Essen Singles/Doubles Champion

Draws are here. I played the singles final, and the doubles semis and final both today. I played Jutta Boekmann in the singles final and won 60 60, though she […]

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Into the Essen Final

Draws are here. I had a pretty easy semi today. The woman I played, Corrine Franoux (France) had a three hour semi yesterday and a two hour match the day […]

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Successful Start in Essen

Draws are here I started today by somehow getting lost on the way to the courts (I think my gps was set to the wrong address)…somehow I got to the […]

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Last Practice Day in Essen

Draws are here. Today was another practice day in Essen. I hit quite a bit, first with Heide Orth (what a beautiful backhand and deadly drop shot), then with Heidi […]

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Practice Day 2 in Essen

Monday was a second practice day for me and another rainy day. Draws and results I ran errands early, grocery stores and picked up my newly strung racquet. I went […]

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Practice Day #1 in Essen

Sunday in Germany is mostly a rest day…few stores are open other than at airports and railway stations, or gas stations, and restaurants are open. I had a pretty relaxing […]

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