OTA PICTURE OF THE WEEK
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Daniel Nestor and Kristina Mladenovic at the 2015 Australian Open
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Daniel Nestor (Toronto, ON) and Kristina Mladenovic (France) are one win away from claiming their 2nd mixed doubles title in as many years at the Australian Open. The pair defeated the top seeded Sania Mirza and Bruno Soares 3-6. 6-2. (10-8) Friday.
Nestor and Mladenovic were up and down through out the first set but improved as the match went on. One of the bigger moments came in the match tiebreak when Mladenovic was on the receiving end of a second serve that she smacked back at Soares for a big point. The pair cruised to victory after that.
In Sunday's final, they will play veterans Leander Paes and Martina Hingis who are no strangers to grand slam titles. In the 2006 Australian Open mixed doubles final, Nestor and his then partner Elena Likhovtseva lost to Hingis and Mahesh Bhupathi.
OTA HEADLINES
TPA CONFERENCE - JUDY MURRAY TO BE GUEST SPEAKER
Tennis Canada has announced that highly-respected coach and British Federation Cup captain, Judy Murray, will be the headlining guest speaker at the 2015 Tennis Professionals Association (TPA) Conference, to be held at the Centre of Excellence at Rexall Centre in Toronto on February 26.
“We are extremely excited to be bringing Judy Murray to the TPA Conference next year,” said Ari Novick, senior director, tennis development, Tennis Canada. “Murray is such an accomplished individual in the coaching world, and will be bringing a vast array of knowledge and experience to the event. We are all looking forward to hearing her speak and know she will help make the conference become another great success.”
For more information on the TPA Conference or to register for the event, please visit www.tpacanada.com or call 416-650-7938.
ACE Competitors Now Able To Watch Recorded Video Of Their Matches
ACE will be offering new video replay software for match evaluation called “ACE replay”. The software will allow members to obtain a copy of their match for only $10 when they provide their own USB. ACE is offering an “End of Soft Test Period Promotion” over the next six weekends at OTA sanctioned events at Cedar Springs Health, Racquet & Sports Club in Burlington. The promotion will be applied over the following tournament dates:
Jan 23rd - 25th
Jan 30th - Feb 1st
Feb 6th - 8th
Feb 13th - 15th
Feb 20th - 22nd
Feb 27th - 1st
The client terminal, currently in development, will not be operational, however, an assistant will be available at any time throughout the events to download your video. This video provides a great evaluation and coaching tool optimizing on the tournament match play execution. If you are not able to provide your own USB, ACE replay USB’s will be available at a cost of an additional $10.
For more information, please contact:
Pierre Lamarche, pierre@acetennis.ca
Gabriel Wu, gabriel@smartvisiondirect.com
Senior Player News
As the New Year begins and you have aspirations of playing senior tournaments in 2015, and perhaps representing Canada at the Senior World Team Championships, please be reminded of the following. To secure a Tennis Canada year-end ranking, you must play the Steve Stevens Senior Nationals in Montreal August 16-22 at the Mount Royal Tennis Club, Cote St. Luc Tennis Club and other satellite clubs, as well as one other designated tournament. The ranking guidelines can be found here.
In order to play any Tennis Canada or provincial senior tennis event, you must be a member in good standing with your provincial association.
Registration is now open for the Eastern Canadian Women’s Seniors (all age categories) at the Toronto Lawn Tennis Club in Toronto, and the Eastern Canadian Men’s Seniors (ages 35-55) at the Donalda Club in Toronto. Both events will take place March 18-22, 2015.
The entry deadline is March 2, 2015 so please make sure you submit your entry on time. We are excited and fortunate to be back at these two outstanding facilities for a second year in a row. Players are encouraged to enter online at the following links
To enter online – click here - WOMEN
If you are having difficulties entering online, please submit your completed entry form to Irwin Tobias by email to: itobias@tenniscanada.com or fax: 416-665-6519.
The indoor season will continue in Victoria with the Western Canadian Indoors for men and women (all age categories) at the Oak Bay Recreation Centre, the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre and Panorama Leisure Centre from April 1-5, 2015. Tournament organizers are planning an amazing event for you. The highlight is sure to be the tournament social that is being hosted by the Governor General of BC at the Government House in Victoria. Entry deadline is March 16, 2015.To enter online, please click here.
For any queries, please email Karen Clarke: karen.clarke@live.ca.
Cote de Liesse in Montreal will then close out the indoor season by hosting the Eastern Canadian Men’s Super Seniors (ages 60-85) from April 9-13, 2015. Entry deadline is March 23 for this terrific men’s super seniors’ event in Quebec. To enter online, please click here.
For further information, please email Walter Weinzinger: walter@clubcdl.com.
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U12 to U18 National Selection #2 Feed-up Draw This Weekend
ACE Academy/Cedar Springs Racquet Club will be hosting the boys U14 to U16 and Girls U12 and U18 National Selection #2 Feed-up Draw this weekend. Boys U12 and U18 will be held at the Rexall Centre. For more info click here.
Merchant of Tennis Specials
ACE Academy/Cedar Springs Racquet Club will be hosting the boys U14 to U16 and Girls U12 and U18 National Selection #2 Feed-up Draw this weekend. Boys U12 and U18 will be held at the Rexall Centre. For more info click here.
Merchant of Tennis Specials
You have until the end of the Australian Open to win a 2015 Head Graphene XT racquet!
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OTA/RAPTOR TICKET DEAL!!!
The OTA has teamed up with MLSE to offer OTA members some great discounts on Toronto Raptor home games for the rest of the season! Receive discounted ticket pricing on all remaining Raptors home games while supplies last. Click here for more details and to order!
The OTA has teamed up with MLSE to offer OTA members some great discounts on Toronto Raptor home games for the rest of the season! Receive discounted ticket pricing on all remaining Raptors home games while supplies last. Click here for more details and to order!
COMING EVENTS
ACE 5.0, 3.0 February 6th-8th
Men's and Women's 5.0 singles and Men's 3.0 singles. Entry deadline - February 1. For more information or to enter, click here.
ACE U18 Provincial Circuit (3 star) February 6th-8th
Boys and Girls U18 singles. Entry Deadline - February 1. For more information or to enter, click here.
Doug Philpott GU12 National Selection #2 February 6th-8th (Main Draw)
Girls U12 singles and doubles. Entry deadline - February 1. For more information or to enter, click here.
Newmarket U16 Transition Tour (2 star) February 6th-8th
Boys and Girls U16 singles. Entry deadline - February 1. For more information or to enter, click here.
Rosedale U8 Rogers Rookie Tour Feb 6th-8th
Boys and Girls U8 singles. Entry deadline - February 1. For more information or to enter, click here.
Welland U14 Provincial Circuit February 6th-8th
Boys and Girls U14 singles. Entry deadline - February 1. For more information or to enter, click here.
Ajax Winter Tennis U12 Transition Tour February 7th-8th
Boys and Girls U12 singles. Entry deadline - February 1. For more information or to enter, click here.
NAT U16 Provincial Circuit (3 star) February 7th-8th
Boys and Girls U16 singles. Entry deadline - February 1. For more information or to enter, click here.
ACE U8 & U9 Rogers Rookie Tour February 8th
Boys and Girls U8 singles, Boys and Girls U9 singles. Entry deadline - February 1. For more information or to enter, click here.
15th Annual Valentines Mixed Doubles Tourney – Sun., February 8
At Mayfair West Tennis Club. Your Entry Fee Includes: A & B Elimination Draws / Guarantee of 3 matches / Valentine’s Players' Package / Courtside Treats / Excellent Prizes including His & Her Bolle Sunglasses … and much more! / Plus - Access to Mayfair West’s Full Facilities. In addition, this event will include: Silent Auction / Sponsor Contests and Events – with Great Giveaways You Should Know: The draw is limited to 30 teams – and always fills, so make sure you sign up soon! To Enter: Email Entry@TENNISaccess.com. For more information visit TENNISaccess.com or call 647-342-TENNIS (8366).
OTA CLASSIFIEDS
Sports Travel Experts Offers Tennis Trips to Wimbledon, US Open and Jamaica Sports Travel Experts offers trips to Wimbledon, the US Open and an exclusive tennis holiday at the Half Moon Resort in Jamaica. Half Moon Resort participants can enjoy a great tennis event near the beach, make new friends and learn from top certified professionals. The trip also includes an exhibition match after a fun day on the courts with some of the world’s greatest tennis player’s. In particular the second Jamaica Senior ITF, an event which was enjoyed by a number of Ontario players in 2014, will be held April 23 to 26, 2015. Sports Travel Experts will also offer travel to Wimbledon or the US Open, two of the world’s most prestigious tournaments, with experts who will provide an unforgettable experience. Please visit us at www.sportstravelexperts.com or contact info@sportstravelexperts.com or 1-800-677-5295.
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