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5.5
5.0
Champion: Mike Graham
Finalist: Dan Rodrigues
Champion: Kal Rammo
Finalist: Rob Montgomery
Champion: John Cross
Finalist: Kevin Park
4.0
4.5
3.5
Champion: Eric Mattern
Finalist: Doug Schell
Champion: Tom Grady
Finalist: Brian O’Leary
4.0
4.5
3.5
Champion: Orkyde Bina
Challenge Finalist: Christa Abraham
Court
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Champion: Tuyet Forrest
Finalist: Mary King
Oktoberfest Dinner: Oct. 5th
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Champion: Alyssa
Waddell
Finalist: Raquel Schell
End of Summer Pool Party: Oct. 7
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Calcutta Team Tennis: Oct. 13-14
NBTC Main Line
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Harry Hall (Food and Beverage Manager)
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Ron De Avila
Lori Klein
Dennis Macheski
Lou Delmonico
Harry Hall named
Food and Beverage Manager
Boston bred, Harry Hall married a California girl and
moved out to Southern California in the eighties. He
loves the weather and has a strong enthusiasm for biking and food and beverage. Harry lives in San Juan
Capistrano and has 3 kids who are all grown up. Harry
has been in the restaurant business 33 years mostly on
the managerial side and he was a part owner of Milanos
Italian Kitchen in Glendale, California. Harry is happy
to be at NBTC and looks forward to continuing the
clubs focus on serving quality food and making both
members and guests happy. He looks forward to
meeting everybody around the club!
PASTA BAR: For the time being, we are suspending
the Pasta Bar until cooler weather prevails. We will let you
know when we resume the pasta bar.
DELIVERY: We still provide delivery service
(members and non members) in and around the Eastbluff
area from 5-8:30pm. You can also submit your order for
PICKUP anytime! You can either phone your order in, or
submit it online through our website. (www.nbtennisclub.com)
LIVESTREAM: Our live-stream is still pumping…
Make sure to check it out FREE www.livestream.com/nbtc
Coffee is now only served until 8am M-F since THE
RESTAURANT IS OPEN STARTING 8AM!
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Plays with Babolat and has a killer
forehand
Answer on back of newsletter
“Play Heat’s Up During Singles Club
Championship”
The singles club championships that began Saturday, September 22nd proved to be a test of tennis skill and a test of physical
and mental endurance. With the on-court temperature exceeding 90
degrees players were challenged by the hot sun as well as the scorching winners from their opponent’s racquets.
A total of 84 players took to the courts to compete for the
right to named club champion in both the women’s and men’s singles draws. Over 100 matches were scheduled over the weekend
with many participants enduring two matches in one day under the
hot sun. Those that survived the weekend were treated to a primetime final and cooler temperatures on center court the following
week.
Men’s 5.5
Semi-Finals : John Cross def. David Watson 6-2, 6-1;
Kevin Park def Will Rappaport 7-5, 7-6
Finals :
Cross def. Park 7-5, 2-6, 7-6
Highlights
John Cross overcame a 2-5 deficit in the third set to
capture the men’s 5.5 title and Park had a match point that was narrowly averted. There is no denying the champion that Cross is.
David Watson earned the #1 seeding after Saturday mornings round
robin. Gareth Estwick gave champion Cross a run for his money in a
4-6, 6-1, 6-4 epic battle. Will Rappaport proves he is a player by
winning a 3 hour marathon against Michael Fischer, then competing
hard against Cross before being narrowly defeated 5 and 6. The 5.5
division is really heating up as there are many players now that can
compete for the top spot.
Men’s 5.0 (Round Robin Format)
Group A Champion :
Rob Montgomery
Group B Champion :
Kal Rammo
Finals :
Rammo def Montgomery 7-5, 6-3
Highlights:
Montgomery narrowly escapes
victory over the fantastic play and good sportsmanship of Yvan Cao. Cao hands the match to
Montgomery after splitting sets when he fails to
return a shot from a cramping Montgomery on
match point in the second set. Kal Rammo
overcomes the tenacious and crafty Sammy
Vergara in a three hour battle.
Men’s 4.5
Semi-Finals :
Mike Graham def Mike
McCarthy 6-3, 6-1;
Dan Rodriguez def Mike
MacPherson 6-2,7-5
Finals :
Mike Graham def.
Dan Rodrigues 6-4, 6-2
Highlights :
Mike Graham reached the final without giving up more than three games in
a set & Dan Rodriguez reached the finals without losing a set.
Finals was a hard fought and competitive match which Mike Graham won with consistency and excellent shot making.
Brian Peterson defeats Oliver Fleener 8-3 to win the backdraw
Men’s 4.0
Semi Finals:
Tom Grady def. Paul King 6-4, 6-2; Brian
O’Leary def. Howard Hutchison 6-1, 6-0
Finals :
Grady def. O’Leary 6-2, 6-7, 6-2
Highlights:
Tom Grady proves his #1 seeding by winning four
matches to capture the title. Brian O’Leary surprises everyone with
his run to the finals and victory over the steady and experienced
player of Howard Hutchison in the semis.
New member Loren Cargile defeats Joe Chang in the finals of the
back draw.
Men’s 3.5 (Round Robin Format)
Group A Champion :
Erik Mattern
Group B Champion :
Doug Schell
Finals :
Mattern def. Schell 6-2, 7-5
Highlights :
Erik Mattern showcased some dominant
shot making skills by going 3-0 in his division.
Doug Schell battles from a set down to narrowly defeat Mike Palitz
in a three set, hard-fought match the lasted nearly three hours.
Women’s 4.5 (Round Robin Format)
Group A Champion :
Orkyde Bina
Group B Champion :
Christa Abraham
Finals :
Bina def. Abraham 6-3, 6-1
Highlights :
Orkyde Bina cruises
through her division, defeating all her opponents in straight sets. Christa got out to an
early lead in the final, only to have Orkyde
find her range after the first few games to take
the title. Even still, Christa Abraham goes 3-0
in her division without losing a set as well to
set up the Wednesday night center court final.
Women’s 4.0 (Round Robin Format)
Group A Champion :
Tuyet Forrest
Group B Champion :
Mary King
Highlights :
Tuyet Forrest dominates her opponents in divisional play by giving up only 3 games. In the final, Tuyet defeats
Mary King to take the 4.0 title on center court Monday, October
1st.
Mary King outlasts Anna Ziebarth in a hard fought match that
decided the finalist. .
Women’s 3.5
Semi-Finals : Alyssa Waddell def. Lynn Dirienzo; Raquel Schell
def. Cindi Gitibin
Finals :
Waddell def. Schell 6-2, 6-1
Consolation : Dirienzo def Gitibin in straight sets
Highlights :
Having played less than a year, Alyssa has made
remarkable strides with credit to her “coach” Tony Christopher.
She has the fighting never say die spirit and is starting to incorporate some real strategy out there. Good work to both ladies!
IT’S CALCUTTA TIME!!!
ROCK N’ ROLL THEME!
Best of luck to the 116 players who have signed up for the “Rock n’
Roll” Calcutta Oct 13th & 14th!!!Play will begin on Saturday and
Sunday at 12:30pm. I hope all of you will make it out to the Calcutta Bidding Party Wednesday, Oct 10th at 6:30 which will serve a
delicious Mexican buffet and offer exciting bidding action on the
3 eight teams competing.
The eight teams will be announced on Thursday, October 4th which
gives everyone a week to evaluate and decide where the money
should be placed!
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As we enter the first month of Pacific Sun League, we have some great results so far
TO report on our numerous teams in the Pacific Sun Women’s League. Our B2 is in
1st Place winning 10 of 12, and our Sr 1 is tied for 1st place (winning 8 of 12) Our
C2 team just moved up and are tied for 3rd, the C3 team which also moved up is tied
for 4th and the D3 team is tied for 4th. These teams are still in contention! Good
luck to all ladies in the Pacific Sun Leagues. Stay tuned next month for updates on
Hill and Canyon and Sundowners!
10-6-12
10-20-12
11-3-12
11-10-12
12-1-12
12-8-12
12-15-12
1-5-13
1-19-13
1-26-13
*Subject to change
What a fun two weekends we had August 30September 9th at the Newport Beach Tennis Club as numerous members competed in the prestigious 10th Annual Queen
of Hearts Charity Tournament and the 10k Tony Prodan Memorial 35 doubles event! The event featured over 350 players, the Ultra fun Tux and Tennies Party, extensive silent auction and ball drop as proceeds will benefit an early detection
for Ovarian Cancer.
In a grueling match, NBTC’s Dave Watson won the
5.0 Singles Title in thrilling fashion, defeating Juan Anaque
10-8 in the third. Watson combined his superior athleticism
with a strong will to win to capture the title early Sunday
morning. In the 4.0 Mixed, Tuyet Forrest won with Elvis
Ochoa beating the team of Mak and Loha 6-1, 5-7, 7-5. These
two members should be congratulated for their effort. Watson had to get through 3 players to win the title, while Forrest
and Ochoa beat 4 teams in route to their victory. A wonderful accomplishments in one of the largest charity tennis
events in California!
In the Tony Prodan Memorial event, NBTC’s very
own Scott Davis, along with Devin Bowen won the $10,000
title, each grabbing $2000 a piece for their effort. The event
is a tribute to Linda Winstons father, Tony Prodan, and featured an incredible array of skill and talent across the board,
but especially from Davis as he took control of the final
match with a dazzling array of shots at the net. Davis/Bowen
defeated Man Son Hing/Cook 6-3, 6-4 in front of a very pro
Davis crowd here at NBTC
Thanks to all members for playing and we hope to
see ALL of you in our upcoming Calcutta Oct 13-14, Grand
Prix Leagues play starting early October, Newport Beach
Tennis Club Grand Prix (Oct 27-28) and all our other fun
events we have lined up for you this fall!
Scott Davis (right) and Devin Bowen win the crown
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GOOD LUCK
TO ALL
PLAYERS!
Your Split Step IS your first step! Many adults and
juniors underestimate the value of the split step, but it
proves vital if wanting to get a good jump on the ball. The
reason for the importance of the split step is that it gives
balance and the ability to BETTER push off to the
ball. One should split step (heals off the ground) right as
the opponent hits the ball. A good wide split step will provide balance and a greater ability to push off with the outside leg. Even on serves it is crucial to split step right as
the server hits the ball. Just watch any of the top pros as
they are all anticipating, getting their body moving with a
split step. You'll be amazed how much quicker to the ball
you will become by using this valuable tool properly. So,
next time you are on the court, focus on the split step, and
enjoy better coverage, better anticipation and hence, better
results!
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