Barcelona

Draws are here. I arrived late on Sunday into Barcelona, getting to the hotel around 9pm. The sun was still shining brightly though, so it seemed earlier. The airport was […]

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Into Singles/Doubles Finals in Barcelona

Draws are here. There hasn’t been much to write about since Wednesday (now it’s Saturday). I had a day off on Thursday, was set to play the singles semis last […]

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Shopping & Practice Day

Draws are here. Today, Wednesday, Day 3 of the Barcelona ITF 700. I had another day off but play a good Spanish player (#2 on their bronze medal Cup team […]

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Last Day in Spain

July 19, 2021 I started my day with the “new normal” for international travel…a covid test. I had an antigen test I brought with me…you connect online, and the proctor […]

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Into the Singles Final; Doubles Final Under the Lights Tonight

Thursday July 15, 2021 Draws and order of play are here. Yesterday I practiced in the late morning (the earliest practice times are 11am) with Lisa B, then went back […]

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USA Into Final in Men’s and Women’s 60s; Women’s 55 Fall to Netherlands; Women’s 50s Win a Late Match

Lisbon, Portugal The USA women’s 60 team (Alice Marble) had the most straightforward match of the day, winning 3/0 against Great Britain to advance to the final. I played singles […]

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