Tournament Rolls On!

Lewandowski/Glavin vs Burke/Smith. Everybody was finding their legs after spring break and some time off. At 2-2 in the first it was a tight first set. Burke came up with some scrappy winning points and was able to hold serve at 4-2. Burke/Smith take the first 6-2. Glavin was hitting the ball well from both sides but just wide or long as the warmer weather and time off proved costly. Lewandowski returned well and had some great droppers. Sportsmanship awards to both guys as they gave up winning shots once for touching the net and once for reaching over and contacting the ball. They played a bit tight in the second and could not get that first volley in and hold serve. 6-2, 6-0 to Burke/Smith

McPherson/Peterson vs Burke/Smith. A-Train came out firing, but Burke/Smith hold and break to go up 2-0. Paul has game. He played the backhand and returned strong and handled the screens well. Anthony did not miss another ball this set. McPherson/Peterson 6-2. The second set is a dog fight. Lots of scrappy athletic play, great shots, a couple bonks (I have not forgotten kid!), and good net exchanges. Burke is running everything down and fighting back from his corner. Peterson is handling returns like a pro. Anthony is all over the court with well-timed blitzes and poaches. After fighting off several match points, Paul gets broken at 6-5 and we force a tie-break. M & P are up 4-1, 5-2, then 6-5 with Mike serving to Anthony at match point!. A perfect paddle serve ace as it hits the tape and falls over!!! Paul owns the next return and they stay up 7-6. Paul serves for the match again but 2 serves go long. Smith holds one point and the set at 9-7 in the breaker. Everyone is having a blast and worn out! M & P go up 4-2 and A-Train is serving for the match at 5-4. Burke starts off the game with a shot down the alley for a winner. B & S get the break. Burke holds with some gutty serving and great net play and go up 6-5. The ball bounces Burke/Smith’s way as a volley sails long and an overhead finds the net tape giving them the break and the match. 2-6, 7-6(9-7), 7-5.