Dear Member
We hope you have had a good week and enjoyed the drop in humidity. It has certainly made for more pleasant playing conditions.
This week we have news of our recent tournaments, and success on a National level for one of our elite players, plus a couple of overseas tournaments. We have exciting news about a brand new international competition which we are honoured to be hosting. We also have a new shop opening soon and a new Ladies League series starting next week, not to mention our players interview with Catriona and tips from Coach Jordi.
New shop at Sofitel Dubai- Coming Soon!
We’re pleased to announce that we will soon be opening our second Rackets Academy shop at Sofitel Dubai, The Palm Resort & Spa. Please pop in when we open, to check out our range of tennis ware!
ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors
Coach Kirk will be taking a group from Rackets Academy to Armenia to play in the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors 2021 Yerevan Tournament, which runs from 8th-16th October 2021. Historically, this platform provides a launch pad for the very best players to go on and achieve success in the professional game.
ATF World Tennis Junior Tour 14 & Under
A group from Rackets Academy will be travelling to Bahrain to participate in the esteemed Asian Tennis Junior Tour 2021 Isa Town Tournament which runs from 8th– 16th October 2021.
Dubai Bowl
We are thrilled to announce a new tournament that has been organized by Rackets Academy in conjunction with the Dubai Sports Council. The Dubai Bowl is now part of the TEN-PRO Junior Series which will be played from 17th– 23rd January 2022. This event will attract some of the best global juniors, putting Rackets Academy and Dubai on the sporting map for Junior tennis events.
Player of the Week
Huge congratulations to our Player of the Week, Yassin Elbahrawy, who has just won the U14 Tennis Emirates Tournament. Well played Yassin – we are very proud of you! Yassin is also through to the Rackets Academy UTR U18 tournament this weekend. We wish you all the best!
Also, congratulations to George Bocharov who showcased some excellent tennis at the weekend with a nail-biting 3rd set pushing his opposition all the way to win 11-9.
Junior Tournaments
U14 Boys and Girls Tournament
Congratulations to Chris Gubza who triumphed over Alastair Quadras at the weekend in the final. Well done to both boys on reaching the final.
U17 and U13 Boys and Girls Tournaments will be held this weekend 24th-25th September 2021. Good luck to all players!
U14 Doubles Boys and Girls Tournament is to be played on 1st October 2021 – registration is now open
Mens Doubles is to be played on 1st October 2021- registration is now open
Rackets Academy Doubles Ladies League
The ladies league will get underway again on 29th September 2021. We have many teams participating in this league which will run for 18 weeks through to February 2022. The ladies league promotes women’s competitive tennis across Dubai and within our academy in a friendly and fun environment. For further information please get in touch with Nicola Keeling at register@racketsacademy.ae
Some of our valued sponsors for the league include, Sofitel Hotel and Resorts, The Palm Dubai, Petsville, Share the Love, Optimal Therapy, Head, N&J Beauty Salon. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor please do get in touch.
Player Interview with one of our Ladies League Captains, Catriona Morgan
1, Who is your favourite professional player?
Nick Kyrgios currently and John McEnroe from a few years ago for his high entertainment value and great tennis.
Emma Raducanu’s performance in the US Open was inspiring and unforgettable.
2, Who is your favourite Rackets Academy Coach?
Not telling- they are all wonderful!
3, Why do you love tennis
Exercise, competition and friendship
4, How did you get into tennis?
I was ‘that’ Child at the side of the court while my Mum played a lot of competitive tennis. I gradually got roped in to make up numbers.
5, How long have you been playing tennis?
On and off for over 50 years!!
6, Name 3 things you like about Rackets Academy.
World class venues, well organized events, professional Coaches and lovely players (Oh shoot, that’s 4!)
Coach Jordi’s Tip of the Week
Players should move in unison to close down the court for their opponent. Players should move in tandem as if attached to each other. This will in effect make the court seem small to the opposition, as there should be fewer gaps for them to hit into and it will make the court feel bigger for you.
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Have a great week!
Rackets Academy