San Diego September 27 to October 3

[ngoster]

I emailed and said I would come earlier on Saturday to find easier parking. They said they needed all the help they could get.

Which training session on Sunday are you attending? I will be going to the one at noon.

I'm going to try to make the 9am one. If not, then noon.

 

[navigator]

@navigator Are you in town for this event?

Hey there. I'll be here in Mexico. Not sure if I'll make it to the event... it's a possibility. If someone really interesting is playing I'll try to make it. I'll wait to see the draw.

 

[sureshs]

I'm going to try to make the 9am one. If not, then noon.

9 am too early for me on Sunday

 

[sureshs]

Volunteers are still being sought. Sign up at:

https://barnessdopen.com/volunteer

 

[sureshs]

No line judges. Hawk Eye technicians here already installing cameras

 

[tavarua]

I think it is $30 for the finals weekend. Parking may be extra. I tried to do a mock booking. Irritating thing is that they don't put the price before you enter the menu. I think it is a psychological ploy to draw you in.

Tickets seem to be going fast after the Murray news. Some text and Whatsapp groups I am now are planning a block booking for the finals weekend.

Hurry up folks! @tavarua @Bud

Thanks! I'm going to watch Tues the 28th night session...

 

[sureshs]

Thanks! I'm going to watch Tues the 28th night session...

Sounds good. I was at the orientation today. They want this Masters 250 to give the impression of a Masters 1000.

Only issue is the planes flying overhead.

 

[ngoster]

Sounds good. I was at the orientation today. They want this Masters 250 to give the impression of a Masters 1000.

Only issue is the planes flying overhead.

Nice to briefly meet you yesterday. Looks like it's going to be a good tournament. Hope the outcome will draw more ATP tournaments to San Diego.

 

[sureshs]

Nice to briefly meet you yesterday. Looks like it's going to be a good tournament. Hope the outcome will draw more ATP tournaments to San Diego.

Likewise.

I hope it brings a WTA to San Diego.

 

[sureshs]

October 11-17th - The RSF Open Women’s $60k Challenger at Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club. For anyone looking for some great women’s tennis and are not at BNP, it’s open to the public. Free of charge Monday-Thursday and then admission for Friday-Sunday. https://rsfpost.com/2021/09/16/rsf-open-tennis-tournament-coming-soon/

 

[Larry Duff]

When are you moving to Rancho Santa Fe sureshs? I can see you in that zipcode lifestyle.

 

[sureshs]

When are you moving to Rancho Santa Fe sureshs? I can see you in that zipcode lifestyle.

I prefer to live in a cheap neighborhood and visit places like RSF or RV only for tennis.

 

[sureshs]

Rajeev Ram is in the doubles

 

[sureshs]

How many of you know that Barnes now has two red-clay courts?

These two courts are likely going to be available to members/public during the tournament.

 

[Bud]

How many of you know that Barnes now has two red-clay courts?

These two courts are likely going to be available to members/public during the tournament.

Are they maintaining them now? Those four end courts used to be har-tru and they let them go to pot.

I took my first tennis lesson on one of those clay courts 15 years ago.

 

[Larry Duff]

Rajeev Ram is in the doubles

I just saw the draw and don't see him. Salisbury is 1 seed with Skupski.

 

[sureshs]

Are they maintaining them now? Those four end courts used to be har-tru and they let them go to pot.

I took my first tennis lesson on one of those clay courts 15 years ago.

Yes. There are also posted signs about how to use them properly.

 

[sureshs]

I just saw the draw and don't see him. Salisbury is 1 seed with Skupski.

He is there:

Players — San Diego Open (barnessdopen.com)

 

[sureshs]

Looks like local sensation Zach Svajda did not make it in the qualies. Neither did Stevie Johnson (remember him?).

Local boy Nakashima to face Fognini. But most interesting will be the clash of 2 WCs, Nishikori and Murray in the first round.

 

[norcal]

That's a stacked draw, gonna be so fun for you Suresh! Wish I lived closer.

 

[Bud]

Saw a couple matches today with a friend who never saw a match in person

Caruso d. Holmgren (USD Senior) 7-6 in the third set. Holmgren held 4 MP's, IIRC.
Bolt d. Anderson 7-5 in the third set.
Each match close to 3 hours.

This is a great venue for tennis fans. The bleacher seats are within 20 feet of the court.

 

[sureshs]

Are the bleacher seats hard on the butt?

 

[norcal]

@sureshs - I see Karatsev is playing. Could you try and get some specs?

I'm not talking about his rackets, I'm talking about his calves!

 

[Larry Duff]

Are the bleacher seats hard on the butt?

Just spread out.

 

[Bud]

Are the bleacher seats hard on the butt?

I'll tell you after Saturday SF's

I plan on bringing a towel and folding it up.

Nice win for Nakashima d. Fognini

 

[sureshs]

GIVEN A UNIQUE CHANCE TO HOST THE PROS, SAN DIEGO IS CHARGED UP
Six Top 15 players make this ATP 250 event "one of the toughest" in its class, according to Grigor Dimitrov.

 

[sureshs]

I'll tell you after Saturday SF's

I plan on bringing a towel and folding it up.

Nice win for Nakashima d. Fognini

Yeah I watched on TV

 

[sureshs]

The San Diego Convo: Andy Murray, back in one of his favorite cities (tennis.com)

Welcome back to San Diego. You have special ties to this city, with a Davis Cup weekend to remember in early 2014. How does it feel to be back in a place where you have such unique memories to look back on?

MURRAY: First of all, I thought the city was amazing. It's a beautiful city and I'd never been here before. Me and all the team loved it, loved coming here. They did a great job with the location in terms of where the tennis was. It was in the baseball field, I think, and it looked great. James Ward had an amazing win here against Sam Querrey and it was a really nice experience.

When people ask me, ‘What's the favorite places you've been to on tour? Where do you like traveling?’, San Diego was always a place I said I would love to come back to and Vancouver were my two favorites. Nice to be back here again with the amazing sureshs.

 

[Larry Duff]

Sir Andy knows what makes a city tick.

 

[sureshs]

Sir Andy knows what makes a city tick.

I was in the crowd when he played Davis Cup against Querrey on a stadium court constructed on a baseball field. I will be with him again if he manages to make it to the weekend.

 

[bobleenov1963]

After watching Nakashima against Rublev match, I want my money back. Rublev really took Nakashima to school.

 

[sureshs]

Murray out.

 

[sureshs]

A forum poster captured a pic of me.

So-called XL T Shirts are not the size they used to be in my youth.

@ngoster @stringertom @JoelDali @Sentinel @Azure

 

[stringertom]

A forum poster captured a pic of me.

So-called XL T Shirts are not the size they used to be in my youth.

@ngoster @stringertom @JoelDali @Sentinel @Azure

It’s a bird; no, it’s a plane; no, it’s Superball!

 

[ngoster]

It’s a bird; no, it’s a plane; no, it’s Superball!

The elusive Suresh haha.

 

[Sentinel]

A forum poster captured a pic of me.

So-called XL T Shirts are not the size they used to be in my youth.

@ngoster @stringertom @JoelDali @Sentinel @Azure

You look imposing... Intimidating..

 

[Azure]

A forum poster captured a pic of me.

So-called XL T Shirts are not the size they used to be in my youth.

@ngoster @stringertom @JoelDali @Sentinel @Azure

I think slime and fluorescent green look best on you

 

[sureshs]

Did anyone tell Rod Laver I would be here? He has arrived now and was announced in.

 

[Sentinel]

...

 

[sureshs]

The SD ATP 250 was arranged at a 5-week notice. It was a remarkable achievement. The Mayor has proclaimed this week every year to be San Diego Open week.

 

[sureshs]

Technibre was the stringing services provider and also a sponsor. They were being heavily promoted. The pro shop had all the newest TF frames.

 

[sureshs]

Another company being heavily promoted was Zen Water ZENWTR, Thirsty for Change

They recycle the stuff.


Ionized Alkaline Water In a 100% Recycled Ocean-Bound Plastic Bottle
ALKALINE 9.5PH
VAPOR DISTILLED
100% RECYCLED BOTTLE
CERTIFIED OCEAN-BOUND PLASTIC

 

[sureshs]

Don't forget Women's 60K Challenger at Rancho Santa Fe tennis club this week. Nominal ticket of 10 bucks/day.

@tavarua

 

[tavarua]

Don't forget Women's 60K Challenger at Rancho Santa Fe tennis club this week. Nominal ticket of 10 bucks/day.

@tavarua

We were there for tennis fest on Friday, and the girl said that the tournament is free, from Monday thru Thursday.

 

[sureshs]

We were there for tennis fest on Friday, and the girl said that the tournament is free, from Monday thru Thursday.

Yes sorry it is $10 only for Friday and weekend.

 

[sureshs]

RSF Tennis Club has the singles semis and dubs final starting at 11 am Saturday and the singles final at noon Sunday. $10 ticket. Weekend will have food stalls.

 

[sureshs]

At the RSF women open. Unlimited complimentary wine for spectators sponsored by some realtor firm! @stringertom

 

[sureshs]

Do you know what determines which side of the net the umpires chair is? The TD just told me: it is just the sun!

 

[RyanRF]

FYI San Diego Open is back this year and goes from Sept 17-25

Cymbiotika San Diego Open

barnessdopen.com

 

[ChaelAZ]

Mark your calendar, local guys!

San Diego Open
San Diego, CA, U.S.A.
September 27 - October 03 2021

There will be an ATP 250 in San Diego, California, on hard courts at the Barnes Tennis Center in week 39. This tournament was given a single-year licence in 2021.

San Diego | Overview | ATP Tour | Tennis

Bah, I will be in California during that time....but up Sacramento and Yuba. Closest I get is Paso Robles.