Tag: Tennis

Tennis: A Love Story

Fran Friedlander In Fall 2021 we arrived in SaddleBrooke from Boston. The pandemic was responsible for us taking the plunge to move to the Southwest. Had it not been for the horror of the pandemic, we would still be suffering the cold and dreary months of New England. A silver lining? For us, definitely. For so…

Andre Agassi Doubles?!

Debbie McGeehan Let me take you way back to 1986 on the Big Island of Hawaii. The tennis professional who worked at Mauna Lani Hotel asked resident and member John Sochacki if he would like to play a doubles match with him and his friend. His friend was Brian Sullivan who played in Wimbledon but lost…

Ladies Tennis Organized Play Is Back!

Debbie McGeehan How can you have fun and play competitive tennis on Monday mornings? It’s simple! Sign up for organized play on Court Reserve one week in advance. Let our club’s computer system do the rest! There are so many advantages to participating in organized play. It provides an opportunity for SaddleBrooke Tennis Club members…

Bring a Friend to POP Tennis

Roe Callahan Join us at the SaddleBrooke Tennis Club on Sept. 20 from 9 to 11 a.m. to Bring a Friend (family member, partner, or neighbor) to POP Tennis Day. Come see why your POP tennis friends are having so much fun. You’ll get to see how POP tennis is played while enjoying the company…

SaddleBrooke Tennis Club Independence Day Social

Tracy Reingruber The SaddleBrooke Tennis Club (STC) held its annual Independence Day Social on July 4. The event combined mid-morning mixed doubles matches, a barbecue that included grilled hot dogs and bratwursts, potluck side dishes and desserts prepared by club members, and patriotic music organized and played by Mike Dunbar. Approximately 100 STC members and…

Fun on a Saturday, No Matter What

Debbie McGeehan Despite the hot and humid weather, we always find fun playing Saturday morning mixed doubles! Organized play provides competitive but fun play against different opponents. It’s a great opportunity to play with your spouse or link up with other players. One couple moves to another court after 40 minutes and plays against new…

Ladies 55+ 4.0 Team Going to Sectionals

Jane Zielske SaddleBrooke’s Tough Cookies Ladies 55 and over 4.0 won the league for the second year in a row with an undefeated season. The team includes co-captains Jane Zielske and Jackie Kline, who have co-captained for years. “I am fortunate to have Jackie as an amazing co-captain and also as a wonderful partner,” says Jane. Returning…

Red, White, and Fun Tennis/POP Play and Potluck Luncheon

Anne Williams Who says summer in SaddleBrooke is too hot? Fortunately, the temperatures in late May/early June were moderate. This allowed 32 POP and 48 SaddleBrooke Tennis Club (STC) tennis players to enjoy two hours of lively court competition on May 29 for a Memorial Day Tennis/POP play event and potluck luncheon. Members, many of…

SaddleBrooke Tennis Club Plays World Team Tennis

Mike Oberski SaddleBrooke Tennis Club (STC) hosted a very interesting interclub team tennis event, which was held over a six-week period on Sunday afternoons. This social, yet competitive tennis league is a mixed-gender league played using some unusual tennis formats that add a bit of interest to the game. World Team Tennis (WTT) is played…

Tennis Club Volunteers at Work!

Debbie McGeehan We are very fortunate to have some of the best tennis courts in the State of Arizona! All 20 courts are used by our SaddleBrooke Tennis Club (STC) members who play tennis and/or POP tennis, along with being used by nonmember residents. Thanks to our SaddleBrooke One and SaddleBrooke TWO maintenance personnel who…