Entries by Rob

ATP updates provisional calendar | TENNIS.com

In a press release issued on Friday, the ATP has revised its provisional calendar, adding tournaments after Roland Garros, including the Nitto ATP Finals, as well as moving the Rome Masters a week earlier, in place of the previously canceled Madrid Masters. “Tennis is starting to find its way back and, while we must first […]

The Crazy Thing That Can Happen to Your Feet

If you’re like most people, you probably do not spend a ton of time, if any, thinking about the muscles in your feet. In fact, you likely can’t even name them. Think about it: You know your biceps and triceps are in your upper arms. You’re certainly aware that the front side of your thighs […]

Badge Round 11

Our Men’s 3 Team had another big win on the weekend, and at 16 points in front, are looking to be minor premiers. Our Ladies Thursday Badge Team had a big win also, and are closing the gap on the top 2 teams. Highlights from Round 11 were: Manly Men’s 1 had a narrow loss […]

Badge Score Board: Round 11

Badge Results Rd 11 Aug.15 Ladies Division Result Score Position Manly 1 1 Lost 3-5 8 Manly 2 3 Washout 3 Mens Division Result Score Position Manly 1 1 Lost 3-5 4 Manly 2 4 Won 4-4 5 Manly 3 4 Won 7-1 1 Manly 4 4 Lost 4-4 3 Manly 5 7 Lost 2-6 […]

Rod Laver turns 82

In a rather pleasing coincidence, Rod Laver was born on August 9—one day after Roger Federer’s birthday. Add to this that another tennis great, Pete Sampras, was born on August 12. Laver, of course, is the elder of this titanic trio, the man the other two have long revered for everything from his game to his […]

Seniors Tournaments Schedule Updated

CALENDAR – Program of EVENTS 2020 @ 19October Whilst there has been significant easing of restrictions , please check with the Tournament Directors BEFORE making any bookings for Accommodation DATES CLUB TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR Contact Details October 16-18 Gosford District TC Chris Lees 0411 154 327 November 5-6 Hawks Nest Lisa Dale 0412 500 055 November […]

Badge Score Board: Round 10

Badge Results Rd 10 Aug.8 Ladies Division Result Score Position Manly 1 1 Lost 1-7 8 Manly 2 3 Won 8-0 2 Mens Division Result Score Position Manly 1 1 Won 4-4 4 Manly 2 4 Won 5-3 5 Manly 3 4 Lost 3-5 1 Manly 4 4 Tie 4-4 4 Manly 5 7 Lost […]

Badge Round 9

Round 9 was completed last Saturday with our highflying Mens 3 and Mens 7 Teams achieving big wins. The Mens 3 Team won 6-2 to stay in a runaway first position on the ladder. Steve Nettleton and Steve Wilkinson won 4 sets once again to take their tally to 15 from 16. The Mens 7 […]

Badge Score Board: Round 9

Badge Results Rd 9 Aug.1 Ladies Division Result Score Position Manly 1 1 Lost 1-7 8 Manly 2 3 Lost 2-6 3 Mens Division Result Score Position Manly 1 1 Won 5-3 4 Manly 2 4 BYE 5 Manly 3 4 Won 6-2 1 Manly 4 4 Lost 3-5 2 Manly 5 7 Lost 3-5 […]

BBC: Why a lack of fans could mean better behaviour on court

Almost 40 years ago, John McEnroe screamed four words of fury at Wimbledon: “You cannot be serious!” That infamous outburst – in tandem with a supreme talent which led to six Grand Slam singles titles – created a ‘rebel without a cause’ persona which boosted the American’s profile beyond tennis. Not that he always felt […]

Saturday Club House Roster

RESPONSIBILITIES Administer the wet weather procedure as required. Administer the parking permit procedure. Posted: Ron Jeffs June 2020

Bavarian Restaurant COVID Case

A popular pup in Sydney’s Northern Beaches may have been exposed to a coronavirus-infectious patron. The customer visited the Bavarian Restaurant in Manly on Friday, according to text messages from NSW Health. The texts advise other patrons who were at the pub between 2.30pm and 4pm on Friday to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms