Saturday - April 21, 2007

It was cool but dry. Its scheduled to rain later today. 10 people congregated to play tennis. Two people (Tina and Sabrina) played singles and the rest of the people played doubles.

The teams as selected per the player ratings were as follows:

George and Zack
Justin and Harry
Larry and Louise
Richard and Carmel

For the second time in a row Harry and his partner prevented George and his partner from sweeping all three rounds. Harry and Justin lost the first two rounds but rose up in the third round. George and Zack won the first two rounds but was stopped in the third round by Harry and Justin. George and Zack wound up in a tie with Richard ans Carmel for first place. The results were as follows.

ROUND ONE

George/Zack over Richard/Carmel (6-0)
Larry/Louise over Justin/Harry (6-3)

ROUND TWO

George/Zack over Larry/Louise (6-4)
Richard/Carmel over Justin/Harry (6-1)

ROUND THREE

Justin/Harry over George/Zack (6-4)
Richard/Carmel over Larry/Louise (6-5)

In the singles match Tina defeated Sabrina in three sets (7-5, 1-6, 6-1)

The refreshments were varied as usual. The menu was as follows:

No Pudge Fudge brownies from Tina
Pizza bites from Louise C.
No Trans Fat Won Tons from Louise B.
Turkey wraps from Larry
Orange slices for Harry
Peanuts from George
Drinks from Carmel and Richard

The player ratings that changed due to today's play are as follows:

George - 5.5
Larry - 5.1
Zack - 3.8
Richard C. - 3.2
Louise - 4.6
Carmel - 4.9
Harry - 3.6
Justin - 4.7