BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — No. 1-ranked Ash Barty is skipping the first tennis major since January after deciding it’s too risky to travel for the U.S. Open during the coronavirus pandemic. The 24-year-old Australian is the highest-profile player so far to opt out of the Aug. 31-Sept. 13 Grand Slam tournament in New York because of the […]
Here’s a quick guide to the art of the volley: Volley Ready Position: The proper ‘ready position’ is to make sure your elbows are in front of your body. Too often players stand too upright with their elbows tucked in behind their body — the result is they are slow to react because they have […]
Some teams have had little tennis lately due to a wet winter, with rain once again interrupting two Badge matches played on grass last Saturday. Several other teams had strong wins, especially Men’s 1, winning 8-0 in quick time. Todd/Cameron and Bosko/Harry each won 4 sets . They are now just outside the top 4. […]
Badge Results Rd 8 Jul-25 Ladies Division Result Score Position Manly 1 1 Lost 0-8 8 Manly 2 3 Lost 1-7 2 Mens Division Result Score Position Manly 1 1 Won 8-0 5 Manly 2 4 Won 7-1 5 Manly 3 4 Washout 1 Manly 4 4 BYE 2 Manly 5 7 Lost 4-4 8 […]
COVID Registration, Ladies Competitions Term 3 Draws/Results, Quick Guide to Doubles, Restrings COVID Registration Required In the current COVID-19 environment, Carmela and I want to assure you that your health and well-being is our utmost priority. Government regulations require that we must register ALL players and visitors using the Manly Tennis Centre. Please scan our QR code at the […]
We had so much fun in July hosting the first seniors tournament post Covid19, that we are going to do it again. We understand that not every club and committee are able to host their tournament due to the restrictions imposed, and while we are happy to help or give some advice to help these groups with their Covid Safe Plans, […]
Round 1 started Friday July 24 2020. Finals Day is Tuesday Sept 25 2020. Please click below for link to Term 3 Draws. MTC-FridayLadiesDraws
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Round 1 started Tuesday July 21 2020. Finals Day is Tuesday Sept 22 2020. Please click below for link to Term 3 Draws. MTC-TuesLadiesDraws