So, in case you haven't noticed yet, I'm kinda in US Open mode right now and will be for the next couple of weeks. This will be my first Open since 2014, and I'm super excited to spend some time there this year. My focus will be on the Junior
Tag: Qualies
The US Open is Here!
I know I'm a couple of days late here, but there is so much going on with the 2017 US Open right now, and, even though I won't be there for another 13 days, I wanted to bring y'all up to speed! First of all, the Qualies . . . one
Interviews at the US Open – George & Lynne Opelka
During the Junior US Open Qualifying, I had the pleasure of speaking with George and Lynne Opelka whose son, Reilly, was playing for a spot in the main draw. I'm thrilled to report that Reilly made it through the qualies and will be playing his first match later today. I
How ITF Junior Tournaments Work
Just when I thought I had the USTA tournament thing finally figured out, my kid decided he wanted to try playing some ITF events. And, after reading the current ITF Junior Regulations and searching all over the Web for information and coming up pretty much empty-handed, I started asking questions
Waco ITF – The Outcome
Day 1 of Qualies, ITF Tournament 1, Waco, Texas Coach Julius (via text message to me): Game on! Me: What's that mean???? Coach: He just started. Me: Ah, thanks! Keep me posted! Coach: Very rough start. Nerves. Lots of unforced errors. 0-4. Me: Uh oh Coach: 0-6. Playing scared. Poor shot selection and too many short balls
