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  Double Teaming
by Robin Dawson

The players at Southbridge Racquet Club in Savannah really stick together.  A large group of them came together to form three teams participating here at the State Championships.

 
 
 
  Rule of the Day - August 18th...You broke ALL your strings?
by Robin Dawson

There’s a little office behind the desk at Newman the folks here have so generously given me to use to write this weekend.  I can’t help but overhear many of you hurrying in to get some last minute, emergency stringing done. 
 
     
 
 
     
  Eight Match Points Down – No Problem!
by Robin Dawson

Michele Smith and Kyle McNutt were down 1-6, 0-5 in their line-three match Sunday.  This was their last match of the round robin and it was a must-win for their team to advance to the playoffs.
 
 
 
     
  Olympic Wrap-Up (So far)  (Olympic Theme song plays on the page)
By Robin Dawson

Sunday in Beijing (Saturday night for us here in the U.S.) was a big, big day at the Olympics Games!  If you went to sleep early to prepare for today’s match...
 
     
 
 
  Tournament Director / Philosopher
by Robin Dawson

Dick Hatfield has quite a varied career background.  He taught high school physics; he learned to play tennis so he could coach the high school team; he went into ...
 
     
 
 
  Rule of the Day - August 17th...Whoops – We Didn’t Switch
by Robin Dawson

Under the Rules of Tennis, when an error is discovered, all points played in good faith shall stand.  Errors so discovered shall be corrected as follows: 
 
     
 
 
  Team Klingensmith Cruising Toward a Championship
by Robin Dawson

Maybe that caution tape behind the Klingensmith 6.0 Senior Team out of Rome should have been put up earlier as a warning to the competition.
 
     
 
 
  For the Burton’s, Tennis is a Family Tradition
by Robin Dawson

Beverly Burton summed it up when she said, “We’re a tennis family.”  Her husband Keith was already...
 
     
 
 
  Team Miller
by Robin Dawson


The six members of North Georgia’s 7.0 Adult Team Miller pulled out at win Saturday at Petersburg to put them in first place going into play Sunday.
 
     
 
 
  HollyBob
by Robin Dawson

What’s that you say?  A new group on the music scene?  No, it’s ...
 
     
 
 
  Passing Shots

Images from around the Mixed Doubles State Championships.  Check back often for additional photos!!
 
     
 
 
  “A Little Help Please”
by Robin Dawson

Well, there is a whole, heaping bunch of folks working here at this Mixed State League Championship...
 
     
 
 
  It Really Is a Game of Love
by Robin Dawson

Heather Strickland says, “I just don’t know what we’ll do if we don’t make it back here next year.  I guess we’ll just come anyway – for fun, and for the memories.” 
 
     
 
 
  Rule of the Day - August 16th...When to Spin
by Robin Dawson

This was a Rule of the Day I used back in May.  But since very few of us actually put this rule into play, including me, I thought it might be worth a second go ‘round…
 
     
 
 
  A Hero “Serves” Among Us
by Robin Dawson

September 10, 2001.  Allison Travis was a nurse in Houston, TX with a master’s degree.  She had been working...
 
     
 
 
  Ice Ice baby
by Robin Dawson

Temperatures here at the Mixed Championships might not be topping out in the hundreds like last year, but it’s still...
 
     
  A Cure for What Ails You
by Robin Dawson

No, I’m not talking about a stiff drink.  I’m talking about some real help here –
 
     
 
 
  There’s a Certain Electricity Here in Augusta
by Robin Dawson

Even though the many third set tie breaks that have already been played in the early rounds here at...
 
     
 
 
  Spouses Who Play Together…
by Robin Dawson

“Play doubles with my wife?  With my husband?  What, are you crazy?” 
 
     
 
 
  Where to Go in Your Dancing Shoes
by Robin Dawson

If you’ve still got some energy left after your matches this weekend and you’re wanting to slip on your dancing shoes you might want to treat yourself to...
 
     
 
 
  Rule of the Day - August 15th ...Match Tiebreak
by Robin Dawson
 
     
 
 
  So You’ve Never Done This Before?
by Robin Dawson

This whole Mixed Doubles State League Championship thing?  Well first of all – Congratulations!  Do you know...
 
     
 
 
  What to Eat, What to Do…
by Robin Dawson

After a hard day on the hot courts you’ll likely be looking for a good place to cool down and refuel your system.
 
     
 
 
  The Heat is...
by Robin Dawson

Not as "ON"  as it was last year.  And that’s some mighty good news!  This weekend the weatherman is calling for...