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Cragg Earns Girls 12s Title
Kathryn Cragg, who trains at the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning, captured the title in the Girls 12s singles division at the Level 5 tournament at Bogota Racquet Club. Cragg was the event’s topseed and did not drop a set in any of her last three matches of the event.
Rabman, Yakoff Hit With Aussie Open Finalist Collins
Two top local junior tennis players recently got the chance to hit with one of the world’s best players, as Thea Rabman and Stephanie Yakoff took part in a hitting session with recent Australian Open women’s singles finalist, and the top-ranked American woman Danielle Collins.
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Markov, Teixeira Take Home L5 Doubles Title
Milana Markov, who trains at MatchPoint NYC, and her partner, Ross School Tennis Academy’s Luma Teixeira took home the title at the L5 February Open at Ross School Tennis Academy in East Hampton. Teixeira also won the singles event, while Markov earned a third place finish.
Chandler Wins Multiple February Tournaments
February was a successful month for John McEnroe Tennis Academy’s (JMTA) Summer Chandler, who captured three titles in three different states. First, she won the L5 Clay Courts Open at New York Tennis Club in the Bronx, before heading to Overland Park, Ka. where she won the L4 Open at the Overland Racquet Club, winning 6-0, 6-0 in the championship. Finally, Chandler won the Girls 16s division at
the L4 Open in Newington, Ct.
Wang Wins Huntington Title
Aaron Wang who trains with Chris Lewit Tennis Academy won the title at the L6 February Open at Huntington Indoor Tennis. Wang was the event’s fourth-seed and did not drop a set en route to the title.
Sharma Wins L5 Open
Nolan Sharma, who trains with CourtSense Tennis Training Center, played well on the home courts of Bogota Racquet Club as he captured the title at the L5 CourtSense Open in the Boys 12s singles division. Sharma did not drop a set en route to the title.
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Columbia’s Lin Honored by NCAA
Recent Columbia graduate Jack Lin was named as one of the NCAA Today’s Top 10 Award winners, which is given to former student-athletes for their successes in athletics, in the classroom and in the community. Lin and the other nine recipients were recognized at the Honors Celebration on Jan. 19 during the NCAA Convention in Indianapolis. Lin was a standout on the Lions’ tennis team where he helped guide his team to two Ivy League titles, and was a four-time All-Ivy League selection.
Centercourt Introduces WTN Tournaments
World Tennis Number is the new global rating for all tennis players, regardless of age, gender or ability, introduced by the ITF to begin this year. Centercourt Tennis Academy was one of the first clubs to hosts events under this rating, featuring four different divisions.
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USTA WTN (World Tennis Number) Girls 16’s Level 6
• Winner: Chandra, Nandini • Runner Up: Weiss, Sienna
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Boys 16’s Level 6 (pictured) • Winner: Vujnovich, Bode • Runner Up: Ganchi, Camron
USTA Green Ball Boys
• Winner: Adamson, Graham • Runner Up: Sesulka, Tate