Even tho we saw this tournament come to an end for Natalie today. We realize how well she performed on the court during it. Going 4-1 against some top players in singles and finishing in the semi finals of dubs with a new partner.....great performances indeed! The results of this tourney will move Nat up in rankings....bringing her into the high 500s in singles and around 190 in dubs. Pretty darn good for 7 months on the pro circuit. Exciting!
Today, Natalie and Nicole played the unseeded team of Perez/Molenero (tournament ranked 565) in the semi finals of dubs. Losing 6-7(1), 3-6. Not our best day on the dubs court. If only we had stuck with yesterday's game play.....oooo well....lessons learned! Perez/Molenero move onto the finals on Sunday and we leave for home in the morning, with a stop in Gainesville.
Many thanks to the Melichar family for allowing us into their home for this tourney. We have enjoyed hearing their stories of "escape" to Germany. But not as much as the yummy homemade bread and treats we have been able to enjoy. We look forward to seeing them in the future!
I can not say enough about the club that hosted this tournament. The Racquet Club at Tesoro in Port Saint Lucie, Florida is beautiful. Not only because of the palm tree lined surroundings, or the amazing infinity pool but because of the people. The director Winston Owen and his staff worked very hard to run a good tourney. And the club member and volunteers, fantastic folks. Sooooo very warm and friendly! It is because of all of them....this tourney was a success for Natalie! Thank you ALL so very much....we will look forward to next year!
Homeward bound in the a.m.....back to the training courts for Nat....back to the doctor's office for me...ggggrrrrr. Then Midland, Michigan on January 31st....for the 100k tourney. Jackie is hoping to be able to come to play dubs with Natalie .....Nat's hoping to sneak into the singles draw. So, I won't be watching the lil yellow bouncing ball for a short time....until then....Love and Blessings.....Sherry
