First Annual Eye of the Tiger Tennis Tourney Hosted in Palmetto Point On the Courts in 2023!

The Eleuthera Tennis Association (ETA) hosted its first tournament in 2023, a doubles teams event, on Saturday, February 4th, 2023 at the Knowles Courts facility in Palmetto Point, called the 1st Annual ‘Eye of the Tiger’ Doubles Tennis Tournament.

A small opening ceremony was held on the Saturday morning ahead of play, where plaques of appreciation were presented by ETA presi- dent, Mr. Hartie ‘Artie’ Johnson to Mr. Austin Knowles Jr. in recognition of his generous sponsorship of his courts location for the use of both tennis tournaments and summer tennis camps and other outreach for many years. HG Christie was also recognized for their generous sponsorship of the event and participants and organizers Elisa Herbst and Sarah Brie were singled out for touting the idea of hosting the tournament taking place on the day.

Participation was strong, with competitors, including local and winter residents, taking part from all over the island - from Harbour Island in the north to Wemyss Bight in the south, and all in between, as well as a number of tennis aficionados traveling in from New Providence to enjoy a weekend of play in beautiful Eleuthera.

The official results saw the team of Kevin Cooper and Kevin Major take the top spot in the men’s doubles final. Runners up in the men’s doubles were Tom Glucksmann and George Brewer.

Ladies doubles champions were Richette Percentie and Kayla P39