Tennis News
Published: July 10, 2009, Richmond Tennis Association website
RTA Sponsors High Level Tournament at Hermitage CC
by Charles Tilley
This week, Monday July 6th through Thursday July 9th, Hermitage Country Club held an L4 tournament which was affiliated with the RTA. An L4 is a rather significant tournament, carrying higher point values than L5s and L6s which the RTA is usually involved with. Due to this fact, players from across the state, namely Charlottesville, ventured to Manakin Sabot to demonstrate their prowess on the court. Under the watchful eye of Mark Bernstine, the highly acclaimed Hermitage club pro, the tournament ran as smooth as silk. Employing computer technology in reporting scores and tracking matches was integral in the efficiency of the tournament.
Enough background though, the tournament had 15 different divisions, boys and girls singles and doubles 12s-18s. However, Girls’ 12 doubles was not held due to a small number of entrants, but the girls simply played up in the Girls’ 14 doubles. There were many different winners, but notably there were three double winners. This means that the player won both the singles and the doubles for their age division, an impressive feat considering the high level of competition at the tournament. Evan Charles came out victorious in both Boys’ 18 singles and doubles, with partner Tyler Carey. Also, Anna Fuhr took home the hardware in both Girls’ 16 singles and doubles, with partner Kelly Stewart. Furthermore, Tory Brown claimed the Girls’ 14 singles and doubles, with partner Brittany Hsieh.
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So often the early round matches that go the distance are overlooked. Stephen McCray (left) defeated James Pollard (right) 7-5, 6-3. |
In another first round gem, Anna Brodzik (right) defeated Alissa Rosen (left) 7-6(5), 6-4. |
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Despite the good weather, water was still at a premium for the players laboring on the courts. |
Many players exhibit an incredible sense of camaraderie, Michael Holt and Zach King are posing above before hitting the courts for another round. |
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In the Boys’ 18 singles Evan Charles (right) took care of business, knocking out Stephen Drew (left) of Charlottesville 6-4, 6-1. |
In the Girls’ 16 singles Connor Brewer (left) fell to Anna Fuhr (right). |
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Abigail Randolph (left) and Caroline Mosberg (middle left) came up short against the team of Brittany Hsieh (middle right) and Tory Brown (right) in the Girls’ 14 doubles. |
In the Boys’ 14 singles Jake Weber (left) defeated Justin Cerny (right). |
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In the Girls’ 16 doubles Haylee Seidenberg (left) and Jessica Kocen (middle left) were defeated by Kelly Stewart (middle right) and Anna Fuhr (right). |
Danny Polk (left) and Liam Sullivan (middle left) knocked off the team of Drew Barker (middle right) and Luke Mainwaring (right) in the Boys’ 14 doubles. |
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In the Boys’ 16 singles Zach King (left) came up just short against Stefan Hinds (right), falling in two tight sets. |
In the Girls’ 18 doubles Jessica Kocen (left) and Nicole Parker (middle left) edged out Meg Kristofak (middle right) and Haley Moses (right) 8-6. |
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In Boys’ 16 doubles Matthew Zimmerman (left) and Arjun Venkatasubramanian (middle left) narrowly defeated Michael Holt (middle right) and Zach King (right). |
In the Girls’ 18 singles Meg Kristofak (left) was fended off by Mary Tepper (right) in a close match. |
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Evan Charles (left) and Tyler Carey (middle left) won the Boys’ 18 doubles title 8-5. However, the larger |
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