Naresh (junior in earlier post) set the tone on Wedenesday by riding his bike to tennis through the pouring rain. Fran Perlman was the first arrival at 7:45 am today, despite a heavy snowfall. She shed her many layers and then joined Kathy, Gisella and Manju for an exciting game of Super Bowl Tennis, which was…
All clinics and match play will be held this morning as scheduled. If you cannot participate in match play, please email or call the club. Drive safely.
The USTA Middle States announced that the Princeton Racquet Club will be designated as a 2016 USTA MS Premier Facility. Thirty four facilities and organizations were recognized this year for providing many of the programs that the USTA offer for it’s communities. PRC has received this distinction every year since it’s inception in 2013 for it’s continued…
After two weeks of exciting matches, the finals of the Australian Open are set. The women’s final between Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber will be broadcast on ESPN on Saturday, January 30 at 3:00 am. Andy Murray will try to upset Novak Djokovic in the men’s final, which will be shown on Sunday at 3:00 am on…
There was as much activity in the lobby today as there was on the courts today. After Friday match play, friends gathered to surprise Deb Castoldi on her birthday. Shortly after, the PRC Topspinners welcomed Kate Lakritz back after double foot surgery and then celebrated their victory against Nassau Racquet Club in the 3.5 USTA League. Isn’t tennis a wonderful…
The USTA Adult League Meeting for captains of women’s team was conducted on January 25th at Princeton Racquet Club. Judy Vogt, League Coordinator for the 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 leagues, organized the teams and Sharon Narsiff, NJD coordinator, presented new league rules for the upcoming season. The USTA league captains meeting for the Women’s 18 & Over 4.0,…
Auggie’s Tennis Tips during the Winter: As you can see, I dress warmly when it is cold. Remember, dress warmly while traveling to PRC and for your pre match warm up. Wear layers so that after your warm up, you can remove a layer. It is important to keep your muscles warm to avoid injury.…
Australian at PRC! The aftermath of the blizzard didn’t hinder the women in the Monday match play from participating at the club. Doubles teams worked on the Australian formation. This is a great way to mix it up while playing. Assuming all players are right handed, the following tips would apply. From the deuce side,…
What are the priorities of your tennis shot? It is recommended that they be consistency, placement, depth, spin and pace/power, and in that order! Most club and junior players believe that the quickest way to improve their level is to add pace to the ball. Note, pace is the last priority of the five. Watch…
The Mercer County Tennis Hall of Fame Awards Banquet has been postponed to June 3rd because of the impending weather. Save the date and honor Judy Vogt, as she will be inducted into the Class of 2016.