Our Men’s 3 Team had another big win on the weekend, and at 16 points in front, are looking to be minor premiers. Our Ladies Thursday Badge Team had a big win also, and are closing the gap on the top 2 teams. Highlights from Round 11 were: Manly Men’s 1 had a narrow loss […]
Badge Results Rd 11 Aug.15 Ladies Division Result Score Position Manly 1 1 Lost 3-5 8 Manly 2 3 Washout 3 Mens Division Result Score Position Manly 1 1 Lost 3-5 4 Manly 2 4 Won 4-4 5 Manly 3 4 Won 7-1 1 Manly 4 4 Lost 4-4 3 Manly 5 7 Lost 2-6 […]
In a rather pleasing coincidence, Rod Laver was born on August 9—one day after Roger Federer’s birthday. Add to this that another tennis great, Pete Sampras, was born on August 12. Laver, of course, is the elder of this titanic trio, the man the other two have long revered for everything from his game to his […]
CALENDAR – Program of EVENTS 2020 @ 19October Whilst there has been significant easing of restrictions , please check with the Tournament Directors BEFORE making any bookings for Accommodation DATES CLUB TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR Contact Details October 16-18 Gosford District TC Chris Lees 0411 154 327 November 5-6 Hawks Nest Lisa Dale 0412 500 055 November […]
Badge Results Rd 10 Aug.8 Ladies Division Result Score Position Manly 1 1 Lost 1-7 8 Manly 2 3 Won 8-0 2 Mens Division Result Score Position Manly 1 1 Won 4-4 4 Manly 2 4 Won 5-3 5 Manly 3 4 Lost 3-5 1 Manly 4 4 Tie 4-4 4 Manly 5 7 Lost […]
Round 9 was completed last Saturday with our highflying Mens 3 and Mens 7 Teams achieving big wins. The Mens 3 Team won 6-2 to stay in a runaway first position on the ladder. Steve Nettleton and Steve Wilkinson won 4 sets once again to take their tally to 15 from 16. The Mens 7 […]
Badge Results Rd 9 Aug.1 Ladies Division Result Score Position Manly 1 1 Lost 1-7 8 Manly 2 3 Lost 2-6 3 Mens Division Result Score Position Manly 1 1 Won 5-3 4 Manly 2 4 BYE 5 Manly 3 4 Won 6-2 1 Manly 4 4 Lost 3-5 2 Manly 5 7 Lost 3-5 […]
Almost 40 years ago, John McEnroe screamed four words of fury at Wimbledon: “You cannot be serious!” That infamous outburst – in tandem with a supreme talent which led to six Grand Slam singles titles – created a ‘rebel without a cause’ persona which boosted the American’s profile beyond tennis. Not that he always felt […]
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A popular pup in Sydney’s Northern Beaches may have been exposed to a coronavirus-infectious patron. The customer visited the Bavarian Restaurant in Manly on Friday, according to text messages from NSW Health. The texts advise other patrons who were at the pub between 2.30pm and 4pm on Friday to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — No. 1-ranked Ash Barty is skipping the first tennis major since January after deciding it’s too risky to travel for the U.S. Open during the coronavirus pandemic. The 24-year-old Australian is the highest-profile player so far to opt out of the Aug. 31-Sept. 13 Grand Slam tournament in New York because of the […]
Some teams have had little tennis lately due to a wet winter, with rain once again interrupting two Badge matches played on grass last Saturday. Several other teams had strong wins, especially Men’s 1, winning 8-0 in quick time. Todd/Cameron and Bosko/Harry each won 4 sets . They are now just outside the top 4. […]