"Would anyone like to play tomorrow afternoon/evening? I have a window from 4:00 - 7:00, and can play either at Haines Point or somewhere close to Catholic U/Trinity College, where I have to be later. Let me know!"
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Window To Hit 5/14/2013 from 3:00 - 5:00pm
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"Sure - you don't have to switch lines - okay, where exactly should I pick you up, and what time? I'll need a few minutes to change before we play, BTW, so we'll need to factor that in. Let me know..."
"Is there someplace that works better for you? I could pick you up at Smithsonian station - Independence Ave side - but it's about a 15 minute walk to Haines Point from there (exactly 1 mile).
Head towards the Jefferson Memorial on…"
"Hey, I could play at Haines Point if you like?"
Window To Hit 5/14/2013 from 3:00 - 5:00pm
Would anyone like to hit tomorrow (5/14/2013) between 3:00 & 5:00pm at Haines Point?See More
Window To Hit 5/14/2013 from 3:00 - 5:00pm
Would anyone like to hit tomorrow afternoon at Haines Point between 3:00 and 5:00pm?See More
"Hey Darwin - I have some time tomorrow afternoon from 3:00 - 5:00 if you want to hit?"
"I live in Ashburn and will be around to play at that time - I have prepaid court time at the Ashburn Village Sports Pavillion from 5:00 - 8:00 every day you're in town except for Christmas day - let me know."
"I'm sorry, but my son's ear infection hasn't gotten better, the pediatrician's concerned about him getting bronchitis so tomorrow we're going to have to give him antibiotics by aerosol, since the liquid isn't working.
I…"
"Sunday morning it is - I'll check the availability under the bubble, because it's supposed to rain. Stay tuned..."
"Hi Nicole: I hate to do this to you, but my son got an ear infection and I have to stay home with him tomorrow - that means I won't be downtown for work and I have to reschedule. I don't know if you saw my note to John Brown, but we could…"
"Hey Nicole - it looks like it's going to be sunny but pretty cold tomorrow. I don't mind playing outdoors, but could we move it up to say 3:00pm? It would be warmer and I still get a jump on the traffic home."
"I could do a doubles Sunday morning - anytime from 9:30 - 1:30. I have another match in the morning so I don't think I'd be of any use for a singles :-)"
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- I am a:
- Casual Player
- Neighborhood or other helpful location info:
- Washington, DC
- Random things about me (hobbies, occupation, tennis history, favorite band, etc.):
- Love tennis - it's my only form of exercise so I try to play 2-3 times a week. I live in Ashburn, but work downtown, so I can play either location. During the week I have to be done by 7am in Ashburn, or 8:30 downtown to get to work on time.
- Favorite pro tennis player(s):
- Pancho Gonzales
- My tennis skill (please check your NTRP if you know it):
- NTRP 4.0, NTRP 4.5
- On the court, I am a:
- rightie, singles player, one-hander, all courter, gracious winner, gracious loser
- My favorite local courts:
- East Potomac Tennis Center (Haines Point)
- Favorite website:
- http://tennis-column.blogspot.com
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The Hindrance Rule
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 8:18am 0 Comments 0 Likes
There's been a lot of discussion about the hindrance rule, and how it was applied in the US Open final Sunday, between Sam Stosur and Serena Williams. Here is the rule as it is written in the USTA rules of tennis which govern this match:
"Rule 26. HINDRANCE...
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 4:40pm on January 10, 2012,
Brad Bolte said…
hey i can play at that time. what are the court rates and what days do you want to play?
- At 1:00pm on January 9, 2012,
Hey I just moved into the area. I am a 5.0-5.5 Player looking to set up some regular good fun competitive play. Anywhere in Dc works for me!
- At 10:47am on October 2, 2011,
Esa said… Sorry I didn't get your msg before now. It looks very windy today so let's try some other day. Hope you found someone else to hit with.
- At 11:48am on October 1, 2011, Esa said…
Hi Mulumba,
I live in Bethesda MD so Ashburn is a little far, but if we can meet somewhere in between, like Tyson's Corner, that would be great. Tomorrow would work but I can't do any hard play in the next few days due to a minor leg injury. If you're ok with easy hitting, let me know.
Esa
- At 10:12pm on September 25, 2011, Ali Hossein-Khan-Tehrani said…
Hi Mulumba: Thank you for reaching out and my apologies for the delayed response. Unfortunately, I will not be able to play during the weekend. But if you are open for the weekend, please let me know. Thanks. Hope to talk to you soon. -Ali
- At 8:10pm on September 22, 2011,
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- At 8:24am on September 21, 2011,
Eric L. said… - Hi. Yes, I got it. Thanks. Depending on schedules, maybe we can play this or next weekend?
- At 8:04am on September 21, 2011,
JR said… - would love to, unfortunately i work up near baltimore so getting to haines point would be really difficult. thanks for the invite though!
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