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TokyopunK

Professional
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Fedace said:
What level are you ? Are you a very highly rated player ? and how old are you ?
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i am a 72 year old blind asian man who plays wheelchair tennis and have been rated as high as 2.0 in the last year.....

ok lets go with 19 year old 5.0 that sounds better.

And it is fine if you are not that high of a level.... I enjoy hitting with beginners and giving them practice...

As long as you can hit a slow ball back and not swing and miss then it's all good Vince_Has_Spin
 
supermario343

supermario343

Hall of Fame
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TokyopunK said:
i am a 72 year old blind asian man who plays wheelchair tennis and have been rated as high as 2.0 in the last year.....

ok lets go with 19 year old 5.0 that sounds better.

And it is fine if you are not that high of a level.... I enjoy hitting with beginners and giving them practice...

As long as you can hit a slow ball back and not swing and miss then it's all good Vince_Has_Spin
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haha 5.0 ey..nice...we should hit :p but i cant this weekend, ill be in michigan...maybe another time!
 
Fedace

Fedace

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TokyopunK said:
i am a 72 year old blind asian man who plays wheelchair tennis and have been rated as high as 2.0 in the last year.....

ok lets go with 19 year old 5.0 that sounds better.

And it is fine if you are not that high of a level.... I enjoy hitting with beginners and giving them practice...

As long as you can hit a slow ball back and not swing and miss then it's all good Vince_Has_Spin
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So if you are this high rated then you must have played high school tennis and was ranked in the state, right ? if so, what was your ranking ? and are you playing college tennis as well ?
 
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Vince Has Spin

New User
#63
#63
TokyopunK said:
Age, Sex, Gender, NTRP estimation


I might be able to play with you!
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15, Yes, Male, I don't know. Honestly I am not even sure what an NTRP is. I know how to play though, I'm pretty good. Yes, I rarely swing and miss a ball. In fact I don't think I have in a long long time. I have pretty good topspin from what my friend tells me.
 
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TokyopunK

Professional
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Vince Has Spin said:
15, Yes, Male, I don't know. Honestly I am not even sure what an NTRP is. I know how to play though, I'm pretty good. Yes, I rarely swing and miss a ball. In fact I don't think I have in a long long time. I have pretty good topspin from what my friend tells me.
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Cool.

What courts do you want to play at and around what time on Monday?

Give me the name of the courts or a street address by it or something so I can Mapquest it.... cuz I am not too familiar with Hanover Park.
 
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Vince Has Spin

New User
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Place: There is the local High School courts. That is actually in Roselle, but it is very close to Hanover Park anyways.

The location of the High School is:
Lake Park High School
500 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Roselle, IL 60172


Time: Whenever Monday is fine for me, so just PM me or let me know here.
 
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TokyopunK

Professional
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Vince Has Spin said:
Ugh sorry, thought of this after I posted and can't seem to edit my post. I don't think I got your name, Tokyo.
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Cool, I actually know how to get to those courts.

My name is Charlie.

So in the afternoon around 2 or 3 o clock is fine???

Are we going to play a full-out 5 setter like its the US Open Final!?!
 
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Vince Has Spin

New User
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Hmm. I'll have to check with my parents about the time, since I'll need a ride. :p I wonder if they have to work, it being Labor Day and all.

Yeah sure, I'm up for a 5 setter. Although it will be 3 sets of me losing. ;) Do you mind if I invite a few friends? And maybe we could do some doubles too? Or then split into 2 singles matches.
 
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TokyopunK

Professional
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Vince Has Spin said:
Hmm. I'll have to check with my parents about the time, since I'll need a ride. :p I wonder if they have to work, it being Labor Day and all.

Yeah sure, I'm up for a 5 setter. Although it will be 3 sets of me losing. ;) Do you mind if I invite a few friends? And maybe we could do some doubles too? Or then split into 2 singles matches.
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Yeah man as long as their names aren't Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer then it's okay.

Just post whatever time you can go when you find out and I will probably be able to be there at that time.
 
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Vince Has Spin

New User
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Sounds perfect, I should have a time by tomorrow for you. I'll PM it to you, unless it would be easier to post it here?

Yeah man as long as their names aren't Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer then it's okay.
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Rafa is going to be a bit upset that he can't play with us now, I already said he could. :\
 
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TokyopunK

Professional
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Vince Has Spin said:
Sounds perfect, I should have a time by tomorrow for you. I'll PM it to you, unless it would be easier to post it here?

Rafa is going to be a bit upset that he can't play with us now, I already said he could. :\
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Yeah just post it here, I check this forum like every day for hours.

I kind of dress like Nadal....... so that's a good thing he isn't coming, he would call me a poser.
 
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Vince Has Spin

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No, no! Not ditched. I'm sorry, I had to go to my dad's for the weekend. And he has no source of internet whatsoever.

Um, I'm thinking maybe 12 in the afternoon today?
 
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Vince Has Spin

New User
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Ah alright. Well good morning. XD

Well my mom just screwed me over with some plans she had made for the family, so is 4PM alright? At the agreed high school courts?
 
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Vince Has Spin

New User
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Ugh, my parents are going to have to talk. Her plans have completely ****ed me over, she never tells me about this stuff until last minute. My stepdad is out right now so I may be another hour for the actual time.

Sorry. They really **** me off.
 
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TokyopunK

Professional
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Vince Has Spin said:
Ugh, my parents are going to have to talk. Her plans have completely ****ed me over, she never tells me about this stuff until last minute. My stepdad is out right now so I may be another hour for the actual time.

Sorry. They really **** me off.
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Okay man that's understandable...... I will check back here from time to time to see what's going on.

We could always re-schedule for another weekend if you cant make it.
 
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Vince Has Spin

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Well, the thing is, my weekends are always filled up. I go to my dad's every other weekend. And then on weekends that I don't go, I usually have to get together with my friend for a "band practice" sort of thing.

Today they are going fishing, and having a picnic. And then out for dinner. Not sure when we are leaving, so I can't really tell what time I'll be back at. :p

I'll try to keep you updated here haha.
 
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Vince Has Spin

New User
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That sounds perfect. I'll need to leave at about 5:30 to 6:00 as my family is going out to dinner and I need to get back and shower, etc. And if you haven't noticed, it is just boiling out. It's 91 outside and I Live about 5-10 minutes away from the court. :p My mom is worried about me and the heat. Is that alright?
 
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TokyopunK

Professional
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Vince Has Spin said:
That sounds perfect. I'll need to leave at about 5:30 to 6:00 as my family is going out to dinner and I need to get back and shower, etc. And if you haven't noticed, it is just boiling out. It's 91 outside and I Live about 5-10 minutes away from the court. :p My mom is worried about me and the heat. Is that alright?
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Yeah man just bring some water and you should be fine.

I would have to leave around 6 too so that works out great.

Im gonna go Mapquest this school and then I am off!!!!
 
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TokyopunK

Professional
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Vince Has Spin said:
Nice playing you today, Charlie. You should let me know when you want to play again. :D
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Yeah man it was fun.......and extremely hotttt.


MESSAGE FOR SUPER MARIO!!!!!

I was just wondering if there was a website that had tournament listings for Illinois...... or do I have to join the USTA and then join tournaments?

I know you play em so I wanted to ask an expert!
 
supermario343

supermario343

Hall of Fame
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TokyopunK said:
Yeah man it was fun.......and extremely hotttt.


MESSAGE FOR SUPER MARIO!!!!!

I was just wondering if there was a website that had tournament listings for Illinois...... or do I have to join the USTA and then join tournaments?

I know you play em so I wanted to ask an expert!
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haha hey thanks for the big bold!...i actually play ITF tournys..the futures..for that info....go to www.itftennis.com :) anymore Q's just ask!
 
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mattp420

Rookie
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supermario343 said:
actually i went to that store this past weekend and its going out ofbusiness! theres nothing besides a little bit of string left in the store :( i was so disappointed to see everything gone!
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Darn. I just looked at their web page too and it said it's closed for business.

Where do you all get your stringing done? Any recommendations?

Anyone want to hit today (Wednesday) after 3pm or (tomorrow) Thursday before 5pm?

I'm 24, male, hopefully at least 2.5.

Unfortunately I can't play too hard because of a small injury in my left knee, but my orthopedist said I can do some light hitting.
 
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supermario343

supermario343

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mattp420 said:
Darn. I just looked at their web page too and it said it's closed for business.

Where do you all get your stringing done? Any recommendations?

Anyone want to hit today (Wednesday) after 3pm or (tomorrow) Thursday before 5pm?

I'm 24, male, hopefully at least 2.5.

Unfortunately I can't play too hard because of a small injury in my left knee, but my orthopedist said I can do some light hitting.
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I fortunately string my own frames bc i have a stringer...lol but any local pro shop would work. Sorry man I cant play today either...too busy
 
Mdubb23

Mdubb23

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Mario, I'm from
Wilmette but I am 13 years old--lol. I am good though(I'm top 50 in ******* for 14s). If you live in Palatine, maybe in a few years I'll drop you a visit.
 
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Elzurdo

New User
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Hi Mario,

I´m a 5.0 Argentinian amateur, staying in Schaumburg for the next two weeks. I would be more than happy to play some games on hard court! Let me know if you´ll be available.
 
supermario343

supermario343

Hall of Fame
#99
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Mdubb23 said:
Mario, I'm from
Wilmette but I am 13 years old--lol. I am good though(I'm top 50 in ******* for 14s). If you live in Palatine, maybe in a few years I'll drop you a visit.
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haha 13 nice...wish i started playing that young good for you! Sounds good man and keep on playing :)
 
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