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Subject Line: Mens Singles 4.0
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Body: #2 John Isner def. #1 Nicolas Mahut 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 7-6, 70-68
***Division Playoff Champion
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1. |
In order
to keep the ARTL progressing smoothly, please take the responsibility to
call / e-mail your opponent and return phone calls in a timely manner. Vacation
plans should be preceded by a phone call to inform your opponent and to
schedule your match upon your return. |
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If there is a player
in your schedule that consistently fails to return your calls please:
1. Let us know about the situation and
2. If your scheduled date has passed leave the other player a last chance
phone message stating that if your call is not returned within 48 hr.
the match will be considered a forfeit in your favor. |
3. |
In the
event of season-ending injury, it is the responsibility of injured player
to notify Bishop Park and also to notify players of said injury / withdrawal
from league play. No refunds will be issued once the schedules have been
posted. |
4. |
All
matches are to be played under USTA rules. |
5. |
Matches
will be best 2 of 3 sets with a 7-point tie-break at 6 games all. |
6. |
Matches
can be played at any location as long as it is agreeable with your opponent.
Courts at Bishop Park cannot be reserved and are on a "first come,
first serve" basis. |
7. |
The date
and time of the match must be agreed upon by all players involved in the
match. Once a match day and time has been agreed upon by both opponents,
it cannot be changed. If one opponent cannot play, that opponent must forfeit
match. |
8. |
Both players
must bring a new can of balls to the match. The winner will keep the unopened
can (the loser will keep the balls used for the match). |
9. |
In the
event a match is rained out, match should be rescheduled and completed as
soon as possible. All matches should be played by last date on schedule.
League season will not be extended. |
10. |
After
a completed match, the winner of the match will e-mail resultsartl@tennisforlife.net and report score to insure accurate record
keeping. Please report errors or omissions as soon as you detect them. |
11. |
Awards
will be presented to winner in each division. Winners will be determined
by match results. In the event of a tie, the least number of sets lost will determine the winner. |
12. |
Matches
that have not been played and their scores reported by the last date in
the schedule will be considered double forfeits. If at least 75% of the
matches have been played we will try to determine a division winner; in
some cases there will be no division winner. |
13. |
If a player fails to communicate that he or she cannot complete at least 75% of the matches, he or she will be inelegible to participate in the following season. Please contact artl@tennisforlife.net if for some reason (medical or otherwise) you are unable to complete the season. |
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In consideration
of your opponent, your partner and yourself, please turn off your cell phone
during match play. This will help ensure your concentration and enjoyment
of the match. |
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What is ARTL?
The Athens Recreational Tennis League is for Men and Women, available to play during the daytime, evenings or weekends, who would like to play fun, competitive tennis matches with the recreational spirit.
Each player gets from this web site a list of league participants, phone numbers, schedule and rules. Each participant schedules matches with opponents. Winners E-mail ARTL@tennisforlife.net or call Bishop Park 706/613-3592 to report scores.
Scores are posted on this web page and updated 2-3 times a week. The winners of each division receive their awards at the end of season mixer-party.
Philosophy of the ARTL:
The Athens Recreational Tennis League was developed to promote and encourage competitive match play with a flexible format in the spirit of sportsmanship, fairness and, most of all, to have fun!
ARTL Frequently Asked Questions
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