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Thursday, January 18, 2007

Eight Intriguing Questions for 2007

Last week I looked back at 2006, this week I peer into the future with these eight questions for 2007.

The latest Inside Junior Tennis podcast is now available. Kevin McClure and I briefly discuss the Clay Courts situation, the Tampa Futures, the Florida Sectional and the young players making news in Australia. But most of the show is devoted to a list I prepared called Twelve things you can do for a better tournament experience. Although it is geared to those just beginning to play sectional or national tournaments, I think it contains some valuable reminders for all players. You will definitely improve your popularity with tournament directors if you take the advice to heart.

The spring college season is getting underway now, and I wanted to pass along this story about Purdue's new tennis facility, which saw its first action last weekend, and will host the men's Big Ten Championships in April.

Those of us interested in Jesse Levine's college career can get their first look at him as a Gator this weekend at the SEC Coaches Indoor Championships in New Orleans, where he is the fifth seed. LSU is hosting, the preview story is here.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

levine will win this tournament without any struggle whatsoever.

Anonymous said...

The pictures of the Purdue facility look amazing. It must be a very exciting time for that program.

Anonymous said...

Does Sandgren have any chance against isner? Also, I'm looking forward to the Levine-Helgeson quarterfinal match!

Anonymous said...

I'm confused I can't find Levine in the draw, did he pull out or something?

Anonymous said...

I'm confused I can't find Levine in the draw, did he pull out or something?

Colette Lewis said...

He must have. He was in the initial draw that was posted on Tuesday, but everyone moved up and Tveit was added as a seed when this morning's draw was posted.

Anonymous said...

Levine was in there, then he wasn't. Anybody have any idea what happened??

Anonymous said...

levine was probly playing a pro tournament somewhere else or training. this tournament was not that big. the gators are saving there weapon for the dual matches probly.

Anonymous said...

Levine was listed in both singles and doubles draws, then disappeared. He's also not listed on UF's roster, though he and Mirzadeh are both enrolled in school. Is Mirzadeh gonna be playing this year as well? If they both play, Florida is gonna be really good.

Anonymous said...

i heard mirzadeh isnt going to school! hes trying the pros, i wish him luck. levine would of been a good addition to that event would of loved to see him play the giant isner, we will just have to wait and see him at the college level another time, hopefully soon.

Anonymous said...

i heard levine didn't get cleared by the ncaa clearing house in time to play....shouldn't be too long i dont think