Archive for year: 2020
Badge Score Board: Round 7
| Badge Results | Rd 7 | Jul-18 | ||
| Ladies | Division | Result | Score | Position |
| Manly 1 | 1 | Lost | 1-7 | 8 |
| Manly 2 | 3 | Won | 7-1 | 1 |
| Mens | Division | Result | Score | Position |
| Manly 1 | 1 | Tie | 4-4 | 5 |
| Manly 2 | 4 | Lost | 3-5 | 6 |
| Manly 3 | 4 | Won | 6-2 | 1 |
| Manly 4 | 4 | Lost | 2-6 | 2 |
| Manly 5 | 7 | Lost | 2-6 | 8 |
| Manly 6 | 8 | Lost | 1-7 | 3 |
| Manly 7 | 11 | Lost | 2-6 | 2 |
| Manly 8 | 11 | BYE | 7 | |
| Ladies Thursday | Division | Result | Score | Position |
| Manly 1 | 2 | Lost | 3-5 | 3 |
Thanks to Ron for compiling the results!
Badge Round 7
At the half way point of Badge we have two Manly teams coming first in their divisions: our Ladies 2 Team captained by Julie Porteous and our Mens 3 Team captained by Steve Nettleton.
Four other Manly teams are also in the top 3.This has been a good start but there is still a long way to go to the finals. All captains by now should know which pairs are performing well and try new combinations if needed.
The highlights of last Saturday’s play were:
- Julie’s team winning 7-1 to stay on top of the ladder. Julie and Olivia won 3 sets and Krista and Kristina won 2 sets easily and won 2 on forfeit.
- Steve Nettleton’s team defeated Manly 4, 6 sets to 2. The two Steves won 4 sets again to take their record to 11 from 12.
- The Mens 1 team played a draw. Bosko and Andrew Riminton won 4 sets to keep up their winning record.
This Saturday the Mens and Ladies Division 1 teams both play at home in late matches.
Good luck to all teams this weekend
Denis Crowley
Manly Lawn Tennis Club Captain
ATP: Quick Guide to the Art of Doubles Play
- Manage the ‘real estate’ by understanding the 80% Rule. 80% of shots are in a 2-metre circle around the centre serve box! Given a choice to defend always move to protect the centre of the court. You might not make the shot even so you’ll have a play most times!
- Doubles is a Team Sport because one player gets to stand in a winning position without hitting a ball! The server’s, and the receiver’s job is to get the ball to their partner at the net. So much easier to win points at the net!
- Be a ‘Threat” by your court presence. Impose yourself when you’re at the net to intimidate the opposition. For example Howard (big guy dominating the net) or Netto (fast guy moving around on the net) can cause opponents to make more errors!
- 80% First Serves. Take a little off your first serve to start the point and serve 2/3 of your serves preferably to the opponent’s weaker side. Statswise, you’re more likely to win the point, you have more time to reach your volley position AND your partner has a greater chance of hitting a winning volley — a threefer! Besides your opposition is much more apprehensive about returning the first serve.
- Deep to Deep, Short to Short. When you’re deep behind the baseline, simply return the balls higher over the net and deep within your opponent’s court. A lob is a great shot to accomplish this particularly when your opponents are at the net. Conversely, when you are drawn forward into the service box, try to keep the ball short, and preferably on the ground, so your opponents have to hit up — and you can volley down to finish the point.
Cheers,
MTC Tennis Whisperer
MTC@manlylawn-TuesdayLadiesDraws
Round 1 started Tuesday July 21 2020. Finals Day is Tuesday Sept 22 2020.
Please click below for link to Term 3 Draws.
Family Guide to COVID: Questions & Answers for Parents, Grandparents & Children
In A Family Guide to Covid, William Haseltine PhD answers tough questions about Covid-19 honestly, with equal measures of clarity and compassion.
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The NSW Government will begin to charge international travellers for their hotel quarantine accommodationfrom 12.01am Saturday 18 July.
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Wimbledon’s £10m prize money paid to players despite 2020 cancellation
- Tennis365
- July 12, 2020
Many players have suffered financial losses this year due to the cancellation of Wimbledon, but the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has come to the party in a big way as they will pay out £10m in prize money to the 620 players who would have taken part in the 2020 Championships.
Wimbledon was cancelled for the first time since World War II as tennis was forced to go on a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
However, AELTC has provided some relief as they will distribute £10m to more than 600 players based on their world rankings with the move coming on the back of insurance policies paying out in the event of a pandemic.
Based on the ATP and WTA Rankings:
• 224 players who would have competed in qualifying will each receive £12,500
• 256 players who would have competed in main draw singles will each receive £25,000
• 120 players who would have competed in main draw doubles will each receive £6,250
• 16 players who would have competed in the wheelchair events will each receive £6,000
• 4 players who would have competed in the quad wheelchair events will each receive £5,000
“Immediately following the cancellation of The Championships, we turned our attention to how we could assist those who help make Wimbledon happen,” AELTC Chief Executive Richard Lewis said.
“We know these months of uncertainty have been very worrying for these groups, including the players, many of whom have faced financial difficulty during this period and who would have quite rightly anticipated the opportunity to earn prize money at Wimbledon based on their world ranking.”
Tennis NSW: Additional Measures to Stop COVID-19 Spread
| As we continue to uphold appropriate standards to stop the spread of COVID-19, it is important that the tennis family supports the NSW Government and the wider community, by continuing to promote limitation of spectators, social distancing and appropriate hygiene protocols. It is as important as ever that we remain vigilant and do not allow ourselves to become complacent in our efforts. Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant, has written to all Community Sporting Organisations requesting that additional measures be taken to protect against the spread of COVID-19 – read here. It is important that our Tennis community remains vigilant and proactive in continuing to promote and practise COVID-19 safe practices and thus effective immediately it is vital the additional protective measures are implemented to ensure the continuation of tennis activities throughout the state. In addition to the current requirements of the COVID-19 Safety Plan for Tennis Clubs, Associations and Venues, our Tennis community will need to update their COVID-19 Safety Plans detailing the actions that will be implemented to address these new requirements, namely: – Ensuring processes are in place to exclude participants (including spectators and officials) if they have visited Victoria in the 14 days prior. – Ensuring processes are in place to exclude participants (including spectators and officials) if they have attended any of the reported case locations listed on the NSW Health website. – Limiting entry to indoor facilities and fenced venues to one person per participant where practical. – Restricting spectator entry at adult community sport. – Distributing communications to participant databases via e-newsletters, social media and organisations’ websites reinforcing that only parents and carers should attend community sports activities where possible. – Increasing signage in venue car parks and common entry points at outdoor venues. – Making PA announcements at venues reminding people to limit spectators to parents and carers where possible. Tennis NSW will continue to provide regular updates and associated resources in regard to COVID-19 Safe practices and requirements. Tennis NSW COVID-19 Resources NSW Gov. Covid-19 Safety Plan Tennis NSW appreciates the efforts of our tennis family in stopping the spread of COVID-19 and keeping our community safe. If you have any questions please contact your local Club Development Officer or email [email protected]. |
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Tennis This Saturday
Four Courts Social on Saturday from 11.30am to 2.30pm
| Badge Matches Saturday July 18 2.50pm Mens Division 1 Manly 1 v Neutral Bay 1 Mens Division 4 Manly 3 v Manly 4 Ladies Division 3 Manly 2 v Sydney Uni Noon Mens Division 7 Manly 5 v Neutral Bay 5 |
| Wet weather has played havoc with several of our Badge teams over the last month. The Mens Division 1 Team were washed out for the last two weeks. The Mens 7 and 8 Teams have had little tennis lately with washouts and byes. Badge Highlights for Round 6 were: Thursday Ladies had another strong win to sit a close 3rd on the ladder. Ladies Division 1 Team played a tie 4 sets all and games equal with a strong Kooroora Team. Yvonne and Nicola teamed up to win 3 sets. Ladies Division 3 Team won 7-1 to take 1st place on the ladder. Kristina and Krista won 4 sets and Sharna and Elaine 3 sets. Krista now has won 15 sets and lost only 1! Mens 3 Team won 6-2 to stay way out in front on the table. Mens 4 Team won 7-1 against Manly 2 to stay near the top of the ladder. Geoff Dunstan and Jarrad Stevens won 3 sets and Sean Jobe and Vincent won 4 sets again to keep up their near perfect record over the last few seasons. This sets up a clash between two Manly Teams again: 3 v 4, this Saturday. The winner will have bragging rights till the second clash later in the season. |
Court Bookings
Please be aware of Club Times for members to play. Outside of those times you need to book a court with the Manly Tennis Centre and pay at the Pro Shop prior to play. Club Times are displayed on the notice board, pro shop and on our website.
Virginia Longfellow
MLTC Secretary
Badge Score Board: Round 6
Badge Results |
Rd 6 |
Jul-11 |
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| Ladies | Division | Result | Score | Position |
| Manly 1 | 1 | Tie | 4-4 | 7 |
| Manly 2 | 3 | Won | 7-1 | 1 |
| Mens | Division | Result | Score | Position |
| Manly 1 | 1 | Washout | 6 | |
| Manly 2 | 4 | Lost | 1-7 | 5 |
| Manly 3 | 4 | Won | 6-2 | 1 |
| Manly 4 | 4 | Won | 7-1 | 2 |
| Manly 5 | 7 | Lost | 3-5 | 7 |
| Manly 6 | 8 | Lost | 3-5 | 3 |
| Manly 7 | 11 | BYE | 2 | |
| Manly 8 | 11 | Washout | 7 | |
| Ladies Thursday | Division | Result | Score | Position |
| Manly 1 | 2 | Won | 6-2 | 3 |
Thanks to Ron for compiling the results!
TENNIS CALENDAR COMPLICATIONS CONTINUE: CHINA CANCELS GLOBAL EVENTS
BEIJING (AP July 9) — China says it will not stage any international sports for the rest of the year, apart from trials for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing and the neighboring city of Zhangjiakou.
The order from the General Administration of Sports affects at least six WTA tennis events, including the WTA Finals in Shenzhen in November. China also has four ATP tournaments lined up.
Shanghai was also due to host two big golf events, the men’s HSBC Champions, a World Golf Championship event two weeks after the LPGA Shanghai.
Xiamen was to host the Asian sport climbing championships in October, and Guangzhou the badminton World Tour Finals in December.
The decision puts paid to any chance of reviving Formula One’s Shanghai Grand Prix postponed in April, and affects two cycling stage races in October, the men’s Tour of Guangxi, and the women’s Tour of Chongming Island.
China has largely contained local transmission of the coronavirus but remains on guard for imported cases.
The General Administration of Sports cited “science and order” in issuing its plan to proceed on Thursday.