Mark / The Mayor

Male

Albuquerque, NM

United States

Profile Information:

I am a:
Tennis Fan, Casual Player, Tournament or League Player, Tennis Media
Neighborhood or other helpful location info:
Albuquerque, NM
Random things about me (hobbies, occupation, tennis history, favorite band, etc.):
Hi. I'm the Community Manager, aka The Mayor of Tennisopolis. Welcome to the site! Tell your friends about us. Use the "invite" tab at the top.

Oh, about me? I'm a website developer as well as a tennis player and huge fan of the pros. I just got moved up to a 4.5 rating - success at last!

I love to follow the pro game. I get fully obsessed during the Grand Slam events to the point where I want to lock the door and just sit around watching in my jammies.

Please invite your friends to join.
Favorite pro tennis player(s):
McEnroe, hands down. Agassi is second. Oh, you wanna know current faves? I like rooting for Murray, Azarenka, Radwanska, Coco. Other retired faves are Santoro and Spadea. Weird group I know, but hey. I love Federer and Nadal too, how can you not?
My tennis skill (please check your NTRP if you know it):
NTRP 4.5
On the court, I am a:
rightie, watcher, poacher, doubles partner, singles player, returner, two-hander, top-spinner, all courter, gracious winner, gracious loser, tournament goer
My favorite local courts:
Tennis Club of Albuquerque
Lobo Club
Wellesley (now that they are fixed up)
Jerry Cline
Relationship status:
Married
Favorite website:
http://www.tennisopolis.com

Comment Wall:

  • Yolanda Duron

    Where do you play at? I will be looking for a group for doubles on the weekend. I don't mind paying for court time as long as it is under $30. I will be working at the College of Santa Fe too! Let me know if you know of a group to play with. It doesn't matter if its men or women.

    Dec 30, 2007

  • Mark / The Mayor

    I just customized the appearance of my profile page. You can do that too. There's a lot of stuff you can do on here if you get in there and tweak it.

    Dec 30, 2007

  • Admin

    Hey archi, Have I told you yet how much I love that logo? Totally cool; the city in a ball. Damn, you good!

    Jan 1, 2008

  • Katrina Moline

    Thanks for the warm tennis welcome!

    Jan 2, 2008

  • BlueShirt

    Thanks! There were so many choices, I stuck with something a bit classy =)

    later
    blue

    Jan 2, 2008

  • kelly girl

    thought you might not've! surprise!
    and happy new year!
    k.

    Jan 3, 2008

  • hofertennis

    Thanks for letting me in on your great website!
    Doug

    Jan 3, 2008

  • Laurie

    What do I win??? Just kidding. Looking forward to checking this place out.

    Jan 4, 2008

  • ThePoet

    Hi thank you, I will look into it :)

    Jan 4, 2008

  • bryan oliver

    What about tennis on ice? Now that'd be nuts

    Jan 4, 2008

  • Nanova

    hello! thanks for this great site. if there's anything i can do to help out, let me know.
    N

    Jan 5, 2008

  • shareen

    Hey there Mark....thanks for writing...Chantilly is near Fairfax,
    Virginia...! Where are you??

    Shareen

    Jan 5, 2008

  • ThePoet

    Well let's hope you won't be needing surgery.

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Lu

    Thanks. I am happy to find here.

    All the best.

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Jere

    Thanks Mark. Looks like a great site.

    Jan 7, 2008

  • fleabitten

    lovin' this growth!

    Jan 7, 2008

  • Suma

    Thanks Mark, the group is growing and we are planning to play this week.

    Jan 7, 2008

  • Gwen

    Thanks for the friends requesst Mark! I think this is a great idea and I wish you well.

    I'm an Industrial Designer, formerly out of LA area and now in Chicago. I'm a strong 4.0 reaching for 4.5's too (when my body permits it!)

    thanks for the site!

    Jan 7, 2008

  • ThePoet

    I've heard of that show but never had the chance to watch. My friends tell me it's hillariously funny lol.

    Jan 7, 2008

  • Earl Weldon

    This is very interesting. Saw it on Craig's List for Phila. I'm not too into "chatting" with strangers, and not looking for any kind of "dating service," but might be interested if it could lead to a few good local friends who like to play. I'll check on the "Philly" crowd. Best wishes.

    Jan 7, 2008

  • LaTonya M. Young-Clayborne

    Thanks so much for starting the site...it's GREAT! Unfortunately I don't have any friends who play in the area, I grew up playing with my dad's friends! Anyway, I joined hoping to meet some local folks to play with. I can't believe the site's only been up for a couple of weeks... WAY TO GO! It feels great to be a among the original members of tennisopolis. Here's to the beginning of many great tennis relationships to come!

    Jan 8, 2008

  • Gwen

    Hey MArk
    This is seriously a great idea. I played constantly in SOCAL (USTA and tournaments) but you know how cliquey tennis can be! I moved to CHI and have been without game other than hackers at the park. (That's cool too, but I'm competitive and most weekenders will only take getting beaten a couple of times before they're "busy.")

    Anyway - I'm happy to start up the space for Windy City Players. I'll spend some time on it this weekend.

    I've designed toys, battery operated ride-in cars, strollers and baby furniture, bikes and ride ons, exercise equipment and now hand tools and garage furniture. I spend a lot of time in Asia. Saw your building - artist studio. Nice!

    I do miss some parts of LA - but I am a prairielander at heart and my parents live here. After 20 years in LA it was time to come home. (Gotta check out the indoor courts right next to my office!)

    Jan 8, 2008

  • SmokinAces

    Hey I just wanted to say that I was reading a comment you had left someone from dallas and you said you had played at canyon creek in richardson. I also played at cccc for a little while but later switched to tbarm, Do you know it?

    Jan 9, 2008

  • Carlos A. Bustos

    thank you, I'll be glad to play once your knee get better.

    Jan 9, 2008