Dear Members
It has been another exciting week for Rackets Academy with the announcement of two firsts coming to Dubai, the opportunity to play in the PTT with our Rackets Academy Championships and Pro Ten hosting the Dubai Bowl. Great way to end 2021 and start 2022! We have added a new location of padel and tennis courts for your convenience. We are very proud of our members to be competing in the Grade 5 Junior ITF and Quarter Finals Men’s $1,000 UTR event this weekend, check back for the results next week!
Finally we would like to wish you all A very Happy Diwali to all our members who are celebrating, may your homes be filled with light, love and joy. Happy Weekend!
*** NEW COURTS***
We are delighted to announce that Rackets Academy will be in partnership with ISD (Inspiratus Sports District) giving membersan extra 3 padel courts (available to book from Friday 5thNovember) and 4 tennis courts at Sports City to play on. Booking available on the Rackets Academy App. <insert app link>
Rackets Academy Championships $60k PTT Event
December 12th2021- January 16th2022
We will be once again be holding our biannual Rackets Academy Championships which will now be a the first ever PTT Event in the Middle East. With over 500 competitors from the Gulf region and around the world are expected to participate this year. They will play over a 5 week period, competing for $60k.
Junior & Women’s Events Start Date: December 12th
Men’s Singles Qualifying and Doubles Start Date: December 26th
Men’s Main Draw Start Date: January 3rd
Dubai Bowl January 17th-23rd 2022
Rackets Academy are honored to be hosting the first ever Ten-Pro Event called the Dubai Bowl. Over 350 players will arrive in Dubai to compete. If you are between the ages of 9 and 15 year old then come take on the best Juniors in the world here in Dubai. We look forward to seeing you and good luck!
TEN-PRO works with the biggest academies in the world of tennis, like Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, IMG Bollettieri, Kim Clijsters, Boris Becker and is hosted in many cities throughout the world from Tokyo, Paris, Melbourne and Miami to name a few.
Tournaments
We want to wish lots of luck to Larissa Brasil, Aaqib Zahir, Debarshi Sen, Ege Topkok, Aryan Nandaand Garv Bahl who are heading to Fujairah this weekend to compete in the Grade 5 Junior ITF. Do us proud!
Well played to for making it into the Quarter Finals Men’s $1,000 UTR event last weekend and good luck for the remainder of the tournament over this weekend.
Interview with Rackettes Ladies League player, Laila Arabi
1. Who is your favorite professional player?
Male: Federer – his consistence of winning many grand slams for an extended time with the best skills and less errors.
Female: Serena Williams, for her strong personality, role modeling, powerful style with her forehand and backhand.
2.Who is your favourite RA coach?
I played with George, Simon and Sam – all very good coaches with different styles of teaching which you can learn and add to your skills of playing.
3. Why do you love tennis?
I have loved this game since I was a young girl, I just feel happy when I am on the court and holding a racquet.
4. How did you get into tennis?
Didn’t have a chance to play properly until I went to university, then I started hitting balls from time to time.
5. How long have you been playing tennis?
I started to play games and get professional trainers around 5 to 6 years ago.
6. Name three things you like about Rackets Academy.
Rackets academy is a happy friendly environment with great courts and coaches in my neighborhood which make it the best place for me and be part of it.
Ladies league Player of the Week
Congratulations to Meriem Bestiani who is our Ladies League Player of the Week, winning a brunch for two at The Void, Studio City. Meriem was nominated by her coach, Kris for winning her league match after being 1-5 (down in first) and 1-4 (down in second).
Coach Kris Tip of the Week: Get in Position
It doesn’t matter if you can hit a ball harder than the Incredible Hulk – if you can’t get to the ball fast enough and get your feet properly set – you’ll never be able to take a proper swing. Before you can hit your favorite shot you’ve got to be able get in position. In fact, the number one cause of missed shots in tennis is when a player is out of position. This is where footwork can really save you. Having exceptional footwork can get you in position to hit your best stroke and take your game to the next level.
Etiquette- Returning Missed Serves
If your opponent misses their serve by a large margin, don’t return it and take practice swings at it. Instead, block the ball to the side or the back of the court. It’s annoying if you’re the server, plus they may have to chase the return you hit down to clear their side of the court before their second serve, which can throw their rhythm off.
Results from Ladies league week 4
Another super week on the courts. All teams were in action this week giving it their all and producing some wonderful tennis. Quite a few of our teams reported that they were involved in long rallies, getting the adrenaline pumping and their hearts racing.
No strings attached v Baseliners
Line 1: 6-4 6-3 / Line 2: 0-6 0-6
Baseliners win
Queens of the courts v Radus rebels
Line 1: 7-6 6-3 / Line 2: 6-0 6-3
Queens win
Rackettes v Match point
Line 1: 6-0 6-1 / Line 2: 7-5 6-1
Rackettes win
Bulldogs Drop shot Divas
Line 1: 6-7 6-7 / Line 2: 6-2 6-2
Bulldogs win
Match makers v Aces
Line 1: 1-6 1-6 / Line 2: 2-6 5-7
Aces Win
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