Results from Last Weekends SCMZ
The 16’s and 18’s SCMZ held in Arlington, TX was highlighted with 2 first place titles in doubles and a second and third place finish in singles.
Jesse Wikso and partner Austin dominated their draw in doubles playing a very energetic and great doubles match in the finals. They attacked well, moved a lot at the net and had great hands on defensive. They forced their opponents to go for low percentage shots to try and beat them.
Erik Kerrigan and partner Eric won the 18s A draw doubles. They won a hard fought match in a tiebreaker in the finals 9-8(4).
In the Girls 16 A draw singles, Kristin Kerrigan had a great tournament and made it to the finals of her draw. She lost a heartbreaking and hard fought three set match in the finals.
Jesse Wikso had a couple come from behind wins this tournament to take 3rd place. In the quarterfinals and in his third place match, he lost the first set quick but bounced back and took the next two sets in both matches. He held his composure very well and made some changes in the second sets and then was able to keep the momentum rolling into the third.
Tatum Blalock had a notable tournament for her first G16 superchamp. She won 2 main draw matches in her draw. Coach John said, “Tatum did a great job competing and focusing on the things you can control. That’s the best I have ever seen her compete and her results showed.”
The 12’s and 14’s SCMZ was held in Tyler, Tx and was highlighted with 2 first place titles in doubles, second place in singles and a second place finish in doubles.
Ela Raczka and partner Katherine won the Girls 14s A draw doubles title defeating the Dania sisters in the finals. Ela also had a good showing in singles taking 4th place. She dominated in her first three rounds and Coach Newman said, “lots of learning this summer and it’s showing in her game.”
Caroline Wernli and her partner Jeanette won the Girls 14s B draw doubles title for the second time in a row. They dominated their draw.
Dania sisters Anushka and Megha dominated their doubles draw until they ran into teammate Ela in the finals. They took second place.
Jack Lum took second place in singles B14 B draw. He pulled out a close three set match in the semis and lost in the finals 6 and 3.