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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

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Vincent Borrelli

Love to go see Pete ! ! !

Sep 12, 2008
Vincent Borrelli

Thanks for the tickets! He did not seam to hold back on his serve even though there were likely some casualties in the seats. They showcased some nice shots... good to see some serious pace on shots near the end of the match. Much appreciated!!! V

Sep 13, 2008
jacobchv

So I joined the network. We should get out there and play sometime. :-)

Sep 13, 2008
OneLuv (JC for short)

Mark, I'll be in town for two weeks on business but I do have plenty of time to hit the courts. Where do you guys meet?

Sep 14, 2008
Amelie

Hi Mark! thanks for the site. I like your art studio. Aside Tennis, I love mid-century architecture.
I hope to have more luck finding people to hit with the help of this site. Thanks much!
Cheers~
Amelie

Sep 15, 2008
OneLuv (JC for short)

Singles or doubles. I'm here for two weeks. I did plan on going home for the weekend but decided to stay instead. So I am down for playing this weekend. I have called several places like Jerry Cline Park and the other place on Indian School Road. Let me know my hours are very flexible.

Sep 16, 2008
Momi Wilkins

Aloha Mark...great name...same as husbands....I was so excited to find your group on Craig's list since I have been looking for months for other players in Honolulu...I found Amy and wrote her, but I am not sure I am finding everyone that I can to write and send request to play. I am kinda new to this "joining sites" gig as I have been a full time stay at home mom, but am now eagered to play tennis again as much as possible.
Do you have any idea how I might be able to find more people in Hawaii? not sure I am doing the searches correctly and would so appreciate any help on your end!

Caio for now, Momi a.k.a. Ms. Aloha

Sep 16, 2008
SATennisguy

hey..whats up with the new pic...gone hollywood now?

Sep 16, 2008
Rachel

gracias. yep dats me. i miss them shades...

Sep 16, 2008
Rachel

haha you messed up, i dont look that bad!

Sep 16, 2008
Michael Torres

Ya I was I think you may know me from tenniswarehouse. My username there is him88002

Sep 16, 2008
Michael Torres

I do play but I live in Las Cruces. Really busy with work and school but I try to hit at least twice a week. But I'll post those pictures for sure.

Sep 16, 2008
Hamid Nayini

Thanks for the info Mr. Mayor. Much appreciated!

Sep 18, 2008
Mike Tave

Aloha Mark,

Thanks for creating the website. I think it is great.

Mike

Sep 18, 2008
Ron Filson

Thanks for the help.

Sep 18, 2008
Melissa

HI Mark - I did end up going this year...I just posted a few more pics from my trip. It was awesome!! We only went for a day but got to see Safina, Murray, Venus & Serena & Nadal and Fish. Great tennis watching. Do you go to the Open?

Sep 19, 2008
Rachel

haha thanks

Sep 19, 2008
SATennisguy

The chat is still a mess on that bar...and you already looked weird...hahahaha...but your tennis game is probably better..so it was worth it

Sep 19, 2008
Sherry

Thanks for the welcome. This is a cool site.

Sep 20, 2008
Weimin Sun

Thanks very much for the welcome message. Nice pictures!

Sep 20, 2008
Becky

It's pretty laid back. All kinds of people play there.

Sep 21, 2008
Tough Love Tennis

mr. mayor...

thanks for the comment!

we'll so join the dayton group.

yes, we do sell equipment on ebay, and in november our website is launching!!! stay tuned :)

Sep 21, 2008
Gary Murphy

Thanks for creating/hosting the site…within first day was able to connect with, and play with, someone in Saint Paul, MN. Keep up the good work and best tennis, play and enjoyment, to you.

Sep 22, 2008
ReNe HiNoJoSa

Thanks!

Sep 22, 2008
Joe

thanks for the welcome note and hosting. hope i can make the best out of it.

Sep 22, 2008
Kathy

Yes, I've checked out the groups. Seems to be few and far between in the state of rain, go figure. Thanks!

Sep 23, 2008
Melissa

Hi Mark - it was super fun, I'll just have to rub that in a bit more!! When you go you will have to let me know, I'll give you all of the great tips I have learned - one of which is don't bother to buy tickets in advance...you can always buy day tickets at the door and the second and most important tip is go during the 1st week - you get to see a LOT more tennis and you get to see them up close (since they are on the outer courts). I am on facebook - http://www.new.facebook.com/profile.php?id=685005922&ref=profile

Sep 23, 2008
LuvTennis

Hi Mark. Nope. LuvTennis is not OneLuv.

Sep 25, 2008
frjameson

Hi Mark,

Thanks for your message. Do you want to play tennis? I play at Dyker Heights. Please contact me at scheng@ccny.cuny.edu.

frjameson

Sep 25, 2008
Lang Hoang

Hi Mark,

Thanks for your welcome note. I'm still finding my way around the site. Pleased to get to know you.

Lang

Sep 25, 2008
Olivia

Hi Mark,
No, but I will look into it, thanks! Monica Seles lives about an hour south of here in Sarasota and a friend of mine knows here. Not only is she a great player, she is totally down to earth and really nice too!
Best,
Olivia

Sep 26, 2008
Chris

hey mark, how come my groups are not showing in my page. =(

Sep 29, 2008
Casey

Oh well that makes since. I wouldnt really change anything really. Maybe add usergroups so users can find people at the same skill level. I've hit with a lot of people from here when Im back in california training but they're not what level they say they are. Maybe add a Pro Circuit group or something. Idk

Oct 8, 2008
Eniela Echizen

yah! I hope there will be Prince of Tennis fans here.. The school paper was really a shameful one....But it's still a school paper. Shameless or not i need it for my grades.. tnx 4 the comment

Oct 9, 2008
Ferdinand

Hi Mark, how are you doing? Hope all is well. Just been busy with tennis, golf and work. I'm working on a project that can maybe buy me an island and put some playmates on it:) Let's hope it happens, God willing and HE is always willing:) Take care.

Ferdinand

Oct 9, 2008
jorge

Dear Mark
I have some personal problems and for this reason I lose contwact with you.
Those problems send my down but I will try to contact you in a short time.
Regards
Jorge

Oct 9, 2008
Tommy Cruz

hey Mark
Thanks for making this wonderful tennis community on here, for everyone to connect to one another. I was wondering though if you could add a feature where you can update your stats, and last match stats, etc.. whenever you get the chance?
Comment back Tommy Cruz, thanks

Oct 9, 2008
Sandyman

Hi Mark,
Just now getting around to thanking you for this opportunity to be part of your brain child, Tennisopolis. A job well done! It's about time, as you said, that someone got everyone that loves this great game together in one place. You have done an excellent job with this website......I really have to congratulate you.
I lived up in the north of Alberta for some time but have now moved back to Calgary so we are slowly starting to put together a movement here and up north in Grande Prairie to spread the word and round up all those who are interested.
Keep up the great work and talk at you again soon.
All the best,
Sandyman

Oct 14, 2008
HCFoo

Hi there Mark,
Thanks for your idea. I'm still very new in the tennis blogosphere to start a group. But it doesn't mean I can't think about it, right? Thanks again and have a good day!

Oct 15, 2008
SATennisguy

Yea..its a newer pic from a few weeks ago..seems lately I am always the one with the camera at the hit arounds so dont get to many chances for photo ops...lol

Oct 16, 2008
Jazz Burks

I have a question about the profile questions. What the heck is a Whaler?

Oct 17, 2008
Cary T

Hey Mark, Thanks for the welcome. After 20 years, I've dusted off my racquets and I'm back out on the courts and it feels great!

Oct 21, 2008
Crys

Hey Mark how is it going? Well I have been playing tennis for a yr and a half now. I joined a team with the USTA last month I have played two matches and I lost both 1-6, 3-6 and this past Friday 1-6, 0-6. I am very discouraged and I feel like maybe I should play competitive tennis. Any advice?
Thanks for the comment today!
Crys

Oct 21, 2008
SATennisguy

Mark, I want to be able to remove comments on the group page even if they are not from me..seems I have that option on the boerne group page but not the aces...is it because I am the administrator and not the creator..thought those both had the same POWER...lol

Oct 22, 2008
Michael Price

A whailer is somebody who pounds the ball. For the lady who wants to play better, play matches just as much as lessons, and you should do both, but if you get a teacher who does not teach about the inner game and feel, then give him a cardboard box to write on to ask for change on the local corner, that is, if he really wants to waist peoples time. "Cool house Mark"

Oct 22, 2008
Rachel

haha lame, thanks lol

Oct 22, 2008
Mickey

Mark, like I said, I might have to watch more before commenting. As a matter of fact I do think the girls are now playing with more advanced techniques, but not as 'strong' as Steffi's and the gang that era (I mean how they played with such stamina and just went for the balls!) I stopped playing tennis completely for 7 years and I just got back, I used to play 4.0 now I am barely make 3.5 so but I am confident to gain back as I am playing better and better each week. The Tennis Channel is so awesome, when I watch it, it's like digging back the memory of techniques, skills, what I should do what I shouldn't while playing tennis and yes I will be back to where I left and climb up more! I will watch some more and let you know I were wrong on my remark, anyhow... I myself am pretty sure things get better not the other way around in time.

Oct 27, 2008
Mickey

No, No, I didnt say you said I was wrong. I meant to say that I might be wrong or 'judging' too early. I need to watch all to determine if I were wrong or right.

Oct 27, 2008
Linda Hix

Hi Mark,
Thanks for putting this all together. It will be nice to meet some tennis buddies in the Phx. area as well as abroad. Also, nice pics of Safin. I'm cleaning off the drool on my chin as I type this.

Oct 29, 2008
Steven B

Hey Mark, There are two albums that came out about that time that recieved some critical acclaim they were Mystery Road or Fly Me Courageous

Nov 3, 2008

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