Hello Friends! Many of you may remember the blog I wrote back in June about the U.S. Open Playoff Series. The one that spoke about Natalie's partner Hunter being "told" not to play in the Atlanta mixed doubles tournament with Nat. That caused Nat to have to find a last minute partner, thank goodness for Ricky! Anyway.....spoke about Hunter and one of the gals that won the NCAA dubs title would be getting a "wild card" into the US Open, therefore he shouldn't play with Natalie.
Well, we heard that Hunter and his new partner have been in New York training and getting ready. Only to find out today, when the list was released that they DID NOT receive a wild card. In fact, they are first alternate.....a slap in the face. Boy does this story sound familiar??? Yes.....alll TOOOO! It is a shame that college players continue to be treated in the manner. Shame ......Shame! Oooo well, the secret society of tennis continues another day!
Our gal is doing well. The swelling is down which has caused the splint to become lose. Tending to rub and aggravate the toes. Lucky for Natalie, we will leave on Thursday for Charlotte. We have a 7:45 a.m. appointment on Friday morning, so there is now way I'm getting up at 3 a.m. to drive there. So we will see the doc and then head for home. Natalie will be traveling to Birmingham that evening to escort a junior player to a tourney there. Make a lil money for herself, a great opportunity considering her current situation.
Sure am missing being at the U.S. Open this year. We have enjoyed it the last two years, and were looking forward to Nat's chances for getting into the mixed and ladies dubs draws. Dreams dashed for one more year. Enough said, Love and Blessings....Sherry!
