I’m part of East Bay Tennis League which
is in the SF Bay Area
How long have you participated in
your league?
2 years.
How did you first learn about it?
I was playing in a different
league and one of the players highly recommended it because of the type of
players and the ability to play a lot of matches.
How often do you play?
I tried to play 3 to 4 times per
week if my travel schedule allows.
What do you like most about the
league?
I love the competitive nature and
camaraderie that comes with it as everyone tries really hard, but doesn’t take
themselves too seriously. More importantly, everyone has things to work on and
so it’s fun seeing the different things people do and how they try to challenge
themselves. Additionally, except for one situation where a
player was using his watch to call balls in and out (incorrectly I might add),
the sportsmanship and respect among players is a highlight of this
league.
I think my most memorable match
was a regular season match where the opponent was in a league above me but we
were both above 40 so we could play against each other, and we went to three
sets with a score of 6-7, 7-6, 7-6. It was close to a three hour match and it
took me a few days to recover so thank god I won.
Who are your favorite rivals in
the league? Why?
There are some really great
relationship I’ve built over the past two years but I enjoy playing against
Chuck as he always destroys me in the first set and then the game gets
competitive. I also like playing against Marco as we basically started at the
same time.
Do you have any other interesting
comments about your experiences with the league?
I think one of the best
experiences I’ve had in the league was going to the national championship in
Miami and getting to play against people from across the country.
How did you get started playing
tennis?
I picked it up about 2.5 years ago
after years of wanting to play but not having the time. I regret not
playing as a kid as it’s a great active sport.
I play because it’s fun but I
compete hard because what’s the point if you don’t want to win every point:)
What level player are you?
(NTRP rating) 3.5
What do you love about tennis?
I appreciate tennis for its blend
of physical agility, mental strategy, and the individual nature of the sport.
Each match is a test of endurance, skill, and tactical thinking.
Andre Agassi because his
unique playing style, with powerful groundstrokes and exceptional return of
serve, made his matches exciting to watch. And I love his comeback story
as everyone thought he was done.
Tell us a little bit about
yourself, for example: What do you do? Where did you grow up? What are your
hobbies (besides tennis)?
I’m an attorney and grew up in
the Bay Area and have been here for 40 years. I have three girls so they
keep me busy which is why tennis is a great stress reliever for me. One
interesting detail is that I was rescued once by a helicopter when I was hiking
in a very remote area and got lost using a hiking app.
