Tennis News

  • '10 Singles Tourney

    The Club Singles Tournament was held on yet another stinkin’ hot summer Saturday.  The ladies opted out of this competition, but the men had nine players competing in an 8-game pro set elimination tournament.  Every round was extremely close with some fabulous points to watch.  Max Sanchez and Steve Papakonstantis held their ground and made it to the finals, which will be played some time soon!  Thanks again to Claire Miko and Wendy Bodner for running the show.
     

  • July 4th Fun Tournament

    The July 4th Mixed Doubles Fun Tournament had six teams entering.  Winners were Deane Prouty and Jackie Harbeson with Joe Harbeson and Karen Lorence taking second place.  Our thanks go to Chris and Geraldine Canty for providing a great breakfast spread for competitors to enjoy.  As always, we thank the “Tennis Trio” – Wendy, Claire and Patty C. - for running the tournament!

  • Men's and Women's Doubles Tennis Tournament

    Last week’s Men’s and Women’s Doubles tennis tournament had a great turnout of competitors.   Six men’s and five women’s teams entered the elimination match.  The first round started at 9 AM with 10 Game pro set.  Round two pitted those favored “bye” teams against the winners of the first round – yet another 10 Game pro set.  Of notable reporting was the intense set between Jim Beirne and newbie Steve “Top Tomato” Papakonstantis vs. Mike Smith and “Mr. Smiles” himself, Todd Ruben.  Mike and Todd were ahead 8 games to 4 when Jim and Steve bulldozed their way to a 10-8 victory!  Since Jim and Steve had already had two matches…did I mention how hot it was?...they decided to hold the Men’s Finals against the favored team of Jon Wallen and Deane Prouty.  Hey, you never know!  (Stay tuned.)

    The women’s division had its own share of fierce competition.  Team Asia (of MITL fame) did their best to win it against Wendy and Anne-Marie in the first round.  May “Lobbin’ Lady” SooHoo and partner Angela “Spike” Lee Chen thought it was all over and done with when they counted 6-4 as a 10 Game win.  Unfortunately they were overtaken and lost the set 10-8.  Thems the breaks!

    The Women’s Final was held on the same day.  By then it was after noon and hotter than aitch ee double hockey sticks.  Favorite team Patty Cecere and Lyrica Leon beat Wendy and Anne-Marie handily 10-2 and were warmed up and ready for action.  Jill and Patty Gamba had been itchin’ to play together and hoped that aggressive play and sheer determination would help them convince themselves that a win was possible.  Patty and Lyrica are veritable backboards and can shoot the angles with the best of them.  Three sets determined the champions.  The first set went back and forth till an ultimate tiebreak took place.  (Midway through Patty leaned over to Jill to say “did I tell you that I hate tiebreaks?”)  Nevertheless, Team Gamba/Feldman took the set.    They then ‘lost their mojo’ and the second set was easily won by Team Cecere/Leon, 6-2.  A 10 point (nerve wracking) tiebreak brought victory (10-6) to Patty and Jill in the third and final set.

    Our next competitive tournament will be Singles on Saturday July 17th.  Emails for sign up will be sent out soon.  Sign up for this Sunday’s Fun Tournament NOW!  See the 4th of July flyer for RSVP information.  Invite a friend to play on August 21st when we will be holding our Member/Guest Tournament.  Details will follow soon.


  • MITL 2010 Season Recap

    Our Women’s MITL Team ended their eight week season with a final tally of 13 wins and 15 losses.  Not fabulous, but good enough to stay in Flight C-3 for next year.  We’ve been fortunate to add a couple of new players to our roster and to field four teams for every match but one.  Captain Daphne Romeo with the help of Co-Captain April Feldman were relied upon to handle all the details – confirming with captains, setting teams, organizing snacks, and mainly keeping an eye on the sky (and their fingers crossed) every Monday night that the courts would be dry and playable the next morning.  We’ll miss the emails (both pre and post game) with all the words of wisdom and support from Daphne each week.  Her positive attitude is contagious.  Only Daphne could find a way to congratulate you – even if you lost your match!  Well, we may not be the best team, but we’re definitely the nicest.  Kathryn Buckley, Angela Lee Chen, Donna Dolan, Colette Dominicus, Jill Feldman, Patty Gamba, Katherine Haas, Mary Liberatore, Susan Moscou, Dana Olin, May SooHoo, Daphne and April all participated in at least one match this season.  They wouldn’t let Wendy play with us because she’s too good!  We appreciate her support and her coming to watch us.  Rosemary, Carole – we missed you both – wait till next year!  Thanks so much to Daphne and April.  Now, when’s the team dinner? 

  • June 2010 Tennis News

    The 2010 season has us experiencing a marked increase in court use, especially by new members and new players who have definitely “gotten the bug”!   Dorota, Liz, Angela, and Kristen can be found each Tuesday night out on the front porch having a cold one after one of Cleary’s clinics.  Sunday Round Robin brings players out of the woodwork – even in the noonday heat – for a guaranteed game.  It has been a wonderful way for our tennis enthusiasts to get to know one another better. 

    Our pros have been busy as well.  Both Kirill and Kirill, Jr. have been teaching private lessons to people – especially the men – to hone their games.  Everett and his assistant James have held their first 4-lesson installment of Quickstart clinics to the little ones.  Twelve children attended the two sessions.  Now we are introducing Pat Rogers, a well-known veteran at Yonkers Indoor.  He will be teaching every Friday afternoon.  To contact Pat, Cleary or any of our pros go to our website: www.parkhillracquetclub.org under the “TENNIS” tab for information.

     

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