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MAY/JUNE 2022 VOLUME 32 NUMBER 3

34 FEATURES

52 IMPROVING YOUR GAME

58 COURT CUISINE

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Luke Jensen

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Jensen Zone

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How Pickleball Has Improved My Tennis Game

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Customer Service: How Would You Rate Yourself?

IN EVERY ISSUE

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ALTA Foundation

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President’s Letter

Gear Guide

Defense Wins Championships

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Developmental Patience And How It Relates To The ‘Triangle’

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ALTA Calendars

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Heard Around Atlanta

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Tennis Headlines

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Good Question

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Classifieds

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About ALTA

EXTRAS 28 Trivia Contest Winner Meet Douglas Ford, Fieldstone Men’s C3, the winner of last issue’s trivia contest.

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HEALTH & FITNESS 54 55

The Lake, The Beach, The Mountains & Tennis

Modern Twists

Ankle Injuries In Tennis Players

2022 Photo Contest

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Juniors

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Men

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Senior Day

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Sunday Women

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Thursday Women

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Expanding Our Membership this spring season with having all lines start at the same time; however, because the pandemic phase of COVID-19 continues to move in a positive direction, we look forward to moving back to the 2-line format for the approaching summer season.

It is exciting to know how enthusiastic so many of you are about pickleball. Your feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. The ALTA pickleball committee has been meeting regularly, and we are excited about this opportunity of growth.

Pickleball could be a win-win for ALTA and our members, but we need to be methodical to ensure that we do it right.

Mark your calendar for Friday, May 13, when we will host our first ALTA Pickleball Social Mixer. This event will include a clinic and round robin play for everyone. Whether you are a newcomer, a seasoned player, or a tennis enthusiast who wants to learn the game, make plans to join us for this fun and great event. This will take place at three separate facilities: Sandy Springs Tennis Center, Windward Lake Club and Life Time Athletic and Tennis in Peachtree Corners. Full details on are on page 35.

As you know, one of the great benefits of your membership in ALTA is access to some of Atlanta’s best professional tennis. Throughout this issue, you’ll find information on the Atlanta Open, July 23-31 at Atlantic Station. Tournament Director Eddie Gonzalez assures us the Sunday Showdown, July 24, featuring Atlanta’s own Coco Gauff and Leylah Fernandez, will sell out, so get your tickets now! We also look forward to seeing you on Monday, July 25 for ALTA Day! With all this exciting news, I would be remiss if I didn’t give a shout out to our amazing ALTA volunteers, who work tirelessly behind the scenes. They contribute enormously to our events and our organization’s success. Thanks to each of you for making us look great!

We continue to welcome your comments and suggestions.

Please know that we not only appreciate the feedback, but we HEAR you.

Lamar Scott, 2022 ALTA President

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want to start by thanking everyone who reached out with questions and ideas for opportunities to improve our already remarkable organization. It is said that any group is only as good as its members, and ALTA is no exception. With every interaction, I am continually impressed, not only by the caliber of our staff and members, but also by the commitment you have to ALTA. I would like to share just a few of the many suggestions we’ve received over the past few months. One member wanted to be able to add his 17-year-old son to his mixed doubles team but was unable to do so because he was not yet 18 years old. Because of the efforts made by the ALTA staff over the past several seasons with the development and marketing of our AA Junior Program, which allows qualifying 16- and 17- year-old junior players to compete in the AA adult leagues at the highest level of competition, we are proud to say this member was able to add his son to his team.

Another member specifically addressed rule changes and modifying the match scoring system based on sets won. We welcome the feedback as we consider this member’s ideas, keeping in mind that we must function within the parameters set by our ALTA League rules.

From time to time, we also receive inquiries about our mapping system and why the distance to travel can be a bit farther than what members prefer. Be assured that we are currently researching population growth in and around Atlanta and the possibilities to expand our options for accessing additional tennis facilities to make travel distance more convenient. This effort is ongoing, and we greatly appreciate your patience and support.

Quite a few of you have shared your preference regarding the format for City Finals. Some of you prefer the format change, which has been starting all lines instead of starting only lines 1 and 2. This was implemented out of necessity during the pandemic. Others have shared they miss the camaraderie and social aspect of league play and prefer the traditional 2-line format. As planned, we will continue through

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2022 ALTA CALENDAR

MAY 2022 S 1 8 15 22 29

M 2 9 16 23 30

T 3 10 17 24 31

W 4 11 18 25

T 5 12 19 26

F 6 13 20 27

S 7 14 21 28

JUNE 2022 S M T W 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29

MAY 1 2 3 4 5 7

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Sunday Women – Spring play ends Senior Day Women – Spring playoffs (rain date 5/4) Thursday Women – Spring playoffs (rain date 5/5) Senior Day Men – Spring playoffs (rain date 5/6) Thursday Women – Spring playoffs and City Finals AA levels (rain date 5/10) Junior Leagues – Spring City Finals (rain date 5/8) Junior Leagues – Spring playoffs (rain date 5/10) Men – Spring playoffs (rain date 5/8) Sunday Women - Spring playoffs (rain date 5/8) Men – Spring playoffs (rain date 5/14) Sunday Women – Spring playoffs (rain date 5/14) Senior Day Women – Spring playoffs (rain date 5/11) and City Finals AA1, AA3 and C3 levels (rain date 5/16) Thursday Women – Spring playoffs (rain date 5/12) Senior Day Men – Spring playoffs (rain date 5/13) Thursday Women – Spring City Finals A, B and C levels (rain date 5/19) Men – Spring playoffs and City Finals AA levels (rain date 5/15) Sunday Women – Spring City Finals AA levels (rain date 5/15) Junior Leagues - Spring City Finals (rain date 5/15) Junior Challenge Ladder – Online registration begins Sunday Women – Spring playoffs (rain date 5/17) Senior Day Women – Spring City Finals (rain date 5/23) Senior Day Men – Spring City Finals (rain date 5/25) All Summer Leagues – Summer schedules go online; team add-ons begin Men – Spring City Finals A, B and C levels (rain date 5/28) Sunday Women – Spring City Finals A, B and C levels (rain date 5/29) Office Closed – Memorial Day

JUNE 2 3 4 7 30

Senior Women – Play begins Senior Men – Play begins Mixed Doubles – Summer play begins Run ‘N Roll – Play begins All Fall leagues – Roster registration begins

JULY 4 12 14 15 16 19 21

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Office Closed – Independence Day Run ‘N Roll – Play ends Senior Women – Play ends Senior Men – Play ends Mixed Doubles – Summer play ends Run ‘N Roll – City Finals (rain date 7/26) All Adult Fall Leagues – Roster registration ends Senior Women – Playoffs (rain date 7/23)

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Senior Men – Playoffs (rain date 7/24) Mixed Doubles – Summer playoffs (rain date 7/24) Mixed Doubles – Summer playoffs (rain date 7/30) Senior Women – Playoffs (levels tbd) (1st clear night) Senior Women – Playoffs (rain date 7/30) Junior Leagues – Fall roster registration ends Senior Men – Playoffs (rain date 7/31) Mixed Doubles Summer playoffs and City Finals AA levels (rain date 7/31)

NOVEMBER 1 2 3 5

AUGUST 6

7 15 21 23 25

Mixed Doubles – Summer City Finals A, B and C levels (rain date 8/7) Senior Women – City Finals (rain date 8/13) Senior Men – City Finals (rain date 8/14) Junior Challenge Ladder – Online registration ends Junior Challenge Ladder – Kickoff Junior Challenge Ladder – Ladder Opens All Fall Leagues – Fall schedules go online; addons begin

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Office Closed – Labor Day Senior Day Women – Fall play begins Wheelchair – Fall play begins Senior Day Men – Fall play begins Thursday Women – Fall play begins Junior Leagues – Fall play begins Men – Fall play begins Sunday Women – Fall play begins All Winter Leagues – Roster registration begins

OCTOBER 11 15 18

Wheelchair – Fall play ends All Winter Leagues – Roster registration ends Senior Day Women – Fall play ends Wheelchair – City Finals (rain date 10/25) 19 Senior Day Men – Fall play ends 20 Thursday Women – Fall play ends 22 Junior Leagues – Fall play ends Men – Fall play ends 23 Sunday Women – Fall play ends 24 Senior Day Women – Fall playoffs (rain date 10/26) 25 Thursday Women – Fall playoffs (rain date 10/27) 26 Senior Day Men – Fall playoffs (rain date 10/28) 27 Thursday Women – Fall playoffs and AA City Finals (rain date 11/2) 29 Junior Leagues – Fall playoffs (rain date 11/1) Men – Fall playoffs (rain date 10/30) Sunday Women – Fall playoffs (rain date 10/30) 30 Men – Fall playoffs (rain date 11/5) Sunday Women – Fall playoffs (rain date 11/6) 31 Senior Day Women – Fall playoffs (rain date 11/2) and Fall City Finals AA1, AA3 and C3levels (rain date 11/7)

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Thursday Women – Fall playoffs (rain date 11/2) Senior Day Men – Fall playoffs (rain date 11/4) Thursday Women – Fall City Finals A, B and C levels (rain date 11/ 11) Junior Leagues – Fall City Finals (rain date 11/6) Junior Leagues – Fall playoffs (rain date 11/8) Men – Fall playoffs and AA City Finals (rain date 11/6) Sunday Women – Fall City Finals AA levels (rain date 11/6) Sunday Women – Fall playoffs (rain date 11/8) Senior Day Women – Fall City Finals (rain date 11/14) Senior Day Men – Fall City Finals (rain date 11/16) Junior Leagues Fall City Finals (rain date 11/13) Men – Fall City Finals A, B and C levels (rain date 11/19) Sunday Women – Fall City Finals A, B and C levels (rain date 11/20) ALTA Annual Meeting Office Closed – Thanksgiving Holiday Office Closed – Thanksgiving Holiday

DECEMBER 1

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All Winter 2023 Leagues – Winter schedules go online; team add-ons begin Junior Challenge Ladder – Ladder Closes Office Closed – Christmas holiday Office Closed – Christmas holiday

Dates are subject to change.

2022 ALTA CALENDAR BY LEAGUE SENIOR WOMEN May 19 Jun. 2 Jul. 14 Jul. 21 Jul. 24 Jul. 28 Aug. 6

Schedules post online; team add-ons begin Play begins Play ends Playoffs (rain date 7/23) Playoffs (levels tbd) (rain date 1st clear night) Playoffs (rain date 7/30) City Finals (rain date 8/13)

SENIOR MEN May 19 Jun. 3 Jul. 15 Jul. 22 Jul. 29 Aug. 7

Schedules post online; team add-ons begin Play begins Play ends Playoffs (rain date 7/24) Playoffs (rain date 7/31) City Finals (rain date 8/14)

MIXED DOUBLES May 19 Jun. 4 Jul. 16 Jul. 23 Jul. 24 Jul. 30 Aug. 6

Schedules post online, team add-ons begin Summer play begins Summer play ends Summer playoffs (rain date 7/24) Summer playoffs (rain date 7/30) Summer playoffs and AA City Finals (rain date 7/31) Summer City Finals A, B and C (rain date 8/7)

SUNDAY WOMEN May 1 May 7 May 8 May 14 May 15 May 22

Spring play ends Spring playoffs (rain date 5/8) Spring playoffs (rain date 5/14) Spring AA City Finals (rain date 5/15) Spring playoffs (rain date 5/17) Spring City Finals A, B and C levels (rain date 5/29)

JUNIOR LEAGUES May 7 May 7 May 14

Spring City Finals (levels tbd) (rain date 5/8) Spring playoffs (rain date 5/10) Spring City Finals (rain date 5/15)

MEN May 7 May 8 May 14 May 21

Spring playoffs (rain date 5/8) Spring playoffs (rain date 5/14) Spring playoffs and AA City Finals (rain date 5/15) Spring City Finals A, B and C levels (rain date 5/28)

THURSDAY WOMEN May 3 May 5 May 10 May 12

Spring playoffs (rain date 5/5) Spring playoffs and AA City Finals (rain date 5/10) Spring playoffs (rain date 5/12) Spring City Finals A, B and C levels (rain date 5/19)

WHEELCHAIR / RUN ‘N ROLL Jun. 7 Jul. 12 Jul. 19

Run ‘n Roll play begins Run ‘n Roll play ends Run ‘n Roll City Finals (rain date 7/26)

JUNIOR CHALLENGE LADDER May 15 Aug. 15 Aug. 21 Aug. 23 Dec. 4

Registration begins Registration ends Kickoff Ladder opens Ladder closes

SENIOR DAY WOMEN May 2 May 9 May 16

Spring playoffs (rain date 5/4) Spring playoffs (rain date 5/11) and City Finals AA1, AA3 & C3 (rain date 5/16) Spring City Finals (rain date 5/23)

SENIOR DAY MEN May 4 May 11 May 18

Spring playoffs (rain date 5/6) Spring playoffs (rain date 5/13) Spring City Finals (rain date 5/25)

Dates are subject to change.

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Har-Tru Sponsorship Adds Innovative Sub-Surface Irrigation to Newly Renovated Credit One Stadium for Charleston Open In 2022, Har-Tru became a premier-level sponsor of the Credit One Charleston Open. The company’s HyQ sub-surface irrigation system was installed beneath center court at the newly renovated Credit One Stadium as part of the five-year arrangement.

Fourteen Har-Tru courts were converted to the HyQ system at LTP Daniel Island, home to the Credit One Charleston Open, as part of the sponsorship. HyQ (pronounced High-Q) is a substantial advance in sub-surface irrigation technology, Har-Tru says.

It monitors and controls clay court watering through a digital touchpad or mobile device. The system eliminates manual adjustments to water fill valves and replaces them with precise digital settings that automatically adjust the rate and flow of the water.

Each HyQ court has nearly a quarter-mile of pipes below the court surface that move water through six cells. The water is under pressure and circulates rapidly through the cell and then to the control center. The system is self-regulating, fills the court quickly, and adjusts water levels within one-tenth of an inch.

The Credit One Charleston Open celebrated its 50th year in 2022. The tournament has been a pioneer in women’s profession-

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al sports since 1973, paving the path for female tennis players to receive equal recognition, respect and pay in the sport.

“We’re excited to be part of this historic event,” said Pat Hanssen, president of Har-Tru. “The new stadium in Charleston is a world-class venue, and our HyQ courts will give players and LTP Daniel Island the ultimate clay court experience.”

The event featured more than 100 of the top tennis players in the world and welcomed back fans for the first time since 2019.

It was the first major tournament played at the new Credit One Stadium.

Captains: Don’t Miss This Year’s Special ALTA Ticket Package for Atlanta Open ALTA and the Atlanta Open are teaming up again to bring you one of the best deals and experiences at Atlantic Station. Gather your teammates, their spouses, and anyone you know who has yet to experience the Atlanta Open, the only ATP event in our great city.

We look forward to seeing you on ALTA Day, Monday, July 25 and throughout the entire tournament week.

ATLANTA OPEN CAPTAIN’S PACKAGE (minimum purchase of 20 tickets) Each captain will receive: • Participation in VIP Tennis Clinic (up to 30 people) & Meet and Greet with a player • Dunlop gift pack made up of a 12pack of overgrip and 3 sets of string • Bottle of Kim Crawford wine • $20 gift card to PGA SUPERSTORE Entire Group will receive: • Meet & Greet with ATP Pro on chosen group night

Offer: • Sessions 1-9: 30% off tickets; Sessions 10-13: Regular group price • Early Bird Incentive to buy: April 1 – May 31, 2022 • Purchase early and receive (4) complimentary tickets (Sessions 1-9 available to choose from).

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Contact Ted Niemiec at tniemiec@gfsportsandentertainment.com for all purchasing and ticket information.

TELL US! Send your stories, compliments, complaints and questions to altaeditor@altatennis.org.

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ALTA ONLINE

BY JOAN APPELBAUM, ALTA IT MANAGER

You've got questions—we've got answers!

DIVISION RANKINGS

HOME OR AWAY?

PLAYING TIME

Nearing the end of the season I like to know how the other divisions at my level flight are doing. What’s the easiest way to find this information?

What’s the easiest way to know if my upcoming match is Home or Away?

I haven’t played a lot this season and am hoping my captain can easily see that with the ALTA team management tools. How does my captain actually know how many matches I’ve played?

In My Active Teams on the Division Standings page there is a new button called All Division Standings. Clicking this button, you are taken to see division standings for all divisions at your level flight.

The ALTA website has shown matches as VS (Home) and AT (Away). Now, the small circles with the VS indication are a dark green color for a better visual indication on the Dashboard, the Availability screen and the Schedule.

The team Tracking Sheet has always had this information; however, ALTA has recently added in the lineup checker the number of matches each player has played, and it’s listed next to your name. This allows quick access to the information as lineups are being created.

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Local Tennis Pro Pens New Book Tennis coach, Berry College player, and longtime ALTA team captain Rob Carver has published a new book that is written as a “daily devotional” of sorts to the sport we all love. “366 Days of Tennis: A Tip a Day to Improve Your Game” provides valuable tips and strategies that will help you make adjustments that make your opponents uncomfortable and force more errors. Just like you train your body daily, reading a tip a day will improve your mental toughness and you will become a better, and more importantly a smarter player on the court, the author says.

Look for the book at your preferred local or online retailer, and find Carver’s instructional tennis videos on YouTube at https://bit.ly/3unhdZB.

Celebrating Being a Captain for Over 100 ALTA Seasons Being a team captain is a time-consuming and often thankless job. In many cases, only captains understand and appreciate the hard work and dedication it takes to be successful. We want to give a big shout out to Bill White from St Ives Country Club who celebrated his 80th birthday and was recently recognized for captaining his 101st ALTA team.

“Bill has been instrumental in volunteering his time and financial support for the success of our tennis programs,” says St Ives pro shop manager Bonnie Weaver.

White has been playing at St Ives since its inception in 1987 and joined ALTA in 1992. He has served as the chairman of the Pro-Member Tennis Tournament for over 25 years. Congratulations to Bill White for his enthusiasm for the game of tennis and his continued support as a longtime volunteer.

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Vamos Rafa!

BY SEBASTIAN NUNEZ

In a year tennis fans expected to see stars of the next generation making statements and winning titles, it would be the 35-year-old Rafael Nadal who would have a record-setting start to 2022. The Spaniard won the Australian open and had his best start to any year of his illustrious career, winning his first 20 matches before falling to American Taylor Fritz in the Indian Wells Final.

Despite rising to No. 1 in the world numerous times and breaking the grand slam record of 21 titles, he has remained committed to the Rafa Nadal Foundation, his charitable organization that has improved the lives of children through the wonderful sport of tennis. He helps kids with intellectual disabilities in Spain and India while preaching his motto of study and play. This year at the Atlanta Open,

fans will have a unique opportunity to support his foundation, along with a few other venerable causes.

In collaboration with artist Bruce Sulzberg, a 3D painting of Nadal was created using an action photo from his most dominant court in tennis, Court Phillipe Chatrier at Roland Garros. Sulzberg spent years developing and perfecting his 3D painting technique and uses his gift to paint different athletes like the King of Clay. Being a former junior and college tennis player, he understands tennis; it allows him to create such a detailed portrait

of the tennis legend. There are a limited number of these paintings and one is on display in Atlanta at LM Frame and Gallery on Johnson Ferry Road.

Christophe Choquart, the curator of the exhibit, always supports artists and local initiatives, and has helped to promote the sport of tennis through this painting.

At the 2022 Atlanta Open, the painting will be displayed during the week for spectators. A silent auction will be hosted as well, which will see its proceeds go to the Rafa Nadal Foundation and former pro Tim Siegel’s Team Luke Hope for Minds, which supports families with brain injured children. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this incredible artwork up close, and come by to bid for a chance to take home one of the best tennis masterpieces ever created.

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Remembering USTA Southern Executive Director John Callen On these pages in the March/April issue of Net News, we were commemorating the storied career of John Callen on the occasion of his retirement. Now, we have the unfortunate duty of reporting on his passing. Net News and ALTA share in the grief of Callen’s family, friends, and the USTA, which sent us the following remarks (edited for space): The Southern Tennis Association mourns the passing of John Callen, 69, beloved USTA Southern Executive Director & COO for His passion 33 years. After he for tennis and battled cancer for growing the more than a year, sport was contagious. He Callen passed away loved his tennis peacefully on April family, which 3 w it h his w ife, was large, Frances, and their diverse and daughters by his inclusive.

side at his home in Johns Creek, Georgia.

Over the span of more than a half century, Callen’s contributions to Southern tennis ran the gamut of the tennis world. He was a player, coach, volunteer and, ultimately, a leading tennis executive.

USTA Southern President & CEO, Randy Jackson said, “John Callen was a driving force behind the success of the Southern Tennis Association for the past 33 years, yet he typically credited volunteers and staff for their accomplishments. Not only was John a great leader, but he was also a teacher, role model, friend and mentor to tennis leaders and supporters everywhere. His influence extends much further than the Southern Section.

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His advice was sought by volunteers, staff and leaders throughout the country — from community tennis associations in small towns to USTA leadership at the highest level.

“John was an example of a servant leader,” Jackson continued. “He was engaging in a quiet, unassuming way which quickly gained one’s confidence and trust. His passion for tennis and growing the sport was contagious. He loved his tennis family, which was large, diverse and inclusive — if you loved the game, you were part of the family! We will sorely miss John, but his legacy will live on through all who work toward growing this great game of tennis.”

USTA Chairman of the Board and President Mike McNulty added his comments. “John led the Southern Section for 33 years and was the face of tennis in the South. I had the incredible opportunity to serve with John as one of his many ‘Callen presidents.’ It was an honor and a privilege to serve with my friend, a soft-spoken leader who was loved by all. He was a special person with an inimitable personality, contagious enthusiasm, disarming humility and smiling wit. All of us in the sport of tennis who have been associated with John have lost a true friend and tennis has lost one of its most passionate proponents.”

Our deepest sympathies and prayers go to Frances, his three daughters — Ashley, Melanie and Courtney — and his entire family.

In 2021, the Southern Tennis Foundation established the John Callen Scholarship to fund annual scholarships for Southern college students. Anyone wishing to contribute to the scholarship fund, please visit southerntennisfoundation.com/johncallen.

Kenny Thorne Inducted into Richmond Tennis Hall of Fame

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Georgia Tech Hall of Famer and current Byers Men’s Tennis Head Coach Kenny Thorne was inducted into the Richmond Tennis Hall of Fame (Virginia) in March.

The Richmond Tennis Hall of Fame honors those who have made a significant contribution to Richmond tennis. Thorne graduated from Mills Godwin High School in Richmond, Virginia in 1984 before coming to the Flats.

He has been a mainstay on The Flats both as a player and a coach.

As a player, he was an All-American in 1988, a four-time All-ACC selection, and twice an ACC Academic Honor Roll selection.

His coaching career at Tech is equally impressive. He has been the head coach since 1998, becoming the winningest coach in school history during his tenure. Thorne has been the National Coach of the Year (2011) and ACC Coach of the Year twice (1999, 2017). He has coached many future professionals, including Chris Eubanks, Juan Spir, and Kevin King.

As a professional player, Thorne was ranked as high as No. 67 in doubles and No. 121 in singles. He is a six-time grand slam participant while also earning one challenger singles title, four challenger doubles titles, and two ATP doubles titles.

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GREETINGS ALTA MEMBERS!

Greetings ALTA members! It’s an exciting time to be a tennis player and fan in Atlanta.

The weather has been great, ALTA seasons are in full swing, and there is a lot to be excited about when it comes to the Atlanta Open for 2022.

Our GF Sports & Entertainment team cannot thank ALTA and its members enough for all of your support over the years.

Since 2022 is here, it’s time to secure your tickets for this year’s event, with the tournament running July 23-31 at Atlantic Station. All-session weeklong packages plus weekend packages are now on sale, with individual tickets going on sale May 17.

This year we will once again welcome special ALTA discounts and our 2nd Annual ALTA Captain’s Package that will be even bigger and better than in 2021. Available for ALTA team captains or any ALTA members, you can bring your team to the tournament for a “team building opportunity,” while enjoying world-class live tennis. Each captain or group leader will receive VIP perks and be able to participate in a celebrity clinic for your efforts. For exciting announcements and tournament information specific to our ALTA community visit https://www.atlantaopentennis.com/alta.

I couldn’t be more excited about the men’s draws we will have this year and our opening night women’s Sunday Showdown match delivered by UPS, featuring Coco Gauff and Leylah Fernandez. Our stadium will sell out for sure with this much talent!

Gauff is an 18-year-old American sensation and already one of the most popular players on the WTA Tour, who grew up right here in Georgia. She is currently ranked No. 19 in singles and No. 10 in doubles. Fernandez, the 21-yearold 2021 US Open finalist, makes her first trip to Atlanta.

Fernandez is currently ranked No. 21 by the WTA.

It’s also a pleasure to announce our defending champ, John Isner will return once again in 2022.

Looking to add to history, Isner will return looking to win a seventh Atlanta title. The former University of Georgia AllAmerican has been a fixture in the Top-10 for over a decade as well as the highest ranked American. He is the defending champ and 36-5 at this event. Isner is the third American man in the Open Era to win at least six titles at the same tournament.

John will be joined by a couple of top-ranked Americans in the singles draw.

Taylor Fritz is off to a fast start in 2022. A 2019 singles finalist in Atlanta, Fritz is at a career high ranking of 13, fresh off a title at the BNP Paribas Open after defeating Rafael Nadal.

At 6’11” and boasting one of the biggest serves in the history of tennis, Reilly Opelka is primed to win his first Atlanta title. He recently reached his career-high ranking of 17 and won his third career ATP title indoors in Dallas this year.

One of our great tournament partners is OrthoAtlanta. They help our players stay on the courts and they can help you as well. Visit www.orthoatlanta.com to learn more.

Lastly, please know that we are taking all of the needed preparations and precautions to ensure a safe, healthy, and fun event! As always, we welcome your emails with any comments, questions, or ideas on how we can improve our ATP event each year. See you at the end of July!

— Eddie Gonzalez Atlanta Open Tournament Director gonzalez@atlantaopentennis.com

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Let’s PLAY BALL!

ALTA and USTA Atlanta are teaming up to bring you one of the best events this summer on June 8. Join us and you’ll be not only supporting a great local charity, but receiving one of the World Series Champion replica rings. Proceeds benefit AYTEF (Atlanta Youth Tennis & Education Foundation).

Braves Tennis Night with ALTA and USTA Braves vs. Oakland Athletics Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 Time: 7:20 p.m.

Location: Truist Park Spread the word to your teammates, friends, and family and get your tickets now while they last. Show your tennis pride by wearing your best ALTA and USTA swag.

Stop by our pre-game party at ASW Distillery, starting at 5:00 p.m. and be among the first 500 fans to get a one-of-a-kind, free gift.

Tickets can be purchased at altatennis.org, ustaatlanta.com

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TENNIS HEADLINES

Slinger Announces Official Closing of GAMEFACE.AI Acquisition Slinger has finalized its acquisition of GAMEFACE.AI, an award-winning artificial intelligence technology provider for sports.

“We are thrilled to officially close our GAMEFACE.AI acquisition and look forward to the near-term release of our Slinger tennis app, powered by their AI analysis engine,” said Mike Ballardie, CEO of Slinger. “This app will be truly unique in the sports market, starting with tennis, by bringing analysis to the individual and going well beyond traditional, undifferentiated coaching, content or video apps. GAMEFACE.AI’s technology is applicable throughout our product roadmap, and we intend to deploy it across our future products in tennis and new verticals, as well as in new markets such as sports betting and big data analysis. With GAMEFACE, we are well positioned to be at the forefront of the

data and AI adoption that is occurring across all levels of sport.”

Recognized by FIFA, the World Football Summit Asia, and MIT’s Sloan Sports Analytics Conference for the accuracy of its technology, GAMEFACE.AI’s platform delivers both technical (biomechanics) and tactical (strategy) insights through its camera-agnostic AI video platform, meaning that it does not rely on expensive or proprietary hardware for its analysis or data capture – it can be done through any mobile phone or camera.

“We are excited for the year ahead as we work with Mike and the Slinger team to prove ourselves as a leading connected sports company, powered by proven AI that creates insights and data desired and required by today’s sports consumer, as well as partners,” said Jalal Shaik, co-founder and CEO of GAMEFACE.AI.

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Babolat Releases New Pure Strike VS Racquet Babolat’s latest version of the Pure Strike VS is in stores now. Designed for only the most advanced ball strikers, the flexible frame, thinner beam, and 97-inch head size create a maneuverable and stable racquet that experienced players will appreciate. Feel a direct connection to the ball through the leather grip as you hit your targets with extreme precision and ultimate control.

According to Babolat, the VS series is designed to take the regular model of the racquet but make subtle changes from which performance players will benefit. The series began with the Pure Drive VS in 2019, the Pure Aero VS followed in 2020, and now the set is completed with the Pure Strike VS, aimed at highly-skilled attacking players whose game is built around taking the ball early and looking for maximum control and precision.

Babolat’s Tennis Group Marketing Manager Olivier Carlier says, “We worked on the stability of the racquet to offer maximum responsiveness. Responsiveness is the capacity of the ball to fly off the string, so the increased stability compensates for the small reduction in the sweet spot. The Pure Strike VS is the racquet in the Babolat range that gives most control, and with these adjustments, attacking players who hit with large swings will be able to play with full confidence.”

Learn more at Babolat.com, and read about more racquets from the manufacturer in this issue’s Gear Guide, beginning on page 60.

Putterman Athletics Welcomes Industry Veteran Indoor court systems manufacturer Putterman Athletics recently hired Randy Futty as Executive Vice President of Business Development. Futty brings a wealth of knowledge, relationships, and experience in developing new markets, products, and partnerships, the company says.

He is past chairman of the USTA National Technical Committee and has served on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the American Sports Builders Association. Since joining the industry in 1992, Futty has been involved with all facets of court construction, court surfacing, and the court products manufacturing market.

Putterman’s CEO, Benjamin Beiler, and its President, Christopher Allen, jointly commented: “Randy Futty’s addition is part of the broader strategy to continually strengthen our team in all departments and expand our reach beyond our current offerings for athletic facilities of all types. Our goal is to become the go-to manufacturer and supplier in our industry. Toward that end, in the last three years Putterman Athletics made large investments in equipment, software technology, personnel, inventory, and customer service delivery, and significantly expanded its products and service offerings. We are excited that Randy can build on the solid foundation that is already in place, and confident that he will take us to greater heights!”

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Acrytech Signs Deal with Meghan Sheehan-Dizon Acrytech Sports Surfaces, a leading manufacturer of sports surface coatings, expands their presence in the pickleball world with a sponsorship deal with professional pickleball player, Meghan Sheehan-Dizon.

Based out of Salt Lake City, Utah, Sheehan-Dizon started playing professional tournaments in mid-2021. But she’s not new to racquet sports — she played singles and doubles tennis at Brigham Young University. A few years after college and after seeing her friend and top pickleball professional, Tyler Loong, share social media posts about his career, she participated in a pickleball clinic to learn the basics and was hooked.

Sheehan-Dizon made her debut as an Acrytech athlete at the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Desert Ridge Open in Phoenix, Arizona in January. She currently plays women’s and mixed doubles, and will play singles as a pro for the first time this season.

Acrytech President, Brad Carroll, said, “We are excited to partner with Meghan. She is an extraordinary athlete who creates excitement on the court.”

This is the first player sponsorship for Acrytech. “With the recent growth of pickleball, this was a natural next step for us,” said Carroll. Acrytech is the Official Court Sponsor of the Professional Pickleball Association and presenting sponsor of the Acrytech Atlanta Open held in May.

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Last Issue’s Trivia Contest Winner Is …

Congratulations! We drew our winner from a pool of readers who submitted correct answers, and Douglas Ford, Fieldstone Men’s C3, won a signed ball from John Isner and a 6-pack can of Dunlop tennis balls courtesy of the Atlanta Open! Try your luck with this issue’s contest and see if you can join the ranks of our previous trivia contest winners. Here is the original quiz and the correct answers: 1. What are the names of the two ALTA JCL players who finished at the top of boys’ and girls’ Junior Challenge Ladder? John Lasanajak and Michelle Jones 2. Who is the 2022 ALTA Board Chairman and in what year did he serve as the ALTA President? Bill Price and 2019 3. What is the date of ALTA Day at the ATP tournament that is played in Atlanta this summer? July 25, 2022

July/August Trivia Contest Enter for your chance to win a new pair of sunglasses from RIA Eyewear!

To enter the contest, correctly answer the following three questions, in addition to submitting a new favorite courtside recipe, and mail it to New South Publishing, Attn: Cory SekinePettite, 9040 Roswell Road, Suite 210, Atlanta, GA 30350. Answers and recipes may also be submitted online at netnewsmag.com. Hint: The answers can be found in this issue.

Entry deadline: Monday, June 6.

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‘DUAL HAND LUKE’

BY EMMY POWELL, NET NEWS EDITOR

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ennis has a way of bringing out the best in people. It also has a way of bringing families together and creating friendships that last a lifetime. This is never more apparent than in Atlanta, a place many refer to as the “recreational tennis capital of the world.” Former French Open Champion and current Net News columnist Luke Jensen would agree.

He calls Atlanta “the brightest star in tennis.” From icy Michigan to balmy California, to countless destinations around the globe and finally back to Atlanta, Luke has come full circle through his travels because of this great sport.

Make no mistake. The road for Luke — along with his younger brother, Murphy, and his twin sisters, Rachel and Rebecca — was not easy. Luke gives credit to his mom for “figuring it out” when it came to how to make competitive tennis a part of their lives. Growing up in Michigan, Luke’s father, a former New York Giants football player, was a high school football coach, and his mother, Patricia, coached gymnastics. So, sports obviously were a big part of the Jensen family. Luke first picked up a racquet when he was five years old, and shortly thereafter, all four siblings were entrenched in the game.

“Here you have four kids from nowhere in a sport that we know nothing about,” Luke recalls. “[Mom] was so significant.

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achieve top results, and it paid off. All four became professional tennis players.

“I drove over 90,000 miles one summer to get everyone where they needed to be for their national tournaments,” Patricia remembers.

Luke has vivid memories of working on his game as a junior and being able to watch some of the most prestigious tennis events around the country. As a young teenager, he remembers tennis commentator Bud Collins describing the action as Bjorn Borg defended his title against Roscoe Tanner in a five-set thriller at Wimbledon. That moment helped chart a course on which Luke never dreamed could actually happen. “I decided this is what I want to do. I set my true north and decided to focus on tennis and asked myself, ‘how do I get to the next level’?”

That next level would lead him to far-off destinations, including the Nick Bolletieri academy in Europe. Later, he would take in the culture of France, Belgium, and Germany as he continued to improve his tennis game. He met some of his tennis heroes along the way, including Arthur Ashe, Chris Evert, Billie Jean King, and John McEnroe. “It seemed like such a cool lifestyle,” says Luke, so he continued to work. As a junior, he reached No. 1 in the world in both singles and doubles in 1984. Luke then went on to win the French Open Junior Doubles title with Patrick McEnroe that same year.

Luke decided to give college tennis a

try as he continued to hone his craft. He attended the University of Southern California (USC) from 1986-87, earning singles All-American honors both years and garnering the same in doubles in 1987.

But he soon realized it was time to try his “hands” at the ultimate level. Luke turned pro in 1987 and demonstrated that he belonged, lifting an impressive 10 ATP doubles title trophies during his career.

He even mastered the art of ambidextrous serving at the height of his career, reaching 130 mph with both hands, and thus, earning the nickname “Dual Hand Luke.”

Meanwhile, Murphy, his younger brother, was working hard and performed well at USC and the University of Georgia before turning pro. There was never any doubt Luke and Murphy would play dou-

bles together. At first, they went several frustrating months accumulating nothing but first-round losses. Luke’s colleagues told him he was destroying his career. His response was classic Luke: “If I have to go to the South Pole to play, I will always play with my brother,” he bristled. It’s that consistent “family first” decision that resulted in their grand slam French Open title in 1993. They continue to be best friends and participate in fund-raising exhibitions and clinics throughout the country.

While the brothers Jensen were touring

the world, Patricia moved the family to Atlanta. Twins Rebecca and Rachel were welcomed at Sugar Creek Tennis Center, before eventually joining the WTA tour.

Luke says there is something about Atlanta that just says…welcome. “Life is about relationships. We can build great relationships through the great game of tennis,” he says.

That, along with his contributions to Net News for which he has been writing for 26 years, has allowed Luke to stay in touch with the Atlanta tennis community. He

has a treasure trove of stories gleaned from opportunities that so many never get. That includes first-hand looks and interactions with some of your favorite tennis stars.

“Luke has been a class act over the years.

His enthusiasm and energy are so contagious, and I think the ALTA membership feels it too,” says Net News publisher John Hanna. Many ALTA members have offered feedback about how much they enjoy reading the “Jensen Zone.”

When he is not contributing to this pub-

lication, Luke works for ESPN, and you can see him covering the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the U.S. Open. Tennis has been great to the entire Jensen family, and they have gratefully returned the favor.

Luke certainly does his part as he continually gives back to the sport by inspiring thousands of kids through tennis clinics.

He generously shares his insights and love for the game and believes we are among some of the most fortunate tennis players in the world to be in Atlanta.

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HOW PICKLEBALL HAS IMPROVED MY TENNIS GAME

BY JIM CARELLA, USPTA-PTR-GPTA-PPR TENNIS PROFESSIONAL AND DIRECTOR OF PICKLEBALL AT TPC SUGARLOAF

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s a teaching professional of both tennis and pickleball, I often hear my tennis students say they don’t want to try pickleball because it will

hurt their tennis game. Can tennis and pickleball co-ex-

been just the opposite, and here are a few reasons why playing pickleball has helped me — and others — become a better tennis player.

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ist, and does it hurt your tennis game? My experience has

ALTA Pickleball Social Mixer

Increased focus of the tennis ball

pressure is somewhere in between, based on the pace of your opponent’s shots.

The pickleball paddle is much smaller than a tennis racket and has a very small sweet spot. Because increased focus is needed to hit a solid pickleball, it’s that added effort which has helped me find my tennis racquet sweet spot more often.

Staying lower because of the very low bounce

Faster hands and more creativity at the net

Pickleball is played up at the non-volley line, which is only seven feet away from the net on each side. Most rallies in pickleball take place only 14 feet from your opponents, making for a lot of fast rallies. Quick hands are needed along with great paddle control and creativity. These skills, once again, translate into becoming a better tennis player up at the net with increased hand speed, feel, and touch.

Grip pressure — both hard and soft

Having a soft grip pressure helps keep your pickleball shots low and short, so they land in the non-volley zone (the kitchen) and prevent your opponents from attacking you. A firm grip on your pickleball paddle creates a much harder shot for put-aways. For tennis, both soft and hard grip pressures are used for various shots during your tennis matches.

For example, the grip pressure for serving is much looser than for your high put-away volleys.

Groundstroke grip

As stated earlier, pickleballs don’t bounce very high; they are made from hard plastic and getting yourself down to the bounce is essential. Staying low during the entire point in pickleball is needed to see the ball and find that small sweet spot on your paddle. It also helps with getting your shots back over the net as low as possible to prevent your opponents from attacking you and your partner. Staying lower has helped me immensely while playing tennis. A lower center of gravity helps engage my legs and core in all my shots. I seem to be hitting the ball harder now in tennis than I have in the past.

Changing the rhythm of the point

Pickleball is all about speeding up and slowing down the rhythm of the point, as well as changing the speed of the ball.

Dinking (hitting soft) so the ball lands in or near the non-volley zone (the kitchen) slows down the point, but you increase the speed of the ball and the point to catch your opponents off guard. This is something that ALL tennis players need to have in their game. The ability to control the tempo of your tennis game during match play is important to your overall success!

Can tennis and pickleball co-exist? My answer to that is a resounding YES! To learn more about pickleball or tennis, consult your local USPTA, PTR, GPTA, PPR tennis and pickleball professional.

You asked and we answered. ALTA is launching its first annual ALTA Pickleball Social Mixer on May 13. We will offer a beginner’s clinic and roundrobin play. Come early at 6:30 p.m. if you are a beginner or have never played, and we will have pickleball professionals available to show you how to play. If you are a seasoned player and want to participate in round-robin play, you will want to come out and enjoy this great event. We have three different locations for this first mixer, so please make plans to join us.

Date: May 13, 2022 Time: 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Place: Sandy Springs Tennis Center, Windward Lake Club in Alpharetta and Life Time Athletic and Tennis in Peachtree Corners.

Cost: $10.00 Register at altatennis.org on the home page or scan the QR Code below.

If you have any questions, please email altaeditor@ altatennis.org.

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Georgia Summer Special Olympics Are Back!

BY RITA MALOOF, ALTA FOUNDATION PRESIDENT

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Special Olympics was the first organization to offer training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities.

The national organization, Special Olympics Incorporated, was founded in 1968 by the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Special Olympics Georgia provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults who have intellectual disabilities. This gives them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and to participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.

In 1970, 500 athletes gathered at a suburban Atlanta college to participate in the first-ever track and field event held under the Special Olympics Georgia banner. Over the past 50 years, the organization has grown exponentially and has helped thousands of children and adults in the process. The number of active athletes has grown to 26,620 participating in 26 sports.

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Tennis was added to the summer games in 1999. Fifty-one players participated in the Individual Skills contest while 19 athletes competed in tennis singles. Today, more than 340 athletes compete in tennis events, making tennis the third most popular event behind Athletics (track & field) and swimming at the summer games.

In addition to Individual Skills and Singles, tennis is offered as a “Unified Sport,” an initiative that combines an equal number of Special Olympics athletes with athletes who do not have intellectual disabilities (called partners) for doubles play. Age and ability matching of athletes and partners is defined on a sport-by-sport basis.

Since 2003, the ALTA Foundation has been a proud partner of the Summer Special Olympic Games and the sponsor of the tennis venue. In addition to financial support, ALTA members and their families volunteer during the event as umpires, scorekeepers, ball persons, unified partners, and fill various other roles. More than 15,000 hours have been donated in the past. Approximately 120, three- to four-hour volunteer slots will need to be filled for the tennis games at Emory University this year. No experience — with the exception of general tennis knowledge — a strong desire to give back, and a smile are necessary to volunteer. We welcome all volunteers over the age of 8 — with parental accompaniment for those under the age of 12. Training is provided where needed.

For more information on how you, your family, and/or your organization can participate in the Summer Special Olympic Tennis Games, contact Rita Maloof at foundationpresident@altatennis.org.

Scan the QR code to register to be a volunteer!

Photos by Laura Barnard

fter a two-year hiatus due to COVID, the Georgia Summer Special Olympic Games return to Atlanta! The games will be held at Emory University on Friday, May 27 and Saturday, May 28.

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t’s hard to believe another spring season is in the books. At the end of our spring season last year, I dedicated my article to our wonderful ALTA coaches. They have been more than instrumental in making ALTA a great avenue for kids and young adults. This time, I would like to dedicate my article to our team managers. Without them, we absolutely could not have a junior ALTA program.

Many years ago, I was a team manager for the team on which my two sons played, so I know well what type of dedication it takes to manage a team, season after season. First, our team managers start by recruiting players. Eight players are needed to submit a junior roster. Junior rosters are a bit challenging because players are always aging up to the next level, so there is always an influx of new players. We have 10U, 12U, 15U, and 18U age levels in both the Junior Boys and the Junior Girls Leagues.

The next step is making sure all players have their dues up to date, which for juniors is only $15. Once there are eight players available, each with a current ALTA membership number, a team manager and a co-manager, and a facility to play out of, the roster can be submitted. Of course, this is all done online with built-in instructions on the ALTA website. Shortly thereafter, ALTA takes these rosters, and with the work of the Junior League overall coordinators and the office staff, level and map the teams. This spring, we had close to 400 teams. Once the team managers receive their schedules, this is when they get to work.

First, they check if there are any spring or fall break matches they might want to play early as ALTA does let their teams play early but never late. The next thing they do is check the availability of their players, which helps them organize their lineups for the season. Many teams are fortunate to have coaches that help out with lineups. ALTA also has a lineup checker on our website. Setting up the matches, the team managers coordinate

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between each other the necessary information, such as directions to their facility, how many courts they will have, and the order of play. On match day, the team managers often drive many of the players to the match; this is where they definitely should be awarded the badge of honor. They typically go above and beyond the call of duty.

During the matches, team managers are the resource person for questions and do crowd control, mainly because cheering is not allowed in the Junior League, so the manager typically reminds the spectators to silently cheer. And of course, ALTA provides a team manager handbook throughout it all to help them navigate the season. Team managers are a huge reason juniors have a pleasant experience and season. They truly are our tennis angels.

Here are a few words from Teresa Traylor, long-time team manager for Crooked Creek. She has managed 15 teams, has had six division wins and four City Final Championship titles: “Being a junior team manager is not a role I take lightly.

Three of my children have played on my ALTA league team, so it’s been very important that I lead by example, always showing integrity and sportsmanship. My players know that, whether we win or lose, we do it as a team. Managing teams has challenged me through the organization of matches, communication with opposing managers, lineups, and the all-important match recaps sent to parents, players, and coaches. To me, supportive parents are just as important as great players, and they go a long way in creating successful teams. I’ve been lucky enough to have some of the best of each. After 15 seasons of leading teams from 10U beginners to 18U advanced, it is still exciting to watch my players take the court.”

Thank you to all our team managers for all that you do. We are grateful to have you, and we look forward to seeing you again in the fall season.

Photos by Laura Barnard

BY TAMMI COPELLI, JUNIOR LEAGUES VICE PRESIDENT

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The Games Within the Game

Fall registration is June 30-July 21 Fall season runs Sept. 10-Oct. 22

BY MITCH FALKIN, MEN’S LEAGUE VICE PRESIDENT

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Third, I like the challenge of conlike playing tennis, but I LOVE playing ALTA ten- It’s one thing to win a Wednesday or Thursday nis! The strategy, the format, the camaraderie … tributing to the team. Can I go to there is no other set-up that I like better. I’ve real- evening fun match with a third set and pull out a win for your friends, but on our team without choking? It’s one ized the challenges of the “games within the game” are thing to win a Wednesday or Thursamong the most compelling reasons I truly like playing Saturday morning, I ask myself if I can go “headALTA tennis. What challenges, you may ask? day evening fun match with your First, I like the challenge of individual pressure sit- to-head” with a competitor friends, but on Saturday morning, I ask myself if I can go “head-to-head” uations. For example, when I am serving at 5 games to I don’t know and get a with a competitor I don’t know and 4, trying to close out a set, can I keep my nerves under point for the team. get a point for the team. control and “get it done” on my serve? Will I rise to the Fourth, I like the challenge of supoccasion, serve strong, and make the shots? There is nothing like holding your service game at 5-4 to make you feel porting my team. If I am playing at the top of the lineup, it’s awesome about yourself. nice to stick around to watch the line 4 and 5 matches and show Second, I like the challenge of being a good partner. This, encouragement for those players. Those points are quite often for me, is one of the hardest but most rewarding aspects of the difference between a team win and a team loss. If I am at playing doubles. Can I encourage my partner, stay positive, the bottom of the lineup, I try to show up early and watch our and get the most out of him? Am I someone with whom other line 1 and 2 guys play their hearts out and win great matches. players want to play? Or do I let my partner’s mistakes show in It inspires me to improve my game and try to move up in the my body language and on my face? I am continually working lineup.

I could go on and on, but the bottom line is this: Enjoy the on this aspect of my game, and I probably will be for the rest of challenges of the games within the game! my playing career.

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SENIOR DAY Fall registration is June 30-July 21 Fall season runs Sept. 6–Oct. 19

Join The Fun of the Senior Day Leagues

BY CATHY GONZALES, SENIOR DAY LEAGUES VICE PRESIDENT

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this league is that a player be at least 55 years of age or turn 55 during the calendar year. You may want to start a new team, as this is the only adult league where you can start a new team with only eight players.

Playing levels include AA, A, B and C, ensuring a competitive experience for all players, regardless of ability. The playing season is structured like the other ALTA leagues with seven weeks of regular play, followed by playoffs and City Finals for teams who advance to the post-season. This is a great way to spend time with your friends and to meet new friends, as you exercise and enjoy the great game of tennis.

This is a great way to spend time with your friends and to meet new friends, as you exercise and enjoy the great game of tennis.

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laying tennis in the Senior Day Leagues is so much fun.

These leagues play in the spring and fall; the two seasons of the year known for more comfortable, less extreme temperatures. Matches for this league include three lines of doubles. Senior Day Women play on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m., while the Senior Day Men play on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Home teams often offer three courts, so all three lines start at the same time. As such, matches are usually completed before 1:00 p.m., so you have the rest of the day to enjoy other activities. I think that it is nice to have a structured playing opportunity that is not always in the evening or on the weekend.

The Senior Day Leagues for both men and women are rapidly growing tennis leagues. For spring season in 2022, there are 361 teams with 4,649 players. The only requirement to play in

SUNDAY WOMEN

SUNDAY WOMEN Fall registration is June 30-July 21 Fall season runs Sept. 11-Oct. 23

ALTA: More Than the Love of the Game

BY SUSAN LEVIN, SUNDAY WOMEN’S LEAGUE VICE PRESIDENT

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he other day I was enjoying a good “catch-up” conversation with a close friend. Eventually, we chatted about the beautiful spring weather, all the wonderful things Atlanta has to offer, and how we just can’t wait to get out and enjoy it. That’s when our conversation turned to tennis, which immediately brought up our Sunday Women’s League. My friend, Char, who last played ALTA over 30 years ago, could not believe that this spring there are more than 18,000 ladies playing Sunday Women’s ALTA. Char quickly added, “That is truly amazing. The scope of that many women playing tennis is enormous.”

Enormous is an apt description, and that got me thinking.

Of course, it starts with the excitement of friendly Sunday afternoon competition played across Metro Atlanta’s public parks, neighborhood courts, and clubs. It’s hard to miss the bustling activity going on around the tennis courts. After a long work week, the Sunday ladies are ready to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of pounding and chasing a fuzzy yellow ball. It’s not only about the “love of the game,” but it’s everything that goes with it — camaraderie, making new friends, fist bumps (or clicking racquets) after an impressive winning shot; even preparing a favorite dish to share with teammates and guests.

So why do we play Sunday Women’s ALTA? If we were to ask every lady that question, there would be a multitude of reasons. But as the layers are peeled back, the overwhelming response would be “because it’s fun!” More than 18,000 women will attest to that. If it wasn’t fun, no one would want to do it.

Some may think it’s only fun when you win. Granted, winning is fun, but we know there’s much more to playing ALTA than that. It’s also how we perform on the court, stepping up to the challenge of every point, and that feeling of satisfaction when we’ve played our best. All of this brings us back for more, season after season.

Everyone who plays ALTA knows there’s a lot more than winning that has made the Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association the largest local tennis league in the world. It’s the decades of tradition and everyday synergism of the ALTA community.

Yet, with all of ALTA’s success, it would not be possible without the volunteers and the good sportsmanship of thousands of teams and players. Testimony to that is the many sportsmanship award nominations ALTA receives from teams and players who may not have won their match but still took the effort to recognize the graciousness and excellent sportsmanship of their opponents.

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THURSDAY WOMEN Fall registration is June 30-July 21 Fall season runs Sept. 8-Oct. 20

Celebrating Our Captains

BY KAREN SULLIVAN, THURSDAY WOMEN’S LEAGUE VICE PRESIDENT

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ing a rain-out can be a real challenge for a captain, and I encourage you to always try and complete a match as soon as possible and not wait until the default date.

The pandemic also has presented many challenges to the leagues, captains, and players. I certainly do miss the food and how some teams would go that extra mile to provide a wonderful spread on Thursdays; however, some teams are just glad not to have the extra work. I would love to hear your thoughts on some of the changes we have had during the pandemic such as bringing back the full third set, playing all five lines at City Finals, and the end of the ball exchange. Please feel free to contact me at Thursdayvp@altatennis.org.

I truly believe that this league works best in a spirit of cooperation. There really is little that can be more rewarding than being outside playing tennis on a beautiful day in Atlanta. As the captain, you can take some satisfaction in how you made that possible.

I believe every team member should be captain once, in order to appreciate all that a captain does!

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t’s hard to imagine that we are finishing up spring 2022 City Finals, and another season has gone by in a flash! I want to thank everyone who was a captain this season and welcome all captains for the fall. Captains are our point of contact during the season, and it is often an under-appreciated job! Your responsibility starts with corralling all of your teammates (half of whom have not paid their dues and the other half never responded to email) and the submission of the roster. Once that is completed, you can take a deep breath, until the schedules are posted.

When the schedules are published, you then discover half the team is away on spring/fall break, so you immediately contact your opponents for that week in the hopes you can find an agreeable date to play early. There is always something that needs to be managed as team captain. I believe every team member should be captain once, in order to appreciate all that a captain does! Hopefully, your away matches weren’t excessively far, the matches were competitive, and you had a fun season. If the weather holds, then being captain can be a dream. I certainly hope it will always be sunny on Thursday. Reschedul-

WHEELCHAIR

WHEELCHAIR 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Summer season runs June 7 – July 19

Wheelchair Tennis Anyone?

BY LYNN LEE, SPECIAL PROGRAMS VICE PRESIDENT

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LTA offers three seasons of wheelchair tennis leagues each year. Spring and fall are Wheelchair Leagues and summer is a Run ‘N Roll competition. If you are new to wheelchair tennis, the only difference in the rules is the wheelchair player has the option of two bounces to hit the ball compared to only one bounce for a standing player.

As the spring Wheelchair League winds down, we are gearing up for the summer Run ‘N Roll League that will begin June 7.

The spring Wheelchair League includes players of all levels from all over the metropolitan area. Open to men and women 16 and older, the league plays Tuesdays in spring and fall out of Hudlow Tennis Center in Norcross. Each season lasts six weeks followed by City Finals. The number of teams and lines played per team varies depending on how many players are registered each season. Players are matched against others of comparable ability, which creates a competitive and fun tennis environment.

ALTA is always glad to get input from members and, whenever possible, we work to create better ways to make the leagues successful. This spring, we are working on adding a wheelchair clinic program to the spring and fall sessions while advancing the skills of the more experienced members through practice

and competitive play. The threehour session would include one hour of working on skills such as serving, strokes, chair maneuverability, etc., while the other two hours would be match play.

We hope to have this online for the fall season.

Summer Run ‘N Roll League says it all. A standing player is paired with a wheelchair player in doubles matches. Matches are based on players of comparable tennis ability. With the Run players only getting one bounce versus the Roll players getting two, this then requires the ultimate in strategy and finesse. The league plays Tuesday nights in the summer at Hudlow Tennis Center and is open to adults. Each season lasts six weeks followed by City Finals. The summer season runs from June 7-July 19, and the fall season runs Sept. 6–Oct. 18.

If you would like to join one of these leagues, go to altatennis. org and register. Drop me an email at specialprogramsvp@ altatennis.org and we’ll make sure you get on the roster. Hopefully, we will see you on the court for the next session!

This spring, we are working on adding a wheelchair clinic program to the spring and fall sessions while advancing the skills of the more experienced members through practice and competitive play.

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GOOD QUESTION

WARM-UP INTERRUPTED At the beginning of a match, team A spins the racquet, and team B wins the spin. Team B then chooses to serve. Team A chooses a side. During the warm-up, it starts to rain, so both teams leave the court to wait for an hour to see if the rain stops. After 15 minutes, the rain does stop, and in another 15 minutes, the courts are playable. Both teams return to the courts. Team B now informs Team A they have decided to change their spin decision. They chose this time to receive, not serve. Team A replies that they cannot change their choice once they have made the decision. Who is correct?

Mitch Falkin, Men’s League Vice President If the warm-up is stopped and the players leave the court, the results of the original racquet spin stands, but the teams can change their original choice. In this case, Team B can change its decision and receive, while Team A would choose its side. Team B is correct. According to “A Friend at Court,” Part 1 – ITF Rules of Tennis, paragraph 9, “Choice of Ends and Service.”

COURT AVAILABILITY

SWITCHING TEAMS

INJURIES & INSURANCE

Some of our facility courts are being resurfaced. Our home courts will not be available for all of our home matches. Under these circumstances, can we find other courts in our area for those matches?

After moving to the Atlanta area, I found and signed up for a new tennis team. Since then, I have found another team in my new neighborhood with whom I want to play. I would like to be removed from the first team roster and put on my neighborhood team. Can I do that and how?

If a tennis player is injured while playing an ALTA league match, does ALTA carry a general liability insurance policy to cover medical expenses?

Susan Levin, Sunday Women’s League Vice President ALTA General Rules Adult Leagues, IV Dual Meets, J. If the home team is unable to provide their home courts, then the visiting team has the first option to provide their home courts for the match. Once the captain determines which matches their courts will not be available, they should notify the visiting captain. If the visiting team decides to host the match on their courts, they will be considered the home team. However, if the visiting team does not wish to provide their courts, then the responsibility reverts to the scheduled home team, which must provide courts within the approved ALTA area at the scheduled match time.

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Karen Sullivan, Thursday Women’s League Vice President You can be removed from a team by the captain or by calling the ALTA customer service and placed on another team if it is before the last day of the roster correction deadline. If the roster correction deadline for that season has passed, you must remain on the original roster.

Cathy Gonzales, Senior Day Leagues Vice President No. ALTA does not carry general liability insurance for members.

There are more than 1,100 ALTA-approved facilities where ALTA league matches are played. It is the responsibility of each of those facilities to carry general liability insurance for the people who play tennis on their courts. This and other important ALTA FAQs can be found on our website: ALTAtennis.org>Home> Resources and Calendars >FAQs

DID YOU EVER WONDER ABOUT … ?

If you’ve ever had a situation occur in a match where no one on the court knew the rule that applied, send your inquiry to Good Question. ALTA officials answer questions in each issue of Net News and yours could be chosen next. Submit your question, along with your name, league, team name and level to altaeditor@ altatennis.org.

JENSEN ZONE Luke Jensen

Setting An Example

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afael Nadal saves the day! With the first major of the year in the books, the Australian Open, known as the “Happy Slam,” was far from that after the 2021 event was held without fans and this year’s event began with the vaccination drama surrounding defending champion Novak Djokovic. I can’t remember a tennis story in my tennis lifetime that crossed over into politics like that. The entire world was engaged in the outcome of the Aussie immigration courts.

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W hat is i ron ic is to his magical win. Nadal is such a great that even after all these player, but an even greater person. For months since the verdict example, last summer during the D.C. to send Djokovic home, Open, he had an early practice session does anyone know what while I was part of a kids’ clinic on adjareally happened lead- cent courts. It was a useless clinic because ing up to him landing the 40 kids I was coaching kept watching in Australia? Australia Nadal instead. I don’t blame them; a Nawas one of the strict- dal practice is inspiring.

Your practice must reflect the energy est lockdown countries in the world during the of a match. There’s no better example pandemic, so I thought it than to watch Nadal. Upon finishing up should have been an easy his practice session, Nadal came over government approach to to say hello and take pictures with the the 2022 tournament: If kids. The junior players were so excited to you’re vaccinated, you meet the future hall of famer. It is these can play and if not, just small gestures of inspiration that can get don’t take the 26-hour a future star wanting to walk in those f light to Australia. Oh Rafa steps.

I was 10 and my brother, Murphy, was well, tennis was finally played and Nadal kicked eight when we attended a kids’ clinic at the Atlanta Open it i nto gea r when Wimbledon with a “Let’s Your practice Champions Stan play tennis” must reflect the Smith and Dennis comment that energy of a match.

Ralston spent some set us all back time w it h us at into a perfect There’s no better the Atlanta Opens mindset. Two example than to kid’s day. They were weeks later, he watch Nadal. so nice to all of us. made a draIt made such a masmatic comeback win in the final (down two sets to sive positive impression on my family that we all just fell in love with the game. none) to upset Medvedev.

I love it when good things happen to The 2022 Aussie Open was amazing with good people. Nadal has been about the Nadal and the wonderful Aussie Ash work and the effort when it comes to Barty winning the women’s singles title. competition. In 2021, he didn’t play after We are all part of this global sport that the French Open and completely put a can inspire us all. Keep the ball in the stop on all tournaments after the D.C. court. Add some work ethic and passion Open over the summer due to a nagging in the mix. It will take you places you foot injury. Nadal also had COVID-19 never expected.

right before the Australian Open and — LUKE JENSEN couldn’t prepare normally — just adding FRENCH OPEN DOUBLES CHAMPION

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Customer Service: How Would You Rate Yourself?

Instead of telling players what to do, I get to teach them how to think on the court.

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BY ANDY CHA, ADULT PROGRAM COORDINATOR, LIFE TIME ATHLETIC AND TENNIS

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ow would you describe your best experience in customer service?

My experience was one-of-a-kind when I was young and trying to impress a girl. We went out to dinner and, of course, I was nervous. However, our waitress was kind enough to understand what I was going through and without asking, took the extra time at our table so I felt more comfortable. I then started to become more relaxed and confident. She not only came to our table at moments when I was struggling to continue our conversation, but also understood when we were laughing and connecting. She then would stay back and let us have a great time. Our waitress was exceptional at understanding what was going on. I was so impressed with her service that I asked her if I could speak with her manager. Surprised, she had no idea that I was really impressed with her service and understanding. On that day, I certainly scored big enough points with my date to where we are happy and have a life to share together presently.

I still think about that excellent experience to this day. It made me feel extremely special and made me want to let others know of her service. We often forget that it’s not about us, but it is about the customer. It does not matter what you do for a living, if you are in business, you are serving customers. I have two components to providing services: First, as a tennis professional, I have decided to serve my customers through teaching tennis by listening to what they are looking for

USTA GEORGIA-GPTA TEACHING PROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHT: ANDY CHA Hometown (City/ State): Seoul, South Korea How did you get involved in teaching tennis? My coach at the tennis academy gave me an opportunity to teach after I graduated from high school.

Diehard fan of what sports team?

Green Bay Packers & NY Giants Best part of your game? Net game

and comprehending prior to speaking my mind. By understanding, I can quickly come up with guidance on how to help the customer and proceed with a plan.

My first goal is not to solve and tell them what they want to hear, but rather to understand why they decided to work on those specific shots or patterns. Meaning, instead of telling players what to do, I get to teach them how to think on the court — then they will decide if it was a good (or bad) decision based on results. Through communicating with customers, you start to understand what is working and what is not working. If it’s working, that’s great, but if it isn’t working, go back to the basics; start small and act fast to make it work again. Every player is different; if you treat each player the same, it is potentially limiting their maximum potential as a tennis player.

The second component to my work as an Adult Program Coordinator is to make sure I listen. Ironically, all businesses will

require you to identify the topic through communication. Upon understanding the topic, you then proceed to analyze and convey your thoughts.

Having a great relationship in business isn’t just telling your customer things they want to hear but letting them know that you’ve got their back no matter what. It is extremely crucial to build trust and you will see the difference in whatever profession you are in.

Just like the waitress on my date who delivered the “wow factor” that day, I am still learning. I try my best to understand what customers want and deliver that wow factor myself to make an impact on them like my waitress did to me that night.

Before you act or speak, put yourself in the other person’s shoes and understand where they are coming from. Looking through situations from all perspectives and listening to what another person has to say can help you make the most out of another person’s day without you knowing it.

Dream doubles match would be me and… Patrick Rafter When I’m not teaching tennis, I’m… Spending time with family and watching movies.

My favorite tennis memory is: Winning a match in college, when I was down 1-6, 0-5.

My favorite professional player is: Patrick Rafter #1 reason why I enjoy teaching & coaching tennis: I love watching players improve, and observe the things that I can help with.

What important tennis message do you want to promote? Tennis is a great sport that can help you live longer. I also love playing and teaching. If I can share my passion and the love for the sport with others, I would be honored.

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Defense Wins Championships

USTA GEORGIA-GPTA TEACHING PROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHT: ERICA ZABKAR

BY ERICA ZABKAR, DIRECTOR, UNIVERSAL TENNIS ACADEMY

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hink of any sport: Football, baseball, basketball, soccer, etc. Teams with a strong defense often are more competitive, and great defensive players are of incredible value to a team.

Tennis has an important defensive component as well. All tennis points are comprised of a combination of three phases: offense, neutral, and defense. Oftentimes, as coaches, we tend to focus on the offensive and neutral phases but improving your defensive skills can help you stay competitive in matches and may even help secure a challenging win. Below are three defensive components to develop in your game: The “Physical”: We might not have the luxury of off-court training like the pros, but speed and anticipation are a major benefit to good defensive tennis. The first step is predicting where your opponent will go with the shot. Over time, it becomes less of a guess as you learn to read your opponent. This is especially important to defensive tennis in the doubles game. Second, is having a well-timed and proper split step. This will lead to an explosive first step to help chase down any shot. A proper split occurs as your opponent is striking the ball and needs to be wider than your shoulders while landing on the balls of your feet.

The “Reset Ball”: The reset ball can come in different forms, but it is a shot used to get back in the point to at least the neutral phase. My shot of choice, particularly when stretched out wide, is the defensive lob. Using a continental grip, the objective is to lift the ball up high to give yourself time to get back in the court.

Now, if your opponent takes your lob and stays aggressive with their next shot and hits a winner, then simply say “good shot.”

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extra ball. Other reset options include a slice or a higher, heavy topspin ball. Work on different shots to different targets in practice so you’re ready for anything!

“Make good choices”: After the work of anticipating, getting to, and learning the different shots, the final step is deciding where to hit it. As your defensive shot-making improves, you will find you have more control than you think.

Knowing the highest percentage shot to hit and what to hit will put you in the best position to get back to neutral and hopefully turn the point in your favor.

When stretched out wide, go crosscourt, even aiming more towards the middle.

Going crosscourt is over the shortest part of the net, through the longest part of the court, and will minimize your opponent’s angle to the open court. Decision making also applies to what to hit. There are times when a couple of options will work, so use your favorite. But knowing your positioning, your opponent’s positioning, and the moment in the match should all influence your decision. If you are in control of a match with a big lead, why not have some fun and go for something a little riskier?

There are many aspects of defense but applying the concepts above will be a good start. In doubles, for example, defensive skills may be seen more in reflexing or scooping up tough volleys or blocking back big serves. I say to my teams all the time, “it doesn’t say ‘ugly’ on the scorecard or drawsheet!” What I mean is that sometimes you must scrape and claw and hustle yourself to victory. It’s always fun to hit the ball well and be able to dominate the match, but great defensive skills can help carry you through tough days and get you more wins than you think. So go out and have some fun developing these skills and your shot making!

Hometown (City/ State): Roswell, GA How did you get involved in teaching tennis?

I have loved tennis since the moment I took my first tennis clinic. I accepted a graduate assistantship after college and also worked at a local tennis club.

I have worked in various roles since, but decided to start teaching full time again in 2016 Diehard fan of what sports team?

Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Braves Best part of your game? Consistency and defensive skills Dream doubles match would be me and… Queen Elizabeth, Aaron Rodgers, and Dolly Parton.

When I’m not teaching tennis, I’m…

Golfing, hanging out with my friends & family, relaxing at home with my dog, Bailey.

My favorite tennis memory is: Winning the 2012 Southern Conference regular season championship while coaching at UNCG! My favorite professional player is: Roger Federer #1 reason why I enjoy teaching & coaching tennis: Getting to connect with so many amazing people while helping them achieve their tennis goals.

What important tennis message do you want to promote? It is never too late to start or return to your tennis journey! Tennis truly is a lifetime sport.

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Developmental Patience And How It Relates To The ‘Triangle’

The relationship between the coach, student, and parents

BY STEWART RUSSELL, PARTNER, UNIVERSAL TENNIS MANAGEMENT

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he coach/student relationship along with that of the parents is sometimes a tricky one, but I would like to share my two cents on some ideas that may help. ‘Tis the season (in the Tennis Academy world) where many consider their options for a training program. For example: “Such and such used to train with program X and has decided to try program Y because they were not happy with the ‘progress’ of their son or daughter.”

I highlight the word progress because I feel it may be the most important part that too many lose sight of. I recently was fortunate enough to spend a weekend with former Davis Cup Captain Tom Gullickson and the impression he made on me with one simple bullet point stuck with me. He said, try and get 1-percent better every day, and those who implement this philosophy as part of their regular training approach will succeed faster than those who try to “develop” too quickly or try and match what others are doing. I left that weekend and did some research, finding the following information.

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Stein’s and Todd Durkin’s 1-Percent Rule. your mental limits. Strive to become one Stein and Durkin are extremely success- percent better every day, and watch your ful, and they inspire hundreds of athletes athletic ability and performance take off.

How might these rules apply to develdaily. Their method is simple: Leave the gym one percent better each day, and out- opmental patience in tennis? It’s a journey and a marathon, do yourself, not others. not a sprint. Coaches Too often in sports and Often, the biggest are like doctors pretraining, a player will focus on obstacle to scribing a maintewhat others are doing. In rebecoming a great nance medicine and ality, an athlete can’t control athlete is not it is Ok to change who is getting more looks from others, but our own up the weekly roucollege coaches or putting up lack of willingness tine if all agree. The better numbers. The only conor commitment. shor t-sig hted ap trol he or she has is over his or proach compa red her own development. Essentially, the 1-Percent Rule is about being with short-term, mid-range, and longbetter than yourself. Often, the biggest term goals (with general timelines estabobstacle to becoming a great athlete is not lished) are important. There is no need to others, but our own lack of willingness or “keep up with the Joneses.”

Quality vs. quantity of training: How commitment.

Each time you have a training session, much is too much, or what’s not enough? practice, game, or even a film session, try A quality instructor must check their ego to out-perform your previous results by at the door and understand a student’s pri1 percent. No elite, professional athlete mary focus as it relates to the “triangle.” became great overnight. It took time, pa- Once focus areas are agreed upon, a proptience, and a lot of deliberate practice. It er prescription on how to tackle becomes meant taking every opportunity to do one imperative. How time should be devoted more quality rep, add one more pound should be agreed upon by all parties and of muscle or do whatever was needed to yes, including parents. Results from physical and mental improvement are harder achieve a better result.

Becoming a better athlete means im- to gauge because they are not as tangible proving every day. It’s about surpassing as technical work. A “good result” should your previous best and pushing through never be defined by a win or a loss.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

The Lake, The Beach, The Mountains & Tennis

BY DR. MARK KOVACS, CTPS, MTPS; CEO, KOVACS INSTITUTE; EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL TENNIS PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATION

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t is that time of year again. The weather is hot and humid, the drinks are cold, and playing tennis is a major part of your life. Here are a few tips to help you play more tennis, enjoy the experience more, and stay safe during the hot-and-humid months playing in the South.

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate Everyone knows how important it is to drink fluids, but do you know that in our research (along with many others) it is common for tennis players to go into their matches or practice sessions already dehydrated? In some of our research, more than 70 percent of players step on-court less than optimally hydrated. Also, make sure that you are not just drinking water, but that you are also taking in enough electrolytes like sodium and potassium. The electrolytes are important as you lose a lot of these when you sweat.

Wear Sunglasses Wearing sunglasses can do a lot more than just make it easier to see the ball in bright conditions. They allow your eyes and your muscles around your face and forehead to be more relaxed, thus your energy requirements are lower with sunglasses. It is one easy addition to your tennis that can really make a big difference in both sunny and overcast conditions.

Right now (today) is the best time to start improving your conditioning for tennis during the summer.

Travel This time of year can include a lot of travel. Both air travel and car travel can cause a lot of problems on multiple body areas of a tennis player. The most common areas of concern when sitting in a car or a plane for multiple hours are the lower back, knees, and neck. We spend a lot of time at our Institute with professional athletes working on their travel 54

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Ramp Up Your Conditioning Right now (today) is the best time to start improving your conditioning for tennis during the summer. It is important to get yourself in the best shape possible by performing traditional aerobic activity (riding a bike or running at a relatively slow pace for, say, 30 minutes), but also perform tennis-specific endurance (TSE) work. This can be accomplished using different modalities such as riding a bike, running, rowing, etc. However, just try to do some TSE work, which is focused on a work/rest ratio similar to tennis. This involves periods of moderate to high intensity work periods followed by recovery periods.

This is like playing a point and then recovering in-between points. Most tennis points are relatively short (less than 30 seconds). We recommend a lot of work between 5 seconds and 30 seconds, followed by 20-60 seconds of rest. The goal in these types of workouts is to try and work around 70-80 percent of your max capacity for at least 20 minutes.

schedule and various ways to make the travel experience better for their bodies.

You can use some of the same tips and techniques that the best athletes in the world use. They include wearing a wrap that has heat or vibration in it for your back, knees, or neck. You also can utilize various muscle stimulators to help with blood flow to avoid these areas getting

“stiff.” Try to take breaks from sitting every hour; in the car, stop and walk around for 2-5 minutes. If you are in a plane, walk the isle for 2-5 minutes every hour. Do foot and ankle exercises regularly to maintain blood flow.

I hope these few, simple tips can help you enjoy playing more tennis during the summer months.

Ankle Injuries In Tennis Players

BY RICHARD C. LEHMAN, M.D., PROFESSIONAL ATHLETICS ORTHOPEDICS, LLC

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he most frequent ankle injury seen care physician who may refer you to an in all levels of tennis players is the orthopedic surgeon.

Severe ankle sprains require physical common ankle sprain. A sprained ankle involves over-stretching or tearing therapy, x-rays, possibly an MRI, and posof one of the ligaments in the ankle and sibly immobilization for a short period of the severity can be minor or major, which time. In general, the avoidance of ankle also could lead to a fracture in the ankle. sprains is consistent with strengthening, Generally, the ankle is inverted or supi- stretching, and being quite aggressive as nated so your foot turns in and this occurs it relates to exercises prior to playing. This either from landing awkwardly or falling would include stretching exercises, some as your ankle rotates. Tennis is a multidi- general strengthening exercises, and an rectional sport. The ankle is asked to do appropriate warmup.

Another common problem we see many rotational motions, and depending on the court surface, the ankle may not be mostly in older tennis players is Achilable to support your body weight causing les tendinitis. This is much more severe than the common ankle sprain. Achilles it to invert or sprain.

Court surfaces are important. Clay tendinitis can be very painful. Generally, courts can pose a great risk because of it is worse with push-off. Hitting your serve, coming to the the instability of the surface. If you Tennis is a multidirectional net, and back pedaling for an overhead spr a i n you r a nsport. The ankle is asked are on-court moves kle, the immediate which can be signifitreatment should be to do many rotational ice, elevation, and motions, and depending on cantly problematic. compression. Quite the court surface, the ankle If injured, you may notice swelling in frequently, these in- may not be able to support juries resolve in 10 to your body weight causing it the Achilles area; you may notice a knot in 12 days and need no to invert or sprain. the Achilles area. In further treatment.

However, if the ankle sprain is severe — the morning, the Achilles tendon appears i.e., significant swelling, inability to bear to be very stiff, and although it does imweight, and severe pain — I would rec- prove throughout the day, sitting for long ommend seeking medical attention. This periods of time creates further stiffness could be an emergency room visit, an ur- and more pain. As opposed to an ankle gent care visit, or seeing your primary sprain, I would recommend seeking im-

mediate attention if you suspect Achilles tendinitis, either through your primary care physician or orthopedic surgeon.

Generally, they will evaluate your Achilles tendon, and an x-ray and potentially an MRI should be ordered.

The initial treatment for Achilles tendinitis is physical therapy and possibly a biologic injection. Biologic injections include platelet-rich plasma or stem cell injections which enhance healing significantly. Physical therapy is important and techniques such as dry needling and manual mobilization of the tendon allow increased blood flow and healing. If physical therapy and biologic injection do not resolve the Achilles issue, surgery may be warranted. With such an injury, the time frame to return to tennis is much longer, generally being two to three months.

Rehabilitation is important and exercises post-surgery should be a long-term approach. You can get more information on our website, uscenterforsportsmedicine.com, and we recommend you checking out our newly released book, “How to R.A.I.S.E. an Athlete: The Formula.”

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Explore Healthy Flavors New recipes from around the world for better tennis this summer!

BY PAGE LOVE, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD, USPTA AND DIETETIC INTERN, VIVECHANA PARAJULI Knowing what to eat, and when to eat & drink (on and off the court)

TRY ASIAN CUISINE

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Asian cuisine is healthy and high in important complex carbohydrates, which are important for a tennis player’s muscle energy sources. The common dishes involve soups, lentils, lean curries, vegetables, salads, lean meat, pickles, and yogurt. All these ingredients are great for fueling and healing for the sport nutrition needs of tennis players. For example, Dal Bhat is mainly rice served along with lentil soup and vegetable curry or chicken. This meal is perfect pre- or post-match for tennis players. Lentils provide a large amount of vegetable protein as well as complex carbohydrates. This legume contains multiple vitamins and has many therapeutic benefits.

Just a small amount of lentils eaten a couple of times per week helps prevent and reduce anemia, mental fatigue, general weakness, diabetes, cancer, and cholesterol.

winning and losing a match.

Tennis players should focus on consuming whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and healthy oils to play at their best.

These nutrients have an immediate effect on performance, delaying feelings of fatigue, and reducing a player’s risk for injury and illness.

By exploring food through a prism of culture, time, and place, we can build a deeper appreciation of how food from all over the world can meet our performance nutrition needs. Long-term nutritional plans during training often differ from what players eat right before a match. Therefore, expanding your variety with foods from around the world can enhance your training diet! Here are some practical meal choices to expand your sport nutrition horizon!

Easy lentils recipe Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons ghee or oil 1 onion chopped finely 2 cloves of garlic minced 2” piece of ginger grated 1 teaspoon coriander seeds crushed ½ teaspoon red chili powder ½ teaspoon turmeric 1 cup red lentils washed 3 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro 2 cups cooked white rice or serve with dal

Instructions: • Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the onions until golden brown.

• Turn the heat to low and add in the ginger, garlic, crushed coriander seeds, red chili powder, and turmeric. Stir to combine for about 3 minutes or so.

• Add in the red/yellow lentils and mix well with the onion mixture.

• Add in the water and bring it to a boil • Add in the salt and reduce heat to a simmer for about 15 minutes or until the lentils are tender.

• Stir in the fresh cilantro and remove from heat.

• Serve with white boiled or steamed rice.

PRE-MATCH POWER FRUITS One of the most important factors for performance and pre-match nutrition, and one of the best things you can do for your body, is to load up on power foods before a match. When you’re gearing up for an important match, look for foods that are moderate in protein, high in carbs, low in fat, and low in fiber.

This helps you to digest easily and offers a fast-acting power-up on energy.

Go for a pre-match smoothie this summer. As a tennis player, you can enjoy smoothies to stay healthy and cool throughout the summer months. Smoothies have become a great, quick breakfast alternative for those summer match mornings and are a fantastic way for players to get loads of nutrients with little time and effort, and quickly fuel for match play. Some excellent examples of super smoothies for better tennis are as follows. Try equal components of dairy, fruit/vegetable with a serving of complex carbohydrates and 1-2 Tablespoons of healthy oils.

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SMOOTHIE 1 Almond milk + berries + celery + spinach + oats + avocado SMOOTHIE 2 Milk + banana + carrots + canned pumpkin + peanut butter + chia seeds SMOOTHIE 3 Yogurt + beetroot + ginger + apple + spinach + cooked quinoa + avocado

TRY MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE Summer is the perfect time to try a Mediterranean diet because the eating plan emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, nutrient-dense fish, whole grains, and olive oil while limiting sugar, red meat, and saturated fat. This diet also is a great source of fuel for tennis players! Mediterranean diets can boost athletic performance in just a few days. This eating plan offers a range of benefits, from cardio-protective effects to being great carbohydrate fuels and a recovery source for tennis. Unlike other fancy/fad diet, the Mediterranean diet’s main goal is to provide plentiful, colorful choices that help with decreasing inflammation, which means less muscle soreness and quicker healing if you are injured. You may even be able to decrease some of that ibuprofen and help your bounce back more easily on its own.

Try this scrumptious Mediterranean bowl meal for a high-energy lunchtime boost for after work/ school ALTA tennis play!

Mediterranean chickpea salad bowl Chickpeas are a powerhouse ingredient that is part of the Mediterranean diet because they are both carbohydrate-rich and protein-packed, as well as fiber-rich which means longer lasting energy sources.

Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas, drained & rinsed 1 cucumber diced 1 Tablespoon flaxseed (optional) 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup red onion, diced 4-5 oz feta cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley lemon vinaigrette to taste

Instructions: • Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl.

• Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and give it a gentle stir.

• Transfer the salad to a large bowl and serve.

TRY LATIN CUISINE No matter how competitive your tennis play, your body needs energy to power you through any competition — especially the playoffs! Depending on the duration of your match, you should be able to enter the game with enough stored energy for the full match if you fuel up with Latin meal choices.

Power-packed burrito bowl This bowl is well-balanced with protein, carbs, and healthy fats. You can make this recipe higher in fiber by swapping out more legumes or quinoa for part of the rice. Quinoa is so versatile and can be used in so many dishes. It also works great as a rice substitute and is more stocked in fiber and protein.

Loading the bowl with vegetables also gives you an antioxidant punch, which will help with quicker recovery and reduce inflammation.

Ingredients: 1 cup dry Quinoa 2 cups vegetable broth, or you can just use water too; note the Quinoa/liquid ratio is based on cooking directions from the Quinoa brand 1 cup corn 1 can black beans, rinsed 3 limes cut into wedges 1 bunch of romaine lettuce, chopped 1 avocado, sliced 5-6 cherry tomatoes, cut into half 1 bunch cilantro, chopped 2 green onions, chopped 1 cup salsa, any kind you like.

Page Love is an avid ALTA participant and sport dietitian/ nutrition advisor for the WTA and ATP professional tours, served on

If you want to make Quinoa Chicken Burrito Bowl, you need chicken broth (instead of vegetable broth) and chicken breast. Preheat grill. Season and grill the chicken. Let rest 5 minutes before cutting.

Instruction: • Add dry Quinoa and vegetable broth or water in medium saucepan • Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low.

• Cook Quinoa 15 minutes.

• While the Quinoa is cooking, chop the ingredients.

• When Quinoa is done, add cilantro, green onion, and salsa.

• Squeeze juice from 2 limes into Quinoa, stir well.

• Add corn, black beans, and tomatoes, stir well.

• Add lettuce to bowls and spoon Quinoa mix over top.

• Add avocado on top. Enjoy!

the USTA sport science committee for 25 years. You can reach her at nutrifitga.com. Vivechana Parajuli is a dietetic intern with

Life University Dietetic Internship Program. She completed her undergrad from Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas in 2021

en route to becoming a registered dietitian working in wellness in the near future!

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Bringing the heat and the sweet

Modern Twists We all love to take classic items and twist them just a little to make them our own, whether we’re talking about modifying our racquets or tweaking ingredients in our favorite recipes. The following twisted classics were submitted by your fellow ALTA members and are among their favorite courtside snacks, meals, or treats. So, give them a try at your next match!

Devil is in the details No Mayo Deviled Eggs Lori Medley, Windermere-Forsyth Sunday Women B7 12 hard-boiled eggs 2 Tbsp. bottled French dressing 2 Tbsp. sour cream ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper 1 Tbsp. ketchup ¾ tsp. mustard powder 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce paprika for sprinkling Peel the eggs and cut them in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks and place them in a large bowl. Set aside the egg whites.

Mash the yolks with a fork; blend in the French dressing and sour cream. Mix in the salt, pepper, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Carefully place the mixture back in the egg whites and sprinkle with the paprika. To be fancy, you can use a piping bag. For best results, refrigerate until 1/2 hour before serving.

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Great with chips, crackers, or veggies Pizza Hummus Karen Keeter, East Hampton Thursday Women B1 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup tomato paste 2 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. dried basil 2 garlic cloves, peeled 3 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained & rinsed – 1/2 cup liquid reserved ¼ cup tahini ¼ cup fresh lemon juice ½ tsp. kosher salt Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tomato paste, oregano, and basil and cook until slightly toasted (about 2 minutes). Transfer mixture to a blender or food processor. Add the garlic, garbanzo beans, garbanzo bean liquid, tahini, lemon juice, and salt. Puree until smooth and creamy. Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Serves 8.

Sweet & Spicy Candied Bacon Liz Robin, Chimney Springs Women’s B4 1 lb. bacon 1 cup brown sugar ½ tsp. red pepper flakes, 1 tsp if you like it really spicy 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. cayenne ¼ tsp. garlic powder ¼ tsp. onion powder ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper In a medium bowl, pour all ingredients, except the bacon, together and mix well with a fork. Take a package of bacon, cut the strips in half, and place them on a foil-lined cookie sheet. Spread the sugar mixture over all the pieces of bacon, making sure to cover every spot. If you have enough, turn the bacon over and coat the other side as well. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. The bacon should be crispy but not burnt. You might need to bake for a few minutes longer. I suggest doing this in 2-minute intervals because the sugar will start to burn very quickly if left in too long. UPDATE: I have found that turning the bacon over after cooking for 10 mins works well.

Paddles not included Pickleball Pickle Dip Darlene Johnson, Cherokee Tennis Center, Sunday Women C2 1, 8-oz. cream cheese, softened 1-1 ½ cup chopped dill pickles ¼ cup finely chopped sweet onion 2-4 Tbsp. pickle juice 1 tsp. dried dill weed ½ tsp. Kosher salt (to taste) Fresh ground black pepper Stir all ingredients until evenly distributed.

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

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By Cory Sekine-Pettite

It’s our favorite time of year! The sun is shining and the weather is warmer (most days). The summer ALTA season is about to begin. And new tennis gear is hitting stores. On the next few pages, check out a selection of your favorite manufacturers’ latest shoes, clothes, racquets, and more to look — and perform — your best on the courts. Be sure to shop local if you can!

Bag It & Tag It Babolat Pure RH3 Grey Bag The Pure RH3 Grey bag is a compact, lightweight bag with a stylish design that will never clash with any tennis outfit. This bag can pack up to three racquets into its large, single compartment and features additional pockets for organization and a padded shoulder strap for carrying tennis gear with ease. babolat.com

Wilson Clash Tennis Bags

Slinger Bag The Slinger Bag is a tennis ball launcher that is equally portable, affordable, and incredible. Hit the courts solo anytime, anywhere. You can carry it, roll it, and easily store it in the trunk of your car.

On the court, it can be set up to start launching balls within 1 minute. Easily control the launch speed, frequency, and angle by using the built-in control panel.

And with the Slinger remote, you’ve got full on/off control. slinger.com

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The perfect accomplice to a groundbreaking racquet franchise, the Clash v2 Super Tour collection integrates rich, innovative design with a plethora of beneficial features for tennis players. This Super Tour 15 Pack holds up to 15 tennis rackets across three main compartments for tennis equipment, including two lined with Thermoguard to protect against extreme temperatures.

Additional features include a pair of large exterior side pockets for extra personal storage, a zippered shoe pocket with ventilation for added breathability, and a dual carry system for alternative modes of carrying. Comprising a recycled polyester shell fabric made from 24 PET bottles, this bag’s innovative design superbly complements the Clash v2 performance racquet line with its rich, red hue and embossed Wilson logo. Also available in a 9 pack, 6 pack, and backpack. wilson.com/en-us/tennis

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Babolat Pure Strike 103

Babolat Boost Rafa

HEAD Boom 2022

HEAD Speed 2022

Wilson Clash 100 v2

The Pure Strike 103 offers an oversize racquet option to Babolat’s Control family adding more power, forgiveness, and a larger sweet spot to hit the perfect shot.

This new racquet features the same technologies as Dominic Thiem’s Pure Strike 18/20 providing players with impeccable feel and pinpoint precision to be able to swing with confidence. babolat.com

Whether you’re a beginner, picking up tennis again, or looking for a frame that’s easy to use at an affordable price, the Boost is made for you! Inspired

by Rafael Nadal’s colorful racquet, the Boost Rafa is a lightweight racquet with the extra boost of power that will enable you to hit a variety of shots with the ease of a champion. babolat.com

Whether you’re a casual player or more advanced, the Boom racquet series can help supercharge your game and increase your confidence.

The newest racquet blends explosive power with sensational feel due to the innovative new Auxetic construction, new head shape in the HEAD line, and greater stability.

The Boom racquet series is available in Pro, MP, Team, and Team L. head.com/en_US

Winning is being that split-second faster. Built for speed and a fast swing, this HEAD bestseller has been upgraded with the new Auxetic construction for sensational feel and optimal control.

From enthusiast to tournament player, there’s a Speed racquet for your level. The Speed series is available in Pro, MP, Team, and Team L. head.com/en_US

The evolution of Clash features rich, unique design paired with performance defined by a supreme blend of power, feel, and control. Patentprotected carbon construction allows the racquet to bend with maximum flexibility and stability at impact, giving players of all skill levels and swing styles more on-court confidence than ever before. wilson.com/en-us/ tennis

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GAMMA Verve Soft

Babolat RPM Soft String Because strings are your racquet’s “engine,” it is important to choose them well and change them often. Do your multifilament strings break too quickly? Are you looking for a more arm-friendly monofilament? The new RPM Soft polyamide monofilament combines the best of both worlds making it more durable than a multi and more comfortable than a typical mono. This string is perfect for anyone wanting a softer string or players that do not have the super-fast strokes like pros. babolat.com

Verve Soft is an AMP co-polyester string that uses a co-extrusion build to combine stiff and soft materials for hard hitters that want power and control, with the addition of forgiveness. Three protruding filaments provide maximum ball bite for greater spin and deep penetrating shots from anywhere on the court. gammasports.com

RIA Reflex Reflex is the latest frame released in RIA Eyewear’s racquet sportsspecific sunglass collection. This dual lens frame style houses RIA’s proprietary Court HD+ lens technology, developed with worldrenowned lens maker ZEISS to deliver unparalleled optics built specifically to enhance ball contrast on court while providing 100% UVA/B protection and eliminating glare. The Italian-made Reflex frame features adjustable temple tips to allow for enhanced fit across various head shapes, while also featuring an interchangeable lens system to allow for different add-on lens options based on various lighting conditions. The Reflex is available in three colorways and comes complete with a hard shall case, soft bag, cleaning cloth, and lens wipes. riaeyewear.com

RIA Model One

HEAD Lynx Touch The all-new Lynx Touch is a monofilament tennis string that provides a combination of power and needed spin when desired, all while maintaining extraordinary touch and feel. Designed for the performance player, the co-polyester monofilament allows for excellent playability. Lynx Touch comes in two gauges — 16g and 17g — and is the perfect match for the new Boom racquet series. head.com/en_US

Model One is a staple in RIA Eyewear’s racquet sports-specific sunglass collection. This shield style frame houses RIA’s proprietary Court HD+ lens technology, developed with world-renowned lens maker ZEISS to deliver unparalleled optics built specifically to enhance ball contrast on court while providing 100% UVA/B protection and eliminating glare. The Italian-made Model One frame is feathery light, weighing less than 1 oz and features an interchangeable lens system to allow for different add-on lens options based on various lighting conditions. The Model One is available in nine colorways and comes complete with a hard shall case, soft bag, cleaning cloth and lens wipes. riaeyewear.com

Tourna’s Grip Enhancers

GAMMA TNT2 React Pro The GAMMA TNT2 React Pro features a new, proprietary low friction coating. This coating allows the main strings to quickly snap back in place as they slide over the cross strings.

Wear-resistant microfibers are added to the outer wrap to further resist notching and provide high levels of string durability.

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There’s the old trusty Rosin Bag, just slap on your hand to dry the sweat. There’s the newer Rosin Bottle: quick, easy, and clean.

Step it up a notch with the Tourna Tac Rag. A “tackified” cloth that puts the stick right on your hands. Bring the big guns with Tourna Grip Rx, a grip enhancer that keeps your hands dry on the sweatiest days. No matter what you need to keep your hands dry in the Georgia summer tennis season, Tourna has you covered. Available at your local retailers. uniquesports.us/tournagrip

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FILA Men’s Center Court Collection

The men’s Center Court collection is a statement-maker of its own, featuring mesmerizing pops of pink, evening primrose, blue, white, and black. The men’s Printed Crew is back with a bold color palette upgrade and also features breathable pinhole mesh inserts at the underarm and side panels. The perfect complement to the bright and bold Crew is the Woven Short, which is on display here in a new pink peacoat colorway. Catch FILA sponsored male athletes compete on court in these looks and more May 22 – June 5. fila.com

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Sigrún Tennis Match Tee + Shorts The Sigrún tee is a lightweight performance t-shirt designed for long matches in the sun. Made from a stretch performance jersey fabric with brrr° cooling technology, Polygiene anti-odor and 50+ UPF sun protection. Material is 87% GRS-certified recycled polyester, 13% elastane.

The Match Shorts are a lightweight, versatile tennis short designed for your toughest matches. Features that improve performance such as flexibility, ball and phone pockets, and a moisture-wicking fabric with ionic+ anti-odor. Designed for tennis but made to train and run. Comes in a 7” inseam and available with and without semicompression liner. Material is 77% GRS-certified recycled polyester, 9% ionic+ recycled polyester, 14% spandex. sigruntennis.com

Sigrún Off-Court Printed Tee

Lucky In Love Desert Vibes Collection Off the runway and straight on to the courts! This Yucatan-inspired body-mapping print design contours the shape of your body on a premium textured jersey for an edgy and chic look. This is high fashion tennis at its greatest! shopluckyinlove.com

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Original artwork print t-shirt made from 100% premium SUPIMA cotton interlock fabric with natural peppermint oil anti-odor. Artwork of the Sigrún Valkyrie created by an independent artist.

Garment is enzyme washed for a distressed appearance. sigruntennis.com

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Sigrún Woven Match Quarter Zip

FILA Women’s Center Court Collection

Lightweight tennis quarter zip made in a stretch woven performance fabric with ionic+ anti-odor designed to look good on the court or off the court, whether you’re playing, warming up or at the club. Material is 77% GRS-certified recycled polyester, 9% ionic+ recycled polyester, 14% spandex. sigruntennis.com

FILA’s latest on-court kit, the Center Court collection, debuts at the 2022 French Open and features pops of vibrant, galaxy-inspired colors, perfect to stand out against the red clay in Paris. Female sponsored tennis players will wear a variety of looks on-court during the fortnight, but none can top the classic Racerback Tank and Skort combination. Pictured here is Karolina Pliskova in a galaxy/ white colorway; this rendition of the Racerback Tank features mesh color inserts and a keyhole opening at the back. Pair the look with either a 12- or 14.5-inch Skort. fila.com

Sigrún Off-Court Hat Classic six-panel hat in washed canvas 100% GOTS organic cotton twill with embroidered eyelets, adjustable closure with brass buckle, and anti-bacterial sweatband. Embroidered “upside down tennis” on the front. sigruntennis.com

Lucky In Love Avant Garde 1.0 Collection This chic, monochromatic look from Lucky’s Avant Garde 1.0 Collection is a must-have for the season. The High-Tech Flounce Skirt offers a play on textures while keeping it minimalistic. With reflective bonding accents and progressive feminine design lines, the Architect Bralette Tank offers a sophisticated high-end fashion look. shopluckyinlove.com

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1. Babolat Jet Mach 3 Women The Jet Mach 3 is lightweight, comfortable, and packed with the latest technologies. Every detail is designed to increase player confidence and speed on the court. The Jet Mach 3 is the ultimate weapon for anyone wanting to get faster to the ball. With the subtle color of pink, black and white, this shoe will surely match most players’ outfits and soon be their favorite shoe in the rotation. babolat.com

2. FILA Speedserve Energized Men + Women Developed out of FILA’s Advanced Concepts Center, the Speedserve Energized is a lightweight tennis shoe being touted by top tennis athletes as one of the most responsive, agile, and comfortable tennis shoes on the market. The vision for the shoe was built off the brand’s highly successful performance tennis shoe, the Axilus 2 Energized, with a heightened focus on structural elements to make a lighter 66

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and more form-fitting shoe. Among the upgrades are enhanced cushioned support, upgraded mid and outsole structure support, and energized rubber cushioning at the forefoot and heel. fila.com

3. HEAD Revolt Pro 4.0 Men + Women The HEAD Revolt Pro 4.0 is a premium, all-court performance shoe for baseline players, with an optimal combination of comfort and stability.

Durable, non-marking rubber, hybrid outsole, and ventilation holes are some of the classic features that are now paired with a fresh upper design and new heel construction. Available in sizes and styles for Men, Women, and Juniors. head.com/en_US

4. HEAD Sprint Pro 3.5 Men + Women The Sprint Pro 3.5 takes the combination of lightweight and comfort to the next level, which makes this one the perfect shoe for

players who are looking for more speed on the court. In addition to its core technologies, the Sprint Pro 3.5 is equipped with hybrid tread, breathable, lightweight mesh, and durable non-marking rubber, to name a few features. Available in sizes and styles for men, women, and juniors. head.com/en_US

5. K-Swiss Ultrashot 3 Men + Women The Ultrashot 3 is built for the competitive, aggressive, and powerful tennis players who demand a shoe with the highest level of performance and design.

Worn by ATP and WTA professional athletes, the Ultrashot 3 offers maximum energy return with Surge 7.0 midsole technology, 360 Plantar Chassis Support for unlimited lateral movement, and Dragguard 7.0 incorporated into a new durable outsole with superior grip and traction. kswiss.com

6. K-Swiss SpeedTrac Men + Women The SpeedTrac is the next-generation tennis shoe designed for quickness and movement around the court. The new 180 PSC design for lightweight midfoot support, incorporated with a new outsole pattern, provides maximum speed around the court. kswiss.com

7. K-Swiss Hypercourt Express 2 Men + women The company’s best-selling shoe, the Hypercourt Express 2, is light, comfortable, breathable, and has a generous fit, making it the ideal choice for a variety of playing styles and levels. Durawrap Flex gives the shoe support with no break-in period, while Surgelite midsole technology provides all day comfort. kswiss.com

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9. Mizuno Wave Exceed Light AC Men + Women

10. Wilson Rush Pro 4.0 Men + Women

11. Wilson Rush Pro Ace Men + Women

Faster, lighter and more flexible than before, the all-new Wave Exceed Tour 5 AC is designed for the advanced player looking for the utmost in explosive on-court performance.

The latest technological innovation, MIZUNO ENERZY, is integrated in the midsole at the forefoot and throughout the sockliner to deliver quicker turns, starts and stops for optimum performance and ultimate energy return. An all-new “bootie” construction and a remodeled #D-SOLID upper design offer greater flexibility and comfort, allowing the foot to truly integrate with the shoe no matter how intense the movements.

MIZUNO WAVE Technology increases ankle stability and shock re-distribution while the DuRubber outsole provides the durability and longevity top players demand. mizunousa.com

Designed for the active player, the Wave Exceed Light AC takes lightweight cushioning to another level. Whether your game is tennis or pickleball, you can stay on court all day long as the Wave Exceed Light is one of the lightest shoes on the market.

MIZUNO ENERZY is utilized in the heel, allowing for an extremely high level of energy return and responsiveness from the first serve to the final point. A new forefoot design provides a relaxed, wider fit while the X10 outsole supplies added durability exactly where it is needed. The total result is a luxurious, yet lightning-fast shoe created for allday play. mizunousa.com

The Rush Pro 4.0 upgrades dynamic court movement thanks to a pair of innovations in the midsole and outsole.

An evolution of the Rush Pro 3.5 chassis construction, 4D Support Chassis 2.0 splits the chassis into two pieces for a dual purpose: one piece runs under the foot for enhanced support and forward propulsion, while the other runs laterally for additional stability and control. In the forefoot of the midsole, Energy Cell features a lightweight EVA foam designed to optimize the transfer of body weight through impact for more explosive propulsion. Layer in a sleek silhouette, and the result is a shoe that takes the popular Rush Pro franchise to all-new heights for both design and performance. wilson.com/ en-us/tennis

The widest shoe in the popular Rush Pro line, the Rush Pro Ace earns high grades for tennis players with a strong preference for comfort on the court. Highlighted by its 2E fit to accommodate wider feet, this shoe also helps stabilize the foot through its 4D Support Chassis: a symmetrical heel-toe chassis that limits supination to help control pivot movements.

Layered with Sensifeel on the upper for additional breathability, the Rush Pro Ace delivers an appealing blend of comfort, stability, and aesthetic for supreme confidence with every step. wilson.com/en-us/tennis

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Court Equipment

GAMMA Pickleball Ball Tube Lightweight and durable, the GAMMA Pickleball Ball Tube holds 12 pickleballs and is the perfect on-court pickleball pickup device. gammasports.com

My Court Caddy My Court Caddy is the only tennis ball holder you’ll ever need. It is the tennis player’s home base for balls, towels, water bottles, or anything else. My Court Caddy easily attaches to any chain link fence! It holds two tennis balls or like-sized objects, and features two hooks for towels and other gear, as well as a carabiner for water bottles and sports drinks. mycourtcaddy.com

GAMMA Newman Pickleball Paddles The 206 and Havoc are used by 2021 National Pickleball Champions: Riley and Lindsey Newman. These paddles feature a composite face that creates power to your forehand and backhand. The extended grip length gives you the extra reach and makes it easier to execute the two-handed backhand. The 206 and Havoc are designed with a precise feel and gives you perfectly clear, pinpoint and most importantly powerful shots, finished with the signature GAMMA Honeycomb Cushion Grip. gammasports.com

GAMMA EZ Travel Cart XD The GAMMA EZ Travel Cart XD is a light-duty ballhopper cart used to easily transport your tennis balls across the court. This travel cart features a new and improved extra-duty wheel assembly designed with aluminum sleeves at the base of each leg for extra strength and greater durability around the wheel insert. gammasports.com

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Wilson Juice and Echo Energy Pickleball Paddles Polypropylene honeycomb core dampens vibrations for superior feel. The PO3 fiberglass composite is a strong, lightweight material delivers excellent responsiveness and shot depth. Softer finish provides additional touch and control. The widebody shape provides a wider sweet spot for more power on off-center hits. The triangle patterned surface provides increased spin. wilson.com/en-us/explore/pickleball

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STA NDINGS WINTER 2022 WINNER • FINALIST

MIXED DOUBLES AA1

01 BITSY GRANT/HARD CROOKED CREEK CREEKSTONE ESTAT MT. VERNON WOODS SANDY SPRINGS TC TERRELL MILL T C SUGAR CREEK BRIDGEMILL TENNI

AA2

01 THE MANOR GOLF & SANDY SPRINGS TC (EDENS) SANDY SPRINGS TC (OWEN) EE ROBINSON PARK SANDY SPRINGS TC (SCHILLI) BITSY GRANT/SOFT LIFETIME TENNIS RIVERBROOKE (DUL

AA3

01 LAUREL PARK EAST ROSWELL PAR VERMACK ATLANTA ATHLETIC SIBLEY FOREST BLACKBURN CHEROKEE TENNIS BITSY GRANT/HARD

A1

01 DEKALB TENNIS CE (PETROSI) SADDLE CREEK 2 FOWLER PARK DEKALB TENNIS CE (TEN LOH) TRADITIONS OF BR VICKERY LIFETIME TENNIS CC OF ROSWELL

83 70 63 50 33 30 20 0 90 80 40 25 15 0 0 0 77 65 57 54 37 37 34 31 91 68 57 51 42 37 25 25

02 BITSY GRANT/HARD CHEROKEE TENNIS DEER RUN WEST TOLLESON PARK SUGAR CREEK SHARON LESTER TE TERRELL MILL T C LEGACY PARK

A2

01 SILVER OAK TRIBUTARY PINETREE CC DELLINGER PARK TOWNE LAKE HILLS THE PARK @ LATIM CHEROKEE TENNIS MARIETTA CC 02 WINDERMERE/FORSY KIMBALL FARMS HANOVER PLACE HAMILTON MILL II WINDWARD LAKE PARK BROOKE II FOXDALE THE RESE OXFORD MILL 03 CAMDEN PLACE THE BRANCHES SADDLE CREEK 2 VILLAGE MILL EDENWILDE WHITE COLUMNS G SANDY SPRINGS TC HORSESHOE BEND 04 BLACKBURN CLAYTON COUNTY T ROCKDALE TENNIS BITSY GRANT/HARD GLENLAKE I

74 65 62 57 57 37 22 22 80 65 60 54 48 42 34 14 80 65 62 42 42 40 37 28 77 74 57 51 48 45 28 17 74 62 62 57 51

CARL SANDERS YMC SHARON LESTER TE CHEROKEE TOWN CL

A3

01 GEORGETOWN SUGAR CREEK BRIARCLIFF WOODS PIEDMONT DRIVING DEKALB TENNIS CE CLAYTON COUNTY T BRITTANY PEACHTREE CITY T 02 SEVEN HILLS LAUREL BROOKE NORTHAMPTON ATLANTA CC PRINCETON CORNER ARDEN TRACE BURNT HICKORY LA DUNWOODY CC 03 JONES BRIDGE ATLANTA ATHLETIC RIVERMOORE PARK ST IVES CC SEVEN OAKS REUNION LAKE FOREST SUBD LAUREL SPRINGS/F

A4

01 BROOKFIELD CC (PURSELL) TERRELL MILL T C BROOKFIELD CC (TUCKER) RIVERSIDE S&T THE FALLS OF CHE ROSWELL PARK WYNGATE SOUTH BRIDGEMILL TENNI

40 40 11 65 62 62 51 45 40 37 34 82 80 54 48 45 37 31 20 71 57 57 54 51 45 37 25 68 65 60 54 51 42 34 22

02 PEACHTREE STATIO ROCK SPRINGS PAR ATLANTA ATHLETIC WATERBURY COVE FOUR SEASONS W P JONES PARK TPC @ SUGARLOAF RIVERMIST/GWINNE 03 SUGAR CREEK SHARON LESTER TE BLACKBURN PANGBORN DEKALB TENNIS CE BITSY GRANT/SOFT CHASTAIN TWIN LAKES 04 GLASTONBERRY THE FIELDS I MILL GLEN CREEKSTONE ESTAT WOODLAND PARK VICKERY ASHEBROOKE CASTLEBROOKE TEN

A5

01 HAMILTON CROSSIN EAGLE WATCH CANONGATE AT MIR BRIDGEMILL TENNI HILLCREST @ HOLL TOWNE LAKE HILLS HARRISON T C LEES CROSSING 02 MEDLOCK BRIDGE ST IVES CC W P JONES PARK SEVEN OAKS FOUR SEASONS

77 74 60 48 45 34 34 25 74 74 68 57 42 34 34 14 68 68 62 51 51 48 25 22 77 68 65 51 42 40 28 25 62 62 62 54 48

BUNTEN ROAD PARK JONES BRIDGE ATLANTA ATHLETIC 03 KINGS COVE BITSY GRANT/HARD DRUID HILLS RIVER GLEN/FUL OLDE TOWNE (PROTHEROE) LIFETIME TENNIS DUNWOODY CC OLDE TOWNE (GRIFFIN) 04 CENTRAL PARK COU SUWANEE STATION CHATTAHOOCHEE RI CHATEAU ELAN WIN (WEIDING) WILD TIMBER CHATEAU ELAN WIN (MCDONAL) MORNING VIEW BRANDON HALL

A6

01 VININGS ON THE C HUNTCLIFF/FUL SANDY SPRINGS TC (ALBERT) SANDY SPRINGS TC (HOAD) BLACKBURN SUMMERGROVE REGENCY PARK BITSY GRANT/HARD 02 CHADBOURNE PARKSTONE FIELDSTONE FOXWORTH PINEWALK S&T WELLINGTON TRILOGY PARK RIVERWALK 03 PIEDMONT CHASE SADDLE CREEK 2

42 42 22 74 65 57 48 45 42 34 31 77 74 60 51 40 40 40 17 82 65 54 51 45 42 28 28 74 62 57 54 45 45 34 25 77 71

HAMILTON CROSSIN 60 SADDLEBROOK/COBB 57 WOODLANDS 48 TOWNE LAKE HILLS 40 CHESTNUT SPRINGS 22 HIGHLAND POINTE 22 04 ROCKDALE TENNIS (THOMAS) 68 DUNWOODY CC 68 RIVER RIDGE @ BA 65 HUDLOW T C 48 ROCKDALE TENNIS (ELLIOTT) 45 ROCKDALE TENNIS (MAYFIEL) 42 HORSESHOE BEND 34 MARTIN’S LANDING 25

A7

01 FLOWERS CROSSING DEKALB TENNIS CE (PEEPLES) ATHLETIC CLUB NE DEKALB TENNIS CE (DUFFY) LESLIE BEACH ROCKDALE TENNIS HUDLOW T C SOUTHLAND CC 02 WEXFORD CHESTNUT GROVE POST OAK REC WOODSTOCK KNOLL EAGLE WATCH TALLY GREEN RIVER GREEN OAK HILL ESTATES 03 WESTBROOK HAMPTON WINDERMERE/FORSY JAMES CREEK TENN STERLING ON THE CENTRAL PARK COU DOUBLEGATE

AA1

Crooked Creek (Nanely DeMartini, captain)

AA2

The Manor Golf & CC (Joel Alvarez Rodriguez, captain)

AA3

Laurel Park (Edward Howard, captain)

A1

Bitsy Grant/Hard Courts (Timothy Maldonado, captain)

MIXED DOUBLES

Mixed Doubles • Senior Mixed

65 65 62 54 45 45 37 22 82 60 60 51 45 37 34 25 77 62 60 60 57 31 28

MAY/JUNE 2022 NETNEWS

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MIXED DOUBLES A2

Camden Place (Kurt Jarrett, captain)

APALACHEE FARMS 04 CHASTAIN VININGS ESTATES SHARON LESTER TE NEW BEDFORD MEADOWGROVE THE BRANCHES ANSLEY GEORGETOWN

A8

01 DRUID HILLS HALES TRACE HUDLOW T C UNION CROSSING ANSLEY CHEROKEE TOWN CL SUGAR CREEK CONCOURSE ATH CL 02 BROOKSTONE 1 EAGLE WATCH CHADDS RIDGE (ALMEIDA) BROOKSHIRE BENTWATER

72

22 62 62 60 57 48 45 40 20 65 65 62 60 57 42 25 20 82 60 60 51 48

CHADDS RIDGE (BAL) BRIDGEMILL TENNI WYNGATE NORTH 03 EAST HAMPTON CHIMNEY SPRINGS PRINCETON MILL I CANTERBURY OXFORD LAKES LEES CROSSING HARRISON T C INDIAN HILLS CC 04 OLDE ATLANTA CLU GRAND CASCADES LAUREL SPRINGS/F DOMINION WALK CHATTAHOOCHEE RU BROOKWOOD MANOR LANIER SPRINGS TURTLE CREEK 05 THE CLUB AT SPAL ELLARD COMMUNITY BRECKENRIDGE/FC NESBIT LAKES CC OF THE SOUTH

48 31 17 74 68 62 57 48 42 25 20 74 68 60 48 45 40 37 25 68 65 62 57 45

A3 FALLS OF AUTRY M CC OF ROSWELL PARSONS RUN 06 JAMES CREEK TENN MONTVALE SWIM & STEVENS CREEK SHILOH FARMS KINGSLEY ESTATES FIELDSTONE PROVENCE THE MANOR GOLF &

B1

01 THE PRESERVE HOG MOUNTAIN SPO HAMILTON MILL II MORNINGBROOKE GATES MILL SUBDI RUBY FOREST TRADITIONS OF BR CHATEAU ELAN SPO 02 SANDY SPRINGS TC BRITTANY SMOKE RISE COUNT

40 34 25 76 70 70 50 40 26 16 0 68 60 60 51 45 42 40 31 68 57 54

Sugar Creek (William Byrd, captain)

ECHO RIDGE 51 BLACKBURN (FOJAS) 51 BLACKBURN (PRESTON) 48 BLACKBURN (MOORE) 37 SOUTHLAND CC 31 03 POLO GOLF & CC 85 THREE CHIMNEYS F 65 CROOKED CREEK (KOONTZ) 54 CENTRAL PARK COU 51 CHATTAHOOCHEE RI 51 CROOKED CREEK (JOVE) 37 LONGLAKE SWIM/TE 37 VICKERY 14 04 CAMBRIDGE 71 ST MARLO CC (SHETTY) 60 ST MARLO CC (PATEL) 54 ST IVES CC 54 SEVEN OAKS 51 THREE CHIMNEYS F 40 PLANTATION @ BRO 40 OLDE ATLANTA CLU 28 05 BITSY GRANT/HARD (DUONG) 77 PIEDMONT DRIVING 65 DEKALB TENNIS CE (DESROSI) 62

SOUTH FULTON TC DEKALB TENNIS CE (ELLIN) BITSY GRANT/HARD (DAVIS) ATHLETIC CLUB NE SUGAR CREEK 06 HIGHLANDS AT HAM CASTEEL HEIGHTS LOST MOUNTAIN TE MARIETTA CC TOWNE LAKE HILLS CARTERSVILLE COU BRIDGEMILL TENNI BROOKSTONE CC 07 HORSESHOE BEND PARK BROOKE II DUNWOODY CC (BINGHAM) KINGSLEY SPRING RIDGE DUNWOODY CC (DUFFY) TUXFORD CC OF ROSWELL 08 SIBLEY FOREST CRABAPPLE CHASE HEMBREE GROVE

48 48 45 34 17 74 62 60 54 48 45 34 20 68 65 60 54 54 34 31 31 85 60 60

EAST HAMPTON CARMICHAEL FARMS CHADDS WALK CHEROKEE TENNIS OLDE HERITAGE

B2

01 BITSY GRANT/SOFT (BONNOT) 80 DEKALB TENNIS CE (JOHNSON)68 BITSY GRANT/SOFT (MCGLAMR) 54 HANOVER WEST 54 PEACHTREE CITY T 51 CHEROKEE TOWN CL 42 DEKALB TENNIS CE (MCCARTH) 28 GLENLAKE I 20 02 CHESTNUT HILL 77 LAUREL PARK 65 DELLINGER PARK 62 CAMDEN POINTE 57 LEGACY PARK (ZIGNEGO) 42 BRADSHAW FARM 40 THE OVERLOOK @ M 28 LEGACY PARK (SIMINGTON) 25 03 WYNTERHALL 74

A4

Brookfield CC (Cathy Pursell, captain)

A5

Kings Cove (Michael Schroth, captain)

A6

Piedmont Chase (Neil Grachek, captain)

A7

DeKalb Tennis Center (Jarrett Peeples, captain)

NETNEWS MAY/JUNE 2022

45 45 42 31 28

MIXED DOUBLES

A8

James Creek Tennis Center (Anne Marie Gourley, captain)

CHASTAIN VILLAGE MILL BLACKBURN (KELLY) BLACKBURN (BOWDEN) GEORGETOWN BLACKBURN (SKILLAS) THE BRANCHES 04 EAST ROSWELL PAR SANDY SPRINGS TC HERITAGE TRACE WINDY HILL ATHLE PENHURST TERRELL MILL T C CRABAPPLE LAKE/P WEXFORD 05 WILD TIMBER ROCK SPRINGS PAR WILDWOOD MAPLE RIDGE S&T HIDDEN FALLS SUB TRADITIONS OF BR THE CLUB @ EDGEW SARATOGA 06 LIFE TIME ATHLETIC & TENNIS

65 54 51 48 42 40 22 77 68 65 51 40 34 34 28 74 71 71 48 37 37 31 28 85

JONES BRIDGE CONNEMARA BERKELEY HILLS C PEACHTREE STATIO WATERS EDGE TWIN LAKES LESLIE BEACH 07 CREEKSTONE ESTAT STONEHAVEN POINT LAUREL SPRINGS/F THORNGATE WINDERMERE/FORSY FOX CREEK/FOR LIBERTY SUBDIVIS DRESSAGE 08 CAMBRIDGE GLEN ABBEY I RIVERMONT @ COLO KIMBALL FARMS MEDLOCK BRIDGE STUDDIFORD S&T HARTRIDGE NESBIT LAKES

71 62 42 42 42 34 17 74 71 60 48 42 40 31 28 77 68 51 45 45 42 40 28

B3

01 BITSY GRANT/SOFT PINETREE CC HAMILTON CROSSIN BROOKSTONE CC THE GEORGIAN HERITAGE @ VININ SHARON LESTER TE VININGS ESTATES 02 RIVERSIDE TREMONT BRIDGEMILL TENNI EAGLE WATCH MEADOW BROOK WOODLANDS WOODSTOCK KNOLL MILTON RACKET CL 03 CHASTAIN INDIAN HILLS CC (MASON) CHIMNEY SPRINGS LOST FORREST OLDE TOWNE ARTHURS VINEYARD RIVERSIDE S&T

B1 65 60 57 54 45 42 40 34 85 71 68 54 51 34 25 8 71 62 51 45 42 42 42

Sibley Forest (Premkishan Shetty, captain)

INDIAN HILLS CC (MCCONNEL) 40 04 HOLLYBERRY 77 REDFIELD 68 HEMBREE PARK 45 MARTIN’S LANDING 45 CHIMNEY LAKES 45 HEDGEROW 42 JACKSON CREEK 40 INVERNESS 34 05 CHATTAHOOCHEE RE 66 TPC @ SUGARLOAF 53 BRIDLEWOOD 53 W P JONES PARK 46 HAVENSTONE 46 HANARRY ESTATES 43 SUGAR MILL 40 BUNTEN ROAD PARK 0 06 DEERLAKE 77 CHATTAHOOCHEE RI 62 SPRINGMONTE 51 HEDGEROWS 48 PARKSTONE 45 LAKEFIELD FOREST 42 LAUREL MANOR 40

HIGHLANDS @ BRID 07 SUMMIT SMOKE SUGAR CREEK WILDWOOD EASTMONT COVE RIVERMIST/GWINNE FOUR SEASONS ROCKDALE TENNIS RICHARD CRAIG PA 08 WAF REC THE FIELDS I JONES BRIDGE CC OF ROSWELL WINDING VISTA HAMPTON HALL/FUL LOCKRIDGE FOREST HORSESHOE BEND

31 65 62 60 60 51 45 28 25 77 62 51 51 48 45 37 25

B4

01 CREEKSIDE GOLF & ECHO MILL II HERITAGE CLUB HUNTER PARK-CITY SEVEN HILLS

82 62 60 57 48

THE GEORGIAN 42 PACES CLUB 40 LAUREL PARK 5 02 SOUTH FULTON TC 74 EAGLES LANDING 71 DEKALB TENNIS CE 62 BITSY GRANT/HARD 54 AVONDALE S & T 45 LEAFMORE CREEK 37 BRIARCLIFF WOODS 28 SUGAR CREEK 25 03 WELLESLEY @ TOWN 71 WEXFORD 68 HIGHLAND POINTE 62 COPPER CREEK 54 FOXHALL 42 BROOKFIELD CC 40 HARMONY ON THE L (WOODBUR) 37 HARMONY ON THE L (LEPORE) 22 04 SIBLEY FOREST 68 CHASTAIN 68 HUNTCLIFF/FUL 62 HANOVER WOODS 57 ST. CHARLES SQUA 54

B2

Life Time Athletic & Tennis (Chris Anghelescu, captain)

B3

Chastain (Jason Tamayo, captain)

B4

South Fulton TC (Wayne Brooks, captain)

B5

Hampton Woods (Michael Hane, captain) MAY/JUNE 2022 NETNEWS

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MIXED DOUBLES B6

Druid Hills (Lynne Kushner, captain)

NORTH FOREST EAST HAMPTON MARTIN’S LANDING 05 EDINBURGH VILLAGE GROVE BAKERS FARM KNOLLWOOD LAKES REUNION PRINCETON SQUARE BRIGHT WATER VANNS TAVERN 06 THE RIDGE @ STON DEERLAKE AVIARY (FULTON) PARSONS RUN ST IVES CC OXFORD MILL SEVEN OAKS CC OF THE SOUTH 07 MOUNTAIN PARK DUNWOODY CC MAYFAIR/ST CLAIR MILL GLEN DUNWOODY NORTH

74

40 37 11 71 65 57 51 42 40 37 34 77 71 54 54 42 40 31 28 71 71 65 45 42

MJCCA THE FIELDS II BERKELEY WALK 08 NOTTING HILL THE MANOR GOLF & PROVIDENCE OAKS POLO GOLF & CC DRESSAGE WOODMONT GOLF & FIELDSTONE GOVERNOR’S PRESE

B5

01 HAMILTON FIELDS RIVERMOORE PARK ABERDEEN (MCGINTY) EE ROBINSON PARK ABERDEEN (MATTHEWS) LANSDOWNE FALLS OF BRASELT SUMMIT CHASE 02 HUDLOW T C AVOCET CLUB LESLIE BEACH

40 31 31 62 60 54 51 51 45 42 28 62 60 57 54 54 45 42 22 65 57 57

B7 TWIN LAKES THE FIELDS I ATLANTA ATHLETIC CC OF ROSWELL RIVER STATION 03 POTTERSTONE LAKE LAUREL GLEN ABBEY I WHITE COLUMNS G WINDWARD LAKE GREEN SUMMERS LAKE ASTORIA FIELDSTONE 04 SEVEN OAKS MEDLOCK BRIDGE CANTERBURY WOODS WELLINGTON ST MARLO CC ST IVES CC SUGAR MILL ATLANTA ATHLETIC 05 LEGACY PARK BROOKSTONE 3 HICKORY SPRINGS

54 54 45 34 31 71 68 62 51 45 40 40 20 80 57 54 51 51 48 34 22 85 71 65

Polo Golf & CC (Barbara Taylor, captain)

SEVEN HILLS SWEET PINE CREEK BENTWATER MARIETTA CC ECHO MILL I 06 SHARON LESTER TE BLACKBURN LEGACY AT THE RI CHASTAIN RIVERSIDE S&T GLENLAKE I CARL SANDERS YMC TERRELL MILL T C 07 ESTATES OF FERNW EAGLE WATCH (WILKINS) WYNGATE SOUTH EAGLE WATCH (HOLT) WOODLANDS EAGLE WATCH (GILKEY) NEWCASTLE FARM WINSHIP FARMS 08 LOCH HIGHLAND HAMPTON WOODS EAST HAMPTON

42 40 37 31 25 71 65 60 57 45 42 34 20 71 65 60 57 57 34 31 22 74 65 57

CHIMNEY LAKES MOUNTAIN CREEK R ROSWELL PARK CHATSWORTH WICKS CREEK

B6

01 SIBLEY FOREST EDGEWATER COVE HAMPTON HALL/DEK BITSY GRANT/SOFT INDEPENDENCE SQ WALDEN/COBB CHIMNEY SPRINGS FAIR OAKS T C 02 CHESTNUT HILL STILESBORO TRACE BURNT HICKORY RE KENNWORTH T C DELLINGER PARK TRIBUTARY SENTINEL WEST SWEETWATER T C 03 DANIEL PARK

45 42 40 37 37 71 65 62 60 40 37 37 25 77 71 62 51 42 37 34 22 74

GRAND CASCADES OLDE ATLANTA CLU STERLING ON THE MORNING VIEW TRILOGY PARK EE ROBINSON PARK RIVERSTONE PLANT 04 WESTCHESTER S&T NORTHAMPTON TOWNE LAKE HILLS FOREST CREEK GREAT SKY MIDDLEBROOKE BRADSHAW FARM CHESTNUT CREEK 05 DRUID HILLS SUMMIT CHASE PEACHTREE CITY T RICHARD CRAIG PA RIVERMIST/GWINNE ROCKDALE TENNIS DEKALB TENNIS CE LESLIE BEACH 06 BETHELVIEW DOWNS

B8

Chadwick Club (Lynn Blanchard, captain)

C1

Sharon Lester Tennis Center (Joshua Kapstein, captain)

C2

Wild Meadows (Kelley Anglin, captain)

C3

Arbor Bridge (Jeff Costen, captain)

NETNEWS MAY/JUNE 2022

71 68 60 42 40 34 8 74 65 57 54 45 42 37 22 74 65 57 54 54 51 37 5 60

MIXED DOUBLES

C4

The Branches (Michael Halligan, captain)

CROOKED CREEK TURNBERRY WESTBROOK FOWLER PARK BROOKWOOD LAKE WILLIAMS POINT WOODLAND PARK 07 LIFETIME TENNIS RIVER GLEN/FUL DOUBLEGATE DUNWOODY CC PEACHTREE STATIO OXFORD MILL HUDLOW T C NEELY FARM 08 WAF REC SEVEN OAKS TUXFORD KIMBALL BRIDGE C ST IVES CC MEDLOCK BRIDGE THE HIGHLANDS @ LAUREL SPRINGS/F

B7

01 SPOUT SPRINGS TE BARRINGTON TRADITIONS OF BR RICHLAND GGC TENNIS FACIL RIVERMOORE PARK BOBBY BAILEY TC FLOWERS CROSSING 02 PRINCETON LAKES CHIMNEY SPRINGS HANEY WALK PROVIDENCE CORNE LEGACY PARK FAIRWAYS/CHEROKE CHEROKEE TENNIS MARIETTA CC 03 HANARRY WEST WINDERMERE PARK BRECKENRIDGE/FC HAYNES LANDING SUGAR MILL DOUBLEGATE

C6

60 60 57 48 40 37 37 85 80 57 51 45 40 25 14 88 62 62 45 40 40 31 28 77 77 51 45 42 42 40 22 80 71 57 57 51 40 25 17 77 62 60 54 54 34

STANDARD CLUB SHAKERAG 04 COUNTRY WALK OAKLEIGH OAKWIND BROWNS FARM BENTWATER CHAPEL HILL CASTEEL HEIGHTS BROOKSTONE 3 05 HAMPTON HALL/DEK BYRNWYCK S & T BITSY GRANT/HARD PANGBORN VININGS ESTATES SHARON LESTER TE WASHINGTON PARK CONCOURSE ATH CL 06 POLO GOLF & CC WHITE COLUMNS G NORTHERN OAKS SU MONTVALE SWIM & CREEKSTONE ESTAT WINDERMERE/FORSY CHATTAHOOCHEE RI CAMBRIDGE 07 ASHFORD CHASE PEACHTREE CORNER CAMDEN PLACE NESBIT LAKES HUNTCLIFF/FUL KINGSLEY DUNWOODY CC WYNTERHALL

31 25 74 65 62 57 48 42 25 22 85 57 54 48 48 48 42 14 68 68 65 45 42 42 40 25 80 71 60 48 48 37 31 22

03

04

05

06

B8

01 WOODBRIDGE @ HAM 74 HICKORY SPRINGS 68 CHASTAIN LAKES 65 SYKES PARK 60 CHARLTON FORGE 48 HERITAGE CLUB 42 SUMMIT FAMILY YM 22 MARIETTA CC 17 02 WOODMONT GOLF & (BARRINE) 74 CHEROKEE TENNIS 71

Fieldstone (Morgan Windbiel, captain)

07

C5 WOODMONT GOLF & (PETERSO) 71 ARBOR VIEW 62 ESTATES OF FERNW 34 LAKES OF ENNISKE 34 TOWNE MILL 25 WEXFORD 25 FONTAINEBLEAU 82 VERMACK 65 SANDY SPRINGS TC 51 THE CLUB AT SPAL 48 SHARON LESTER TE 45 DEKALB TENNIS CE 42 HORSESHOE BEND 31 WOODFIELD 31 BROOKFIELD CC 91 ROSWELL STATION 80 TERRELL MILL T C 74 STOCKTONS MILL 42 HIGHLAND RIDGE 34 PIEDMONT CHASE 31 CHADDS WALK 28 LOCH HIGHLAND 17 ROCK SPRINGS PAR 74 SHARON SPRINGS P 68 VILLAGE GROVE 68 AVONLEA CROSSING 54 RIVERBROOKE (DUL 48 WHITE OAK PLACE 40 RIVERMOORE PARK 31 GRAND CASCADES 14 STERLING ON THE 65 CHADWICK CLUB 62 RIVERMIST/GWINNE 57 WATERTON 54 WHEATFIELDS 51 THE CLUB @ EDGEW 40 HAMILTON MILL I 37 MIDDLETON 31 PLANTATION @ BRO 68 ATLANTA ATHLETIC 68 BRIDLE RIDGE 65 JONES BRIDGE 57 BRIDGEWATER SUBD 51 FALLS OF AUTRY M 45 ST IVES CC (HILBURN) 25 ST IVES CC (TAYLOR) 17

C1

DeKalb Tennis Center (Whitney Hanauer, captain)

01 HIGHLANDS AT HAM DEER RUN WEST WINDSOR OAKS CANONGATE AT MIR SUMMERCHASE/CHE SEVEN HILLS CARTERSVILLE COU HOLLY SPRINGS 02 APALACHEE RIVER SARATOGA IVEY CHASE RIVER COLONY SOU STERLING ON THE FLOWERS CROSSING TRADITIONS OF BR WILDWOOD 03 WOODBINE STATION KINGS COVE POST OAK REC CHICKERING SANDY SPRINGS TC SENTINEL LAKE MILL GLEN RIVERSIDE S&T 04 WILD TIMBER THORNGATE EDINBURGH RIVER FALLS WELLINGTON TPC @ SUGARLOAF FIELDSTONE CONCORD FARMS 05 SHARON LESTER TE BITSY GRANT/HARD CHASTAIN SUGAR CREEK WINDING VISTA HUNTLEY HILLS GLENLAKE I BITSY GRANT/SOFT 06 WILDWOOD SPRINGS CROOKED CREEK BRADSHAW FARM HERITAGE @ ROSWE ESTATES OF BROOK BROOKFIELD CC (SPARANO)

C7

85 68 51 51 45 40 31 25 77 60 54 48 48 45 42 20 80 77 57 54 45 42 31 11 65 62 57 54 51 37 37 34 90 60 53 50 43 40 13 0 91 74 57 51 40 31

THE MANOR GOLF & BROOKFIELD CC (EMRICK) 07 KINGSLEY TUXFORD MJCCA BERKELEY HILLS C MOUNTAIN PARK PEACHTREE STATIO ATLANTA ATHLETIC NESBIT LAKES

C2

01 DEKALB TENNIS CE CARL SANDERS YMC RICHARD CRAIG PA MEADOWGROVE LIFETIME TENNIS SANDY SPRINGS TC CHASTAIN CHEROKEE TOWN CL 02 HARMONY ON THE L KENSINGTON FARMS POST BROOK FARMS CC OF ROSWELL ROSWELL PARK MARTIN’S LANDING ASHEBROOKE VICKERY 03 BUTLER CREEK GOVERNORS TOWNE OAKLEIGH POINTE BROWNS FARM TOLLESON PARK CHESTNUT SPRINGS FALCON CREST LEGACY PARK 04 WILD MEADOWS THE FIELDS I ABBOTTS COVE PROVIDENCE/GWI HAMPTON SHAKERAG CAMBRIDGE TPC @ SUGARLOAF

C3

01 ARBOR BRIDGE

31 22 85 68 54 48 48 40 28 25 77 71 60 54 42 40 31 22 71 65 62 54 51 37 31 25 80 65 65 60 40 40 34 14 68 57 51 48 48 45 45 34 71

LOST MOUNTAIN TE LORINGS SQUARE OAK CREEK ESTATE THE GEORGIAN BRADSHAW FARM KENNWORTH T C CHICKERING 02 FIELDSTONE POLO GOLF & CC CONCORD FARMS JAMES CREEK TENN SPOUT SPRINGS TE OLDE ATLANTA CLU ROCK SPRINGS PAR LONGLAKE SWIM/TE 03 GREATER ATLANTA RIVER OAK S&R BRITTANY (LEANZA) HALES TRACE ROCKDALE TENNIS BRITTANY (BRANAN) SHARON LESTER TE HUDLOW T C 04 PARSONS RUN HORSESHOE BEND GEORGETOWN OXFORD MILL MEDLOCK BRIDGE DUNWOODY CC MAYFAIR/ST CLAIR LAKE LAUREL

C4

01 THE BRANCHES MCGHEE TENNIS CE EAST COBB S&T DEKALB TENNIS CE WASHINGTON PARK RICHARD CRAIG PA HIGHLAND POINTE PEACHTREE CORNER 02 DELLINGER PARK WOODLANDS ECHO MILL II NORTH LANDING CHESTNUT GROVE TOWNE LAKE HILLS

62 60 54 45 45 42 17 82 62 60 54 48 40 28 22 91 71 65 45 37 31 31 20 74 62 60 57 42 40 40 22 68 65 62 57 42 37 37 28 71 68 54 54 48 45

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CHESTNUT HILL LEES CROSSING 03 HAMILTON MILL I JEFFERSON STATIO SARATOGA FLOWERS CROSSING CHATTAHOOCHEE RI HAMILTON MILL II CHATEAU ELAN SPO BENTWOOD 04 WILDBROOKE SUBDI LAKE FOREST SUBD WHITE COLUMNS G CC OF THE SOUTH THE FIELDS I CROOKED CREEK BRIDLE RIDGE MEDLOCK BRIDGE -

C5

01 STILLWATER WELLINGTON LAKE THREE CHIMNEYS F PARK FOREST STERLING ON THE MOUNTAIN PARK HAMILTON MILL I W P JONES PARK 02 WEST SMYRNA S&T NORTHAMPTON

31 25 68 60 54 54 54 45 42 20 88 85 57 51 42 34 28 11 71 71 65 54 48 42 28 17 82 80

WEATHERSTONE 68 BITSY GRANT/HARD 54 WILDWOOD SPRINGS 45 INDIAN HILLS CC 34 REDFIELD 20 CHIMNEY SPRINGS 14 03 DEKALB TENNIS CE 88 LEAFMORE CREEK 74 BLACKBURN 68 HUDLOW T C 51 DUNWOODY CC 45 SPRING RIDGE 42 CCS - BARNWELL C 28 PEACHTREE CORNER 0 04 MILTON RACKET CL 80 PARK AT CEDARCRE 68 RIVER GREEN (COSTELLO) 65 CHEROKEE TENNIS 57 RIVER GREEN (BOJDAK) 51 EAGLE WATCH 51 HARMONY ON THE L (ROBINSO)20 HARMONY ON THE L (DAYVOLT) 5

C6

01 TUXFORD BENTWATER DUNWOODY CC MILL GLEN SHARON LESTER TE PARK AT CEDARCRE

80 71 60 57 57 34

WESTCHESTER S&T BROOKSTONE CC 02 FIELDSTONE ROCK SPRINGS PAR SUMMIT CHASE WILD TIMBER CHATSWORTH @ FOR BELHAVEN NOTTING HILL RIVERMIST/GWINNE

C7

01 WINDWARD LAKE TRADITIONS BUNTEN ROAD PARK RIVERMIST/GWINNE BRAMBLETT GROVE RICHLAND THE FIELDS I TRADITIONS OF BR 02 TOWNE LAKE HILLS CHESTNUT HILL HUNTCLIFF/FUL BITSY GRANT/SOFT CC OF ROSWELL PEACHTREE STATIO WOODMONT GOLF & WILDWOOD SPRINGS

22 14 77 77 57 54 51 28 28 25 77 68 62 42 42 40 34 31 85 74 48 48 45 37 28 28

SENIOR MIXED AA1

01 BITSY GRANT/SOFT LAUREL PARK CAMDEN POINTE KENNWORTH T C

A1

01 SADDLE CREEK 2 (SCHMIDT) BRIDGEMILL TENNI CHEROKEE TENNIS SADDLE CREEK 2 (LONG) 02 TWIN LAKES WYNBROOKE ROCK SPRINGS PAR WINDWARD LAKE

A3

01 ROSWELL PARK OXFORD LAKES INVERNESS BROOKSTONE 3 02 BOBBY BAILEY TC

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58 50 50 41 75 50 45 29 75 58 50 16 62 54 50 33 85

REFLECTIONS OF B 60 W P JONES PARK 57 CHATTAHOOCHEE RI 57 GRAND CASCADES 46 DUNMOOR S&T 46 TWIN LAKES 25 ATLANTA ATHLETIC 21 03 FOUR SEASONS 75 ROCKDALE TENNIS (MAYFIEL) 54 ROCKDALE TENNIS (MILLS) 54 CLAYTON COUNTY T 16

A5

01 HARDAGE FARM BITSY GRANT/HARD SEVEN HILLS HUNTER PARK-CITY 02 PRINCETON CORNER FALLS OF AUTRY M RIVERSIDE S&T FONTAINEBLEAU COPPER CREEK

70 66 41 20 85 67 64 46 42

GLASTONBERRY NEW BEDFORD SPRING RIDGE 03 FOXDALE THE RESE SOUTHLAND CC RIVERWALK GGC TENNIS FACIL LAKEFIELD FOREST SILVER RIDGE DEERLAKE MEDLOCK BRIDGE 04 PEACHTREE CITY T REGENCY PARK CLAYTON COUNTY T SUMMERGROVE

A7

01 TERRELL MILL T C CANONGATE AT MIR LAUREL PARK HUNTER PARK-CITY 02 MONTVALE SWIM &

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35 35 21 78 64 57 46 46 42 32 28 83 58 41 16 70 50 41 37 71

ST MARLO CC SADDLEBROOK GLEN AVIARY (FULTON) BROOKWOOD LAKE PARSONS RUN ST IVES CC HILLBROOKE 03 NESBIT LAKES CHIMNEY SPRINGS HAMPTON WOODS DOUBLEGATE HAMPTON HALL/FUL HIGHLAND POINTE EDGEMERE VERMACK 04 WHEATFIELDS RESE SUMMIT CHASE HOG MOUNTAIN SPO BOGAN’S BRIDGE C WATERBURY COVE HIGHLANDS @ BRID EVERGREEN LAKES

A1

71 60 46 42 39 35 32 67 67 60 53 50 42 35 21 71 64 60 50 46 39 39

GRAND CASCADES 05 HERITAGE FARMS EAST COBB S&T HARRISON T C WYNGATE SOUTH

28 66 54 41 37

B1

01 MOUNTAIN PARK 89 FALLS OF BRASELT 60 SUMMIT CHASE 53 RIVER STATION 50 FOUR SEASONS 42 JONES BRIDGE 39 WILDWOOD 35 SOUTHLAND CC 28 02 CHIMNEY SPRINGS 82 MCGHEE TENNIS CE 75 JACKSON CREEK 53 SANDY SPRINGS TC (HIGGINS) 46 HAMPTON HALL/DEK 35 SANDY SPRINGS TC (CIFELLI) 35 RIVERSIDE S&T 35

Twin Lakes (David McClintock, captain)

THE BRANCHES 03 THE GATES CENTRAL PARK COU HILLBROOKE CARMICHAEL FARMS WESTBROOK OXFORD MILL WINDERMERE/FORSY PROVIDENCE OAKS 04 LAUREL BROOKE WESTOVER/COBB WOODLANDS THE FALLS OF CHE LAKESIDE AT ANSL CAMDEN POINTE HIGHLAND PARK/CO WALKERS RIDGE

B3

35 67 64 57 53 53 50 42 10 85 71 67 53 39 35 25 21

01 PEACHTREE CITY T (HOUCK) 62 PEACHTREE CITY T (SCHMIDT) 62 VININGS ESTATES 41

SENIOR MIXED

A3

Four Seasons (Jennie Jones, captain)

CHAPEL HILL 02 SARATOGA TWIN CREEKS RIVERMIST/GWINNE STERLING ON THE WOODS OF PARKVIE WINDERMERE/FORSY HANARRY WEST THE CLUB @ EDGEW 03 TOWNE LAKE HILLS (WIX) RIVER GREEN DELLINGER PARK CHESTNUT HILL TOWNE LAKE HILLS (LIND) KENNWORTH T C BENTWATER LOCH HIGHLAND 04 PARSONS RUN KINGSLEY BELLETERRE MARTIN’S LANDING WILLS PARK TUXFORD GLEN ABBEY I

33 75 64 57 53 42 39 39 28 78 71 57 50 39 35 35 32 71 67 67 53 46 46 32

CROOKED CREEK 05 LOST FORREST CHIMNEY LAKES ROSWELL PARK HAMPTON LAKE/COB

B5

01 ROCK SPRINGS PAR FLOWERS CROSSING BRIGHT WATER GREAT OAKS LANDI 02 CASTEEL HEIGHTS CHIMNEY SPRINGS BROOKSTONE 3 CREEKSIDE GOLF & RIVER CHASE BITSY GRANT/HARD HOLLY SPRINGS LAUREL PARK 03 EAST ROSWELL PAR ST MARLO CC DUNMOOR S&T FONTAINEBLEAU CHATTAHOOCHEE RI

14 62 54 50 33 66 50 41 41 71 64 53 50 50 50 39 21 71 64 60 57 57

A5 CC OF THE SOUTH 53 GLENCREE 25 FOWLER PARK 10 04 FOXHALL 71 THE FALLS OF CHE 67 WINDSOR OAKS 60 WESTCHESTER S&T 60 HARMONY ON THE L 42 HERITAGE @ ROSWE 39 MIDDLEBROOKE 39 CARMICHAEL FARMS 17 05 WATERS EDGE 75 RICHARD CRAIG PA (DAMERA) 62 RICHARD CRAIG PA (JOHNSON) 50 ROCKDALE TENNIS 12

B7

01 TRADITIONS OF BR STERLING ON THE ABERDEEN PRINCETON SQUARE SHARON SPRINGS P WESTOVER/GWINNET EDINBURGH

67 64 64 53 50 39 35

Princeton Corners (Jimmy Watkins, captain)

VILLAGE AT DEATO 02 LOST MOUNTAIN TE HIGHLANDS AT HAM FAIRWAYS/CHEROKE WOODBRIDGE @ HAM INDIAN HILLS CC BROOKCLIFF LAUREL PARK SEVEN HILLS 03 RICHLAND CONNEMARA RIVER OAK S&R PEBBLE CREEK 04 JEFFERSON TOWNSH KENSINGTON FARMS KINGSLEY PLANTATION NORTH MAYFAIR/ST CLAIR MARTIN’S LANDING HAMPTON HALL/DEK MOUNTAIN CREEK R 05 RICHARD CRAIG PA SMOKE RISE COUNT LESLIE BEACH

25 78 71 60 46 42 42 32 25 70 54 37 37 64 64 64 64 46 42 35 17 58 50 50

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C1

01 ROCKDALE TENNIS (BAILEY) 79 CHEROKEE WOODS E 54 ROCKDALE TENNIS (HOLZMIL) 37 SUMMIT CHASE 29 02 HANARRY ESTATES 67 RUBY FOREST 64 HAMILTON MILL I 60 VERMACK 50 DOUBLEGATE 42 PEACHTREE CORNER 39 WHITE HAWK 39 SHAKERAG 35 03 POST OAK REC 82 JEFFERSON TOWNSH 64 WILDWOOD SPRINGS 57 GEORGETOWN 42 MADISON WOODS 42 WEATHERSTONE 39 OAK CREEK ESTATE 35 CHIMNEY SPRINGS 35

A7

Nesbit Lakes (Lylian Voss, captain)

B1

Mountain Park (Anita Holmes, captain)

B3

Saratoga (Lisa Tivy, captain)

B5

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SENIOR MIXED B7

Lost Mountain Tennis CTR (Larry Johnston, captain)

C1

Post Oak Rec (Su Lee, captain)

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Linda Smith West Smyrna S&T Thursday Women C4 1 lb. ground sausage 1 can cheddar cheese soup 3 cups Bisquick 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated soup Brown and drain sausage. Mix with mixing and Bisquick. Add 3/4 can water, regular or well. Drop in greased muffin tins, bake at mini. Top with grated cheese and 375 15-20 minutes, or until brown.

Peanut Butter Balls

Lisa Gravlee, Woods of Parkview Sunday Women B1 1 cup large flake rolled oats 1/2 cup all natural peanut butter 1/4 cup honey 2 Tbsp. ground coffee 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, chopped 2 oz. white chocolate, chopped Mix ingredients together well. Refrigerate (makes for 20 minutes. Roll into 1-inch balls approximately 20).

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2 cups mixed quinoa 4 cups water 1 pkg. frozen mango or 2-3 diced fresh mangoes 1/2 large red onion, diced 1 medium to large red pepper, diced 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped 1-2 cups shredded, unsweeted coconut 3/4-1 cup unsalted, dry-toasted slivered almonds 1/2 cup raisins 2-3 cups frozen edamame, thawed 4-5 limes, juiced 1-4 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

When Rinse quinoa well, cook as directed.

Add all done, fluff and spread out to cool. cold. other ingredients and toss. Enjoy

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Taylor Aycock, Buford City Parks Juniors 12U [pls ck] 1 3/4 3/4 1 2 2 1/4 1 1 2

cup butter, softened cup white sugar cup brown sugar, packed tsp. vanilla extract eggs cups all purpose flour

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