Blog is back! Sunday match comments...

Blog returns after a week break...sorry...but was exhausted but rested up now to make some closing comments, etc.

Sunday was an awesome day of tennis at the Club.  We were so lucky to have days of glorious weather...our thanks to you all for not washing your cars and cursing the event! 

First up was the Ladies A Doubles final.  Still fresh from the upset win of Logie/Woodson were Rose and Dynel who shamelessly drilled recently stitched up Debbie Woodson. They started off strong against Susan and Karen.  But...Karen turned up the Poodle Power with deep forehands and crafty net play, thwarting their bit for another upset.  Rose was everywhere, so was Susan, while Dynel did her hair.  Congrats to Susan and Karen with the win 6-3, 6-2. 

"ALbatross" Baptiste and Wendell Powell took on Michael Armendariz and Jay Craft in Mens B Doubles in a battle of #1 and #2 seeds.  Wendell and Al got off to a good start over the obvioulsy hungover Jay and recuperating Michael.  A & W were up in the second set tiebrake 5-2, when someone from the stands yelled, "Come on Maria!  Do it for Heineken!"  With grunts and fistpumps, Michael and Jay win the next 5 points in a row to force the third set.  Starting off with a break in the third set, confidence was building but Wendell picked up his play and did not miss.  In a closer than the score indicated set, A & W take the third set and win the match  6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-3. 

Dynel was seen still checking her hair and make up...just saying. 

In Mens A Singles, Alex Elizee took on the spirited (and I mean that in two ways...figure it out) Carlos Rosas.  Taking the first set, Alex was met with aggressive play from Carlos and shouts of...of...well...I am really not sure what he was saying...but it spurred him on to take the second set.  Through the help of an interpreter, Alex began to understand the yells of Carlos and he takes the third set 6-1.  Congrats Alex!

Afternoon matches we see the ever matching Juli Mielleur and Flo Logan taking on Trudy and Lee.  Forehand to forehand were Trudy and Juli, Flo keeping the ball in play to eventually force the error.  Lee cursed a lot.  Tough two sets as both teams take a win...but Trudy and Lee prevail in the third and they win 6-4, 4-6, 6-2. 

Perenial finalist Susan Armstrong and Flavia Logie played their singles final as well.  The first set was won by Susan 6-0, but the score was not indicative of the set.  Flavia served big, volleyed, sliced, diced, dropped, drilled, threw everything at Susan but she took in stride.  Always entertaining, and doing our Heineken sponsor proud, Flavia drops the second set giving the win to Susan.  6-0, 6-3.  But a great match ladies!

Competing for the $500 first prize in Mens Open singles were Christian Nelthropp and Kris Elien.  Interesting to see two lefties taking turns whacking balls at each other.  Kris proved too strong and takes the match in straight sets, 6-1, 6-3.   Nice win...$500 to Kris and $250 to Christian...BEERS FOR EVERYONE!!!  Okay...it was wishful thinking as these two selfish souls didn't share in their glory...

Mens 50 doubles with Don DeWilde and Stan Myrie G (seriously...can someone find his last name, please?!) took on Mel Adams and Joel Mahepath.  50+ or not...these guys were cranking some balls.  Don't let the age fool you.  Stan smacked some volleys and overheads so hard, his Kangol almost came off and Joel's shirt almost came untucked.  I said almost.  Coming off strong Don and Stan take the first set 6-3, but had the second set slump attack and were down 0-3 in the second.  No fear...6 games in a row later, they win the second set.  Nice playing and surprisingly...no line judges were needed for this final.  ;)

The highlight match of the evening had doubles partners Robby Stamper and Alec Kuipers taking each other on in the Mens B singles final.  The Oompa Loompa comes off STRONG in the first set and takes it 6-2.  Robby is bound and determined to challenge the kid in the second set and was all over the net like a cheap suit.  Determined yes..successful...well...the kid proved to crafty and MATURE and takes the set 6-4 much to the delight of the crowd.  Kudos for Robbie for being such a great sport.  Kudos to the Kuiper family for having Alec play all events.  And kudos to Alec for being a great competitor and good sport as well.  Three events and two trophies.  Not bad Alec!

Matt Ridgway from Bellows International was present to hand out trophies to all our winners.  A big shout out to Bellows and Heineken for making this event the premiere tennis tournament on island. 

Dynel finished her hair and makeup just in time to accept her two awards.  Just saying.