Published: Sep 25, 2022 7:00 am
The two-day Newtown Tennis Association (NTA) Newtown Open took place on the courts at Newtown High School and Treadwell Park during the weekend of September 17 and 18. This year’s event drew 120 participants, organizer Haby Farah said. Champions were crowned in several categories among men’s and women’s singles, as well as doubles, and mixed doubles participants.
Farah was pleased with the participation and appreciative of the sponsors who helped make the event a success once again. Sponsors are ASC Advanced Specialty Care PC, Cover Two Sports Cafe, and Reverie Brewing Company.
Fall-time tennis tournament action is not over just yet. The NTA’s Newtown Junior Classic will take place Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2, at Treadwell Park. Divisions are offered for U10, U12, U14, and U18 girls and boys. Cost is $20 per player. Tournament Director is Brett Teolis. Visit newtowntennisassociation.com to register.
Rachel Simms steps into a return during Newtown Open action at Newtown High on September 17. —Bee Photos, Hutchison
Matt Sheldon was among the 120 tournament participants.
Brittany Marcalus sends a hit back over the net.
Andy Pan hits the ball back the other way.
Newtown Tennis Association Newtown Open 3.5 champion Paul Houde and runner-up Alex Copp. —photos courtesy Haby Farah
Mixed doubles 3.5 champs Lisa Moore and Arnaud Tolleter, left, and runner-up players Shari Wright and Mike Simes.
Open 3.5 champ Kim Bandak and runner-up Yoanna Franchini.
Doubles 4.0 champs Joe Alvord and John Dangerfield, left, and runners-up Kyle Hine and Al Villadolid.
Champion at 4.0 plus John Dangerfield and runner-up Matt McConnon.
Doubles 3.0 champs Teena Joseph and Jill Vitti, left, along with runners-up Yoanna Franchini and Christina Donigian.
Doubles 3.5 champs George Grig and Kush Shinde, left, and runners-up Paul Houde and Alex Corral.
Doubles 8.0 plus champions Michael and Maria Lombardi, left, and runners-up Kim McCarthy and Scott Neufeld.
Doubles 3.5 champs Mina Kim and Nancy Hawley, left, and runners-up Kim Bandak and Pam Wilcox.
Singles 3.0 champ Shannon Paproski and runner-up Tara Schoffstall.
