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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  • Meags

    Cheers mark
    yes have been working hard towards shows in Europe next year. I've also had quite a bit of time off with the birth of my son.
    Will get posting again in the new year.
    Have a good xmas :)

    Dec 8, 2010

  • Mark T.

    Dude, you are the man. I love this site, I love being able to talk to others about what I love. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Dec 8, 2010

  • Lendl Jr. (4.5)

    Hey Mark, Im playing against an 11 year old on sunday morning. His name is sam komas and he is ranked #1 in the midwest and is rated a 4.5. I will tell him and his dad about tennisopolis..wish me luck!

    Dec 8, 2010

  • SATennisguy

    Hi ya all..all is good..just been very busy..no traveling till next year...still getting tennis in at least once a week...how are things in your world?

    Dec 8, 2010

  • Gajendra Singh

    Thank you Mark, I am doing fine and currently I am in Doha, Qatar. How about you?

    Dec 9, 2010

  • Mr. Jessie L.

    Hey Mark hope the winter is treating you well.  I'm gearing up for Mixed this winter!

    Dec 10, 2010

  • Tennis Coach Abs

    Look forward to talking to you as well Mark :) Thank You !

    Dec 11, 2010

  • Gus DeLaCruz

    I'm glad I ran across your site on Reddit. I'll pass the info along to everyone I know. Thanks for putting such a great site together.

    Dec 13, 2010

  • Tennis Coach Abs

    Hi Mark ! Hope you're doing well ! Just a small question : What does the red ribbon in the gift store signify ? :) Talk soon, Abs.

    Dec 15, 2010

  • Tennis Coach Abs

    cool. i always knew it stood for solidarity for people living with hiv/aids but didn't know about any other reasons. did it come with the template for the website, or something you added on your own later ? abs.

    Dec 16, 2010

  • Kelvinator

    Red Ribbon

    Dec 18, 2010

  • Tim Prapong

    Glad to be of service, Mark. This website is great for tennis!

    Dec 20, 2010

  • Meags

    hey mark

    yes been very busy with my work, also my wife has had our baby boy, Charlie, he's 7mths now so life is full.

    Will be back to my old form on the site soon with some blogs and stuff....

    best

    rich

    Dec 22, 2010

  • Kelvinator

    Wow...i haven't been in the top five...like EVER ... don't think it's gonna happen but i will certainly give it a go!

     

     

    kt

    Dec 22, 2010

  • Jorge Morera

    Hi Mark, we produce very fun tennis trips to Costa Rica 8 times per year and want to discuss with you if there is an opportunity to promote these getaways on your Website. Feel free to call me at your convenience at 571.244.7248 or please let me know how I can contact you.  All the best, JM - www.SportsForNature.com/Trips

    Dec 22, 2010

  • Jason Rudokas

    Hey Mark,

    It's a picture of a window between my dining room and my kitchen lined with lights. Thought it looked a bit like one half of a court.

    Have a great holiday,

    J

    Dec 24, 2010

  • Brian Tinio

    Have a Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year.

    Dec 24, 2010

  • Tim Prapong

    Merry Xmas and a Happy New Years 2011! Thanks for making this site, Mark.

    Dec 25, 2010

  • Kelvinator

    Yes Mr Mayor! KT is on the Job!

     

    kt

    Dec 26, 2010

  • Lendl Jr. (4.5)

    ok, thanks Mark!   Yeah, i used to wear those Thorlos back in the day.  I didnt know they still make those LOL

    Dec 26, 2010

  • Meags

    Hi mark did you get my inbox message?
    Hope you had a great Christmas.
    Rich

    Dec 27, 2010

  • Angelika Sadar

    Hi Mark,

    Thanks for reaching me.  I posted an event, but dont think I did it correctly.  Can you direct me how to post it correctly?  Thanks

    Angelika

    Dec 29, 2010

  • Norm Klos

    Hi,
    How do I post something? I'm looking for day time tennis players around my skill level in my area.
    Norm

    Dec 30, 2010

  • Stephen Kelly

    Hi Mark,

    I have written some stuff on Bleacher Report (http://bleacherreport.com/users/365923-stephen-kelly/archives/newes...) and on my new tennis blog www.shanktennis.com .

     

    Few bits and pieces on my other sports blog too: http://atoughcrowd.blogspot.com/2010/09/can-jack-sock-it-to-pros.html

     

    I have intended to write on tennisopolis after registering a few months ago but never quite got around to it.

    Dec 30, 2010

  • Ross K

    Thanks for the welcome, Mark... It's great to find a new home for us 'UK Racketaholics & Tennis Bums!'... I'm wondering also if members might be interested in their own clubs/threads like on other forums, such as, for example,  'The Babolat Alliance (for Babolat wielders)?... etc, etc... anyhow, just thought I'd say 'hi'... Cheers mate! R.

    Jan 1, 2011

  • Ross K

    Ha, ha! Great pic M...

    Jan 3, 2011

  • Arianne Kim

    Hi mark..thanks! I just got my MM top 2 days ago.....will try to get you some pics by this weekend? But I guess they ran out of the hat...cuz I got another top instead!

    Jan 7, 2011

  • jazar

    Hi Mark. I'm happy to do something like that, although some stuff is confidential so I won't be able to answer any question.

    Jan 8, 2011

  • jazar

    If I'm going to start a thread where people can ask me about the pro tour and stringing should I start it in Tennis Equipment or Professional Tennis?

    Jan 9, 2011

  • Mark Fleming

    Thanks Mark.

    Mark Fleming

    Las Vegas, NV

    Jan 12, 2011

  • jazar

    Done.

    Jan 12, 2011

  • raphael thompson

    Thank you Mr. Mayor.

    Jan 13, 2011

  • Mark Fleming

    Thank you.

    Jan 18, 2011

  • Stanford

    here's to a great 2001 tennis season!!!

    Jan 19, 2011

  • marc joly

    hi mark...can you please tell me where the group in sarasota meet up...and what time....thx      marc

    Jan 20, 2011

  • Ken Polotan

    Mr. Mayor, I finally arrived here in Sarasota a couple of weeks ago.  Still going through transition but also eager to meet new tennis buddies.

     

    Thanks for setting this up.

    Jan 21, 2011

  • Lendl Jr. (4.5)

    Hey mark , saw the video on that racquet just falling apart.... I think i will stick to my dinosaurs!  they are better made!

    Jan 22, 2011

  • Mark T.

    Hi Mark, nice new shirt. 

    Jan 31, 2011

  • Ekaterina Zaitseva

    too bad for Andy eh? not his best to say the least!

    Feb 2, 2011

  • Hyondeuk Kim

    Thank you for the introduction!

    Feb 6, 2011

  • francisco leon

    thanks M.

    Feb 6, 2011

  • tennisbum

    Thanks Mr. Mayor.  :-)  Appreciate that.

     

    I haven't heard back personally but my editor had submitted the request already.  People are just now getting their acceptances.  I don't see an issue for this year.  Will keep you posted.

    Feb 10, 2011

  • Gianmaria

    Hey Mark, I just moved to Nyc at the end of last here, and now I am looking to get back to the court. I have not been playing for like 3 months for an injury. I used to play in SF and OC with 5.0 and above players. Where do you play? I am trying to build connections in this city and get back to play since I do not have any tennis contact here!

    Let me know, I am down to play as soon as possible!

    gianmaria4@hotmail.coim

    Feb 12, 2011

  • George Frush

    saw that you are on line can you hit now in st pete

    Feb 14, 2011

  • John Julian (JJ)

    Hello Mark/Mr. Mayor,

     

    I knew there was a Mayor at Hardy having played there a couple of years ago. Hope to get to the courts tomorrow.

     

    John

    Feb 26, 2011

  • Lendl Jr. (4.5)

    Hi Mark, Peter and I are on are way to the exhibition in New York.   I heard the second match will be on ESPN 2.    Lendl Jr.

    Feb 27, 2011

  • Rich Sheehy

    Hi,

     

    I thought this was a tennis interest site. I see you have south bay tennis as a group listed.

    Why is ours different ?

     

    Who are we going to recruit outside of San Jose and for what as our group is not a money making concern.

     

    Am willing to put a your link on our site.

     

    We are not trying to rule the world. Just make our little spot better for tennis players.

    Feb 27, 2011

  • Mark T.

    So boss....will we be doing any NCAA bracketology this year?  Always fun to see how people play.  Perhaps you can get MidnightMachete to sponsor that too? 

    Feb 28, 2011

  • Lendl Jr. (4.5)

    Mark, the matches were great. Mcenroe was playing vert well, up 6 to 3 and had to retire with an injury to his ankle. Lendl couldnt hit a forehand in the court for some reason. He looked a bit nervous.  Turnout was about 17,000 so it was almost sold out. Sampras just dominated.  I think hes playing with a black babolat racquet now.  the racquet didnt have the perimeter weighting system so it wasnt a wilson.

    Mar 1, 2011

  • Justin

    Mark,

     I just can't stand it anymore. You could make some helpful content changes to group pages that would substantially increase search traffic. I believe you can do this without compromising user experience in terms of creativity when building out group pages. Hope all is well in tennis land.

    Mar 4, 2011