Welcome to the 22 nd Tennis Sydney Mardi Gras Welcome to the Mardi Gras Tournament 2011 Championships. The 2011 Mardi Gras Championships has attracted massive number of players (159). The standard in The committee of Tennis Sydney thanks everyone many divisions is extremely high and promises to be involved with Championships, in particular the 159 very competitive. players competing in 12 events. It is going to be a massive task to get all matches We anticipate all our members, interstate and finished on time. international players in the Championships, as well as supporters, will enjoy the tournament, We need your help to keep the schedule flowing over the weekend. make new friends and have a great time. a) Check in 20 minutes before your scheduled match (earlier if possible) Tennis Sydney is fortunate to have a dedicated b) Stay close to the control desk when your group of volunteers who have given their time and match is due talents in preparation of these championships. We c) Keep your warm up to a minimum d) Report your scores back to the control desk believe this is the largest Mardi Gras as soon as your match has finished. Championships for some years. I express thanks to e) If possible do not leave the complex the committee members for all their work, especially between your matches so we can re- our Tournament Director, Dean Matterson, for his schedule your match to an earlier time if unwavering enthusiasm and professionalism in possible coordinating this event. We have a dinner on Saturday night at Rockdale RSL club (walking distance from the courts on Bay St). The Thank you to Graham and Maureen Pearson of the cost is $25 per head and we encourage all players to Illawarra Tennis Centre for help in staging the event attend. There will be a list near the control desk on and use of the club’s facilities. Friday night for you to add your name to. We hope you have an enjoyable and competitive Please take time to introduce yourself to other players. weekend of tennis. We have many visiting players and many players who are playing at Tennis Sydney for the first time. Please say hello to these players and make them feel Good Luck to everyone competing. welcome. We hope as many players as possible come on Sunday afternoon to watch and support the finalist. It’s an excellent opportunity to enjoy some food and drink while watching your friends fight it out on court. Remember to bring/apply Sunscreen, wear a hat and keep hydrated (drink plenty of water during your matches). Thanks for entering the tournament, we look forward to Brendan Moore seeing you next weekend and GOOD LUCK. President Dean Matterson & Geoff Daus Co-Tournament Directors www.tennissydney.org.au Find us on Facebook as “Tennis Sydney” Illawarra Tennis Centre Court Map 10. Pete Samprass Court 15. Court Madamoiselle Francoise Durr 11. Martina Navratilova Court 16. Roger Federer Court 12. Serena Williams Court 17. Steffi Graf Court 13. Rafael Nadal Court 18. Kim Clijsters Court 14. Monica Seles Court www.tennissydney.org.au Find us on Facebook as “Tennis Sydney” TENNIS SYDNEY ALL-STAR PROFILES Below are a few of the Tennis Sydney personalities who will be taking part in this year’s tournament. NAME : Vera Zvonareva (Hayden Frawley) NICKNAME : Vee RESIDENCE : Moscow, Russia DOB : Sept 7 1984 HEIGHT : 6 foot WEIGHT : 60 kgs MARITAL STATUS : Open relationship What racquet do you use? Babolat Pure Drive Your favourite shot? Droop shot Who are your favourite past or present tennis players and why? Steffi Graf, always so graceful on court, the best body I've ever seen in the locker room (yes, I do peek occasionally gals!). Of course Yvonne, such a beautiful style! Vera Dushevina (the Douche), actually I can't stand that f*cking beyach! Who are your favourite Tennis Sydney personalities? Mrs Court (Dick Law) - this little old angel is always trying to pick me up, tapping me on the butt, and every year he nominates me for Hunk of the Year award - bless you Mrs Court! Davenport, always quick with a fashion tip, just wish she'd get a new stylist herself...! What are your Tennis Sydney career highlights? Well I have been a doubles specialist, although concentrating more on my singles lately, with some great results.! Numerous Mardi Gras and Peter P Deacon Open doubles titles, in fact several Slam years there! I'm not going to talk records as they are always there to be broken....... Who is your Tennis Sydney “rival”? Always have some classic matches and moments with the ever youthful and economic Mslle Durr....a true custard sister to the end!!! Who at Tennis Sydney do you enjoy playing against the most? Too many to mention! Who at Tennis Sydney would you like to play against? I just enjoy the game no matter who the opponent..!!! Who at Tennis Sydney would you like to play with? Ah-hmmmmm - there are a few who shall remain nameless! Have you had any tennis related injuries? Sun stroke and a few other......strokes. Nothing career threatening though! Any scandals, gossip or rumours that you care to share? A true lady never kiss and tells...... NAME: Na Li (Ryan Chan) NICKNAME: Mother RESIDENCE: Surry Hills, with my daughters who all live around me! DOB: Mind your own business! What racquet do you use? Head Liquid 8 Your favourite shot? My grunting volleys – that end up being more like a scream Who is your favourite past or present tennis player and why? Williams, has great determination, very focused on court and she moves well, with all that weight. Navratilova, she is such an icon, she has to be every gayboy’s favourite pinup. What are your Tennis Sydney career highlights? Princess of the Year 2006, or was that Player of the year? Who is your Tennis Sydney “rival”? Edward ‘Venom’ Alimin. She has so much venom oozing out of her veins. Have you had any tennis related injuries? Tennis elbow. OMG you will never hear the end of this one! NAME: Lindsay Davenport (Ian Clark) NICKNAME : Linz RESIDENCE: I divide my time between Paris, London, New York and Centennial Park DOB: June 8, 1976 Marital Status: I married Rick Leach, yes, that is his name, and no I wont be changing mine. I also have two children; Jagger Jonathan and Lauren Andrus. Yes – I was high when I filled in both birth certificates. They both own Tiffany rattles. Standard. What racquet do you use? Babolat – lovely. Your favourite shot? Forehand, serve and overhead. Gorgeous. Who is your favourite past or present tennis player and why? Past, my namesake… Lindsay, bless. These days, I like Bethanie Mattek – she has a unique fashion sense. Does anyone else think she might be Barbra Streisand’s lost lost daughter? What are your Tennis Sydney career highlights? Winner 2005 A Grade Singles, Winner 2005 A Grade Doubles with Kim Clijsters, Winner – Virginia Slims A Grade with Steff Graf Who at Tennis Sydney do you enjoy playing against the most? Maria Bueno – because it is always a struggle and stems from when we were juniors growing up in Northern NSW. www.tennissydney.org.au Find us on Facebook as “Tennis Sydney” TENNIS SYDNEY ALL -STAR PROFILES Below are a few of the Tennis Sydney personalities who will be taking part in this year’s tournament. NAME: (Reuben Young) NICKNAME: Reubs RESIDENCE: Eskineville, Sydney DOB: 02/12/78 HEIGHT: 188cm BEIGHT: 83kg MARITAL STATUS: Serve What racquet do you use? Babolat Your favourite shot? Forehand Who are your favourite past or present tennis players and why? Federer because he plays the best tennis I've ever seen Who are your favourite tennis personalities? John McEnroe and Boris Becker What are your Tennis Sydney career highlights? Winning the Div 4 Summer comp in 2010 Who is your Tennis Sydney “rival”? Ed Al imin Who at Tennis Sydney do you enjoy playing against the most? Tony Glennane Who at Tennis Sydney would you like to play against? Ed Alimin Who at Tennis Sydney would you like to play with ? Stephen Vandewater Have you had any tennis related injuries? Lots. Mainly my right ankle Any scandals, gossip or rumours that you care to share? I have none. I'm as pure as Snow White NAME: Francoise Durr (Craig Hunt) NICKNAME: Frankie RESIDENCE: Paris, France and Newtown, Sydney DOB: 3/4/60 HEIGHT: 5' 10" WEIGHT: 72kg MARITAL STATUS: Happily Married for 23 years. What racquet do you use? Head FlexPoint. Your favourite shot? Backhand poke or lob. Who are your favourite past or present tennis players and why? Francoise Durr, Suzanne Lenglen for their unor thodoxy, Evonne Goolagong for being the greatest angel to play the game, Chris Evert for showing us all how to use your brain on court, and Margaret Court for her incredible 24 Grand Slam singles haul from 29 Finals! Who are your favourite Tennis Sydney p ersonalities? Ian Carthew and Hayden Frawley for always making me laugh. What are your Tennis Sydney career highlights? Starting the Thursday Night Slims tour in 1995. Winning the Australian Gay Games Open singles title on grass (a big surprise for many i ncluding myself). Winning the London Open Doubles with Peter Elliott. Many great memories and titles with former doubles partner Betty Stove (Martin Galvin). Who is your Tennis Sydney “rival”? In the good old days it was Peter Elliott and Ian Carthew. The se days I don't play much singles so old age is my biggest rival. Who at Tennis Sydney do you enjoy playing against the most? Russell Hall because he is still humble and fun despite being the superstar of recent years.