The first tournament of the year began in June with the Open Doubles Championship. Unfortunately, due to injuries and conflict of schedules, only three teams participated. That didn't stop some great matches from taking place in the round robin competition. First time champions Ha Nguyen and Doan were able to prevail, defeating the teams of Patrick LeBlanc and Bob Streicher as well as William Trac and Nhan Doan.
The crown jewel tournament of the Barrhaven Tennis Club took place in July with the 5th annual Phil LeBlanc Memorial Tournament. Spectators and participants were treated to great weather and even better matches. And finally, after his fourth time in the finals, John Payette captured his first Phil LeBlanc Memorial Tournament Championship defeating unseeded Nathan Smith 6-1, 6-4. Nathan's cinderella run throughout the tournament came to an end after defeating the # 7 seed Dave McAleer, #2 seed Samir Bhatnagar and # 3 seed Grant Gibson (both Samir and Grant's matches went to three sets). Bob Streicher was also able to capture his first consolation championship with a grueling three-set victory over Paul Fischer.
The final tournament of the tennis season concluded in September with the Mixed Doubles Classic. 1st time mixed doubles partners Justin Lahey and Lisa Blank overcame some tough competition to win the Mixed Doubles Classic, defeating Matt and Mel Cowin along with Dana Geber and Oscar Arrieta.
There was also an expectation this year to have our first Adult Houseleague Playoffs. Unfortunately, due to inclement weather and limited availability, the season concluded in the regular season. The schedule will be revised for the 2014 season so that a playoffs will occur next year.
This wraps up the 2014 tennis season. I would like to thank the following sponsors for the generous donations they provided for the Phil LeBlanc Memorial Tournament:
On behalf of the Barrhaven Tennis Club Executive, we would like to wish you a safe and happy winter! See you all in 2014!
Regards,
Barrhaven Tennis Club
