Experience Magazine Issue 4 by Cliff Drysdale Management

Issue No. 4

EXPERIENCE Cliff Drysdale Tennis

An Exclusive Interview with

Andy Roddick In this Issue: Tennis Gives Back Tennis Legend

john Newcombe tells his story

Q&A From the Pro Tour Rising American Star Frances TiaFoe and much more!

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A Letter From The Editors Helping Others Along the Way As you read through our latest edition you will see that giving back comes in many forms. In my formative years, I learned to work very hard to achieve my goals; however, sometimes it wasn’t enough. A small offer of assistance may be “small” to the giver, but can be life changing to the recipient. Giving back has many faces, but what it all boils down to is belief. When very special people along my way offered me a hand-up, it was the thought that gave me the boost. It was the mere fact that they believed in me. I have never forgotten those who have stood by me. In fact, those people have become my inspiration not only to achieve specific goals, but to become a better person.

to talk about the many exciting charitable programs that Cliff Drysdale Tennis is partnering with. ACEing Autism provides therapeutic activity and social interaction for children on the autistic spectrum. We have also teamed up with Megan Tierney, CEO of Louise & Eleanor. Beautifully designed handbags made from vegan materials that are “created to inspire and empower women.” Louise & Eleanor donate a percentage from every item sold to selected women’s nonprofit organizations. Also, Andy Roddick shares his inspired story to follow in Andre Agassi’s footsteps to introduce and fulfill dreams for underprivileged children in Central-Texas I hope this edition puts a smile communities through after on your face and hope in your I am involved with many charities, school and summer camp heart. and it is the most rewarding programs. part of my life. So I am thrilled

DiAnna Drysdale Executive Editor

The Softer Side of Tennis

The July issue of our EXPERIENCE Cliff Drysdale Tennis Magazine holds a special place in my heart, as it brings me

back to my philanthropic roots with our company. My first position with CDT in its infancy was as an Events Manager for an annual charity event sponsored by Karim Alibhai and Gencom Group, part owners of The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami. The event was titled “The Priyanka Cup,” after Alibhai’s daughter. Over the course of 3 years the event raised in excess

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Kimberly Arena Senior Editor

of $1,000,000 to benefit local Miami children’s charities such as Voices for Children and the Miami Children’s Hospital. To witness tennis bringing people together not only on the court, but in solidarity with the power of giving is truly a heartwarming experience and my favorite aspect of my career to date.

generation of tour professionals to not only have the financial capability to make a significant difference on the philanthropic stage, but also in commanding the attention of the world with their star power and massive marketing machines driving exposure to their respective causes.

It is incredible to live in an era with the first

Tennis has even played a role in international

diplomacy in recent years. During the 2010 U.S. Open tennis tournament India’s Rohan Bopanna and Pakistan’s Aisamul-Haq Qureshi reached the men’s doubles finals. Fans from both countries, including the respective United Nations ambassadors, sat in the

stands together. Rashid Malik, Pakistan’s Davis Cup coach, said “The success of their team so far has been a big encouragement for both countries, it will only have a peaceful and positive impact on their people.” Manohar Singh Gill, India’s sports minister,

asked, “I have one question for everyone. If Bopanna and Qureshi can play together, why cannot India and Pakistan?” The stories we feature in this issue touch on the many altruistic faces of our sport: activism for social justice, the power players

Giving Back Through Tennis Every time I watch, teach, or play tennis, I am overwhelmed with so many emotions. The one that Katie Steck always sticks out though is gratitude. Tennis has Managing Editor given me so much to be thankful for. It has provided me an active lifestyle, a competitive spirit, lasting friendships, and a robust career. The many blessings I have been afforded through tennis inspire me to grow and spread the joys of the game we all love. Tennis provides ample opportunities to pay it forward. Through personal experience, I have found that coaching, whether in a professional or personal environment, is the best, simplest way to cultivate the game amongst the youth. There is no special formula to determine when, where or how to give back, but being involved in tennis is a great place to start. For the entire tennis community, it is imperative that we encourage more people to join and play the sport we all love so much. I am proud to say that at Cliff Drysdale Tennis, we focus on how to give back to tennis and find innovative and exciting ways to spread the love of the game. We strive to give back to the communities where our clubs are located. Our hope is that all of our members and guests leave every experience with us feeling inspired and full of gratitude, which is the base for paying it forward. It is the love we share for the game and all who play that drives everything we do here at Cliff Drysdale Tennis.

of gifting, local grass roots efforts, environmental improvements, charity and business, and much more. I hope you enjoy this glimpse into the softer side of tennis and are inspired to get involved…after all, the ball is always in your court when it comes to giving!

Finding Your Passion

Joey Hanf Managing Editor

As we embarked on this journey of completing the July issue of EXPERIENCE Magazine, I was constantly reminded of how many different ways tennis has given back in my life.

While sitting down with Andy Roddick for our cover story, we discussed not only the mission of his foundation, but also how tennis changed his life. At 12 years old, Roddick found something he was passionate about: tennis. He wasn’t great at school, but when he got to the court he felt like he belonged. That moment, he said, is what he hopes every child can experience. And the more Roddick spoke on the subject, the more I came to realize how lucky we are to live and chase our passion in the world of tennis. The sport gave me the opportunity and motivation to work harder. I definitely wasn’t the most talented player. I wasn’t the best writer either. But I loved talking about tennis. I loved watching tennis. And this propelled me to want to pursue a career in tennis in whatever capacity possible. As you read through this magazine, you’ll find countless stories of individuals who have impacted others through the sport of tennis. You’ll likely find that these stories are extremely relatable and relevant to your life. There aren’t many communities that are more tight-knit than tennis. Let’s appreciate what we have, and look for ways to involve more people in this great sport.

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Andy Roddick: Giving Back

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New Club Alert: The Tyler Athletic & Swim Club

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Cliff Notes

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Cliff Notes Being Your Best

Thinking Forward

Lars Ulrich, famed Metallica drummer, has a father from whom I learned a lot. Torben and I played doubles together on Centre Court at Wimbledon, but it was the truth-seeking conversation beyond center court that I remember best.

There is a new wind blowing in the tennis world. A recognition that the sport has to change to compete in the modern age with other new and traditional sports that are constantly evolving to make their product more appealing to viewers and fans.

Among the topics was his firm belief that great tennis players, like accomplished artists in any field, owed only their own talents to the world. The beauty of a great performance gives back by bringing millions joy, awe and uplift. The cliché of being the best you can be relates to the world’s best in the same way it relates to you and your game.

Federer’s Resurgence

The ATP is experimenting with scoring changes to promote more frequent crisis moments. The ITF, traditionally so slow to change, is seriously discussing Davis Cup improvements like three sets matches. ESPN is spearheading proposals to guide the game in ways to make it more watchable for the average fan not just the dedicated tennis viewer. Tennis has up to now been so much slower to innovate than its competition.

The Federer phenomenon with his spectacular rise this year was not a surprise to me.

One Common Goal

A forced injury layoff like his is not a bad thing. The juices flow more vigorously and with renewed energy when you take a break from the pressure and tension of daily intense competition. His ability quotient never wavered. Even when he wasn’t winning he was always in the hunt. Then the age thing is way overblown. Don’t forget that Ken Rosewall was in his 40th year when he played the final of Wimbledon and the U.S. Open. Connors was about the same age when he made that unforgettable run to the semis of the U.S. Open in New York. Agassi won more majors in his mature years than in the times when you are supposed to be at your best. These days players are generally playing even longer.

One of the fundamental problems for the game is its complicated organizational structure. There is no commissioner. No leader. Too many cooks all protecting their own narrow interests. What the game needs at the very least is an annual gathering of all big interested parties to address just one topic:

What can we do to make tennis more compelling for viewers and spectators?

Federer has more years left in him. So does Rafael Nadal for the same reasons. That’s great for tennis’ sake.

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Eco-Friendly Tennis Coming to a Court Near You

By Rick Limpert Recycling isn’t just the right thing to do, but in tennis? It’s actually something that can help not only your business’ bottom line, but serve as motivation to get your members and players focused on a common goal on and off the court. Tennis is becoming environmentally friendly, and if you recycle things like cans, glass, paper and other materials as a habit, that means there’s an opportunity to help the environment and grow the sport of tennis in a different way than everyone is talking about. We can do our part, but it’s with the help of some forward thinking companies that are taking eco friendly tennis to a new level.

What We Can Do Have your club or public facility create a recycling program and track the results to show that you’re producing less waste. Recycling cans and water bottles is just a start as you can potentially work with your waste management service to negotiate a lower fee, saving your business money.

What Others are Doing HYDRO COURT Your clay or Har-Tru tennis court is only as good as your irrigation and watering system. Water keeps a court firm; gives it a rich, dark color, while ensuring stable footing and consistent bounces for players. The vast majority of new courts are installed with sub-surface irrigation. HydroCourt sub-surface irrigation systems have been proven to reduce court expenses and simplify daily maintenance in all climates. HydroCourt watering systems are in use at most Cliff Drysdale Tennis managed facilities in Florida. HydroCourt is a self-regulating system that is fully adjustable to player preference and designed to water your Har-Tru tennis court from below the surface. Constructed with six individually controlled cells, the HydroCourt system makes sure each cell is monitored by a separate waterfilled control box. Water enters the control box and flows through pipes to cells lined with a chemical-resistant 20 mm thick liner. When the water

level in the control box rises, the water level under the court also rises. The amount of moisture in the court surface is controlled by adjusting the water level in the control box up or down. HydroCourt can save up to 60% of water usage when compared to conventional irrigation.

LED COURT LIGHTING Much like the LED lights we are now using in our own homes, LED court lighting offers several advantages for tennis facilities and players. LEDs are made with epoxy lenses, not glass, and are much more resistant to breakage. They are also 100% recyclable and give off almost no UV emissions. They work equally well in high and low temperatures and can be dimmed, resulting in a dynamic control of light, color and distribution. Jake Baranowski, Director of Tennis, Tyler Athletic & Swim Club, established in 1965, is seeing the benefits of new LED lighting firsthand. “What I can tell you is that the lights

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really bring out the court colors. They make our nice new courts look like Arthur Ashe Stadium quality! There

with disabilities. Recycled tennis ball initiatives are proving popular on college campuses across the country. To find out more information or donate, please visit: www. projectgreenball.org

REUSE-A-SHOE

are plenty of big benefits, but one is that they require no warmup time. They turn on in a snap and because they are LED, they require much less energy than the traditional lighting setup. Also, some lights do a fine job brightening the playing area, but these lights really bring out the yellowness of the tennis ball that make it easier to play at night.”

Your old tennis shoes may be of some use. Reuse-A-Shoe collects worn out athletic shoes and salvages materials to make Grind, which is composed of nearly every part of an old running shoe: rubber from the outsole, foam from the midsole and fabric from the upper. Grind also contains pre-consumer material including manufacturing scraps and shoes with manufacturing defects. The old shoes are reborn into sports and recreation surfaces around the world. Think playgrounds or even rubber 10 & Under tennis courts.

Millions of tennis balls are discarded into landfills each year. The balls decompose very slowly and take up space in these garbage dumps. Since 2013, Project Green Ball has been working with Ace Surfaces, Advanced Polymer Technologies, ECORE International, and HABU to develop cushioned mats with dead tennis balls for tennis court surfaces. Collected balls have also been turned into equestrian turf for people

HEAD is the first sporting goods company to monitor its carbon responsibility.

REPURPOSING TENNIS STRING While most tennis string can be recycled due to it having different polymer and filaments within the string, some tennis players are repurposing the remnants of broken tennis strings and the leftover strands that stringers would typically throw away. Creative tennis types are using the old strings on luggage as a way to identify their bags. Others are using the bundles of strings for cushioning packages they mail, instead of foam peanuts or airbags, which are less friendly for the environment.

PROJECT GREEN BALL Where do all those old tennis balls go? Project Green Ball is a tax exempt, nonprofit, sustainability initiative to coordinate recycling programs for used tennis balls. These recycling programs, some of which result in the donations of recycled balls to organizations servicing people with disabilities or life threatening diseases, are paramount to keeping tennis “green.”

the effects of carbon emissions is an important part of why we’re doing this,” says HEAD NV CEO Johan Eliasch. “We all depend on a stable climate to ski, play tennis, or dive. If we don’t wake up and make a difference now, we won’t be doing these things in their natural environments much longer.”

COOL EARTH Since 2007, HEAD has partnered with the global environmental charity, Cool Earth, which fights climate change by protecting endangered rainforests. HEAD’s leadership has helped preserve rainforests which lock up atmospheric carbon in their vegetation to the tune of 150 tons of carbon per half-acre. Many believe that reducing rain-forest destruction is the first step in tackling climate change.

Even for tennis players, the environmental benefits of recycling can’t be overstated. Of course, saving money is part of the equation for your business. Over time, recycling can help to conserve materials and energy, which can have an impact on bigger markets and potentially even make some of those materials and energy sources more cost effective for everyone.

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GIVING BACK:

ANDY RODDICK

By Joey Hanf Photo Credit: The AR Foundation

Andy Roddick is set to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on July 22nd, 2017 in Newport, Rhode Island. Roddick led the charge for American tennis for virtually a decade, both on and off the court. EXPERIENCE Magazine sat down with Roddick for an exclusive interview ahead of the Opportunity Matters Luncheon, hosted by the Andy Roddick Foundation. The longtime Austin, Texas resident opened up on the inspiration to start his foundation, how tennis changed his life, the upcoming hall of fame induction and much more. 16

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Inspired by an Idol

Through high-quality afterschool activities as well as an acclaimed sixweek summer program, the foundation provides children with opportunities at periods when they are typically most at risk and falling behind.

It was 30,000 feet in the air when a switch was flipped for Andy Roddick. On a flight home from an intense training week with Andre Agassi, the then 17 year old and relative unknown Roddick had 20 minutes to ask rapid fire questions to his idol. “I asked him a very loaded question that I didn’t know was a loaded question at the time,” Roddick said.

Photo Credit: The AR Foundation

He asked what Agassi’s biggest regret was during his career. Agassi answered definitively that it was not starting his foundation earlier. “Coming from a hero and someone who you feel had it all figured out at that point in his life, and was such a huge presence in the non-profit charter school space in Las Vegas...it made an impact,” Roddick said.

wasn’t that impressive, but it was a start.”

The Mission: Expand Opportunities The mission of the Andy Roddick Foundation is to “expand opportunities for young people to learn, thrive and succeed.” Roddick, a long-time resident of Austin, Texas, and his team are focused on helping underprivileged Central-Texas communities.

At just 18 years old, before any of his major successes on court, Roddick launched the Andy Roddick Foundation(ARF).

“I was good at tennis, it improved my self esteem and gave me a place to go,” Roddick said. “I would leave school where I was a little shy. I was always small. Then I’d go to tennis where all of a sudden I was good. It makes a big difference.” Creating these moments is what ARF aims to do. Although Roddick admits he loves to go out and play games with the children, tennis is not at all what the foundation is centered around. “My thing doesn’t have to be their thing, but we want to expose them; create a base level with our programs and then expose them to as much as possible,” Roddick said.

Trying to make a name for yourself in a sport where Americans not only succeeded, but were expected to succeed is a hard enough task on its own. Launching a philanthropic effort in addition to your full-time career was never going to be an easy task. “We had a clinic in a parking lot which raised I don’t even know how much,” Roddick said. “It

Roddick realized his opportunity and passion when he was 9 years old.

Tennis Gives Back The sport of tennis has created superstars on the court for decades. But what makes the sport so unique is how often we see athletes in tennis use their platform to give back. Photo Credit: The AR Foundation

Roddick mentioned Billie Jean

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King (women’s rights), Arthur Ashe (inequality), Roger Federer (UNICEF ambassador) and Andre Agassi all as impactful figures in the world outside of tennis.

voice.

“I do think the fact that we make our own decisions daily -- we are not a part of some bigger infrastructure -- and have to play inside of a certain set of “That creates a certain culture rules dictated by an owner or

Roddick’s game was aggressive and attacking in it’s style. Were it not for a guy named Roger Federer, many would argue that Roddick’s career would look much differently today. Still, he led the U.S. to a Davis Cup title in 2007 and racked up 32 career ATP singles titles. It was announced in January that Roddick would be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame alongside Kim Clijsters amongst others. Roddick spoke with excitement and reflection ahead of the ceremony.

“I knew I had the resume that stacked up against some people,” Roddick said. “I’m Photo Credit: The AR Foundation never going to be equal to Roddick Speaks at the 2nd Annual Opportunity Matters Luncheon. a lot of (fellow Hall of Fame members), but I’m happy to be inside the sport and so I feel like a team...I think that plays a big in the room. I didn’t think it was going to happen the first year; our foundation -- anything I do role.” that was beyond me. It’s going now is probably just a product to be a crazy experience, but I’m of that influence,” Roddick said. humbled by it.” Despite how large the sport Roddick’s storied and is worldwide, the tennis accomplished tennis career To donate and find out about the Andy community is very tight knit. has paved the way for his more Foundation, visit Roddick added that competitors foundation’s visibility and image. Roddick on the court are often friends in In 2003, at just 20 years of age, ARFoundation.org. the locker room. he shocked the world by winning “People can be on opposite the U.S. Open title. To teams in pro sports and never this day he stands as really talk to each other,” the last American man Roddick said. “We can play to win a major title. He each other, but there’s personal reached the pinnacle of the sport in November relationships off the court.” of that same year; he Tennis is an individual sport, achieved the world no. and the culture allows athletes 1 ranking. to think and make decisions for themselves. Roddick felt this was Possessing one of the key in allowing influential the biggest serves tennis history, Photo Credit: The AR Foundation figures in the sport find their in

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New Club Alert: The Tyler Athletic & Swim Club

By Kimberly Arena

New state of the art gym is just one of the many new features at the Tyler Athletic & Swim Club.

THE ULTIMATE LIFESTYLE CLUB

toward the development of the Ultimate Lifestyle Clubs. Located in an upscale, custom home community, the intimate, stateof-the-art tennis and fitness club provides amenities and services Cliff Drysdale Management’s to the surrounding home “Ultimate Lifestyle Club” owners and to a limited public concept has been nearly a offering of 250 memberships. decade in the perfecting An immediate success within process. The test run was the the community and throughout development and management the New Braunfels area, the of the John Newcombe Country club has now established itself Club in partnership with John as the leading tennis & fitness Newcombe and the worldlocation in the local market and famous John Newcombe Tennis offers a number of programs Ranch, in New Braunfels, TX, and activities. The club has which opened in 2011. This also proven to be an important club represented the first step booster to the sale of lots within 20

the residential development, driving higher lot prices as well as value to the properties in the development. In 2015, Cliff Drysdale Management partnered with Oak Creek Development of Tyler, TX to provide Tyler residents with a new multi-million dollar tennis, fitness and swim facility located along Oak Creek Boulevard. Situated on a ten acre parcel within Oak Creek, the brand new 14,000 square foot clubhouse, outdoor pool and recreation areas, as well as 12 lighted tennis courts opened to rave reviews on June 1, 2017. The amenity

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Twelve Championship hard courts

is available to transitioned members of the former Tyler Tennis & Swim club located on Shiloh Rd, Oak Creek residents, as well as a limited number of single and family memberships for the public. Club operations will be led by the husband and wife duo of Jake and Tyler Baranowski. Both are accomplished tennis club and event management professionals that have been with Cliff Drysdale Tennis at the old Tyler Tennis and Swim location since the company acquired it in 2014.

Director of XTC Training, a performance specialist, trainer and a leading presenter and motivational speaker on the subjects of physical fitness and athletic skill enhancement. For over 2 decades, Cruz has trained all fitness levels from children to young athletes to moms and dads, as well as training world-class athletes in a wide range of competitive sports including tennis, soccer, football, volleyball, track and bull riding. He has trained military featuring LED lights. personnel of the Navy SEALs, a lighted Astroturf multi-sport Marines and Air Force. Tony field, courtside firepits, and a has served in The Texas State Guard for over a decade and health café and lounge. is currently the Commanding Officer of C-Company 3rd Medical Battalion.

WORLDCLASS FITNESS PARTNER

In an effort to bring the best fitness experience to it’s members, Tyler Athletic and Swim Club joined in partnership with one of Tyler’s premier wellness experts, trainer Tony Cruz. Cruz is the Owner/

Tony and his wife Honor, who was also a collegiate tennis player at The University of Arkansas, live in Tyler, Texas with their 16 year old daughter Caroline, who is a competitive volleyball player. Tony’s son Corey, also a competitive tennis player, lives in Tyler with his wife Lauren where

The new facility embodies the spirit of the Ultimate Lifestyle Club concept with lifestyle, fitness, family, health and wellness as the focal point and passion of the club team. In addition to the state of the art fitness center and 12 LED lighted championship hard courts, the club boasts a resortstyle pool, poolside cabanas, a kids club and teen lounge, Visit ExperienceCDT.com to book your tennis travel and events.

he is Director of Training for XTC. Tony’s son Chris, who served 6 tours in his 16 year military career as a Marine, lives in Houston with his wife Mary and sons Barrington and Brody. The Cruz family has a deep rooted belief in physical fitness and mental well-being, which Tony strives to instill in each individual, group or team he works with. “The XTC team is very experienced in all forms of sports training, so they are tailored to cater to our tennis players specific needs along with the other sports athletes at the club,” states Scott McCulloch, Vice President of Operations for Cliff Drysdale Management. “Additionally, Tony and his wife Honor both played college tennis so I am incredibly excited to get them both on the tennis court. I am sure you will find them out there from time to time with our members enjoying life. We are excited to welcome the XTC team into our TASC family and look forward serving our members to the highest standards and creating the ultimate experience for them on a daily basis.”

BRINGING PRO TENNIS TO TYLER

Women’s USTA Pro Circuit event on October 29 - November 5, 2017. With approximately 90 tournaments hosted annually throughout the country and prize money ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 the USTA Pro Circuit is the pathway to the U.S. Open and tour-level competition for aspiring tennis players and a frequent battleground for established professionals. The

profit that connects children with autism through unique tennis programs, and will soon be starting a local program for the children and families of Tyler.

USTA launched it’s Pro Circuit 33 years ago to provide players the opportunity to gain professional ranking points, and it has since grown to become the largest developmental tennis circuit in the world, offering nearly $3 million in prize money. Last year, more than 1,000 men and women from more than 70 countries competed in cities nationwide. Maria Sharapova, Andy Roddick, Caroline Wozniacki, James Blake, Li Na, Andy Murray and Mardy Fish are among today’s top stars who began their careers on the USTA Pro Circuit.

work that ACEing Autism has done for communities around the nation and coming soon to Tyler,” stated McCulloch.

To further enhance the momentum of the club opening, the Tyler Athletic & Swim Club will play host to the Tyler The tournament will benefit Pro Challenge, an $80,000 ACEing Autism, a national non22

“The partnership between the Tyler Pro Challenge and ACEing Autism brings together grassroots tennis efforts for special needs children with professional tennis and we are proud to continue the great

The tournament will also host a series of community events and tennis clinics with the Pros, a Pro Am and Players Party, and VIP hospitality for sponsors and guests during the finals weekend of November 4th and 5th. For more information about the Tyler Athletic and Swim Club and the programs available there, please contact Director of Club Operations and Membership, Tyler Baranowski by emailing tylerb@cliffdrysdale.com

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Sportsmanship & CDT By Katie Steck Many juniors watch the professional circuit. Besides watching the hoisting of championship trophies, juniors are exposed to the best players in the world smashing rackets, yelling at officials, and cursing in frustration. This, combined with the increasing pressures junior players face on and off the court, has resulted in this type of behavior increase at junior tournaments. Fortunately, Cliff Drysdale Tennis has junior players like Sahil Arora, Conner Hawkings, Alexandra Koulisis, and Bella Connerley-Ravanello who understand

Sahil Arora strives to improve and loves the fun in competition at USTA tournaments.

the importance of displaying sportsmanship. Cliff Drysdale Tennis believes strongly in the importance of good sportsmanship in making tennis more enjoyable for all. Bella ConnerleyRavanello, a junior from In-Shape Rancho Solano, defines sportsmanship as “giving your best while also respecting your opponents.” Our coaches at clubs across the country stress the importance of sportsmanship as highly as the development of strokes and strategy. Conner Hawkins plays on the Juniors learning Ruckel Middle School tennis the rules and etiquette of the team in Niceville, FL. game, reinforce the commitment to good sportsmanship in all our junior programs. “Sportsmanship is normally displayed in a positive way, but some players can still be very rough and negative,” said Sahil Arora, an 11-year old from Grove Isle Tennis Center, described his experiences in junior tournaments. These individuals, who “do not respect their opponents, make bad line calls, and break their rackets,” spoil the tournament experience for the rest of the players and parents who follow the rules. “Sahil is very mature for his age, and he understands the importance of developing

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control and respect for others is often an indicator that a junior player is developing a strong mental game. Alexandra Koulisis, a junior player from Bluewater Bay Tennis Center, understands that sportsmanship creates a positive attitude, and “when I have good attitude, I play better and have more fun.” The positive re-enforcement of sportsmanship cannot stop when junior players leave their lessons. Players, parents, and coaches all share the responsibility in ensuring that good sportsmanship is a fundamental part of competition- regardless of one’s level and regardless of winning or losing. Parents must create an encouraging environment and set a positive example too.

Bella Connerley-Ravanello with coach, Sarah Neele, at In-Shape Rancho Solano in California.

as an athlete, but also, developing as a wellrespected kid and young man,“ said coach Rob Lowe at Grove Isle Tennis Center. “Tournaments and competition for Sahil were never about the wins or losses. He always congratulates his opponents. If he lost, [he] would ask them to play again because he strives to improve and loves the fun in competition.” Conner Hawkins from Bluewater Bay Tennis Center told his coach, Director Gary Bertoldo, that he “always tries to play fair, and in return, I hope that my opponents see this and also play fair.” But in today’s tournaments, it is hard to guarantee opponents will play fair. The nature of the sport gives the responsibility to one player to make or miss a shot. It also gives them control to call their own lines, certainly making it difficult for juniors to handle the pressure, but that does not make the behavior acceptable. It is no secret that to be successful in tennis, one must have a solid mental game. Displaying self-

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Preserving the Everglades

By Hawks Cay Resort

Hawks Cay Resort celebrates the local environment and has partnered with The Everglades Foundation to protect the greater Everglades ecosystem. Hawks Cay Resort is a 60-acre destination in the Florida Keys. It’s a AAA Four Diamond Award winning resort that offers both hotel guestrooms and villas, five swimming pools and a saltwater lagoon. With everything needed for an authentic tropical vacation located right on property, it’s the ideal vacation spot for families, couples and friends who like to travel together.

“Our guests visit to experience the natural Florida Keys environment, and with the Everglades in our backyard, we know how important it is to educate them on their potential impact to this precious habitat,” said Sheldon Suga, VP Managing Director of Hawks Cay Resort.

The heart of the partnership lies in the resort’s Environmental Education program for children at Camp Located midway down the Florida Keys island chain, Hawk, which will provide a new Everglades Literacy Hawks Cay is nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and curriculum for campers to learn about the ecosystem Florida Bay on the intimate island of Duck Key where and its importance to South Florida. As the partnership’s guests can watch both the sunrise and the sunset. goal is to educate, this component focuses on teaching The Resort encourages visitors to enjoy the natural the upcoming generations about the importance surroundings with nearly every water-based activity of preserving the Everglades. Visitors will also find available right on property from fishing to diving and messaging throughout the resort that educate on best kayaking to jet skiing. practices for conserving water and being more ecofriendly while on vacation. As a destination that celebrates the local environment, the Resort has recently partnered with The Everglades “The Everglades is a national treasure that houses Foundation to raise awareness of its initiative to restore hundreds of species of beautiful and fascinating wading and protect the greater Everglades ecosystem. birds, mammals, fishes, reptiles, amphibians and plants. However, America’s Everglades is on life support,” says 26

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Eric Eikenberg, CEO of The Everglades Foundation. “More than 70 threatened and endangered species call the Everglades home. Over a century of ditching and draining have reduced the wetlands to half their original size.” He continues, “Everglades education will introduce our future generation at Camp Hawk to key aspects of this one-of-a-kind ecosystem - including its watershed, endangered species, and water conservation.”

Five Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins call Hawks Cay home. The onsite Dolphin Connection is the only resort-based program of its kind where guests can interact and get into the water with dolphins in their natural environment and it is the only facility in the mainland U.S. that offers free public viewing of trained dolphins. Guests can enter the water, interact from the dock or spend the entire day getting an up-close perspective and understanding of the dolphin and In addition to the trainer relationship. educational component As ambassadors for of the partnership, the the dolphins, Dolphin Resort will have reusable Connection’s main water bottles available The Dolphin Connection asks guests to make small mission is to encourage for purchase with changes in their waste to save marine animals. conservation by proceeds benefiting the educating guests about foundation. Water stations are located throughout the the impact waste has on the environment and asking resort to encourage guests to use reusable water bottles guests to make small changes in their waste to save and visitors who visit the onsite Dolphin Connection these and all marine animals. will certainly learn about the impact plastic has while on property. For more information about Hawks Cay Resort, please visit www.hawkscay.com.

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FROM THE BASELINE: CDT GALLERY TOP Right: Cliff Drysdale shared court time and commentary with players and spectators throughout the event and round robin.

TOP left: Bouchard with pro-am Participants, Cliff Drysdale Tennis Pros, and ACEing Autism children. Photo Credit: Alex Huggan

Middle Right: Nick Kyrgios, Jack Sock, Venus Williams, and Simona Halep represented the stars at the Miami All Stars Event.

Middle Left: Jack sock poses with the amateur players in the Round Robin qualifying tournament.

Bottom Left: Genie Bouchard, former world No. 5, smiles with Tennis with the Stars Pro Am player. Photo Credit: Alex Huggan

Bottom Right: Madison Keys gathers with her two courts of doubles play during the Round Robin qualifying tournament. Photo Credit: Alex Huggan

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FROM THE BASELINE: CDT GALLERY

Top Left: Taylor Fritz, Genie Bouchard, Madison Keys, and Frances Tiafoe represented Tennis with the Stars in Palm Springs. Photo Credit: Alex Huggan

Top Right: Frances Tiafoe jokes with Scott McCulloch, VP of Operations with Cliff Drysdale Tennis, during the Celebrity Exhibition Matches. Photo Credit: Alex Huggan

Middle: Cliff Drysdale Tennis Pros with the Tennis with the Stars Pro Am players in California March 2017. Photo Credit: Alex Huggan

Bottom Left: Hosted at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, tennis players and fans were able to experience an intimate tennis gathering with the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top players. Photo Credit: Paloma Castanon

Bottom Right: The Miami All Star Tennis for Charity event is proud to support First Serve Miami programs. Photo Credit: Joey Hanf

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HOW TENNIS GUIDED MY LIFE By John Newcombe

John at the John Newcombe Tennis Ranch in New Braunfels, TX.

I was nine and a half years old, it was December 1953 Sydney Australia, and I was crouched by the radio for day four of the 1953 Davis Cup final between Australia and the United States being played in Melbourne at the Kooyong Tennis Stadium in front of 18,000 people. Television had not yet come to Australia, but radio sets were turned on throughout the Country.

The next year I listened to Rosewall losing the Wimbledon final in July and in December my Dad took me to the Davis Cup finals in Sydney at the White City Stadium in front of 26,000 people, again the opponents were the United States who this time won 4-1. Now I knew in my head and heart I was destined to be at Wimbledon and play Davis Cup. Little did I realize that in 1970 I would play Ken Rosewall in the Wimbledon final. This was not all idle dreaming as I had won all my age group tournaments and the talk was that I could become one of our next group of champions.

Six years later I had graduated from High School a year early and was selected in the 1961 Nineteen year old Lew Hoad and menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team for a seven months Ken Rosewall were representing trip around the world to all the Australia in their first ever major tournaments. I was not Davis Cup match. Davis Cup quite 17, in fact I celebrated my is normally over three days but 17th birthday in Paris during the rain had caused the final match French Open. The other three between Rosewall and Vic Seixas guys in the team, Fred Stolle, into day four. Rosewall won and Bob Hewitt, Ken Fletcher, were the dream was firmly implanted four, five and six years older than into my mind that I would one me. day play for Australia. I fell in love with the Wimbledon 30

Centre Court when Ken Fletcher and I beat the British Davis Cup pair in five sets and then lost the semis to Roy Emerson and Neale Fraser in three close sets. So seven years after I started dreaming of my destiny I had begun my lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey. I had wanted to compete at Wimbledon and represent

John Newcombe on center court after winning Wimbledon.

Australia in Davis Cup. I never imagined my tennis journey would way surpass my dreams in many ways. On my third overseas tour in 1963 we were playing in Hamburg, Germany when I met a young

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German player. Angie was 18 and I was 19 when we went out on a date. I dropped her back at her parents house, came back to my hotel room and woke up my room mate Owen Davidson to tell him I just went out with the girl I was going to marry. That happened in February 1966 and we are still married today with a son, two daughters and six grandkids. In February 1968 Angie and I traveled to San Antonio, Texas to look at a run down 200 acre dude ranch which two Texas friends Clarence Mabry and Jack Turpin were converting into a Tennis Ranch. I had won the Wimbledon and U.S. singles titles the year before, Angie and I were expecting our first child in August, and Clarence knew I was looking to create a home away from home. It really was a run down dude Ranch in New Braunfels about 30 minutes from the San Antonio airport. We loved it, but I told Clarence and Jack I was not interested in being the name pro, I wanted to buy into the partnership.

area’s premier developments. I am extremely proud of the fact that every street carries an Australian name like Billabong, Uluru, Didgeridoo, Emu, Sydney, Melbourne, Gumnut. I had left a little bit of Australia in Texas.

U.S. and worked at the three commercial stations in Australia plus the BBC in England. The five tennis books I have written have given me immense pleasure. There is a TV program called “Who Do You Think You Are?” which I recently participated in. Among many other things I discovered was that my great great grandmother on my father’s side came to Australia in 1828 as an 18 year old convict who was sentenced to seven years for supposedly stealing five shillings. She finished up dying at 82 and having nine children.

I am also very proud of the Academy we have created at the Ranch which has been active since 1981. We don’t boast about tennis champions we have helped, we boast about the people champions we have helped create, and we boast about the fact we have been 99% successful in finding tennis college scholarships for the boys and girls in our Academy who I can’t help thinking she would desire them. be immensely proud of what I I have done tennis commentary have achieved. for NBC, CBS, ABC in the

Today I own 67% of the John Newcombe Tennis Ranch and have recently completed a 200 acre land development adjoining the Ranch, which features a $3.5 million Country Club with 13 courts, swimming pool and large gymnasium exercise areas. We feature 200 houses and are recognized as one of the John and his wife Angie. Visit ExperienceCDT.com to book your tennis travel and events.

NEW WATERFRONT BEACON FOR DINING AND DRINKS By Katie Steck Lightkeepers, the casually elegant new restaurant and bar housed in The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami is a beacon for foodies and craft cocktail aficionados.

Lightkeepers opened in March 2017, and the name pays homage to the lighthouse keepers who watched over Key Biscayne’s historic Cape Florida Lighthouse dating back to the 1800’s.

Executive Chef Raul A. Del Pozo leads the kitchen. Del Pozo’s cuisine is progressive and Highlighting the space is an open air, state of modern, evolving and pushing the envelope the art, stainless steel kitchen that overlooks daily. For Lightkeepers, he has developed an the dining area and is also home to the raw bar. inviting menu influenced by the abundance of Breathtaking views of the Atlantic and pool- fresh seafood sourced from the southern waters scape can be seen from almost every angle of of Florida and the fertile soils of the Florida Keys, the restaurant including the indoor/outdoor bar northward. The menu, executed by Executive and private dining space. Lightkeepers features Chef Raul A. Del Pozo, relies on locally sourced a contemporary, coastal-inspired dining room, ingredients – cheeses from Winter Park, beef delicious cuisine, and a beverage program from Ocoee, and snapper from Key West. featuring unique, hand-crafted cocktails. “Locally grown and caught ingredients are key 32

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to the quality and diversity of the menu,” says Del Pozo. “We use modern cooking techniques and charcoal and wood burning Josper ovens to enhance flavors.” The ingenious cocktail program is inspired by Florida’s rich history. The names of the cocktails reflect Florida’s story. For example, El Farito, “the little lighthouse,” is comprised of St. Pete Gin, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, freshpressed lime juice, house-made cranberry juice, mint and cucumber-infused simple syrup; The

Tequesta, named after the Tequesta Native American tribe of Florida, who called the Island of Key Biscayne home for thousands of years, is made with Gracias A Dios Mezcal, fresh-pressed grapefruit and Three Chiles syrup. Lightkeepers is poised to become a premier waterfront dining and imbibing destination for locals and visitors alike. Serving up the perfect combination of ambiance, cuisine, and libations, Lightkeepers will seamlessly compliment your unique experience with Cliff Drysdale Tennis.

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The Next European Invasion: Synthetic Red Clay Tennis Courts

By Rick Limpert

The tennis court you are playing on today may not be the tennis court you are playing on tomorrow. In North America, the two most popular choices for tennis courts are all-weather hard courts and Har-Tru courts. HarTru is the clay court of choice on the east coast, throughout the south and in the midwest. Although natural red clay courts are still being played on at many clubs. In 2017, many of these clubs are facing a decision with what to do with their aging Har-Tru and red clay courts.

layer of crushed green stone (Har-Tru). Har-Tru is part of a natural green stone, hence, the green clay color. Mostly found in the northeast corner of the U.S., natural red clay is composed of ground brick dust with a natural red clay base. Both of these surfaces require daily maintenance and numerous gallons of water to quench the crushed stone’s thirst.

Har-Tru is the leading name brand on the market for clay Have clay courts become an environmental liability in an courts, and they consist of a 3/4” modified stone base era of material and water conservation? with a layer of stone dust followed by a 1” final surface 38

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“Maintenance of the (clay) court after completion is a bit tricky, as the clay needs to be constantly smoothed and watered in order to prevent dewatering cracks,” offers geologist, Flo Bullough, a tennis fan, that focuses her research on the four degrees of geoscience: environmental geochemistry, climate change, policy and sustainability.

A synthetic clay surface is also highly resilient and rapidly returns to playability in all types of weather. For droughtstricken areas like parts of California and the southwest, this surface would be a strong alternative to hardcourts. Factor in the cost, as synthetic clay court construction is about 60% of what it costs to build and surface a traditional hardcourt.

That leaves the door open for what has become a tennis trend in parts of Europe, synthetic red clay courts.

It also has benefits for the body.

“The softness of it has really put the fun back into the game for me, says Salt Synthetics are an Lake City’s Robert Wilson, engineered fabric 39, a former competitive membrane system that player, who plays at a club gets installed over a with two synthetic clay previously constructed courts. “You can slide on Synthetic red clay courts are cost effective, require little court or can be used in it. The ball is a little slower. maintenance, and are easy on the joints. new construction. The Spins are more effective, materials seemingly float and it’s definitely easier on over the existing court. Synthetic clay courts require little the joints.” maintenance, are more cost effective and are designed to perform like a traditional court surface. A synthetic red And for those pesky red clay particles that stain and seem clay court can actually be installed right on top of an aged to get all over your shirts, shorts and socks? and cracked hardcourt. Players say you still get the red marks and stains on your clothing; the difference is that it “brushes right off.”

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Hitting With Heart: Megan Tierney of Louise & Eleanor By Kimberly Arena

The EXPERIENCE Team recently sat down with Megan Tierney, founder and CEO of LOUISE & ELEANOR, an LA and Miami based women’s luxury fashion company with a mission to create a community of women supporting and encouraging each other. Megan’s story on and off the tennis court and her drive to better the lives of others through her business is an inspiring glimpse into the act and art of giving back. Growing up on the San Francisco Peninsula, Megan played competitive tennis. She was ranked #1 in doubles in Northern California, and in the top 150 in the U.S. in singles. Megan graduated from Weil Tennis Academy with honors and received the Diamond Award as the school’s Outstanding Senior. Megan began her professional career as a commercial leasing agent and marketing associate, overseeing more than a million square feet of space. In 2008, Megan co-founded Bizcasts, directing the company’s mission and eventually selling her shares to her co-founder. In 2015, Megan followed her dream with the creation of Louise & Eleanor. In addition to overseeing the operations at Louise & Eleanor, Megan consults for a fashion company which curates it’s clothing from Paris, recently invested in a tech start up and is the author of the book, Best Wishes. 42

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EXPERIENCE: How did you get your start in tennis? What did the early years look like? Megan Tierney: My Dad got me started when I saw about 7. He wanted me to learn new skills, how to compete, and how to be able to win and lose. My first tournament was at 9 years old and from there, much of my early life was spent on a tennis court, practicing and hitting tennis balls. I spent my weekends at local and national tournaments and then trained and graduated from the Weil Tennis Academy in Ojai, California. Although I’ve been lucky to have had the opportunity to work with and learn from amazing coaches, I attribute my success in tennis to my Dad. Whenever I’m visiting my family, my Dad and I play a match together. Luckily, I can still take an extra game from him but hopefully he won’t read this and start practicing more! EXPERIENCE: Looking back on your time as a high level junior, how did tennis influence you as a person? What aspects of the game do you enjoy most?

balance that drive, which for me, is a continual learning process.

LOUISE & ELEANOR is that we leave this world a little better than we found it. I’m not sure exactly I love the game of tennis, it’s what that looks like yet or to what been such a big part of my life magnitude but I hope we make and something that will always a positive difference by adding a be dear to my heart. Now, I little of our own style and flair into feel grateful for the people I’ve the world and at the same time, gotten to meet through playing giving back and encouraging the sport, and lifetime friendships others to do the same. I’ve been lucky to form. EXPERIENCE: What was the EXPERIENCE: Talk about the inspiration behind the DiAnna the process of founding Louise Tennis Tote? How has this project & Eleanor. How long had you compared with others at Louise envisioned that project and what & Eleanor? made you decide to go after it? MT: Every bag we make at MT: Starting LOUISE & ELEANOR LOUISE & ELEANOR is special was a long process. It took me for various reasons. Whether about 8 years from the time it’s the story behind where we I graduated college to gain sourced the fabric, whom we experience working for other named the bag after or the cause companies, saving money, and behind that specific piece, they then building up the courage are all attributed to a piece of our to start the company. It’s been hearts. a gradual evolution, and while I didn’t know exactly what I The DiAnna Tennis Tote is special wanted it to look like when I because it’s our first tennis bag, started, I knew the feeling and and also, it’s named after a passion I wanted to have when I woman we admire and respect. found the thing I was meant to The DiAnna Tennis Tote is a do. I enjoyed my career before fashionable bag on and off the LOUISE & ELEANOR, but it court. The name is fitting for the wasn’t until I started the company classic elements that inspired the that I felt I’d truly found my design and the beautiful person calling. Starting anything is hard, it’s named after. and scary, and difficult, but the passion I have for what we do at EXPERIENCE: Talk a little bit LOUISE & ELEANOR has made about your relationship with all the difference, and makes the DiAnna Drysdale. How did that tough times hurdles to overcome friendship form? as opposed to stopping points. MT: DiAnna and I met in Miami

MT: While I didn’t realize it at the time, the game of tennis (both on and off the court) has shaped so much of my life. Tennis taught me about hard work; how to be humble in a win, gracious in a loss, and to me, so much of character on the court is attributed to how we conduct our lives off the court. EXPERIENCE: What is your personal mission for Louise Tennis taught me to be a & Eleanor? Obviously every competitive person. Not so company has goals, but what much with other people but do you specifically want to in expectations and goals I set accomplish? for myself. That can be good and bad so it’s learning how to MT: My personal mission for

at Brickell Tennis Club. From the moment we met, I wanted to be friends because she exudes a positive energy that makes her likable but also shows the big and kind heart she has. Whenever I run into someone who knows DiAnna or we have

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mutual friends in common, the sentiments about her are always the same,”I love DiAnna!” and “She’s wonderful person!” She’s a generous and giving person, her values and our company ethos aligned. The DiAnna Tennis Tote was a natural evolution and we’re really proud to have it named after her and to be able to partner with such a wonderful organization as Cliff Drysdale Tennis. Since we’ve started working with DiAnna and the CDT team, everyone we’ve talked with at CDT is focused on giving your clients the best possible experience and that’s

something that really resonates and support to people with with us. physical challenges, so they can pursue active lifestyles through EXPERIENCE: With $5 of every physical fitness and competitive sale being donated to the athletics. The Challenged Challenged Athletes Foundation, Athletes Foundation believes what does this bag mean to you that involvement in sports at and your company? any level increases self-esteem, MT: Giving back is a core value encourages independence and of LOUISE & ELEANOR. I feel enhances quality of life.” fortunate for our continual growth We’re an organization that’s and we’re very appreciative of focused on encouraging and the help we’ve had along the lifting others up so when DiAnna way. In turn, we hope to give suggested CAF as her giving back and offer others support back organization of choice, it and encouragement that was was a natural fit and organization given to us. The mission of we’re proud to support. Challenged Athletes Foundation is, “to provide opportunities

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THE CLIFFY AWARDS Each year, Cliff Drysdale Tennis recognizes the most outstanding individuals and groups through the country. We are proud to present the 2017 winners.

CLUB OF THE YEAR

DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

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Jake and Tyler Baranowski Tyler Athletic & Swim Club

PRO OF THE YEAR

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TENNIS PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM Turn the game you love into a career you LOVE. Are you looking to become an accomplished tennis professional with a fast-track to success in your career? To further Cliff Drysdale Tennis’ dedication to growing the game of tennis and our commitment to hiring, educating and advancing the most skilled and knowledgeable tennis professionals in the industry, we have developed a comprehensive 18 month Professional Advancement Program to fast track our most talented professionals to a tennis management position within the growing Cliff Drysdale Tennis family or at an outside facility!

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ACEing Autism: Touring Pros Help Raise Awareness By Rick Limpert ACEing Autism has not only garnered attention at the grassroots level of tennis, ATP World Tour and WTA professionals are also on board with the program and how it not only helps kids on the Autism spectrum, but the entire family. From assisting with the launch of a local ACEing Autism program to sporting a ACEing Autism logo patch on their tennis gear to participating in a clinic, the pros recognize a good cause when they see one.

WTA Player, Danielle Lao:

“After getting to know Richard, Vania King attended an ACEing Autism event in California, and Alex, and the rest of the ACEing she is now the ambassador for the program. Autism team, there is no doubt it’s an amazing cause. Being a touring the ACEing Autism Help Group in our mission. Clinics have been offered pro, it’s hard to offer as much hands Los Angeles and the one at South at the Delray Beach Open, the U.S. on help as I want to since I am in High School in Torrance. After Men’s Clay Court Championship and out of town, but I do my best to helping, I agreed to become an and other professional events. We expose the program while I am on ambassador for the program. Not are always looking for participants the road. Richard and Alex were nice only did I really enjoy participating, and/or volunteers for these events. enough to have special patches and I saw the enthusiasm and benefit the We hope to see you there!” bracelets made to keep me involved kids got from taking part. I thought it despite my local absence. I love how would be terrific if I could bring it to they’re as inclusive of me as they are my hometown of Long Beach, since the kids they work with. It’s a great to we have such a large population feel connected to a cause that is so and Autistic Spectrum Disorder closely bound to the sport you love.” (ASD) has become more and more prevalent.”

2-time Grand Slam Doubles Champ, WTA Player, Vania King

“It was a pleasure to assist with the launch of ACEing Autism in Torrance, Calif. and I eventually volunteered at 48

ATP World Tour Clinics “ACEing Autism (has been) thrilled to be able to offer free clinics in conjunction with professional tennis tournaments thanks to ATP and WTA level partnerships that support

Tennis Pros show their support for ACEing Autism by wearing the patch on their tennis bags.

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Q&A: Frances Tiafoe

By Joey Hanf

Photo Credit: Alex Huggan

Frances Tiafoe is a 19 year old American rising star from Hyattsville, Maryland. He broke the top 100 as just an 18 year old. He achieved numerous feats as a Junior, including wins at the U.S. Boys 18 and Under National Championships in Kalamazoo as well as the prestigious Orange Bowl International championship. Tiafoe has an electric game; his athleticism and firepower draw large crowds and audiences. He has garnered praise from many in the sport as having the potential to be an elite player. He was also a feature player in Cliff Drysdale Tennisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tennis with the Stars in 2017. Joey Hanf of EXPERIENCE Magazine sat down with Tiafoe at the U.S. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clay Court Championships held at River Oaks Country Club to discuss his tennis upbringing, adjusting to life on tour, improvements in his game and much more. 50

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EXPERIENCE: Your tennis upbringing has been well documented. But for those who don’t know Frances Tiafoe, how did you get your start in tennis?

level. The small details are so important. Being in the gym, being fit, doing the extra little things to improve your game. Everything matters, and that was the biggest thing I’ve learned.

Tiafoe: My dad was a maintenance worker at a EXPERIENCE: You’re obviously an athletic guy, club in Maryland, the Junior Champions Center and crowds seem to warm to you wherever you (JTCC). Him being working there for so long gave play. Do you try and get the crowd involved, or is that something my brother and I an that comes natural opportunity to go to you? there and play for free. He asked the Tiafoe: Lately I think CEO if he could it’s been coming bring his twins to naturally. I’ve been the academy. He so lucky to have said yes and that’s such great crowd pretty much all she support every time wrote from there. I’ve been playing. We would go there I think it helps that every day after I’m young and school. We would American, but yeah hit against the crowds have really wall until we could been behind me start hitting on the Frances Tiafoe signs autographs for young fan at tennis with lately, and I just try courts. The club did the stars. Photo credit: Alex Huggan and not let them so much for me and down. my tennis. EXPERIENCE: You played a close match with EXPERIENCE: Having grown up in an environment Roger Federer in Miami. How much did that like that, how important is your family to you now match mean for you and your game perspective that you’re out on tour? wise? Tiafoe: It’s great. They’ve backed me so much. They’ve supported me so much in my career so far. So yeah, I’m really happy to have grown up with the family I had and I understand the sacrifices they’ve made for me. It only makes me want to do better and better.

Tiafoe: My level is high. I thought I played really well. He’s playing some of the best tennis of his career. It’s crazy how well he’s playing at 35 years old, only lost one match so far this season. To take him to a first set breaker and have an early break in the second was pretty good. I wasn’t EXPERIENCE: You’ve played a lot of pro really expecting that (laughing). So, yeah, I was tournaments for somebody your age. You’ve pretty happy about my performance. been on tour for almost two years now. There’s EXPERIENCE: You mentioned age. Everyone obviously a lot of fun things on tour, but what talks about how the sport is getting older. As was the hardest part about that transition to the a young guy, what do you think when you hear pro game? that? Tiafoe: The day in-day out work. If you’re not sharp Tiafoe: I don’t really think about that stuff at all. If that day you’re gonna pay for it. You’re going to you can do it young, why not? There’s a lot more lose. If you’re not doing everything right, it shows. money you can make!(laughing) All of the little things matter so much more at this Visit ExperienceCDT.com to book your tennis travel and events.

EXPERIENCE: American tennis and clay courts aren’t often known as a great match. Talk about your familiarity with the surface. What is your perception of the “Americans can’t play on clay” sentiment?

take the positives out of every match I play. I’ve had a lot of tough losses this year, so I know when I get in a better rhythm and start putting wins together it’s going to feel that much better. I know it’s coming, obviously you just don’t know when. I just try and take the positives out of every match.

Tiafoe: I think Americans can definitely do well on clay. Today I was close to beating one of the better clay courters (Thomaz Bellucci) out there. EXPERIENCE: The tour can be a grind. Off the You just have to feel like you’re not playing so far court, what are your favorite things to do to get outside of your normal game. You can still play to your mind off tennis? your strengths no matter what the surface is. Tiafoe: Whether it’s going to the mall with my EXPERIENCE: How much did you grow up playing friends, buying some nice clothes. Going to on clay? How much do you practice now on clay? movies, hanging out with friends. I’m definitely one of the more social guys on tour so I like to do Tiafoe: I play on clay a lot. Especially when I’m a lot of different back home in things outside Maryland, I play on of tennis. I clay almost all the love getting a time. A lot of times haircut, I need I prefer to play on be looking clay compared to nice out there! a hard court. There (Laughing) were a ton of junior tournaments on clay EXPERIENCE: which was good, You played in Tennis With The because I learned Stars in March, to play on it at an and are often early age. participating EXPERIENCE: What in Kids Days at part of your game tournaments are you trying to throughout improve right now? the year. How important is to you to give back to tennis, even Tiafoe: My serve. My serve is definitely getting as a young player? there, starting to serve much better. I’m trying to work on finishing at the net. I think that’s the next Tiafoe: Yeah I think that’s something I really want to do throughout my career. And hopefully after step for me. my career as well. I love playing events like that EXPERIENCE: You won a ton of matches in which help others get involved in the game. Being Juniors, even at Challenger level you were very out there with the kids or even older adults, I successful right away. Now that you’re on tour you’re going to lose more matches. How do you think it’s really fun. When I was a junior at College Park (MD) I would always go out there and play deal with losses and tough defeats? with the members and really enjoyed that. I love Tiafoe: There’s always next week. That’s the great seeing how much they enjoy the experience and thing about tennis. You gotta bounce back. I’ve that makes it really fun for me. got doubles tomorrow. But yeah, I just try and 52

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OrthoNOW

Orthopedic Urgent Care

Dr. Badia helps to bridge the gap between improper orthopedic treatment and urgent care facilities.

In 2010, two visionaries saw a major problem in the health care industry and decided to give it a solution. Internationally renowned hand and upper extremity surgeon, Dr. Alejandro Badia, and Wharton Alumni and Financial Industry expert, Justin Irizarry, had experienced the effects of improper orthopedic treatment, and knew that something needed to be done. From a patient side, Mr. Irizarry understood the necessity for specialized orthopedic treatment far too well, since he was a four-year scholar athlete as the starting center fielder 54

on Cornellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NCAA Division I Baseball team. Meanwhile, from a clinical side, Dr. Badia had grown frustrated with the traditional health care delivery method, where patients got to an emergency room, receiving an initial consult and often, after unnecessary and costly tests, were referred to a specialist such as himself. The issue was clear for both of them, and so was the solution; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when they founded OrthoNOW. OrthoNOW opened its doors as a specialized walk-in orthopedic urgent care center for the assessment and treatment

of a range of orthopedic and sports injuries. Today, the concept has transformed from a 3,000-square foot center in Doral, to the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only orthopedic urgent care franchise. With multiple locations open in South Florida and Georgia, OrthoNOW continues to expand and provide treatment to all injuries related to the foot, ankle, knee, hip, wrist, hand, elbow, shoulder and spine. Additionally, the specialists also treat chronic conditions, and provide consultations regarding preventative protocols. Every

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OrthoNOW has digital imaging equipment and offers the latest techniques and treatments by a team of orthopedic experts and orthopedic specialized ancillary providers. For many years sustaining an orthopedic injury meant having to visit the emergency room and wait hours; OrthoNOW prides itself in treating patients in 80 minutes or less and providing unmatched service to all its patients.

Dr. Alejandro Badia

“Too often are patients referred to me with an injury that has worsened because it didn’t have the proper attention early on. Patients waste a lot of time and money seeing general doctors when what they need is a specialist” – Dr. Alejandro Badia source. He’s treated a great deal of professional tennis players including but not limited to, Francesca Schiavione, Sania Mirza, Giovanni Lapentti and Juan Martin del Potro in addition to others. Additionally, he has traveled the world to speak on issues pertaining to professional athletes. In 2014, he was an invited speaker to the Argentinian Society for Surgery of the Hand Sports Symposium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he spoke about Wrist Injuries in Tennis Players. The next year, Dr. Badia was invited to speak at the 14th STMS World Tennis Medicine Congress in Rome, Italy, where he presented on Wrist Injuries in High Level Tennis Athletes. Most recently, Dr. Badia was one of the writers for a book on Tennis Medicine, where he discussed minimally invasive treatments of the wrist and hand lesions in elite tennis players.

With over 20 years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Alejandro Badia is a veteran when it comes to treating sports injuries. Educated at Cornell and New York University (NYU), trained in orthopedics at Bellevue Hospital/NYU Medical Center, a hand/microsurgery fellowship in Pittsburgh and trauma fellowship in Germany, Badia has become one of the leading experts in his field.  He served as the worldwide president of the International Society for Sport Traumatology of the Hand (ISSPORTH) and cofounded the world-renowned Miami Anatomical Research April 2017, OrthoNOW and Training Center (M.A.R.C.) In and The Surgery Center, both became the official medical partner of Cliff Drysdale Tennis. located at Doral.  As part of the partnership, As a hand and upper extremity OrthoNOW will provide medical surgeon, Dr. Badia has had a and educational support for notable history with tennis, all Cliff Drysdale instructors as both a clinician and expert and players. Additionally,

an OrthoNOW WellBeing Corporate Program will be offered to all Cliff Drysdale Experience members to keep and improve a healthy lifestyle and athletic performance. Services that Experience members could access as part of this WellBeing Package consist of an initial assessment, ARPWave Neuro Therapy for pain and stress relief, Juvent Micro-Impact solution for bone health and much more. For more information on our services go to www.orthonowcare.com.

Dr. Badia with professional tennis player Francesca Schiavone, at the OrthoNOW Clinic in Doral, FL.

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The Ritz-Carlton

Key Biscayne, Miami, Fl Special Events - October 4-8 & 18-22: Ladies Retreat - Weekly RUMBAR live music, Cantina Nights, Sunday Brunch, Lounge Parties and much more more

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Max Mangones Director of Tennis 305.365.4300

Resort Features: • 10 Har-Tru© courts, 1 Championship Hard Court • Two outdoor heated oceanfront swimming pools and whirlpool

m.mangones@cliffdrysdale.com • Water recreation: windsurfing, sailing and kayaking • Private beachfront access • 20,000 square-foot Mobil 4-star luxury spa and salon Visit ExperienceCDT.com to Live Where You Play.

Hawks Cay Resort Duck Key, FL

Special Events - July 4: Independence Day Festivities - Labor Day, Halloween and Thanksgiving special events! - Weekly live entertainment, trivia, happy hour and more!

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Hannah Thompson Director of Tennis 305.743.7000 ext 1571 h.thompson@cliffdrysdale.com

Resort Features: • 4 Har-Tru courts and 4 championship hard courts • Full service fitness center and spa • Island lagoon beach area & 5 swimming pools • Water sports including: para-sailing, kayaking, and jet ski tours • Snorkeling, scuba and scuba diving

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Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort Amelia Island, FL

Special Events - October 11-15: Ladies Retreat - November 10-12: Cocktails and Canvasses - Monthly Sprouting Project Dinners

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Sal Barbaro Director of Tennis

Resort Features: • #1 tennis resort in the world by Tennis Resorts Online • 23 Har-Tru tennis courts

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Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad, CA

Special Events - July 16 - August 2: Watch top ATP and WTA Stars compete for the San Diego Aviators in World Team Tennis - August 30 - September 4: Labor Day Weekend Activities

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Resort Features: Bryce Cunningham

• 13 hard courts and 4 red clay courts (7 lighted)

Director of Tennis

• Luxuriously appointed rooms, suites and villas

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• Two championship golf courses designed by PGA legends • The Spa at La Costa, a renowned wellness spa ranked in the top 5 spas in the nation

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Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa Rancho Mirage, CA

Special Events - March 6: Tennis With The Stars - March 5-17: BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells - Weekly live entertainment at BluEmber + Yoga at the Spa

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Elliot Pegg Director of Tennis 760.837.2342 e.pegg@cliffdrysdale.com

Resort Features: • 25 Championship Hard Courts • Lazy river, two waterslides and more water fun! • Four resort restaurants • 50,000 square-feet of flexible meeting space • 27-hole Ted Robinson-designed golf course • 20,000 sq.-foot European spa with 26 treatment rooms Visit ExperienceCDT.com to Live Where You Play.

Stratton Mountain Resort Stratton Mountain, VT

Special Events - July 8: Tour De Grace - August 25-27: Manchester Food & Wine Classic - Stratton Mountain Music concert series (Summer)

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Robert Menzies Director of Tennis 802.297.4236 r.menzies@cliffdrysdale.com

Resort Features: • 7 hard courts, 8 Red clay courts & 2 indoor courts • Big mountain skiing and snowboarding on 94 trails and top rated terrain parks • Hiking, biking, fly-fishing and many more activities! • Indoor and outdoor pools • 27 hole golf course

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Weston Tennis Center at Bonaventure Weston, Fl

Special Events -July-August: Summer Sports Camp and Academy -Weekly specials at world class aLaya Spa!

Year Round -Daily Clinics, Lessons, Junior Programs, Adult Leagues -Customizable camp experiences

Albert Fernandez Director of Tennis 954-389-8666 a.fernandez@cliffdrysdale.com

Resort Features: • 15 Hyrdo-clay courts and 1 Championship Hard court • Five star spa and fitness center • 60,000 square feet of event and meeting space • 18 hole championship golf course • Four Resort Restaurants Visit ExperienceCDT.com to Live Where You Play.

CopperWynd Resort & Spa Fountain Hills, AZ

Coming Soon: CopperWynd Re-Imagined CopperWynd has unveiled their plan for a massive expansion from 32300 rooms as well as upgraded conference rooms and event capabilities!

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Dave Phillips Director of Tennis 480-333-1842 d.phillips@cliffdrysdale.com

Resort Features: • 9 Lighted, Championship Hard Courts • Intimate boutique resort; 32 fantastic rooms • Luxury Spa • Full service fitness center • A lively restaurant - Flourish - that specializes in New American cuisine.

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John Newcombe Estate & Country Club new Braunfels, TX

Cal Loveridge & Graham Miller Directors of Tennis 830.625.2005 c.loveridge@newkscc.com g.miller@newkscc.com

If your idea of a perfect environment for your family includes a peaceful hill country landscape as your backdrop, then John Newcombe Estate & Country Club is your dream destination! Our Club veranda overlooks our show courts and it is a perfect spot to have a glass of wine with friends and wind down. We are occasionally honored with a visit from our honorary members, the beautiful white tail deer. Our fitness center boasts a state

of-the-art facility with unrivaled equipment for any and all of your workout needs. Our fitness experts are the finest in Central Texas and are up on all the latest innovations in the fitness industry. Our team offers junior performance training, group fitness classes, which includes yoga, pilates and aerobics to name a few. If your excuse to not workout is that you have small children, well, then guess again!

Property Features: • Acreage home sites and luxury custom model homes • Parks and nature trails • World class tennis instruction • 13 lighted hard courts

• Kids Club • State of the art fitness center • Junior olympic pool • Volleyball, beach tennis court & basketball court

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Red Ledges Club Heber Valley, UT

Michael Topp Director of Tennis 847.997.8429 m.topp@cliffdrysdale.com

Nestled in beautiful Heber Valley, with the majestic beautiful views of natural red sandstone ledges, background of the Timpanogos Mountains, Red while in the winter you get the unmatched Ledges is a private community that offers a one of experience of Park City. It may take you a little a kind experience. We offer an array of activities time to adjust to the altitude, but rest assured; in our community year round. Being part of a four

our tennis programs will give you everything you

season landscape offers you the best of both need to succeed. worlds. In the summer you are surrounded by

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• State of the art fitness center • Junior olympic pool • Volleyball, beach tennis court & basketball court

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Tyler Athletic and Swim Club Tyler, Texas

Jake & Tyler Baranowski Directors 903-561-3014 tylerb@cliffdrysdale.com jakeb@cliffsdrysdale.com

With an open date of June 1, 2017, the newly outdoor pool and recreation areas, as well as 12 renovated Tyler Athletic and Swim Club has lighted tennis courts. The amenity is available to received rave reviews as an all-inclusive, premier transitioned members of the old Tyler Athletic lifestyle club. Located along the fast growing

& Swim Club located on Shiloh Rd, Oak Creek

Old Jacksonville corridor, Oak Creek continues residents, as well as a limited number of single the vision of the developers as a place where

and family memberships for the public.

residents come to live, work, and play. The new club features a 14,000 square foot clubhouse,

Property Features: • Acreage home sites and luxury custom model homes • 12 Lighted Championship Hard Courts

• Kids Club • State of the art fitness center • World class tennis instruction

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Cliff Drysdale Tennis Facility Directory Tennis Resorts

Arizona CopperWynd Resort & Club 13225 North Eagle Ridge Dr. Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 PH: 480.333.1831

California Omni La Costa Resort & Spa 2100 Costa Del Mar Rd. Carlsbad, CA 92009 PH: 760.929.6387 Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa 41000 Bob Hope Dr. Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 PH: 760.837.2342

Florida

New Hampshire Owlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest Resort and Golf Club 40 Clubhouse Lane Thornton, New Hampshire 03285

Vermont Stratton Mountain Resort 10 Arbor Rd. Stratton, VT 05155 PH: 802.297.4230

Luxury Tennis Communities

Texas

Hawks Cay Resort 6100 Hawks Cay Blvd. Duck Key, FL 33050 PH: 305.743.7000 ext 1571

John Newcombe Estate & Country Club 625 Mission Valley Rd. New Braunfels, TX 78132 PH: 830.625.2005

Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort 3900 Beach Lagoon Amelia Island, FL 32034 PH: 904.277.5151

Utah

The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami 415 Grand Bay Dr. Key Biscayne, FL 33149 PH: 305.365.4300

Red Ledges 1851 E. Center St. Heber City, Utah 84032 PH: 435.657.4055

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Membership Clubs & Public Courts

California

Colorado

New York

In-Shape Demaree 909 N. Demaree Visalia, CA 93291 PH: 559-622-0480

Arrowhead at Vail 1200 Arrowhead Dr. Edwards, CO 81632 PH: 970.306.8022

Southampton Camp and Club 665 Majors Path Southampton, NY 11968 PH: 631.488.4791

In-Shape El Dorado 4242 Sports Club Dr. Shingle Springs, CA 95682 PH: 530.672.1699

Florida

In-Shape Fairfield Dover 3001 Dover Ave. Fairfield, CA 94533 PH: 707.425.1483

Bluewater Bay Tennis Center 777 Bay Dr. Niceville, FL 32578 PH: 850.897.8010

Texas Tyler Athletic & Swim Club 11208 Oak Creek Blvd. Tyler, TX 75703 PH: 903.561.3014

Crandon Park Tennis Center In-Shape Fairfield Rancho Solano 7300 Crandon Blvd. 3250 Rancho Solano Pkwy. Key Biscayne, FL 33149 Fairfield, CA 94534 PH: 305.365.2300 PH: 707.208.1759 In-Shape Stockton Marina 6545 Embarcadero Dr. Stockton, CA 95210 PH: 209.478.1922 In-Shape Tracy Blvd 101 S. Tracy Blvd. Tracy, CA 95376 PH: 209.830.1344

Indian Creek Country Club 55 Indian Creek Island Rd. Indian Creek Village, FL 33154 PH: 305.866.5751 The Tennis Center at Grove Isle 4 Grove Isle Dr. Miami, FL 33133 PH: 305.860.4360

Weston Tennis Center In-Shape Vacaville Browns Valley 16451 Racquet Club Rd. 3446 Browns Valley Rd. Weston, FL 33326 Vacaville, CA 95688 PH: 954.389.8666 PH: 707.449.6465

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