Julie Scott Thu Strikes Gold in Houston in the 35s

Julie Thu of Austin won the 35 singles last year in Houston, under different circumstances…it was pouring down rain and she beat Nancy Hilliard then indoors last year on a […]

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Thu, Smashey Advance to 35s Singles Final Saturday in Houston

Julie Thu and Kaysie Smashey took different routes to the 35s final, but both arrived there in straight sets. Thu blasted her way past Julie Lessiter 61 60, in a […]

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Barker, Downing, Fales, Lutz & Price Earn Singles Gold in Houston

There were gold ball matches and main draw 35 matches going on all around the club today but the match of the day had to be the 45 consolation doubles […]

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Jolene Watanabe Wins 45 Singles Gold in Houston; Finals Set for 55, 65 & 75s

Jolene Watanabe avenged her 2015 loss here in the final to Julie Cass this year, beating Cass 76 64 to win the 45 Clay for the second time. Jean Marie […]

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Houston Wednesday: On to the Semis and a Visit by Katrina Adams

We had an early start today, 8:30, but it was overcast, so the shadows weren’t a factor today at least and the weather was fine, 60s in the morning and […]

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Houston Tuesday

Just a brief post because I have an 8:40 am quarterfinal tomorrow plus 12:30 doubles. I played Althena Cahas from Houston today, a crafty lefty. We had some good points […]

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Let the Play (on the Clay) Begin in Houston

There are two big tennis tournaments going on in Houston this week (along with some final 4 thing for basketball). One is an ATP (men’s)  250 at River Oaks CC. […]

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