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| Mark Partain Leads Team to 2nd Place |
Mark Partain has been playing tennis for just over a year out of the Pelham Racquet Club. So, as captain of his 18 and over men doubles team, it was a great accomplishment to place 2nd in the United States Tennis Association (USTA) National Championship Tournament at Indian Wells, California, in October 2013.
Mark's team won its city league championship qualifying to be Alabama's representative at the Southern sectional tournament in July, 2013. They swept the tournament defeating teams from Mississippi and Georgia to advance to the USTA National Championship tournament.
"This is one of those opportunities that every tennis player hopes to experience," said Mark on his team's trip to Indian Wells Tennis Garden for nationals. "This is the home of the BNP Paribas Tournament and where many of the top pro players like Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal play."
The USTA National Championship tournament draws teams from all 16 sections of the United States and the Caribbean Mark's team defeated New England, Florida, Pacific Northwest, and Northern California to progress to the finals against Puerto Rico. The team was very excited to be in the finals but fell short of winning by just a few games.
"All-in-all it was a great experience and one to remember for a long time," said Mark.
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| L-R Rohen, Rafique, Asif, Jan, Mark, Sultan, Coach Omar |
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| Mark returns serve in final match. |
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