Practicing & Practicing
Today was a tennis day…1.5 hours in the morning and in the afternoon with a two hour break in between. I’m getting used to the clay again and how physical […]
Category Archives: Mallorca
Santa Maria Market Day and a Pretty Walk in Consell, Mallorca
Sunday was a day off from tennis and market day in Santa Maria (and some other towns in Mallorca). Santa Maria is close to where I am staying and is […]
A Gorgeous Coastal/Mountain Drive in Mallorca
Today of course I played tennis, training for 90 minutes in the morning. After lunch I drove past Andratx (west from Palma) and up Ma10 along the coast past Estellencs […]
More Rain in Spain
It rained again this morning in Mallorca, though I didn’t see much of it…right outside my airbnb the street is being torn up and pipes put in and this morning […]
Consell Market, Tennis & Visit to Palma
This morning I made a quick visit to the Consell market, which was quite small. As is normal in the small villages in Mallorca, it was held in the church […]
Rain in Spain on the Plain
It was drizzling yesterday afternoon…last night it poured in Mallorca! I heard the thunder during the night but by morning the sun was shining…mostly. My 11am training session was delayed […]
Mallorca!
I arrived Monday afternoon in Mallorca from Vienna. As per usual…the airport in Mallorca was PACKED! No matter the time of day it seems to be full of people coming […]
ITF Masters Tennis Tour: Mallorca 1000 2023: Dates, Entry Information & More
The Mallorca 1000 is a two-week tennis extravaganza in Font de sa Cala Spain. This year the second week (age divisions 65-90) are followed by the ITF Masters World Championships […]
Barcelona, Red Clay, Real Club de Polo
Draws and results are here. I finally made it to Barcelona…the 1:10 flight on Vueling, though packed, took off and landed on time. It was a long walk from where […]
Sweating in Mallorca, On to Barcelona…Slowly
Sunday was sweltering in Mallorca…98 and humid (so it felt like 105 according to the Weather Channel). Nonetheless, I had a good red clay 90 minute training session, and hopefully […]
Puig de Maria/Santuari de la Mare de Deu, Mallorca
I practiced at 11 today at Global Tennis Team and it was HOT, and humid as well…hard to breathe weather. But I survived, then returned to Inca for lunch and […]
Training in Mallorca; Inca Thursday Market; Grocery Stores
I am here in Mallorca to reacquaint myself with red clay and heat, but also to explore more of the island. I trained one on Wednesday for 90 minutes, after […]
Three Flights, One Delay, Two Rental Cars, Zero Parking Spots & Finally, Mallorca
Flying on the 4th of July weekend…what was I thinking! But actually, it went well, if not quickly. I had a slightly complicated itinerary with two separately booked itineraries, and […]
Fact Sheets for Team and Individuals in Mallorca, Spain for Masters World Championships (65-85 & 90s for Individuals)
Mallorca Team/Individual Information ITF Masters World Championships Home Page
Apply Now for USA Men’s and Women’s 65/70/75/80/85 Teams
The link to the application is here. Dates: Oct. 8-13, 2023 Location: Capdapera, Mallorca, Spain Team Application By completing this application, you may be considered for the 2023 ITF Masters […]
2023 Mallorca 1000
This is one of the best tournaments on the ITF Masters Tour circuit. It’s really three tournaments in one: the M/W 30-45 from the 23-28 of September; the M/W 50-60 […]
National Women’s 40-80 Clay Day 2: Into the Quarters
Draws are here. On another sunny, hot day in Palm Beach Gardens round of 16 and quarterfinal action took place. The seeders overall have to be commended as there were […]
World Championships 2023: Mallorca, Ages 65-80: Oct 8-13 (Team); 14-21 (Individuals)
Teams: Oct 8-13. The National Governing Organization (for USA players it is the USTA) selects and nominated the team players. Individuals: Oct 14-21. Individuals are open to all players with […]
Mallorca Champion
Saturday October 15, 2022 Draws are here. Today was my last day in Mallorca this year. I played well in singles and doubles, beating Katrin Dippner in the singles final […]
Finals in Mallorca Tomorrow
Friday October 14, 2022 Draws are here. Live scoring is here. Today I played the singles and doubles semis (with Sabine Schmitz). I played Carmen Chillida-Belzunce from Spain, the 4th […]
Quarterfinal Success in Mallorca as the Sun Shines
Draws are here. There was one little spot of rain on the radar, right on top of Font de sa Cala around 6am…but that early morning shower gave way to […]
Doubles Win & Singles Rainout in Mallorca
Draws are here. Today started out rainy and wet and turned into a nice albeit windy afternoon. Matches were delayed till noon and only the round of 16 matches were […]
Into the Quarters at Mallorca 1000 65s (Edit #2)
Draws are here. It was a really nice day for tennis in Mallorca, temps in the low 70s, very slight breeze and overcast so no sun to bother anyone (the […]
First Round Success in Mallorca 65s
Draws are here. I played my first round match this morning in Mallorca 65s, against Monika Emmrich of Germany. She had a nice forehand and a 2-handed backhand, and hit […]
Pollenca Market Day
Today, Sunday, was a day off from tennis after playing every day since I arrived in Mallorca, nearly two weeks ago. I decided to go to Pollenca which is in […]
Singles Finalist & A Trip to Nadal Academy
List of players/teams finishing 1-4 are listed here. I lost to Lisa Prechtel in the final of the Mallorca 1000 today…she played very well (she is the current 60s world […]
Into the 60s Final in Mallorca after a Stormy Night (Thunder/Lightning/Rain)
Draws are here. It was a really soggy day yesterday in Font de sa Cala. It rained most of the day and in the evening and night there was the […]
Arta Transfiguarcio Church and Santuari de Sant Salvador
Yesterday was a total washout in Mallorca. I did get to warm up for about 20 minutes but that was it. It was pouring earlier but around noon abated so […]
Rainout in Mallorca
Thursday October 6, 2022 Font de sa Cala, Mallorca, Spain I warmed up as usual today at 8:25 am, preparing for my 10:30 match. But around 10 it started to […]
Into the Semis in Font de Sa Cala Week 1
Draws are here. I played Laura De Vitttori today, and won 63 64….took 7 set points in the first set (I was up 52 40-0 and 5-3 40-0…finally closed it […]