2013 Meetings
Charleston, South Carolina It was the AMTA’s second visit to Wild Dunes Resort in the past two years, and thirty members and guests, including a number of first-time attendees, enjoyed this lush property and sandy beaches at the northern tip of Isle of Palms. Although rain threatened, the skies cleared and all matches were played on schedule; Jack Jacobson coordinated an excellent lineup of local speakers. President Bonnie Sidoff presented the Craig Broome Award to Phong Nguyen, a long-time ambassador for AMTA with his kind, fun-loving personality, boundless energy and strong leadership. Wimbledon Mens Singles US Open Mens Singles Winner – Paul Young Wimbledon Mens Doubles US Open Mens Doubles US Open Womens Singles Wimbledon Womens Doubles Wimbledon Mixed Doubles US Open Mixed Doubles Jurmala, Latvia For the American contingent, the Latvia championships were highlighted by a pre-trip to Riga, where they experienced the life, history and rich culture of this beautiful Latvian city. The group explored Riga by foot, then boarded a bus to visit local businesses – the Laci bread factory, one of the oldest in the region, and the Valmiermuiza brewery – finishing with a private tasting of local beers. The tournament was held in the seaside resort town of Jurmala, with its 21 miles of white sand beaches. Americans were well-represented at a memorable Awards Dinner held under a white tent on the beach, complete with live music and an opera performance. Numerous Americans left with international medals. Womens Doubles 60+ Mixed Doubles 60+ Womens Singles 60+ Womens Doubles 70+ Consolation Mixed Doubles 70+ Mens Singles 75+ Consolation Austin, Texas Despite unseasonably cold weather for Austin in December, and late-arriving luggage for a few unlucky participants, AMTA members bundled up in leggings and ski caps and took to the outdoor courts, while courtside spectators stayed warm under space heaters. But the tennis action was hot and spirited, with nationally-ranked Hugh Burris tested in a lengthy, entertaining singles final by a very game Mike Dawson. Hugh also entertained with a fish-cleaning demonstration that highlighted a lecture by doubles partner John Kirkpatrick on food-borne illnesses. Elizabeth Rutledge won kudos for her continued steady climb up the novice tennis ladder and resounding applause greeted the presentation of the Craig Broome award to Lon Olsen, whose thoughtful contributions to the organization over the last 45 years are too numerous to count. Wimbledon Mens Singles US Open Men’s Singles Wimbledon Mens Doubles French Open Womens Singles Wimbledon Womens Doubles Wimbledon Mixed Doubles US Open Mixed Doubles Wild Dunes Resort
April 28 – May 3, 2013Tournament Winners
Winner – Michael Dawson
Finalist – John Curnes
Finalist – Paly Palaganas
Winners – Randy Eckert/Michael Dawson
Finalists – Bill Anderson/Randy Stauffer
Winners – Paly Palaganas/Krishna Vadlamudi
Finalists – Paul Young/Jack Jacobson
Winner – Ruth Sikora
Finalist – Luba Frank
Winners – Helene Bryan/Mimi Combs
Finalists – Bonnie Sidoff/Jane Dawson
Winners – Phong Nguyen/Helene Bryan
Finalists – Bonnie Sidoff/David Bryan
Winners – Michael/Jane Dawson
Finalists – Bill Anderson/Joi Stauffer
WMTA Congress & Tennis Championship
August 17 – 23, 2013Tournament Winners
Winner – Jacqui Davis/Bonnie Sidoff
Winners – Bonnie Sidoff/Steffen Eden
2nd – Bonnie Sidoff
3rd – Jacqui Davis
Winners – Carmelita Mozynski/Luisa Bresciano (Italy)
3rd – Hans Weber/Bauwens
Winner – Krisha Vadlamudi
Runner-Up – Luis Cespedes
Barton Creek Resort
December 8 – 13, 2013Tournament Winners
Winner – Hugh Burris
Finalist – Mike Dawson
Winner – Paly Palaganas
Finalist – Luis Cespedes
Winners – Phong Nguyen/Bruce Dalkin
Finalists – Terry Geshke/Mike Dawson
Consolation Winners – Randy Eckert/Paly Palaganas
Consolation Finalists – David Bryan/Lindsey Horenblas
Winner – Shirley Forsyth
Finalist – Nancy Savetsila
Winners – Dawn Eckert/Annette Corbin
Finalists – Bonnie Sidoff/Helene Bryan
Consolation Winners – Carol Burris/
Cori Kirkpatrick
Consolation Finalists – Liz Rutledge/Monika Dalkin
Winners – Hugh & Carol Burris
Finalists – Bruce & Monika Dalkin
Consolation Winners – Terry & Pat Geshke
Consolation Finalists – Mike & Jane Dawson
Winners – Charles Rathgerber/Esther Garcia
Finalists – Fred Wahlers/Shirley Forsyth
Consolation Winners – Luis Cespedes/Green Hsueh
Consolation Finalists – Frank Sladkovic/Nancy Savetsila