All-Time Numbers

Minimum 3 Tournament Years

NAME MATCHES SETS GAMES

Estenger 13-0 26-0 132-34
Paredes 7-4 16-14 139-128
Carballido 5-3 12-8 96-85
Zarcone 5-4 12-8 94-80
McFarlane 4-2 (09-10)

2010 Tournament Results

Champion: Max Estenger
Runner-up: Corey McFarlane

FIRST ROUND
(1) Estenger def Morel 6-0, 6-0
Benson def Cordero 6-0, 6-0
DeJesus def McAndrews 6-0, 7-5
(4) Zarcone def Markova 6-1, 6-3
(3) Paredes def Sharpe 6-0, 6-1
McFarlane def Chavez 6-4, Ret
Eagon def Moccia-Field 6-1, 6-0
(2) Khan def. Kollerer 6-0, 6-0

QUARTERFINALS
(1) Estenger def Benson 6-1, 6-2
(4) Zarcone def DeJesus 6-2, 6-2
McFarlane def (3) Paredes 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-4
Eagon def (2) Khan 7-6(4), 3-6, 7-6(5)

SEMIFINALS
(1) Estenger def (4) Zarcone 6-2, 6-2
McFarlane def Eagon 4-6, 6-0, 7-5

CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
(1) Estenger def McFarlane 6-1, 6-1

Estenger Captures Fourth Straight GSC Title

The two finalists during the trophy presentation

Estenger was able to play a solid baseline game and wait for the McFarlane error

The lovely Sidney supporting her father

In the most lopsided match in GSC finals history, Max Estenger
won his fourth title by crushing Corey McFarlane 6-1, 6-1.
McFarlane won the second game of the match to even the
score at 1-1, before Estenger won the next 10 games in a row.

Estenger used his powerful serve to keep McFarlane from mounting

any kind of momentum. McFarlane tried to chip and charge and move

forward but time and again was passed by Estenger from both wings.

After the match, the champion said, "I did what I had to do to win,
and am very happy about winning. Corey will definitely be a factor
in years to come." McFarlane for his part vowed to one day beat Estenger but had no further comment as he left the BMTC for the long trip back to East New York.

MATCH POINT

Match point was an anti-climactic affair as Estenger served another powerful serve to McFarlane's backhand
and a feeble return ensued to mercifully put an end to the match.

BREAKING: Rain Washes Out Wednesday Final

The forecast for Wednesday afternoon, June 9 was for heavy rain in the New York Metropolitan region, with cool temperatures, making the likelihood of a finals washout strong. This forecast turned out to be correct. Both players, however have agreed to play the final on Thursday June 10, at 4PM. The weather forecast for Thursday looks very favorable--sunny and 76. We will keep you posted.

McFarlane vs. Estenger, Championship Match Wednesday, June 9, 4:30 PM

Congratulations to Corey McFarlane who will play on Wednesday for the GSC Tennis Championship

Corey McFarlane advanced to his first GSC Tennis Tournament final with a thrilling come from behind victory over Eric Eagon 4-6, 6-0, 7-5, on Monday June 7. McFarlane used his strong net game to pressure Eagon into many unforced errors. Strangely enough, the turning point of the match may have occurred early in the 2nd set when McFarlane took off his t-shirt to reveal a tight, black Under Armor lycra sleeveless shirt that clothed his powerful muscular physique. And right on cue it seemed as if Eagon was intimidated. McFarlane charged the net and began playing an aggressive, daring brand of tennis .

In attendance were vanquished #2, and #3 seeds Khan and Paredes. Both seemed at pains to witness the rise of McFarlane at their expense. Also in attendance was three-time GSC Tennis Champion Max Estenger who has never lost a set to his final's opponent Corey McFarlane. However, this is the first time the two will meet officially in the GSC tournament. Before we get to the final where Estenger will be an overwhelming favorite to capture his unprecedented fourth title, it is important to review McFarlane's breakthrough achievement in this tournament. Last year, he was bounced in the quarters by Paredes, and even this year he was unable to beat either Paredes or Khan in the preliminaries to the tournament. And yet, he has surpassed both of his rivals, despite the doubts from many within his own Phys Ed Department. John Zarcone foolishly predicted an easy win for Eagon. Virgil Aponte fresh off his embarrasing unsuccessful stint as Khan's "coach" also doubted McFarlane's chances.

McFarlane brushed aside these negative forces and in the case of Zarcone said cryptically, "What do you expect? I don't know whether he can even be objective when it comes to someone like me." McFarlane is now 3-0 in the tournament and has gone the full three sets in his last two matches to make it to the finals displaying a high level of fitness. He is guaranteeing a victory Wednesday and will be playing in front of his baby daughter Sidney. Estenger has questioned this stunt and is concerned that the match and what he plans to do to her daddy could traumatize the young 16 month old baby.

As far as Wednesday's final is concerned, McFarlane feels like his concentration needs to be at its zenith. He will rely on his chip and charge tactics to rattle Estenger. Estenger for his part had this comment after the McFarlane-Eagon match: "Everyone will be cheering for Corey on Wednesday, I get that. I welcome that. I am the Yankees, the Lakers, the Patriots, the Federer, the Tiger Woods of this tournament. But on Wednesday, Corey's little Cinderella story will be over. It was nice, everyone likes him, he's a terrific athlete but I will destroy him on the court. I don't care how many babies he brings." When pressed further on his issues with McFarlane, Estenger said, "I don't appreciate some of the things he's done during the tournament that have been disrespectful to the game, the tournament and to other players. That's why I feel it necessary to take it to him on Wednesday. There will be no mercy. I'm glad it's him."

When told of this, Corey McFarlane had one final comment: "I respect everything that Max Estenger has done in this tournament, and he has earned every right to degrade me and everyone else in the draw, including threatening to have me removed from the tournament for minor rules violations. However, championships are won on the court and not on websites!" McFarlane went on to trash the quality of opponents that Estenger has faced: "I also think that it's obvious that I played a much higher caliber of opponent than Estenger. Zarcone wouldn't have even escaped Paredes if they had played."

Could Estenger finally lose in this tournament? Is McFarlane the young, fresh face that could give us an exciting final? Estenger is 12-0 in his four year run here and has yet to drop a set. But he has never met the caliber of athlete that he will meet Wednesday in Corey McFarlane. The world will be cheering for Corey. David meets Goliath circa 2010. Don't miss it!

McFarlane Advances; Estenger Is in Finals

McFarlane will play Eagon Monday in Semis for the right to meet Estenger for the GSC Championship

It can no longer be said that Corey McFarlane cannot or has not beaten Segundo Paredes. In a grueling, three-hour three-
set match McFarlane took it to Paredes 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-4. Paredes fought off 7 match points but finally succumbed on the 8th,
late in the evening as the remaining daylight was faint. Though the level of play was inconsistent and at times much too ping-pongy McFarlane did what he had to do to win. He relied on a consistently wicked backhand slice to keep Paredes off balance
throughout the match, and came to the net to put away some easy volleys.

McFarlane must now face upstart Eric Eagon in the semifinals on Monday June 7 at 4:00 PM at the Bernard McIlwain Tennis Center at the Grand Street Campus. The Championship Match is now tentatively set for Wednesday, June 9 4:00 PM.

Video is a typical rally and point in this marathon match

TOURNAMENT RESET

Thursday's Results

Quarterfinals:

(1) Estenger def Benson 6-1, 6-2
McFarlane def (3) Paredes 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-4

Semifinal 1:

(1) Estenger def (4) Zarcone 6-2, 6-2

MONDAY JUNE 7: SEMIFINAL 2: 4PM GSC
McFarlane vs. Eagon

WEDNESDAY JUNE 9: CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH 4PM GSC
(1) Estenger vs. Winner of McFarlane/Eagon

Estenger Wins Twice Today to Play for Fourth Crown

#1 Seed and three-time defending GSC Tennis Champion Max Estenger beat John Zarcone for the second straight year in the semifinals to punch his ticket to another GSC Championship match, 6-2, 6-2. Zarcone started off strong and had a short-lived 2-1 lead in the opening set before Estenger ran up a string of 10 consecutive games winning the first set 6-2 and then taking a commanding 5-0 lead in the second before Zarcone broke the string with two games of his own. Estenger didn't play particularly well as both players battled windy conditions, but Zarcone made too many unforced errors. Still, for a part-time player, Zarcone had another excellent tournament advancing to the semis for the second straight year. Earlier in the afternoon, Estenger beat Adam Benson 6-1, 6-2, before playing Zarcone.

The class of the GSC Phys Ed Dept. John Zarcone commenting on his match vs. Estenger today

Day 3 Schedule

Thursday: June 3, Quarterfinals 4:00 PM

COURT 3: (1) Estenger vs. Benson

COURT 1: (3) Paredes vs. McFarlane

Semifinal #1 5PM

COURT 3: Winner of Estenger/Benson vs. Zarcone

PREVIEW OF THURSDAY: Another Paredes victory

over McFarlane will give Paredes his fourth consecutive

trip to the GSC Tennis Tournament Semis. He will be an

overwhelming favorite to win. If Estenger defeats Benson,

he will then immediately play Zarcone on the same Court 3 as he did last year while defeating Zarcone in the semis.

And like last year, Estenger has again agreed to play a

doubleheader on Thursday to accommodate Zarcone.

Zarcone can not play on Friday's after work because he

heads off to his summer weekend get-away.

Friday: June 4 Semifinal #2 4:30 PM

COURT 3: Eagon vs. Winner of Paredes/McFarlane

Monday June 7: Finals 4:30 PM

Day 2 Results......#2 KHAN UPSET BY EAGON!

Eric Eagon moments after his dramatic upset of #2 Khan

In a dramatic match that took over two hours to complete, Progress teacher Eric Eagon handed EBT Junior Yousaf Khan a devastating defeat 7-6(4), 3-6, 7-6(5) in a three set tiebreak thriller. Khan looked like he had the match well in hand as he led the third set 5 games to 2, but he failed to hold serve twice and Eagon took the match to a climactic tiebreak. There again, Khan had a 5-2 lead in the tiebreak and was just two points from the match. Eagon won the next five points to stun the #2 seed. Eagon remarked later that he was determined to fight until the end, "I'm a teacher, and teacher's never quit." The 23 year-old Wisconsin native was able to neutralize both Khan's powerful serve and his crafty spins and slices made Khan's forehand ineffective.

Eagon now moves on to a spot in the Semifinals Friday where he will meet the winner of tomorrow's Quarterfinal match between Segundo Paredes and Corey McFarlane. McFarlane has never beaten Paredes in three previous matches and Paredes has been in top form lately. An Eagon-Paredes Semifinal promises to be quite exciting!

Match point and the reaction of Khan after his defeat

There is no doubt however, that once this tough
loss is digested, that Khan will come back even
more determined next year to bring home
the first place trophy. He has the skills to
do it, and no one should bet against him.
Khan will be back!

Other Day 2 Results.....

Wednesday's Results

Court 5: Benson def Cordero 6-0, 6-0 (first round)

Court 4: (4) Zarcone def DeJesus 6-2, 6-2 (quarterfinal)

Court 2: McFarlane def Chavez 6-4, Ret (first round)

Court 3: (2) Khan def Kollerer 6-0, 6-0 (first round)

Court 3: Eagon def Khan 7-6(4), 3-6, 7-6(5) (quarterfinal)

It wasn't a good day for the kids at GSC today. Not only

was Khan bounced from the tournament but he was

joined by DeJesus and Cordero. Cordero was beaten

by Benson 6-0, 6-0 while Zarcone breezed into his

second straight semifinal by crushing DeJesus 6-2, 6-2.

Afterwards, Zarcone said, "I expected more out of

Dennis."

Meanwhile, tournament officials watched in horror as

McFarlane and Chavez played a bizarre set of tennis

capped by Chavez' eventual quitting after that lone

set which he lost 4-6. Officials privately hinted that

the match was one good reason to make the

tournament an invitational next year with only top

flight players who respect the game.

It was stated that a smaller tournament with perhaps 6

players in a round robin format would eliminate the

shenanigans that transpired on court 1. Officials are

confident that by the end of play Thursday the field will be cleared of

such individuals.

Day 2 Schedule: Wednesday June 2, 4 PM GSC

Segundo Paredes looks primed to go deep into the tourney yet again

Wednesday's Schedule: 4PM GSC

Court 5: Cordero vs Benson

Court 4: (4) Zarcone vs DeJesus

Court 2: Chavez vs McFarlane

Court 3: (2) Khan vs. Kollerer

Winner of Khan/Kollerer will play Eagon Wednesday at 5 PM

Thursday: June 3 Quarterfinals

Winner of Cordero/Benson will play Estenger

Winner of Chavez/McFarlane will play Paredes

Friday: June 4 Semifinals

Monday June 7: Finals

DAY 1 RESULTS

Dennis DeJesus wins in stunning fashion 6-0, 7-5

Day One: Tuesday June 1, 4 PM

UPPER DRAW

(1) Estenger def Morel 6-0, 6-0

Cordero vs Benson DNP (will play Wed June 2@4PM)

DeJesus def McAndrews 6-0, 7-5

(4) Zarcone def Markova 6-1, 6-3

LOWER DRAW

(3) Paredes def Sharpe 6-0, 6-1

Chavez vs, McFarlane DNP (will play Wed June 2 @4PM

Eagon def Moccia-Field 6-1, 6-3

(2) Khan vs. Kollerer DNP (will play Wed June 2@4PM)

Despite several rain delays and under threatening skies the entire time, the Grand Street Campus Tennis Tournament completed five first round matches Tuesday. In the marquee match-up John Zarcone defeated Anna Markova 6-1, 6-3. Zarcone's power game was too much for Markova as both his serve and forehand were rock solid. Zarcone will now advance to the Quarterfinals where he will meet EBT Junior and GSC Tournament rookie Dennis DeJesus who stunned Bill McAndrews 6-0, 7-5.

In other matches, three-time defending champion Max Estenger easily defeated Rebeca Morel in a double bagel while Segundo Paredes missed out on his double bagel against Lenny Sharpe 6-0, 6-1. Both Lenny and Rebeca are class acts and superb athletes and with another year of tennis, they could be factors in next year's tourney.

#2 seed Yusaf Khan did not play due to an illness to Mark Kollerer but Kollerer will definitely be ready to play Wednesday. Meanwhile, Adam Benson has to wait until Wednesday to play Yarixa Cordero who also had to skip Tuesday due to injury. McFarlane and Chavez will also play their first round match tomorrow at 4PM. Eagon will watch and play the winner of the Khan/Kollerer match tomorrow.