2011 GSC Tennis Tournament: Sign Up Now!

Sign up now for the 5th Annual Grand Street Campus Tennis Tournament.  The tournament starts May 31 with the championship match scheduled for June 6.  The entry fee is $20 which gets you into the field of 16, along with a tournament t-shirt, complimentary tennis balls, sports drinks and trophies for the finalists.

Please see Max Estenger in room 199 or Corey McFarlane in the Phys Ed office for more information.  Deadline for entry is May 19.

                 2011 GSC TENNIS TOURNAMENT INFO

1.   First Round matches begin Tuesday, May 31 at 4:30PM sharp at the Grand Street Campus Tennis Courts.  Deadline for entry is May 19.   Rain dates will be made up on subsequent tournament dates June 3, 5, 9.

2.   All Matches are best 2 out of 3 sets

3.   USTA  Rules apply.  Single Elimination Tournament.  Consolation Bracket  TBD.

4.   If  you are absent on day of scheduled match you must notify Max (646) 334 2270 on match day of your unavailability.  Failure to do so will result in an automatic forfeiture.   A match will be re-scheduled at the convenience of the tournament and the absent player’s opponent.  You are allowed only ONE absence, more than one and you are subject to forefeit.  One of the aspects of competing in a tournament is making it a priority and being fair to all the competitors.  If you cannot play on more than two official macth days you will automatically be disqualified.   We want this to be a competitive tournament with matches won on the court, but players are abusing this caveat.    Any in match injuries which cause a player to not be able to continue will result in a default loss. 

5.   Players with a GSC Tournament History will be seeded accordingly.  Those wishing to be seeded must play for spots in the week prior to the tournament (contact Max).  Unseeded players will have their names placed in a hat and an official draw will take place Wednesday, May 25 at 3:45 in the phys ed office to determine their opponents.

            

6.   It is highly recommended that you bring Gatorade or extra

water to your match.

Thank you all for participating!  We are looking forward to

another great tournament!

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!