Shona Lee lost 6-4 6-4 to Ellah Nze (USA) in the first round of the US$10000 ITF Women’s Circuit tournament at Monterrey, Mexico. Shona had to win one match to qualify for the main draw where her appearance was shortlived.
Marina Erakovic was beaten 6-4 6-1 by Margit Ruutel from Estonia in the first round of qualifying at Roland Garros. Marina’s hopes of qualifying for the first time at a major were dashed after 77 minutes of play as the Estonian gradually gained control of the match. Marina struggled to win points on her own second serve, winning just 4 of the 20 points played when she missed her first delivery. Her first serve percentage was 60% for the match. Hopefully, Marina won’t have to wait too much longer before she breaks through and qualifiies at a major for the first time.
After reaching the semi-finals last week, Rubin Statham was bundled out in the first round of the China F3 Futures tournament this week by Cheong -Eui Kim (Kor). Statham went down 6-4 6-4 to the Korean.
Gillian West, who has done an outstanding job as our part time Accounts Administrator is retiring. Auckland Tennis is looking for a replacement and would like tennis club members to be aware of this opportunity.
To view the job description, click here. The position is based at the ASB Tennis Centre and it is envisaged the role would entail about 18 hours per week (three x 6 hour days) plus an additional 4 hours per month.
We would request that if any club member is interested in this vacancy that they register their interest with Mellany Rogers at Auckland Tennis (email – mellany@aucklandtennis.co.nz or telephone 373 3623 etxn. 6) by 30th June, 2007. Please include your contact details and an appropriate CV if possible. Auckland Tennis will contact interested parties in early July with further details.
Rubin Statham beat Simon Rea in the quarter-finals of the Men’s Futures tournament in China but was knocked out in the next round by the eventual winner of the event. Rubin lost 6-3 6-3 to China’s Peng Sun to cap a successful week on the tour.
Auckland Tennis extends our congratulations to all of our winning teams and award recipients from last nights senior interclub prizegiving. For a full list of award winners and interclub winners please see below: More…
Auckland Tennis hosted the annual prizegiving at Vodafone Tennis Park last night for the 2006/07 season. The Auckland Junior Boy Player of the Year was awarded to Scott Winnard. Some of Scott’s highlights included winning ITF Doubles titles at Auckland and Christchurch, runner-up at the National 18’s in doubles, quarters of singles at the National 18’s and a semi-finalist at the New Zealand 18 and under Indoor Champs. Scott played Caro Bowl for the Royal Oak Tennis Club and represented Auckland in the Wilding Shield. In addition to his on court feats, Scott was also Dux at Glendowie College (pictured left – Scott receives his award from Auckland Tennis President, Jill Bignell). More…
