This is one major zone that I'd rather forget as I did not win a match. There is little doubt in my mind that the competition level at this tournament was tougher than San Antonio. I think this not only because I did not win a match, my level of play was much better down there, but because of the matches I watched. Rich, having also played in San Antonio, agreed with me.
John Petty ended up winning the singles draw. The players he left in his wake were pretty impressive as he defeated Donnie Davis, Chris Church, Gary Schneider, Chau Troung and Rick Nunez. Mr. Petty also ran through the field at the Spring Brookhaven tournament so I'm thinking we might have a little sandbagging going on. But that's probably not fair of me as I've not seen him play nor do I know his history. Its pretty impressive to enter two tournaments and only drop one set total against some of the top 3.5 players in North Texas.
In doubles the guys that beat us, Lang and Thomas, won the tournament so I feel a little better about that loss. If I had been playing up to snuff we could of won that match. But I've got to be honest with myself and realize that even up to snuff my game still has serious flaws in it that need to be addressed. My reaction capability has got to improve and I must learn to read opponent's shots sooner so I can be in better position earlier. My footwork needs to improve. If I do these two things that should help cut down on my unforced error count, which was though the roof in this tournament. I've also got to figure out my loopy forehand and resolve the whole grip situation and try to get back to a less western style.
Singles Draw
Doubles Draw
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