The Tennis Season opens Officially

After one of the wettest  Winters  ever,  Capetonians are relishing the welcome spring weather.
The Tennis Club has been busy, with social and Box League games.
Traditionally the season opens with a Round Robin. Previously, the La Perla Cup.
The La Perla Round Robin has now been moved to  late Summer  to include our overseas members.
The Spring Round Robin will now take place on Heritage day, this year and hopefully in the future.
As is befitting the Heritage custom, there will be a Braai, weather permitting!
The Round Robin kicks off at 9 on Monday. The deadline is Saturday if you still have not entered.


The Annual Club Dinner will take place at La Perla Restaurant  in Sea Point on Sat Oct the 6th.
Holders of trophies are required to bring their trophies to the dinner.


I spent  July in Canada which experienced the hottest and driest summer in 70 years.
We found a single all weather tennis court in the nearby town of Shawville (population 4000).

Due to the enthusiasm of our Austrian neighbours, we played tennis almost every day, at 7. 30 in the morning to beat the heat. Even on the rare rainy day, tennis was mandatory, as you can see by the
picture of Wendy and the Austrians furiously scrubbing the decks.

The extreme heat in Canada had it's benefits. The animals were coming out of the bush to cool off.

This is a picture of Mildred the Moose having a swim in the lake.

Tennis Al la Mode

If any one was wondering  who Gus was named after?

Take a look at the famous Gorgeous Gussie Moran

In 1949, 'Gorgeous Gussie' asked the Wimbledon organisers if she could wear coloured clothing. Her request was turned down, so tennis fashion designer Ted Tinling created a dress incorporating lacetrimmed knickers which even triggered a debate in parliament.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-464807/Golovin-getting-French-knickers-twist.html#ixzz1yvQj7VNC

A rare shot of Roger's ancestors about to play  in India.

  Esteemed  and Honourable  member in desirable attire.

Thrilling Open final

It was a perfect late Autumn day,  no wind and soft sunshine, today.
Tobie and Eric began their match at about 10.45 and finished 2 and a half hours later.
By all accounts it was the best single final we have had at the club.
A thrilling battle that could have gone either way.
Eric took an early lead with the first 3 games.
Tobie came back in the 5th and 6th game but Eric took the first set 6-4.
Tobie started the next set by taking the first game 40-0.
We were treated to long rallies, going to deuce at least 4 times, each player testing each other at the base line and Tobie took the advantage in the 3rd game and broke Eric's serve in the 4th game.
Tobie took the 2nd set 6-2.
The third set  was won by Tobie to take the championship title , 6-1.

This has been a great championship and we look forward to the challengers returning next year.

Whats happening at Clifton?

What's happening at Clifton Tennis Club?

                   Helicopters disturbing the tennis......

Some great pics from Roger of the 'Ship.'

Eric and Tobie are all set to play the  Singles final on Sunday the 20th at 10.30.

The Open Mens' Doubles

A large crowd, including a busload of Ron's family and fans,  and Jean Claude, watched the thrilling final between Russel  Ron and Tobie and Shiraz on Sat May 12th at 3pm.
The tennis was superb and the match was very close. Ron and Russel won both sets, 7-5 and 6-4.

Here are some pictures supplied by Roger and myself.

Latest Match News

On Sat at 14.30 hrs Eric and Carol became the  Mixed Doubles Champs of 2012.
Beating Wendy and Tobie :3-6,  7-5, 6-2.

It was a very exciting  match watched by a good crowd. The weather was great and the tennis was enthralling.
Congratulations to Carol and Eric.

The Open Doubles will now be played on Sat May 12.

The May Day Round Robin

Tuesday was a splendid day, not only did the rain stay away but 20 keen members pitched up to partake in the Round Robin.
The event was well organized, thanks Roger, and ran smoothly.
Luckily we had reserves as a number of players had to cancel.
The competition was followed by a braai and some more casual tennis.


Teams were split into 'Green' and 'Blue'.

These are the results of individual matches:

Group 1  
Winner Green = Glynis, Winner Blue = Tobie
Runner Up Green =  Vanessa, Runner Up Blue = Klaus


Anita: Green: 5, 4 , 3 , 5        = 17
Richard: Blue: 1, 8 , 5, 3       = 17

Vanessa: Green: 4, 5 , 5 , 5   = 19
Ben: Blue :    4, 3, 3 , 1         = 11

Glynis: Green: 4, 4 , 7 , 6      = 21
Alberto: Blue:  4, 0 , 3 , 2      = 9

Jaap: Green:   6, 3 , 1 , 3      = 13
Klaus: Blue    2,  5,  5, 5      = 17

Luigie: Green:  3, 2 , 2 , 3   = 10
Tobie: Blue :  7, 6 , 6, 7      = 26

Group 2
Winner Green = Ivor (declared by Mark) Winner Blue = Nick
Runner Up Green = Mark, Runner Up Blue  = Roy.


Marianne: Green: 4, 3 , 2, 3 = 12
Gavin: Blue: 2, 3 ,4 , 5         =14

Wendy: Green: 4, 3 , 3 , 1   = 11
Roy: Blue: 6, 5 , 5 , 3          = 19

Luanne: Green: 2, 5 , 5 , 5  = 17
Darel: Blue:  2, 3 , 5 , 3      = 13

Ivor: Green: 7, 5 ,3 , 5        = 20
Pat: Blue: 1, 5 , 3 , 5           = 14

Mark: Green: 6, 5 , 6 , 3     = 20
Nick: Blue:  6, 3 , 4 , 7       = 20


 Winners of the final Match were Tobie and Ivor with 5 points each
 Runner Up were Glynis and Nick with  3 points each.

Pictures and video by Roger:

Anita and Alberto, Glynis and Richard

Luigi and Tobie

Vanessa and Oliver

Klaus and Luigi

Luanne and Darel

Richard and Roy

The Crowd watches the final

Finalists, Ivor and Tobie

Winners Ivor and Tobie

Runners Up, Glynis and Nick

The Chairman presents the Winner, Tobie, his prize

A great day had by all

May Day Round Robin 2012