Richardson BG 16 and 18 SCMZ

Coach Newman on BG 16 and 18 SCMZ: This past weekend’s superchamp major zone is one of the toughest events of the year.  This four day, feed in consolation and quarterfinal loser consolation tournament tests players both physically and mentally.  Because of the feed-in element, players face progressively tougher and tougher opponents.  ATA players competed well in this long event with many making it to day 3 and one making it to day 4.

Playing on Monday:  Payton Holden, Callie Creath, Avery Schiffman, Kristin Kerrigan, Hunter Bleser, Chase Bartlett, Meghan O’Malley, Alejandro Rodriguez, Harrison Chiu and Alex Mjos.

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Callie takes 3rd place!

Callie Creath and Payton Holden reached the semifinals of the main ‘A’ draw in G16 and B18 respectively.  Wilson Hamilton reached the finals of backdraw, played very aggressively all weekend. Alex Mjos played in and won the backdraw of her first 18s B draw tournament. Alex and partner also placed 2nd in B draw doubles.

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Alex with partner JC were finalist in doubles!

Austin BG 12 and 14 SCMZ held at ATA

Juan Abboud played some tough matches and got 5th place in B14s A draw. Jett Hampton also made it to Tuesday in the Boys 14s A draw. Kai Canada played a good tournament and took 2nd place in B14s B draw.

Caroline Wernli and Anushka Dania were playing in the G14s A draw and both made it to Tuesday.

James Cockrell took 2nd place in B12d.

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James and partner 2nd place A draw doubles

Jake Riezebeek Qualifies for Supers!

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Jake places 2nd to Qualify for Supers

Coach John: “Jake played a 3 hour and 45 minute match to qualify for supers.  It was 95 degrees with 85{37ef6ac642fae6f93f343032eb62785d28fa7a25a4a4f0267a12512c541c53a9} humidity.  He just broke his opponent down winning 6-1 in the 3rd set to reach supers.  I was very proud of his ability and willingness to stay out there as long as it takes to win.”