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MLTC Newsletter 18 July 2022
Club Captain’s Report Round 9 of Sydney Badge Tennis was played last Saturday with only 3 winning teams. Most of our teams are in the top 4 or 5 and with more rain predicted in the coming weeks all points will be valuable. Mens 1 Won 8-0 v Hunters Hill at home Cameron teamed up […]
Hewitt Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
It has been an emotional weekend for Lleyton Hewitt. Surrounded by family and friends in Newport, the Australian has relived his growth from a boy with a dream in Adelaide to one of tennis’ greatest champions in recent memory. On Saturday evening, that culminated in his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. “The Hall […]
A Good String Job Can Manage Your Limitations | AskThePro
In our previous column on rackets, we make reference to the key advantages of a good restring in managing your limitations! The tournament pros are absolutely fanatical about their choice of strings and the associated string tension — which they change to suit both surface and playing conditions — and often during a match. I […]
MLTC Newsletter – 12 July 2022
Strawberries and Cream The Mixed Tournament last Saturday was a great success with everyone enjoying the tennis and camaraderie. A big thanks to Sarah for organising the day. Also a thank you to Gavin and Hugo for cutting the strawberries. Thanks to Milton for the Pimms drinks and for organising the meat. If anyone has […]
Djokovic Defeats Kyrgios For 7th Wimbledon Title | ATP
Novak Djokovic produced a returning masterclass to surge to a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(3) victory against Nick Kyrgios in Sunday’s final at Wimbledon, where the top seed claimed his fourth consecutive crown at the grass-court major. Rallying from dropping the first set for the third straight match, Djokovic claimed a seventh title to draw level with Pete Sampras‘ mark at […]
DO WE LIKE KYRGIOS? IT’S COMPLICATED | SMH
Wimbledon still has a couple of days to go, which is helpful because 48 hours gives us time to have another 48 opinions on Nick Kyrgios, to add to the thousands we’ve had on Kyrgios over the past eight years. This is Australia in 2022: Girt By Nick. Kyrgios is now a human hottake generator, […]
MTC Night Competitions Term 3
Entries for Term 3 Close July 15 Entries are now open online for Term 3 comps. Entries close July 15 for both competitions. Tuesday comp starts July 19 and Wednesday comp starts July 20. Reserve players always welcome. For more information, please contact or email Scott. Sign up on the web below. Scott Blackburn MTC Tennis Director & Head […]
MTC Ladies Competitions Term 3
Entries for Term 2 Close July 15 Enrolments are now open online for Term 3 comps. Entries close July 15 for both competitions. Tuesday comp starts July 19 and Friday comp starts July 22. Reserve players always welcome. For more information, please contact or email Scott. Sign up on the web below. Scott Blackburn MTC Tennis Director & Head […]
WIMBLEDON’S STRICT DRESS CODE IS NOT ALL-WHITE | SMH
In 1949, a 26-year-old American tennis player called Gertrude ‘‘ Gussie’’ Moran qualified for Wimbledon for the first time in her career. To mark the occasion, she asked the era’s most renowned designer of tennis dresses and longtime tournament ambassador, Teddy Tinling, to make her a bespoke outfit . The dress had to abide by […]
MLTC Newsletter – 4 July 2022
NEW LED LIGHTS We are delighted to say we have new LED lights on courts 5 and 6. A big thank you goes to our President Craig for all his work coordinating this and managing to get grants to help cover much of the cost. Save the Date! Strawberry Tournament – Sat 9th July Forget winter […]