a position with Solinco Sports. rangements and the “Tuesday Game” he host- Victoria McGregor, a tennis-playing senior at ed at his home near UCLA for over 40 years. Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, was a 2013 Rose JC Aragone was the Southern California Court Princess. Kayla Johnson-Granberry made it US Open winner, and Mackenzie two-for-two when the Pasadena High School tennis McDonald teamed with Chanelle Van Ngu­yen team member, who plays at the Altadena Park courts, for mixed doubles honors. But, Mayo Hibi was the star. The local champion became the first player from the section to claim the US Open National Playoffs Women’s Qualifying Tournament honors. In the end, Hibi finished Bruce Hunt Photo Cynthia Lum a match short of earning a spot in the US Open Women’s main draw. The old cliché, “A team is only as good Just prior to the printing of the as the sum of its parts,” proved true when a Year In Review, it was learned that group of Southern California teaching profes- Henry Talbert had passed away. sionals joined forces to win the Open Wom- A tribute to him will be carried en National Championship, in Las Vegas. Kayla Johnson-Granberry in the Southern California Tennis Christen Bartelt, as she has for the past five at the announcement of Association News that will appear her selection. years, served as captain. Her teammates were Mayo Hibi Photo Courtesy of the Tournament in the March issue of Inside Tennis. Page Bartelt, Yulia Bolotova, Dina M­ cBride Photo Cynthia Lum of Roses® Association

2013 Year in Review 31 Southern California Tennis Association Hall Of Fame

In 1968, Perry Jones used a trophy given to Bill Tilden when he won six consecutive United States singles titles (1920-1925), and had it mounted on a pedestal, listing the initial fifteen Southern California Tennis Association Hall of Fame inductees. There are now (including the 2013 honorees), 76 members in this very exclusive club.

1968 1976 2007 Alphonso Bell Ethel Sutton Bruce James Bettner Violet Sutton Hope-Doeg Gertrude (Gussy) Moran Thomas Bundy Charles (Charlie) Pasarell Edward Dickson Denis Ralston Mirion Jones Farquhar William May Garland 1992 Grace Gilliland Dorothy (Dodo) Bundy Cheney Isaac Jones 2009 Crawford Kent Robert Kelleher Simpson Sinsabaugh William S. Kellogg Reese Taylor Gene Mako William Thatcher Robert Lansdorp Archibald Way Patricia (Pat) Yeomans Gerald Young 1998 William Young Joe Bixler Jack Kramer 2011 1969 Pat Canning Todd Brinker 2000 Dorothy Head Knode Maurice McLoughlin Billie Jean King Brad Parks Franklin (Frank) Johnson Leonard Straus Dick Leach 1970 Billy Martin Perry Jones Kathy May Fritz 2002 1971 Clapp Eloise Watson Bekins Jon Douglas 2013 Claude Wayne Carl Earn Vic Braden Michael Chang 1972 Karen Hantze Susman Lindsay Davenport Bundy Rick Leach Ellsworth Vine 2005 Gilbert (Gil) Shea Kathy Willette 1973 Glenn Bassett William Henry Beverly Baker Fleitz Pancho Gonzalez Southern California Tennis Association Senior Hall Of Fame

2009

Phyllis Adler, Willis Anderson, Dorothy (Dodo) Bundy Chaney, Robin Hippenstiel, Evelyn Houseman, Verne Hughes, Gracyn Wheeler Kelleher, Bill Lurie, Merwin Miller, Corcky Murdock, Mary Arnold Prentiss, Carol Schneider, Bob Sherman, Bill Smith, Walter Westbrook, Patricia (Pat) Yeomans

2010

Bob Duesler, Virginia Glass, Charlene Hillebrand, Joan Johnson, Ed Kauder, Mel Lewis, Dorothy Matthiessen, Jim Nelson, Ben Press, Suella Steel

2011

Cathie Anderson, Sinclair Bill, Gordon Davis, Tina Karwasky, King Lambert, Hank Leichtfried, Lenny Lindborg, Judy Louie, George Sarantos, Robin Willner

2012

Jim Bisch, Ellen Bryant, Vincent (Vince) Fotre, Robert (Bob) Galloway, Catherine (Cathie) Hall, Julie Sampson Hayward, Dee Wiliams Horne, Ron Livingston, George Yardley Jim Elton Women’s 45 Intersectional Jane Goodman

Kayla Day John Cyrus Dorothy Matthiessen

Gualberto Escudero Ros Nideffer Paul Settles Mayo Hibi

Chuck Nelson Open Women National Kelly Jones

www.scta.usta.com Southern California 2013 Sectional & Grand Prix Championship Results 111th Junior Sectional Championships (Presented by Solinco Sports)

Boys’ 18 Boys’ 18 Doubles (June) Boys’ 18 Doubles (November) Henry Craig d. Logan Smith Ernesto Escobedo/Eduardo Nava Taylor Fritz/Riley Smith d. Graham 2-6, 6-2, 6-1 d. Robbie Bellamy/Craig Maassen/Jake Yasgoor 7-6, 3-6, 7-6 6-3, 6-0

Girls’ 18 Girls’ 18 Doubles (June) Girls’ 18 Doubles (November) Ena Shibahara d. Yuki Chiang Zoe Katz/Maegan Manasse Gabrielle Andrews/Elizabeth Profit 6-0, 6-4 d. Alyza Benotto/Jessica Perez d. Alexis Pereira/Annika Ringblom 6-3, 6-2 6-2, 6-1

Boys’ 16 Boys’ 16 Doubles Girls’ 16 Connor Hance d. Austin Rapp Zac Brodney/Hance d. Nicholas Jada Hart d. Claire Liu 7-6, 6-4 Borchenko/David Goulak 6-4, 7-5 7-6, 6-1

Girls’ 16 Doubles Boys’ 14 Boys’ 14 Doubles Paulina Ferrari/Kalani Soli d. Ivan Thamma d. Jacob Brumm Robert Liu/Timothy Sah Katie Chang/Annette Goulak 6-4, 6-4 d. Roscoe Bellamy/Bryce Pereira 6-4, 6-2 6-4, 7-6

2013 Year in Review Girls’ 14 Girls’ 14 Doubles Boys’ 12 Riley McQuaid d. Carson Taylor Johnson/Lauren Park Stefan Dostanic d. Zachary Branstine d. Emilee Duong/Julia Jordan Svajda 7-5, 6-7, 6-3 6-2, 6-3 6-4, 6-2

Boys’ 12 Doubles Girls’ 12 Girls’ 12 Doubles Ivan Smith/Siem Woldeab d. Isabella Harvison d. Michelle Harvison/Britt Pursell d. Amanda Dostanic/Svajda Deng Chan/Amanda Tabanera 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 6-1, 6-3 6-7, 7-6, 6-2

Boys’ 10 Boys’ 10 Doubles Girls’ 10 Griffin Daehnke d. Cody Ray Emery/Samuel Landau d. Bryce Winta Woldeab d. Jasmine Emery Nakashima/Russell Soohoo Tolmoyan 6-2, 6-2 6-1, 6-1 6-0, 6-0

Girls’ 10 Doubles Mixed 18 Mixed 16 Julia Beroud/Jillian Roa d. Noelle Gabrielle Andrews/Nicholas Paulina Ferrari/Ivan Thamma Daves/Tori Hickey Valko d. Elizabeth Profit/Riley d. Yuki Asami/Maxwell Cancilla 6-2, 6-1 Smith 6-1, 6-0 3-6, 6-3, 10-8

Mixed 14 Mixed 12 Mixed 10 Katie Chang/Timothy Sah d. Michelle Deng/Harry Yang Taylor Cataldi/Zachary Pellouchoud Michael Bott/Isabella Oedekerk d. Britt Pursell/Ivan Smith d. Cody Ray Emery/Tori Hickey 6-0, 6-4 6-4, 6-4 6-3, 6-3

2013 Year in Review 33rd K-Swiss Summer Grand Prix Masters Championships

Boys’ 18 Girls’ 18 Boys’ 16 Konrad Kozlowski d. Harun d. Elyse Pham Derek Chen d. Chad Gilfenbain Ajanovic 6-4, 6-1 6-4, 6-3 6-1, 6-7, 7-6

Girls’ 16 Boys’ 14 Girls’ 14 Jadie Acidera d. Madeleine Curtis Tam d. Justin Wartenberg Dominique Stone d. Mahli Gandawidjaja 6-4, 6-4 Silpachai 7-6, 6-2 0-6, 6-2, 6-4

Boys’ 12 Girls’ 12 Boys’ 10 Ivan Smith d. Griffin Daehnke Maya Pitts d. Skyler Grishuk Dylan Feldstein d. Kyle Kang 7-5, 6-2 6-1, 6-2 6-3, 6-1

Girls’ 10 Seychelle Balog d. Kaytlin Taylor 6-2, 6-3

27th Central Coast Grand Prix Masters Championships

Boys’ 18 Girls’ 18 Boys’ 16 Jaime Barajas d. Patrick Corpuz Sophia Whittle d. Madison Hale Chad Gilfenbain d. Jeremy Model 6-2, 6-3 6-0, 6-2 6-1, 6-4

2013 Year in Review Girls’ 16 Boys’ 14 Girls’ 14 Allison Mulville d. Kelsie Bryant Harry Cohen d. Miles Baldwin Jennifer Shin (Pictured) d. Gracie 7-5, 6-3 6-2, 6-2 Mulville 6-3, 6-0

Boys’ 12 Girls’ 12 Boys’ 10 Ryan St Jean d. Bruno Krenn Colbey Shae Emery d. Katie Vasyl Yazadzhiev d. Jared Gura 6-4, 6-2 Tavasoli 4-6, 6-3, 10-1 4-6, 6-2, 6-1

Girls’ 10 Peyton Dunkle d. Madelyn Ferreros 6-1, 6-4

9th Desert Cities Grand Prix Masters Championships

Boys’ 18 Girls’ 18 Boys’ 16 Raul de la Torre d. Matthew Constance Branstine d. Ashley Nicholas Borchenko d. Jonathan Leggat Chao Star 6-1, 1-6, 6-2 6-0, 6-2 6-4, 2-6, 6-3

Girls’ 16 Boys’ 14 Girls’ 14 Nicole Camaratta d. Gillian Christian Kontaxis d. Nik Caroline Vincent d. Emily Parker Speshilov Valenciano 6-4, 6-4 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 6-4, 6-0

2013 Year in Review Boys’ 12 Girls’ 12 Boys’ 10 J.J. Henderson d. Jinta Sasamori Caroline Goldberg d. Shekinah Eugenio Gonzalez d. Eduardo 6-0, 6-0 Daffon Gonzalez 6-3, 6-2 6-2, 6-3

Girls’ 10 Alexis Golin d. Ayline Esina Samardzic 6-2, 6-3 31st Junior Satellite Masters Championships (Presented by Solinco Sports)

Boys’ 18 Girls’ 18 Boys’ 16 Harun Ajanovic d. Dylan Wong Helena Bui d. Lauren Torres Chad LeDuff d. Noah Lawson 6-2, 6-1 7-5, 6-0 6-1, 6-1

Girls’ 16 Boys’ 14 Girls’ 14 Kristina Breisacher d. Natalie Pedro Fernandez del Valle Frances Cornwall d. Clair Dean Nasongkhla d. Marc Hayashi 6-1, 6-1 6-1, 6-3 6-3, 6-4

Boys’ 12 Girls’ 12 Boys’ 10/8 Nicholas Figueira d. Diego Rena Lin d. Amy Huang Samuel Landau d. Michael Fourticq Fernandez del Valle 6-4, 6-4 6-1, 6-1 7-5, 6-2

Girls’ 10/8 Ella Pachl d. Seychelle Balog 6-2, 6-3 2013 Year in Review Inland Empire Grand Prix Satellite Masters Championships

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Boys’ 18 Girls’ 18 Boys’ 16 Girls’ 16 Grady Harrell (Pictured) Nicole Arribere d. James Andra d. Ryan Chan Jordyn Boothroyd d. Ronald Griffin Clementine Garrett 6-0, 6-4 d. Lindsey Gelinas 6-2, Retired 6-0, 6-0 6-3, 6-1

Boys’ 14 Girls’ 14 Boys’ 12 Girls’ 12 Corey Lunsford (Pictured) Megan Tagaloa d. Aubrie Cameron Mofid (Pictured) Chloe Barberi (Pictured) d. Santhosh Shunmugaraja Weissbuch d. Vinod Krishnamoorthy d. Katie Golbranson 6-0, 6-0 6-4, 6-1 6-2, 6-3 6-2, 6-2

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Boys’ 10 GIrlS’ 10 Nikhil Vupputuri d. Shekar Jenna Lee d. Faith Lee Krishnamoorthy 6-1, 6-2 6-2, 6-4 Novice Jamboree Championships

Boys’ 18/16 Girls’ 18/16 Boys’ 14 Girls’ 14 Chance McClelland – Kristen Vilett – Champion Hunter Hosick – Champion Tracy Lee – Champion Champion Olivia Gesikowski – Finalist William Shanks – Finalist Karen Thompson – Finalist Blake Bowers – Finalist

Boys’ 12 Girls’ 12 Boys’ 10/8 Girls’ 10/8 Colton O’Connell – Sara Soderberg – Champion Steve Nguyen – Champion Cami Brown – Champion Champion Emily Quesada – Finalist James Ignatius – Finalist Isabel Coscolluela – Finalist Adam Mofid – Finalist

2013 Year in Review 127th Open Sectional Championships

Men’s Men’s Doubles Women’s Campbell Johnson d. Dennis Brian Battistone/Trent Aaron Katsiaryna Zheltova d. Ena Mkrtchian (Pictured) d. Mkrtchian/Maxime Shibahara 7-6, 6-3 Tabatruong 6-2, 6-1 Walkover

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Women’s Doubles Mixed Doubles Anna Klavins/Zheltova d. Sarah Dvorak/Tamitha Xavier Smith/Zheltova d. Ena and Shuhei Shibahara Nguyen 6-2, 6-3 Default

US Open Sectional Qualifying Championships

Men’s Women’s JC Aragone d. Mackenzie McDonald Mayo Hibi d. Elizabeth Lumpkin 6-4, 6-3 6-3, 6-1

Mixed DOUBLES McDonald/Chanelle Van Nguyen d. Kaitlyn Christian/ Dante Cipulli 6-3, 7-6

2013 Year in Review 127th Senior, Super Senior & Family Sectional Championships

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Men’s 35 Men’s 40 Men’s 45 Guillaume Gauthier d. Tim Michael Chang d. James Dao Elson De Cantuaria d. Bruce Britton Walkover Beinlich 6-4, 6-2 6-1, 3-6, 6-0

Men’s 50 Men’s 50 Doubles Men’s 55 William Konya d. Greg David Porte/Art Chen d. Mark Gerlach d. Roger Hulburt Haywood Jonathan Fears/Brad Joelson 7-6, 6-3 6-3, Retired 6-3, 4-6, 6-4

Men’s 55 Doubles Men’s 60 Men’s 65 Angel Abreu/J.P. Wammack d. John Flowers d. Emmanuel Logan Jenkins d. Mario John Flowers/Hulburt Acholonu Cernousek 6-3, 7-5 6-3, 6-2 6-1, 2-6, 6-4

Men’s 65 Doubles Men’s 70 Men’s 70 Doubles Gary Doi/Thomas Bozart d. Jack Metalsky d. Karel Placek Bud White/Joel Fleiss d. Robyn Ray/Ken Stuart 6-3, 6-3 Hamilton Sah/Wes Simmons 6-2, 7-6 7-6, 3-6, 10-8

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Men’s 75 Men’s 75 Doubles Men’s 80 Lloyd Goldwater d. Bob Bob Duesler/George Gill Roger Hing d. John Bennett Ouwendijk d. Mike Carrico/David Inman 6-1, Retired 6-3, 7-6 6-3, 6-3

Men’s 80 Doubles Women’s 40 Women’s 45 Rich Haskell/Don Neuman Alice Moyo d. Olivia Burgos Michelle Carter (Pictured) d. Bennett/Bob Isenberg 6-2, 6-0 d. Sharon Hebert 6-4, 7-5 Walkover

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Women’s 50 Women’s 55 Father & Son Michelle Carter d. Tai Sisson Kim Zebot d. Mary Firek Bruce and Bruce Man Son Hing Default 6-2, 6-2 d. Tom and Matt Loucks 7-6, 1-6, 6-4

Mother & Daughter Darcy and Juliana Simon (Pictured) d. Sharon Herbert and Gabriela Zaccagino Walkover

2013 Year in Review 31st Senior Grand Prix Masters Championships

Men’s 45 Men’s 50 Men’s 50 Doubles Elson DeCantuaria d. Kevin Thomas Kong d. Thomas Dave Porte/Schlack d. Humberto Quinn Schlack Hernandez/Guillermo Garcia 6-4, 6-3 6-4, 5-7, 10-4 6-2, 6-4

Men’s 55 Men’s 55 Doubles Men’s 60 Brian Patno d. Jay Gardener Ken Landis/Kenton Stalwick d. Larry Loeb d. John Flowers 6-4, 6-4 Randy Houston/Gary Grandolph 4-6, 6-4, 10-2 8-7 (10-3)

Men’s 60 Doubles Men’s 65 Men’s 65 Doubles Harry Fritz/Rob Wheatley Mario Cernousek d. Logan Jenkins Gary Doi/Thomas Bozarth d. d. Tommy Lee Childress/Philip 7-5, 6-4 Donald Roberson/Art Santilli Brooks 6-2, 6-3 6-4, 6-2 Men’s 70 Jack Metalsky d. Dean Corley Walkover Photos Not Available For Men’s 70 Events

Men’s 70 Doubles Men’s 75 Men’s 75 Doubles George Balch/Lenny Lindborg Art Wahl d. Jerry Springer Steve Drummy/Jerry Headley d. Corley/Ron Hextell 7-5, 6-3 d. Bob Duesler/George Gill Walkover 2-6, 7-6, 6-3

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Men’s 80 Men’s 80 Doubles Men’s 85 Roger Hing d. Saul Snyder Hing/Snyder d. Richard Haskell/ Arnie Pompan d. Leon Silverman 6-4, 6-4 Donald Neuman 6-0, 6-4 6-1, 6-3

2013 Year in Review 27th NTRP Sectional Championships

Men’s 5.5 Men’s 4.5 Women’s 4.5 Michael Chang d. Brian Blumenfield David Castillo d. Juan Araque Kiersten Woods d. Karly Given 2-6, 6-4, 12-10 6-2, 6-1 6-1, 6-3

Men’s 4.0 Men’s 4.0 Doubles Women’s 4.0 David Pinard d. Michael Johnston Matthew Kou/Jon Mak d. Dana Iverson d. Sally Namie 6-2, 3-6, 10-6 Russell Baingo/David Lubnow 4-6, 7-5, 10-8 6-2, 7-5

Men’s 3.5 Men’s 3.5 Doubles Women’s 3.5 Ben Hunkins d. Michael Wronski Ron Growsky/Daniel Taylor d. Stacy Ball d. Joanna Grabarczyk 6-4, 6-2 Mark Bergersen/Steve Leffler 6-4, 1-6, 10-8 6-2, 6-3

Women’s 3.5 Doubles Mixed 3.5 Doubles Itzu Chen/Lillian Hsu (Pictured left) d. Mischel Ebon Libunao/Carmen Kenneth Tow/Tracy Lee d. Paul Taylor (Pictured right) Forrest/Sophie Lam 3-6, 7-5, 10-3 6-4, 4-6, 10-8

2013 Year in Review 17th Wheelchair Sectional Championships

Men’s Open Men’s Open Doubles Marcus Causton d. Anthony Lara Causton/David Eads (Pictured) d. 6-1, 6-1 David Van Brunt/Michael Yousefi 2-6, 6-2, 10-7

Men’s A Men’s A Doubles Van Brunt d. Atif Moon Hadyanto (Jimmy) Sutandar/Eddie 6-3, 6-1 Medel d. Dan Larson/Devin Eshelman 1-6, 6-3, 10-5

Men’s B Men’s B Doubles Tam Albertson d. Ken Straiton Albertson/Jerry Russell d. 3-6, 6-1, 10-3 Mike Applegate/David Mendoza 3-6, 6-1, 10-3

Men’s C Junior Open/A Dan Michener d. Michael Juan Solis d. Jesus Hernandez Thomas 8-2 6-3, 2-6, 10-5

Junior Open/A Doubles Jesus Hernandez/Angel Cardenas d. Effrain Preciado/Solis 8-5

2013 Year in Review