Rookie Tour Debut a Smashing Success at Glendale

The inaugural Rookie Tour tournament was held recently at Glendale Golf & Country Club and it attracted 42 rookie players, 11 sponge ball players and 6 young adults for a total entry of 59 participants.  More details...

Next Rookie Tour Tournament:
} June 21-24: Technifibre Junior Classic

Paskvalin Tops the List of Winners at the Tuxedo Junior Open

Anita Paskvalin booked her ticket to the Outdoor Prairie Regionals by winning her second consecutive qualifying tournament. She captured the U18 Girls Singles crown at the Tuxedo Junior Open on the heels of her triumph in the U18 Girls Singles event at the World of Water Junior Open earlier in May.  More details...

See also:
} Waschuk Wins Twice at World of Water Junior Open

Next Junior Tour Tournament:
} July 3-6: LM Architectural Group Junior Open

Waschuk Claims Her First Open Title with Win on the Clay

Her first Open Singles title did not come easy, but it sure came early for young Evann Waschuk. Although only 14 years of age, she played like a veteran en route to winning the Women’s Singles event at the Manitoba Clay Court Championships.  More details...

See also:
} DeVriendt Wins Yet Again

Next Open Tour Tournament:
} July 6-15: 2007 Arby’s Manitoba Open Tennis Championships

Brown Wins Twice at Senior Clay Court Championships

Tom Brown defeated Dave Wilken to win the Men’s 45+ Singles event at the Manitoba Senior Clay Court Championships. He then teamed up with Wilken to claim the Men’s 45+ Doubles title.  More details...

Next Senior Tour Tournament:
} August 22-26: Kildonan Senior Open

Win a Trip to the Rogers Cup in Toronto

Henin versus Sharapova on center court at the Rexall Center in Toronto this August? How about one of the Williams sisters? Or maybe Vaidisova? Regardless of the matchup, you can see the world’s best tennis players in action this summer if your name is chosen in the Rogers Cup raffle.

One lucky tennis enthusiast will win a trip for two to Toronto, including airfare, accommodations and tickets to the semi-finals and final of the 2007 Rogers Cup, featuring the top female players on the planet.

Tickets are available for $5 each. If you are interested in entering the raffle, tickets can be purchased at the Tennis Manitoba office or at any of the upcoming sanctioned tournaments.

Purchase your tickets quickly, as early bird draws will be held at the Deer Lodge Classic on June 24th (Wilson backpack) and the Arby’s Manitoba Open on July 8th (Wilson racquet). The grand prize will be drawn at the Arby’s Manitoba Open at the Kildonan Tennis Club on Sunday, July 15th.

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Recent News

News bulletins recently posted to the Tennis Manitoba website include:

Events

The following are up-coming Tennis Manitoba sanctioned tournaments:

Jun 21-24 Technifibre Junior Classic at Glendale Golf & Country Club

Jul 3-6 LM Architectural Group Junior Open at Taylor Tennis

Jul 6-15 Arby’s Manitoba Open Tennis Championships at Kildonan Tennis Club

Jul 16-18 Prairie Regional Junior Outdoor Nationals Qualifier U12 & U14 at Taylor Tennis - U16 & U18 Winnipeg Lawn Tennis Club

Jul 22-29 Tuxedo Open at Tuxedo Tennis Club

Jul 24-26 Kildonan Rookie Challenger at Kildonan Tennis Club

Contact

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