Sunday, December 16, 2012

Caroline Wozniacki Wins Laughs with Serena Williams' Imitation

Caroline Wozniacki imitated Serena Williams during an exhibition in São Paulo, Brazil.The imitation consisted of Wozniacki stuffing towels down the front of her top and the back of her skirt in an attempt to mimic Williams’physique.
Wozniacki adjusted the padding as the crowd whistled while Maria Sharapova looked on in astonishment. Wozniacki added Serena-esque grunts while hitting shots down the middle of the court. When she won a point, Wozniacki fist-pumped enthusiastically and took the towels out of her clothing. 

Crowds love to see the pro players, such as Wozniacki and Novak Djokovic, exhibit a little of their comical side. This was another one of their lighter moments and the crowd thoroughly enjoyed it.

Saturday, December 15, 2012

New USTA Adult League Divisions for 2013

Nationally, the USTA will have just two league divisions – Adult and Mixed. The Adult Division is broken down into Age18 & up; Age 40 & up; Age 55 & up; while the Mixed Doubles Division will currently consist of 18 & up; 40 & up.

Gone are the terms Senior and Super Senior and now ages are classified as Adults 18 & up; Adults 40 & up; Adults 55 & up. The restructuring will take effect in January 2013.

Adult Leagues are for men and women 18 years of age or older, with championship layers, culminating in a National Championship.

• NTRP levels for 18 & up; League Type are Open, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0+.

• NTRP Levels for 40 & up; League Type are 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5+.

• Team match format is two singles matches and three doubles matches. Open, 2.5 and 5.0 NTRP levels play one singles
match and two doubles matches.

• NTRP Levels for 55 & up; League Type are 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 and 9.0.

• Team match format for 55 & up; League Type is three doubles matches. Sections are encouraged to add a 65 or 70 & up.

Mixed Doubles Leagues are for men and women 18 & up; 40 & up; with championship layers culminating in a National Championship. Team match format is three doubles matches. NTRP levels are 2.5, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 and 10.0.

Friday, December 14, 2012

Quality Tennis Lessons/Programs Across the State of Arkansas


If you are interested in learning "The Game of Tennis", Tennis Camps/Clinics/Programs are offered across the state of Arkansas.

Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced tennis lessons are available for adults and juniors including Quick-Start Tennis Programs.

Below is a short list of quality tennis instruction programs for all ages in alphabetical order of the cities in which they are located.
City/ Contact Name /Phone Number

Cabot / Chuck Cavin / 501-570-6755

Conway / Chuck Cavin /501-570-6755

Fayetteville/ Jake Shoemake/ 479-204-1009

Hot Springs / Ronnie Bran /501-624-2153

Jonesboro /Gary Jones /870-932-6556

Texarkana / Billy Power / 903-244-4061

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

2012/2013 ALL STATE High School Tennis Players

                                                      
2012/2013 TENNIS ALL STATE

7A BOYS - SINGLES..............7A GIRLS - SINGLES
Dylan Deluca Bentonville............Lindsy Pearce Ft Smith Southside
Justin Pollard Bentonville............Alye Darter Heritage
Reed Churchill Fayetteville......... Becky Sherman LR Central
Edward Zhao LR Central............Haeleigh Long Rogers

6A BOYS - SINGLES...............6A GIRLS - SINGLES
Grady McCain Greenwood.........Katie Branum Jonesboro
Austen McDaniel Jonesboro........Luna Lazovich Lake Hamilton
Spencer Turner Lake Hamilton....Kami Ward Lake Hamilton
Christian Mathis Mtn Home.........Arielle Butler Searcy

5A BOYS - SINGLES...............5A GIRLS - SINGLES
Drew Nichols Nettleton...............Meg Allen Lakeside, Hot Springs
Jake Jacoby Pulaski Academy.....Mary Wright Lakeside, Hot Springs
Julio Olaya Pulaski Academy.......Makayla Crow Pulaski Academy
Cole Guy White Hall....................Kendall Greer Pulaski Academy

4A BOYS - SINGLES................4A GIRLS - SINGLES
Sam Albright Arkansas Baptist......Elizebeth Campbell Cen Ark Chrstn
Eric Bentley Cen Ark Christian......Sarah Smith Dumas
Beau Lacerte Subiaco...................Teah Flynn Farmington
Matt Phillips Valley View...............Emily Metcalf Valley View

3A BOYS - SINGLES.................3A GIRLS - SINGLES
Lesly Francois Drew Central..........Miranda LaRue Bergman
Conner Noland Episcopal..............Laura Lanier Episcopal
Chase Anderson Jessieville.............Elsie Pugh Episcopal
Beau Wicker Piggott......................Haley French Piggott

2A BOYS - SINGLES..................2A GIRLS - SINGLES
Drew Dodge Conway Christian......Jessica Pendleton Parkers Chapel
Spence Reaves Cedar Ridge..........Anna Brickell Riverside
Luke Anderson Mulberry...............Chelsea Nichols Riverside
Caleb Sweany Parkers Chapel........Emma Warnock Union Christian

 **** See 1st Comment for ALL STATE Tennis- Doubles

Article Submitted by: Chuck Cavin, Pinnacle Tennis Academy