CourtJesters Tennis: 2017 Rossmoor at Trilogy

Saturday was a great day for tennis, not too hot and not too windy. At least the residents of Rio Vista didn't think it was too windy! We had a total of 43 tennis players take part in our tournament with Rossmoor. We had 22 players from our club and Rossmoor had 21 players from their club. Going into the third and final round of the tournament the teams were tied at 8 points each. That left 8 points up for grabs in the last round, which were all mixed doubles matches. After two of the four matches were finished we were up by 2 points Trilogy 11 Rossmoor 9. The last two matches being played were close, each team battled back and forth, back and forth and by the time the smoke had cleared and the sausages were being served at lunch, the final score was Rossmoor 13 and Trilogy 11. The tournament was so close that everyone stayed till the end of the final match (except for our cooks and the food committee; we've got to eat!). After the final match we all reassembled in the Delta Club for a fantastic luncheon prepared by our club President, Claude and the food committee of Yupayong, Claudia, Ken, Soc, Michael, Sandy and Chef Orlando. We passed the victory plaque to Rossmoor to be held by them until next May when we win it back.

Thanks to all who helped with the tournament. A special thanks to Michael, George and Cora for washing down the courts and Al Banga and Soc for hauling things back and forth from the Delta Club. Your efforts were much appreciated.

The Commish