Archives 2006 - Tournament Recap

Another memorable one

Another year has finished. Certainly some highs and lows in this one. Here are some of the highlights:

-The finals day as a whole. Almost all participation was mature and professional... some class shining through even. Hats off to that.

-The doubles final. That was an exciting match, and certainly cried for a 3rd regular set.

-Oudsema-Healey... Healey is intense... he threw himself around the court, and it was 3 tiebreakers.

-Lacko-Luczak... Lacko taking the first step... some good long rallies and point setups in this one... the way it used to be.

-the final having 2 young guys with their best results ever, and then Oudsema... the youngest American to ever win here, that certainly is a good sign. They faced match points earlier in the week too.

-Philippoussis-Okun... Mark showed some of his better form that night.

-That Tuesday evening with Wessels-Delic and Philippoussis-Lee

-The record crowds

-Who will we see at the Open? Philippoussis. Oudsema. Who else?

-The record crowds and the special events

Player comments:

"Scared to hit the ball"

"Watch the ball, just watch the ball"

"Here we go mate"

"It's getting to an important point in the match, you know" (to the chair)

"No, no, no ... what are you doing" (to the chair)

"That serve is like 70 mph"

"God d.... it!"

"Are you kidding me"

"This is one of the best events to play"

"This was relaxing, a great setting, great courts, great fans"

"Excellent!"(In response to how does if feel)

Some of the tools...

Customized Technifibre 315

Wilson ncode 6.1 (customized & not)

Head Flexpoint Prestige

Babolat Pure Control

Generally... heavy sticks that are head light and NATURAL gut

We had a great event this year and we had a great event last year. That being said, there is almost always some things that don't go as planned... so feel free to help out. Our contact info is available on this site, let us know what you think and jump on board.

Check out the latest pics too.