UT Men at ITA Indoors....Tri Level Championships....SAPTA Draws

The UT Men's team will be in Charlottesville, Virginia this weekend participating in the ITA National Team Indoor Championships. The Longhorns play Ohio State in a first round match on Friday at 8am Central time. Click here for live scores.

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Good luck to all the Austin Area teams competing in the Tri-Level Championships this weekend in Kingwood. I searched the USTA Texas site and the CATA site, but failed to turn up a link for this event.

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There are several Austin players participating in the SAPTA Major Zone in San Antonio this weekend, click here to see the draws.

Harrison Wins in Switzerland....UT Updates...Men's 4.0 USTA League Snowed Out

New Austin resident Ryan Harrison won his Davis Cup debut today in Switzerland, beating Michael Lammer by the score of 7-6, 7-6, and helping the USA sweep the Swiss 5-0. To read more about the Davis Cup tie, click here.

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The UT Women's team lost to Georgia and Miami at the ITA National Team Indoor Championships over the weekend, but rebounded to beat Clemson by the score of 4-3 in consolation play. For more details, check out Texassports.com.

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The UT Men's team lost a tough match against Texas A&M in Houston on Friday, but managed to defeat Texas A&M Corpus Christi by the score of 6-1 today. For more on these matches, click here.

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Men's 4.0 USTA league play was scheduled to start today, but freezing temperatures and snow and sleet apparently put a stop to all the matches. There was some ATL play on Saturday, and I can attest that it was miserable on Saturday morning.

UT Adult Camp Feb. 18-19

ATB received the following information from Granger Huntress:

We have a few spots remaining for the adult camp February 18-19 at Penick-Allison Tennis Center, hosted by Coaches Patty McCain, Darija Klaic and players from the 2012 Longhorn Team. The cost is $225, but there is a $25 discount now. This is a wonderful opportunity to improve your game and learn from some of the best in the business.

Among her many accomplishments, Coach Patty Fendick-McCain was the 1991 Australian Open Doubles Champion with Mary Jo Fernandez and a multiple NCAA Champion. She was also the 2004 ITA National Coach of the Year.

To register, click on the register button at the top of the page at: www.longhornstenniscamp.com.

We hope to see you there.

Granger Huntress

UT Men Beat UNC...Mabry Winners

The UT Men's team bounced back from a 7-0 loss against The University of Virginia on Friday to beat The University of North Carlolina today by the score of 5-2. After dropping the doubles point, the Longhorns got singles wins in five of six singles matches. For more details on this match, click here.

No. 15 Texas 5, No. 17 North Carolina 2
Doubles – Order of Finish: 1, 2, 3
1 S. Hess-Olesen/Hilliard (UT) def. Boyajian/E. Hess-Olesen (UNC) – 8-3
2 Burkhardt/Hernandez (UNC) def. Camillone/Holiner (UT) – 8-5
3 Ahari/Steiro (UNC) def. Swaysland/Whitehead (UT) – 8-6
Singles – Order of Finish: 2, 6, 5, 3, 4, 1
1 Soren Hess-Olesen (UT) def. #30 Jose Hernandez (UNC) – 7-6 (4), 5-7, 6-2
2 #112 Daniel Whitehead (UT) def. Brennan Boyajian (UNC) – 6-1, 6-2
3 Sudanwa Sitaram (UT) def. Esben Hess-Olesen (UNC) – 6-4, 0-6, 7-6 (2)
4 Lloyd Glasspool (UT) def. Joey Burkhardt (UNC) – 6-1, 3-6, 6-1
5 Chris Camillone (UT) def. Oystein Steiro (UNC) – 6-4, 6-3
6 William Parker (UNC) def. Joey Swaysland (UT) – 6-3, 6-3

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Congratulations to the following Austin area players for winning their respective divisions at the Mabry Adult Open and Senior Major Zone over the weekend:

Juan DeKruyff - M 40 singles
John Swords- M 45 singles
Joseph Spacek- M 4.0 singles
Ernie Fontes and Bob Riley - M 60 Doubles
Andy Swanson and Charlie Johnson -M 4.5 doubles*
Greg Gold and Greg Dyer- M 4.5 doubles*
Joann Assawamatiyanont - W 40 singles
Elizabeth Davis - W 50 singles
Suzy Stege - W 65 singles
Melanie Logan - W 4.5 singles
Michelle Ash and Elizabeth Davis - W 50 doubles
* Final was not played
Click here to see all the draws.

UT Men's and Women's Updates

(Photos courtesy of Jeff Horvath)

The UT Men's team beat Texas Tech today by the score of 4-0. With this win the Longhorn men have advanced to the ITA National Team Indoor Championships next month at Virginia. To read more about today's victory, click here. Scores below are courtesy of Texassports.com. There are some great pictures on the teams facebook page.

No. 17 Texas 4 No. 21 Texas Tech 0

Doubles - Order of Finish: 3, 1, 2
1. Carvalho/Garcia (TTU) def. Hess-Olesen/Hilliard (UT) - 8-3
2. Whitehead/Holiner (UT) def. Escobar/Manzini (TTU) - 9-8 (4)
3. Lewis/Sitaram (UT) def. Bryan/ Wanderley (TTU) - 8-6

Singles - Order of Finish: 4, 3, 2
1. Soren Hess- Olesen (UT) vs. Raony Carvalho (TTU), - 4-6, 2-4, susp.
2. Daniel Whitehead (UT) def. Gonzalo Escobar (TTU) - 6-1, 6-4
3. Sudanwa Sitaram (UT) def. Rafael Garcia (TTU) - 6-2, 6-2
4. Lloyd Glasspool (UT) def. Francisco Zambon (TTU) - 6-3, 6-1
5. David Holiner (UT) vs. Vitor Manzini (TTU) - 1-6, 3-5, susp.
6. Alex Hilliard (UT) vs. Raphael Pfister (TTU) - 7-6 (5), 3-0, susp.

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The UT Women's team also advanced to the ITA indoor championship by defeating Vanderbilt 4-1 today in Tennessee. This is the first time since 2006 that the women's team has qualified for the ITA indoors. Click here to read more, scores are below.

No. 15 Texas 4, No. 17 Vanderbilt 1

Doubles: Order of Finish: 3, 2
1. Lina Padegimaite/Noel Scott (Texas) vs. Jackie Wu/Alex Leatu (VU) 7-5, susp.
2. Aeriel Ellis/Cierra Gaytan-Leach (Texas) def. Ashleigh Antal/Marie Casares (VU) 8-5
3. Krista Damico/Elizabeth Begley (Texas) def. Lauren Mira/Nelly Radeva (VU) 8-3

Singles: Order of Finish: 2, 4, 5, 3
1. #23 Jackie Wu (VU) vs. #47 Aeriel Ellis (Texas) 7-6(-7), 2-1, susp.
2. #119 Noel Scott (Texas) def. #69 Lauren Mira (VU) 6-0, 6-2
3. Krista Damico (Texas) def. #110 Marie Casares (VU) 7-5, 6-3
4. Alex Leatu (VU) def. Cierra Gaytan-Leach (Texas) 6-4, 6-3
5. Lina Padegimaite (Texas) def. Ashleigh Antal (VU) 6-3, 6-3
6. Nelly Radeva (VU) vs. Elizabeth Begley (Texas), 3-1, susp.

UT Men Host Maryland, Michigan and Tech

The UT Men's Tennis team will host Maryland, Michigan and Texas Tech this weekend as part of the ITA Kickoff Weekend. On Saturday, January 28, UT will play Maryland at 11am. If the Longhorns win that match they will battle either Michigan or Texas Tech on Sunday, January 29, at a time to be announced. Click here for live scores.

This could be the last we see of the Maryland Men's Tennis Team, as the University recently announced that it will be cutting the men's program. To read more on this, click here. As a UM law school grad, I was sorry to hear this news.

PATC Tennis Programming update - 1/24

Update: All classes cancelled Jan. 24th.

I went out to Penick-Allison last night to try the new tennis classes and took my kids with me. We all had a great time. Joe Prather and Nick Zinsmeister drilled the adults on two courts and Kristi Francis and Dave Borkowicz worked with the kids. I had a great workout and I was dripping with sweat at the end of the night, and my kids had a great time and were worn out as well.

I received an email from Granger today announcing that the noon workout for today (Jan. 24th) has been cancelled due to rain (you know, that wet stuff that falls out of the clouds ?) A decision of the evening classes will be made later this afternoon.

For more information on the tennis programs at Penick, see the Jan. 18th post.

CATA Nothing But Doubles....UT Updates

The CATA Polar Brr Nothing but Doubles tournament was a big success, congratulations to the following doubles teams for winning their respective draws:

M Open: Jory Ereckson and Rick Garza
M 4.0 : Michael Anderson and Brandon Kiker
M 3.5: Johnny Nguyen and Chris Ramser
M 3.0: Randall Pugh and Joe Stevens
W 4.5: Gina Hughes and Marie Martin
W 4.0: Shannon Bailey and Elizabeth Emerson
W 3.5: Leslie Cameron and Leslie Love
W 3.0: Julie Pimm and Tina Pruett
MXD 4.0: Molly Dahlstrom and Matt Ledbetter
MXD 3.5: Tracy Hand and Jacob McDaniels

Click here to see all the draws.

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The UT Men's team beat Rice by the score of 5-2 in Houston Friday night. Click here to read more.

The UT Women lost to ninth ranked UVA 4-3 in New York. For all the scores, click here.

CATA Doubles Pictures - Day 1

Some Pictures from day one the CATA Polar Brrr Tournament, top four pictures are courtesy of Dave Idemoto, for updated draws, click here.

CATA Doubles Draws Are Up

This weekend's Polar Brrr Nothing but Doubles Tournament has over 250 people signed up. With temperatures expected to be in the 70's, there should be some great tennis. To see all the draws, click here.

Penick-Allison Programming information

Penick-Allison Tennis Center (PATC) will offer several different programming options beginning in January 2012 for tennis players in the Austin area. Classes begin Monday, January 23, 2012.

GRAND OPENING
On January 23-24, Penick-Allison Tennis Center will be hosting an open house. On those two days, PATC will be offering free group tennis lessons to the public. There will be an adult clinic from noon-1:00 p.m., as well as adult and junior classes running from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Please be advised: PATC cannot accept cash. We can accept checks or credit cards only.

ADULT EVENING PROGRAMMING
PATC offers 75-minute daily drop-in classes catering to players from 2.0 to 5.0. Several coaches are involved as necessary and the class works on everything from stroke technique to strategy and fitness.

Classes are held Monday through Thursday from 5:30-6:45 p.m. and 6:45-8 p.m. Cost is $15 for a single session, or purchase a 10-session package for $120 (20% off).

JUNIOR EVENING PROGRAMMING
These 75-minute daily drop-in classes are specifically for junior players of all levels under 14 years of age. As with the adult sessions, several coaches are involved as necessary and the class works on everything from stroke technique to strategy and fitness.

PATC hosted a QuickStart Training session for coaches last summer and understands the needs of those players specifically interested in the 10-and-under tennis experience.

Classes are held Monday through Thursday from 5:30-6:45 p.m. and 6:45-8 p.m. Cost is $15 for a single session, or purchase a 10-session package for $120 (20% off).

LUNCHTIME 'STROKE OF THE DAY' CLINIC
This is a one-hour class emphasizing a single stroke each day and open to players of all levels. Showers and locker rooms (no towel service) are available for those trying to get a quick bit of exercise during the lunch hour before heading back to the office.

Classes are held Monday through Thursday from noon-1 p.m. Cost is $10 for a single session.

SEMESTER SINGLE-COURT RESERVATIONS
Penick-Allison Tennis Center will begin accepting applications for Semester Single-Court Reservations beginning in Spring 2012. A Semester Single-Court Reservation is the ability to reserve a court at the same day and time for an entire semester. For more information, please contact Granger Huntress at :

granger.huntress@athletics.utexas.edu.

ADULT MORNING PROGRAMMING
PATC hopes to bring some morning programming online during the spring, including mini-clinics and a Longhorn Ladies League. If you have any specific requests or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

CONTACT US For more information on any of the programs offered at Penick-Allison Tennis Center, please check our website at:
http://www.playpenicktennis.com/
or contact Director of Tennis Granger Huntress, (512) 471-4404 or granger.huntress@athletics.utexas.edu.

Berry Creek Winners 2012

Here is the list of local winners from last weekend's Berry Creek Winter Open.

Men's Open singles: Zachary Williams
Men's 4.5 singles: D'Art Bebel
Men's 3.0 singles: Sam Mathison
Men's 30 singles: Sam Jones
Women's 4.5 singles: Elizabeth Lubin
Women's 4.0 singles: Elaine Brown
Women's 3.5 singles: Amber Jordan
Men's 4.5 doubles: Lee Pointer/Rod Rotermund
Men's 4.0 doubles: Mike Luscier/Michael Vageline
Men's 3.5 doubles: Eric Heeder/Doug Plummer
Men's 3.0 doubles: Arthur Danart/Ken Jacob
Women's 4.5 doubles: Denise Frasier/Dorinda Williams
Women's 3.5 doubles: Teresa Giamportone/Maria Ruwaldt
Mixed 4.5 doubles: Greg Dyer/Denise Frasier
Mixed 4.0 doubles: John Bacon/Elaine Brown
Mixed 3.5 doubles: Roland Waits/Renee Williams

January 16, 2012

Cawell in 1955....UT Men Post Wins in Key Biscayne

I stumbled across some interesting video of Austin in 1955, which includes some footage of Caswell Tennis Center when it was a clay court facility. Click on this link and forward to the 22:48 mark to see the footage (first click on the time bar, then click the play button).

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The UT Men's tennis team is in action at the Key Biscayne Invitational this week, and they started strong, winning seven singles matches and four doubles matches. For more details, see Texassports.com.

Central Texas Winter Tournaments 2012

Polar Brr Nothing But Doubles, January 20-22, Austin, NTRP levels. CATA's annual winter doubles tournament is a good chance to shake off some rust and get back into tournament mode. Deadline is January 11, 2012. To enter on-line click here.

WTA Frostbite Open, January 28-29, Waco, Adults, Juniors and Seniors. Entry deadline is January 18, 2012. Head up to Waco for this tournament, click here for more information or to enter on-line.

Mabry Adult Open and Senior/Super Senior Major Zone, February 2-5, San Antonio. Things start getting serious for a lot of tournament players with this tournament, always a favorite among seniors. Entry deadline is January 22, 2012. For more information or to enter, click here.

Horseshoe Bay Resort Red Clay Open, February 10-13, Horseshoe Bay, Adult NTRP levels. A rare chance to play on Red Clay in Texas. Entry deadline is January 29, 2012. Click here to enter on-line.

SAPTA-HEB Adult Major Zone, February 17-19, San Antonio, Adult NTRP Levels. The first Adult major zone of the year, this is a good chance to pick up some early points. Entry deadline is February 8, 2012. For on-line entry, click here.