First Round Matches Set: May 31, Tuesday

First Round:  Tuesday,  May 31 4:30 PM 
1.  Terry vs. Sharpe          court 2
2.  Varrell vs. Alexander  court 5
3.  Khan vs. Desai             court 4
4.  Morel vs. Villandre       court 3 
5.  Nikita vs. DeJesus      court 5
6.  Paredes vs. McFarlane court 3

The First Round is set for tomorrow, Tuesday May 31.  There is no rain in the forecast and the high temperature for the 11211 zip code (Williamsburg, BK)  according to Accuweather will be 85 degrees Tuesday, so the tournament is ON!

First Results: #1 Estenger and #4 Eagon Win Easily

Eric Eagon, a semifinalist in last year's GSC Tennis Tournament, continued his winning ways in this year's edition with a convincing straight sets win over Adam Benson 6-3, 6-1. Eagon was solid throughout the match wearing Benson down with his impressive defensive game.  This first round match was necessitated after a scheduling conflict made playing next Tuesday impossible for  both.  Eagon moves on to the quarterfinals where he will meet the winner of Varrell Eddie vs. Andrea Alexander.  Eagon is on a collision course with #1 seed and four-time GSC champion Max Estenger.   

At Virgil Aponte's request, Max Estenger played him on Friday and easily defeated him 6-1, 6-0 in straight sets in their First Round match.  Aponte asked to play on Friday instead of Tuesday because he said he would be hanging out with his nieces and nephews on Memorial Day and might be too pooped to play effectively.   The match seemed to have tired Aponte out  anyway as he took comfort in a spectator's chair during changeovers.  This was Aponte's third GSC tennis tournament appearance and the first time he has lost in the opening round.  With the tournament out of the way, he will now be able to focus on his entrepreneurial activities--5 Linx, nutritional supplements, beauty creams, stair climbing books, and homemade cookies.  Good luck with all that Virgil!  And thanks for being a great sportsman and supporter of the GSC Tournament.

2011 Tournament Near!

The GSC Tennis Tournament is only days away.   The weather forecast is looking good for next week!   The draw will take place Thursday, May 26 at 3:50 PM Phys Ed office room 140.

Here's the schedule:

May 31 (Tuesday) Round One (Matches start at 4:30)

June 1  (Wednesday) Quarterfinals

June 2  (Thursday)  Semifinals

June 3 (Friday) off-day but will use it as rain day and make-up day

June 6 (Monday) Championship Final

2011 Field Growing

With less than three days left to register for the GSC Tennis Tournament we have one spot open for the tournament.   Please see Max Estenger in Room 199 to sign up! 

The GSC Tournament Committee is pleased to announce that beginning this year the tournament will select one player from the community at large who is connected to GSC in some way and who plays tennis.  The first GSC Tennis Tournament wildcard invitation is extended to Vincent Terry a senior at John Jay High School.  Vincent has been playing tennis every summer for the past three years at the GSC Bernard McIlwain Tennis Center in the NYJTL Big Apple Games program.  He is a very good player with excellent fundamentals and the best dressed player in the field.  We welcome Vincent Terry to this year's tournament!

5 Linx tournament rep Virgil Aponte will try to win his first GSC Tennis Tournament trophy this year but for now he will have to settle for a kiss.

2011 Tournament T-Shirts Are Here!

Deadline for signups: May 19! $20

Don't Get Shut Out of This Year's Tournament!

Special Shout Out to Ruben at Stich It!