Category: Leagues

Weather Challenges at Grass Court Championships

USTA National Grass Court 75 and over Championships Update:  Jane and Ingrid won their first consolation match on Saturday 6-2, 6-3 and then advanced to play the #2 seeds.  They started the match on grass – stopped twice for rain – and ended up finishing the second set indoors on hard courts.  They showed great…

Portugal Wins Sizzling Fed Cup

Fed Cup July 22

Another great turnout on a sizzling day for Fed Cup today.  Thanks to everyone who participated and displayed such great mental toughness and quality points.  Teams representing six countries competed today.  Congratulations to Portugal, who won by 2 points over Ireland.

Good luck Jane & Ingrid!

75 Nationals

Jane and Ingrid drilled today and will compete in the USTA National 75 and over Grass Court Championships at the Germantown Cricket Club tomorrow at 3:00 pm.  Good luck Jane and Ingrid – you are fabulous role models for everyone at PRC!

Ireland Captures Fed Cup

Fed Cup July 15th

The heat and humidity didn’t discourage over 40 women from participating in Fed Cup today.  Congratulations to Ireland (283), who earned the most points and thanks to everyone who played and played with so much effort and enthusiasm.  The final scores were:  Italy (276), Scotland (269) and France (240).

Tennis Is Golden

Golden Aces

The 6.0 USTA Golden Aces competed at PRC today in the 55 and over Division and then had a surprise farewell party for Wendy.  Special moments with friends…

Monday Match Play Perfect Way to Start The Week

Monday match play

Evaluation scores for Monday:  weather – 10, quality of matches – 10, sportsmanship – 10, being with friends – infinite number.  Thanks everyone for coming out on this gorgeous day.  The sky was so blue it was almost distracting on the serve, more so than the serve.

Luxembourg Captures Fed Cup

Fed Cup

Six countries were represented today for Fed Cup by 36 women.  Matches were competitive and everyone demonstrated good mental toughness while playing in hot temperatures.  Congratulations to Luxembourg:  Lesley, Janet, Doreen S, Dodie, Carolyn and Ellen.

Stars and Stripes are the Best!

Forty women participated in the 4th of July Fed Cup held today, dressing in red, white and blue.  Rather than representing countries, the teams earned points for their team related to 4th of July.  Final standing points:  Firecrackers (265), Rockettes (277), Sparklers (280) and congratulations to the Stars and Stripes (287).  Everyone celebrated with toasting the USA (with…

Friday Singles Match Play is Hot!

Singles Match Play

The second week of singles match play was a huge success.  Players have expressed appreciation for all of Coach Judy’s tips and the opportunity to meet and play other singles players.  Email Judy if you are interested in playing next Friday.

Congratulations 4.0 Evening Team

Tennis Junkies

The PRC Tennis Junkies finished the season in 2nd place after  a hard fought 12-10 loss to In the Pink on Thursday night.  This was the first season that the evening USTA 4.0 league used the new point scoring system .  Thanks to captain Laurie Decker and congratulations to the team.