Dear Member,
Hope you’ve had a great week! Here’s all the latest news from Rackets Academy. Find out who our Player of the Week is and get results from last weekend’s tournaments. We have an interview with our Elite Player, Enzo Kahi and a Rule and Tip of the Week from Coach Simon. Take a look at our upcoming tournaments and find out more about El Chapo’s ‘Day of Dead’ event at Studio One Hotel…Read on!
Player of the Week
Congratulations to Fitness First Rackets Academy Elite Magnus Oestergaard who is once again our Player of the Week. Magnus reached the final in the Under 14s UAE ranking tournament last weekend, age 10, beating the UAE number 1 in the process 6-3 6-2. An incredible achievement and an outstanding performance, great job Magnus and congratulations on this well-deserved award!
U14 Girls & Boys Singles UAE Ranking Event – Results
Congratulations to Magnus Oestergaard who beat Muaz Malik 6-3 6-2 and to Dev Kanbargimath who beat Sumer Mehta in the U14 boys semi-finals. Good luck to our finalists Magnus and Sumer who go head to head in the finals today!
Congratulations to Aditi Gulati who beat Callista Uchil 6-3 6-1 in the U14 girls finals. Well done girls and thanks to everyone who took part in this event!
UTR U18 Invitational Singles Event – Results
Well done to all the boys who took part in the UTR U18 Invitational Singles Event last weekend. Congratulations to our Champion Garv Bahl who beat Araize Malik 6-0 6-0 in the final.
Upcoming Tournaments
Check out our tournaments that are taking place over the next few weeks. To sign up, call 052 372 4224 TODAY or email register@racketsacademy.ae. To see the full tournament schedule for the term click here.
Friday 30th & Sat 31st October – UTR Event U14 Boys Singles, Rackets Academy, Motor City
Friday 30th October 7-10pm – Mixed Doubles Tournament, Rackets Academy, Motor City
Sat 31st Oct – Sat 5th Dec – Men’s Open Singles (Weekend Only, Saturdays 1-3pm)
Fri 6th & Sat 7th Nov – U16 Boys & Girls UAE Ranking Event, Rackets Academy, Motor City
Friday 6th November – UTR U13 Invitational Singles, Sofitel Hotel, The Palm
Fri 6th & Sat 7th November – UTR Men’s Invitational Singles, Sofitel Hotel, The Palm
Fri 13th & Sat 14th November – UTR U14 Boys & Girls Singles, Rackets Academy, Motor City
Interview with Elite Player: Enzo Kahi
This week’s interview is with our hugely talented 12 year old Elite Player, Enzo Kahi.
1. Who is your favourite professional player?
My favourite player is Roger Federer.
2. Who is your favourite Rackets Academy Coach?
My favourite coach is Mariano Pettigrosso. But still every coach is good and has something unique to provide.
3. Why do you love tennis?
I enjoy playing this sport – and it can help me a lot for the future.
4. How did you get into tennis?
My dad used to play tennis – he made me try it – and I enjoyed it so I continued.
5. How long have you been playing tennis for?
I’ve been playing tennis for 8 years.
6. List 3 things you like about Rackets Academy
1. The environment
2. The good coaches
3. The players
Rule of the Week: When to Serve and Receive
The server shall not serve until the receiver is ready. However, the receiver shall play to the reasonable pace of the server and shall be ready to receive within a reasonable time of the server being ready. A receiver who attempts to return the service shall be considered as being ready. If it is demonstrated that the receiver is not ready, the service cannot be called a fault.
Coach Simon’s Tip of the Week
“Keep your eyes on the ball as you toss for serve! Are you having trouble with your toss? Pay attention to where you are looking as you toss the tennis ball. If you are already looking up above your head before the ball gets there, that may be the problem. You’ve heard of hand-eye coordination? Let’s call this the hand-eye connection.
As you start your service motion, watch the ball in your hand all the way through the toss motion and into the air. This simple connection between your eyes, brain and hand will make your toss placement more consistent…Good luck!“
Celebrate ‘Day of the Dead’ at El Chapo’s
Gather with family and friends to celebrate Dia De Muertos, also known as ‘Day of the Dead’ at your favourite Mexican – El Chapo’s Tacos, where loved ones are remembered, honoured and celebrated.
In queso you didn’t know – The ‘Day of the Dead’ is a holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and by Mexicans around the world. At El Chapo’s we present this tradition not only to Mexicans, but also to Dubai residents, with the aim of sharing the culture and way of life.
This two-day celebration includes traditional dishes such as ‘Tamal’, a Corn Masa Cake with Chicken and ‘Pan de Muertos’, a sweet brioche baked specifically for this occasion.
This mex-cellent three course menu, alongside two hours unlimited drinks are perfectly packaged at AED 149 per person. When it comes to real, authentic Mexican food – there’s only juan place to be!
El Chapo’s is marking the occasion with traditional decor including an ‘Altar de Muertos’ ritual display topped with beautiful orange Mexican marigolds. Taco’ver your offerings – bring a flower for the altar and receive a drink complimentary on us!
What: Chapo’s Dia De Muertos
When: Sunday 1st November & Monday 2nd November (from 4pm)
Package: 3 Courses + 2 Hours Unlimited Beverages: AED 149 per person
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Have a great week!
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