The Villages Tennis League (VTL) concluded play on Thursday, May 8. The spring season consisted of three mixed doubles with each team playing about 10 matches through the course of the season.
Play began in mid-March under cool conditions with occasional threatening skies. The season ended under bright sunny skies on exceptionally warm courts. All the matches were very competitive with only a few points deciding many of the sets. Spectators were treated to exciting tennis with some matches decided by a third set 10 point tie-break.
The final team standings were somewhat lopsided with Jim Murphy’s team dominating. Of course, some questioned Jim using Andre Agassi as a sub. Numerous new friendships were made as the mixed doubles format allowed players to partner with someone they may have never met.
While all the players gave it their all, one player deserved and received the MVP award. Linda Wong was a member of the champion team as she was ready to play when called upon by her captain or she agreed to fill in as a sub if needed elsewhere. She received a large momentary award presented by her captain (see attached photo). Linda was very excited to see the $10,000. bill until she realized that the photo on the bill was that of captain Jim Murphy.
The league’s final standings and results are as follows:
Captain Wins Losses Draws
Jim Murphy 7 3
Roy Pennington 4 6 1
Betty Olsen 3 7 1
Thanks to all for participating and making the VTL a success. Continue to work on those tennis strokes as we prepare for next season.
