Tennis Warehouse-Central Florida Chapter (Greater Orlando Area) - Page 373

ssgator80 · 08-15-2011, 07:49 AM

Yes we went 1-2 in the tournament this weekend. I did not exactly have a great weekend - in fact I lost all three matches played. First match on Friday, I played #1 singles hoping to match up against the older player. He killed me 2 and 1. Next I played #1 doubles and lost 3, 5. Yesterday I played #2 singles and lost in the 3rd set tie breaker 10-7. Most teams had very young singles players 19-23. Kid I played yesterday was 19. Seniors - here I come.

I was down in the Keys all last week and only got to hit on a backboard for a couple of hours, but still felt ready. I played OK yesterday and had chances to win.

mikeler · 08-15-2011, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ssgator80

Yes we went 1-2 in the tournament this weekend. I did not exactly have a great weekend - in fact I lost all three matches played. First match on Friday, I played #1 singles hoping to match up against the older player. He killed me 2 and 1. Next I played #1 doubles and lost 3, 5. Yesterday I played #2 singles and lost in the 3rd set tie breaker 10-7. Most teams had very young singles players 19-23. Kid I played yesterday was 19. Seniors - here I come.

I was down in the Keys all last week and only got to hit on a backboard for a couple of hours, but still felt ready. I played OK yesterday and had chances to win.

It is always tough to play new people when you know nothing about their game.

coyfish · 08-15-2011, 09:06 AM

Anyone want to hit tomorrow ?

lodeen · 08-15-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by coyfish

Anyone want to hit tomorrow ?

I've been dying to play but I was working a lot; just finished working 20 hrs nonstop; gonna sleep now so I can have energy to work again tonight...I'll give you a call as soon as I can get a break from this project; I need to hit with you before you leave O-Town.

msalamon · 08-15-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

I'm not sure if I can do it tomorrow. What NTRP level are you?

4.0 - 4.5

bad_call · 08-15-2011, 11:32 AM

ssgator - if you're going seniors then need to find u a senior's racquet and strings.

ssgator80 · 08-15-2011, 12:55 PM

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ssgator - if you're going seniors then need to find u a senior's racquet and strings.

They already say my racquet and strings are old school. I guess I could go back to wood. Any body have a Jack Kramer sitting in a racquet press?

bad_call · 08-15-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ssgator80

They already say my racquet and strings are old school. I guess I could go back to wood. Any body have a Jack Kramer sitting in a racquet press?

that would be me...

Tebow · 08-15-2011, 05:04 PM

Dean, that's for you.

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=392850

Photoshop · 08-16-2011, 05:38 AM

finally got access to computer lol!

coyfiiish, I can hit this afternoon/tonight. call/text me b/c I won't be able to check the boards.

mikeler · 08-16-2011, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ssgator80

They already say my racquet and strings are old school. I guess I could go back to wood. Any body have a Jack Kramer sitting in a racquet press?

You'll be the king of the 50s when you start playing.

bad_call · 08-16-2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ssgator80

They already say my racquet and strings are old school. I guess I could go back to wood. Any body have a Jack Kramer sitting in a racquet press?

only thing is that most seniors i'm seeing are using thick beamed oversized racquets. think you'll be at a disadvantage with the JK woodie.

msalamon · 08-16-2011, 11:41 AM

just bought a stringer--an old Alpha manual spring tension-6 point---anyone got any string to donate/sell?????????

mikeler · 08-16-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by msalamon

just bought a stringer--an old Alpha manual spring tension-6 point---anyone got any string to donate/sell?????????

Have you strung rackets before? If not, but a cheap synthetic gut to practice with.

msalamon · 08-16-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

Have you strung rackets before? If not, but a cheap synthetic gut to practice with.

yeah-I have not strung before--I've watched a bunch of times--I'm looking for anyone who's got maybe some reels that they are not gonna use all of - or has some string that they dont need-that type of thing...

btw, are you interested in hitting at blanchard lunch time?

mikeler · 08-16-2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by msalamon

yeah-I have not strung before--I've watched a bunch of times--I'm looking for anyone who's got maybe some reels that they are not gonna use all of - or has some string that they dont need-that type of thing...

btw, are you interested in hitting at blanchard lunch time?

I'm scheduled to play the next two days after work. I have a set of old Gamma poly I could give you. Other than that, pretty much every other string I own I intend to use.

msalamon · 08-17-2011, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

I'm scheduled to play the next two days after work. I have a set of old Gamma poly I could give you. Other than that, pretty much every other string I own I intend to use.

That would be great-just let me know where you'll be and I'll come get it.--and thanks!

mikeler · 08-17-2011, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by msalamon

That would be great-just let me know where you'll be and I'll come get it.--and thanks!

It might take some digging, but I'll try and remember to look for it the next few days.

SSgator, I looked up that Miami guy you played on the USTA website. He had a lot of wins where his opponents won 4 games or less. Can you say sandbagger?

mikeler · 08-17-2011, 09:50 AM

I added two more weather links to post #2 of this thread (which points to yet another post):

Great blog for tropical weather discussion:

http://stormw.com

Excellent blog for Florida weather:

http://highspeeddirt-steve.blogspot.com/

ssgator80 · 08-17-2011, 12:04 PM

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SSgator, I looked up that Miami guy you played on the USTA website. He had a lot of wins where his opponents won 4 games or less. Can you say sandbagger?

I also went back through his record. I think he only lost 1 match all year. He played two matches at the state tournament - me and another guy - he killed both of us.

I'm telling you - when we were warming up, I thought I was going to win. He didnt seem to have anything that was going to hurt me. His serve was pretty good but groundies just appeared ok. I think he is one of those guys that after he beats you - you ask - how did that just happen. Shawn says he is better than he looks. I bet he gets bumped tp 5.0

Look at the kid I played in the second match - many open tournaments.

Not *****ing, just an experience you learn from. To win you need top, young singles players at the very top of the 4.5 division.

I looked at the Seniors and they only play 3 lines of doubles. I still like playing singles. I need to improve my doubles game.

08-15-2011, 11:32 AM	#7446
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