Don

Male

Bolingbrook Il.

United States

Profile Information:

I am a:
Tennis Fan, Tournament or League Player
Neighborhood or other helpful location info:
Bolingbrook Il.
Random things about me (hobbies, occupation, tennis history, favorite band, etc.):
love tennis, playing or watching. I'll play anything, single, doubles, mixed and I also hit with a few junior tourn players every week.
Favorite pro tennis player(s):
Nedal or Federer
My tennis skill (please check your NTRP if you know it):
NTRP 4.5, Pretty damn good., If tennis is on TV - I'm watching.
On the court, I am a:
trixter, slicer, singles player, two-hander, top-spinner, moon baller, baseliner, drop-shotter, gracious winner, gracious loser
My favorite local courts:
Romeoville, new courts, blue surface with lights, great now that it's getting dark so early
Relationship status:
Who Wants To Know?
Favorite website:
http://lovepoetry.com

Comment Wall:

  • Jazz Burks

    Hey Don, My in-laws live in Romeoville. Maybe this spring and summer when my son is out there, you would'nt mind hitting with me on those new blue courts.

    Dec 13, 2008

  • Jazz Burks

    Yeah, I saw your profile. I'm hoping to hit with players that'll make me better. I'll try not to drag your game down if we hit.

    Dec 14, 2008

  • Jazz Burks

    No problem. I'll just try the Bjorn Phau leaping backhand it appeared effective at the U.S. Open. LOL

    Dec 14, 2008

  • Lorelai

    Hey Don. I am not quite sure where you are located but if I have a way to get there I will try for sure. Anything to hit tennis. I haven't hit in a while since I've been trying to settle into Chicago, so getting a little rusty, need to start up again.

    Jan 25, 2009

  • Danielle Eiseman

    I am in the 3.1 - 3.5 range, once I actually get into some consistent practice I will be a solid 3.5.

    Jan 26, 2009

  • Jazz Burks

    I'm not playing as much as I would like. I'm playing about 2-3 times a week.

    Jan 28, 2009

  • Jazz Burks

    Whoa that's alot of tennis. After my son gets older I hope to be able to play more. Do you have to pay for all of that court time? That's where it gets expensive for me. Yeah, I'm on the northside of the city . BTW if you are uncomfortable giving out sensitive info on the wall posts, use the "send message" link that appears under a members picture to send a message to the users tennisopolis mailbox. The member is sent an e-mail just like the wall comments so they will know that its there.

    Jan 30, 2009

  • Mark / The Mayor

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    Jan 30, 2009

  • Mark / The Mayor

    Hi Don, did you ever see my responses to your "ansering ads" blog?
    It's important to fill out your profile with lots of detail to build up a level of trust. So many people write "I like to play tennis." rather than something like, "I work at TJI Fridays as a cook and enjoy reading Grisham novels. I have an orange cat that always has the hiccups. My pet peeves include people not using their blinkers...." That's the kind of stuff that people like to see and it removes the anonymity that is here on the 'net.
    M

    Jan 30, 2009

  • Mark / The Mayor

    I think there is a Chicago suburbs group or 2 in here. search for them, and if not, why not start one for your area?
    have fun,
    M

    Jan 30, 2009

  • Lorelai

    Hey Don. I'm flattered thanks. getting a little rusty since I've gotten to Chicago, I'm from the West coast, so use to year round out door courts. I am not sure how to get out to the burbs? so any suggestions? I just signed up for a membership at California Park near Logan Square. let me know what you think.

    Feb 5, 2009

  • Lorelai

    yeah no car for sure. only been here since september so yeah. good idea though.

    Feb 5, 2009

  • Yogesh

    I dont know but I cant read alll of you comment. Anyway you know my level and I am from woodridge. Like to play at Woodridge dr and 75th street.
    yogeshsolanki@yahoo.com

    Mar 21, 2009

  • Yogesh

    yeah sure, let me know when you are available

    Mar 21, 2009

  • Yogesh

    on week days after work and like to play on weekends also

    Mar 21, 2009

  • Yogesh

    we can play anytime after 4.30

    Mar 21, 2009

  • Jazz Burks

    I'm visiting my dentist Saturday morning in Bollingbrook. I should be finished by 900am Did you want to try to hit on the Romeoville courts?

    Apr 16, 2009

  • Jazz Burks

    How about Tomorrow? We are coming out to Romeoville in the afternoon. Maybe I can get away for a couple of hours...

    Apr 18, 2009

  • Jazz Burks

    What great weather that we had Sunday. I'm still here in Romeoville I'll give you the heads up on when I come back out.

    Apr 19, 2009

  • Jazz Burks

    I'm out here on another Sunday and the weather is not cooperating. 1st my wife said that we were not coming out and now we are here as soon as I came in to let you know on the computer. We had that shower. Oh well, another chance to hit is gone. If you know any dry courts give me a buzz 312 550 8069

    Apr 26, 2009

  • Jazz Burks

    Did I mention they had to be free? Yeah, that's it, dry and free. LOL

    Apr 26, 2009

  • Don

    Hey Jazz,
    Actually I got in 4 hours of tennis this morning (inside and definitely not free that's for sure) and then was at my mothers for her birthday.

    Apr 26, 2009

  • Jazz Burks

    Maybe memorial day

    May 20, 2009

  • Jazz Burks

    We probably won't be out there until 1pm maybe we could play at at 5pm?

    May 24, 2009

  • Jazz Burks

    I was thinking about Monday, today I'll give you a buzz if I can get away.

    May 25, 2009

  • Jazz Burks

    Sorry Don. As soon as I was going to call you the downpours started. See you later.

    May 28, 2009

  • Jazz Burks

    Hey Don! I'm playing in Lockport today 6/12/09 at 730pm. Since I don't wan't to fight traffic too much I'll probably get into Romeoville around 5 If you want to hit around then let me know. Don't worry about wearing me out its a 6.0 mixed dubs match.

    Jun 11, 2009

  • Ben

    oh yeah, that dampener. i bet he took it purposely, so i may have to force him to give it back; or you have to flex your muscles and dare him... alright, am joking, you'll have it next week when you play again. have a good day!

    Aug 6, 2009

  • Jazz Burks

    Hey Don I might be out in Romeoville on Sunday late morning early afternoon. Are you available?

    Sep 5, 2009

  • Jazz Burks

    Sorry Don my whole Romeoville trip has been canceled.

    Sep 6, 2009

  • Jazz Burks

    Don,
    I have a mixed dubs match saturday the 24th at 4pm at Challenge if you want to split an hour of court time at 3pm let me know.

    Oct 18, 2009

  • Jazz Burks

    I have a dental appointment that morning in Bollingbrook maybe we could hit after that?

    Oct 21, 2009

  • Jazz Burks

    Bummer. Next match I'm scheduled out there I will give you plenty of notice!

    Oct 22, 2009

  • Jazz Burks

    We lost The Shinn's (James and Lily) played on dubs 1 and Thomas Strickler and Kelly Merkle on court 2

    Oct 29, 2009

  • Jazz Burks

    She never replied back after saying that her weekday schedule was full. I just left her a new note to see what was up. As far as playing, my wife's cousin gets married out there on June 12th I have a feeling that we are going to sleep over out there see if you have some free time on June 13th.

    Apr 26, 2010

  • Jazz Burks

    I never got to play with Lina. I don't think I played with anybody new off the site this year.

    Nov 25, 2010

  • Chakriya Yodsanga

    Thanks Don for comments :)

     

    Jun 28, 2011

  • Alex M

    Hi Don, I have yet to play once since I just moved here (plus its waaaaay to hot to play right now!) and i dont have a car/know the area at all so i would prefer to play in the city. Oz park has tennis courts, which is in my neighborhood (lincoln park).

    Jul 21, 2011

  • Chakriya Yodsanga

    I am glad for Asian lady...I think they are pretty and sweet! let me know if you want to play tennis.

    Aug 9, 2011

  • Chakriya Yodsanga

    hehe..that is a big problem..maybe when u visit Virginia :)))

     

    Aug 10, 2011

  • Jazz Burks

    Hey Don, I'm going to be out in romeoville this weekend. Did you have any free time?

    Apr 6, 2012

  • Natalie

    Yes, only city

    Apr 7, 2012

  • Jazz Burks

    Great hitting with you! You are right I just love to play. Hope to do it again the next time I am out there.

    Apr 16, 2012