Nike Cat 2, Portland Oregon

I have played the Nike Cat 2 many times over the years. My cousins, Don and Janet Beer live in Tigard so I have the fun of visiting them. I […]

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Pensacola Day 4: Marcinkowska wins 40 singles and doubles

Brief update tonight.   Renata Marcinkowska played a phenomenal 2nd set (to go with a merely excellent first set) to beat Hyacinth Yorke in the final of the 40 clay courts…then […]

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Pensacola, Thursday, Day 3

The 40’s semis were played today. On court 1, Renata Marcinkowska and Fran Chandler played different styles, but were equally exemplary sports. The racquet never left their hands in anger […]

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Marathons in the 40’s, Upsets Galore in the 50’s

The second day of play at Pensacola brought a repeat performance of great weather, and a lot of upsets in the 50’s and marathons in the 40’s.   In the […]

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Pensacola, Day 1

The 40 and 50 clay courts began today. The weather was gorgeous, California-like actually (there were a few clouds though).   Hyacinthe Yorke, the 4th seed in the 40’s was […]

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