HPTC’s MOTTO, “TENNIS, YOU’RE GONNA LOVE IT!, CONTINUES TO SPREAD THE LOVE OF THE AND BY MEMBERS TAKING AN ACTIVE LEAD IN THE PRESENTATION OF THE GAME IN USTA/AMD AREA. CONGRATULATIONS TO FREDERICK CRAWFORD FOR BEING ASK AND ACCEPTING TO SERVE ON THE USTA/ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT BOARD.
HIGHLAND PARK TENNIS CLUB PRESIDENT, FREDERICK CRAWFORD 
RECEIVED AN INVITATION FROM USTA/AMD PRESIDENT TOM BENIC 
TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT EXECUTIVE BOARD. A RECENT EXCHANGE OF EMAILS SERVES UP THE ACE INFO:
Would you like to serve on the AMD Board of Directors?
—–Original Message—–
From: Tom Benic <tom@benic.net>
To: fbmircrawford@aol.com
Sent: Mon, Nov 23, 2009 9:35 am
Subject: Would you like to serve on the AMD Board of Directors
Hi Fred,
You are doing great things at Highland Park Tennis Club and I’d very much like you to join the AMD Board of Directors.
No heavy lifting. We meet 3 or 4 times a year and exchange a lot of ideas through e-mail.
I think you could help the game of tennis and HPTC by joining our board.
Give me a call at 412-781-9463 and we can talk more about it if you wish.
Tom Benic AMD President
Re: Would you like to serve on the AMD Board of Directors
Thursday, November 26, 2009 11:19 AM
From: "fbmircrawford@aol.com" fbmircrawford@aol.com
To: tom@benic.net
Happy Thanksgiving Mr. Benic,
I left you a voice mail accepting your invitation to join the AMD Board of Directors. On behalf of the HPTC, I want to thank you for this high honor and major opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of tennis in the Middle States Division.
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
May God continue to bless the HPTC and AMD!
Frederick Crawford
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In This Issue
- ATP Finals
- Serving For a Cure
- Year in Review Series
- WTT Smash Hits
- Dunlop Orange Bowl
- Player to Player
- Australian Open Playoff
- USTA.com Exclusive Blog
- Holiday Auctions
- USOpenShop.org
- Improve Your Game
Featured Links
ATP Finals
Bryan Brothers Win Doubles
Bob and Mike Bryan won the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals to reclaim the year-end No. 1 doubles ranking, beating Max Mirnyi and Andy Ram in Sunday’s final.
Meanwhile, Nikolay Davydenko won the first big tournament of his career Sunday, running down just about every ball and using a consistent serve to beat US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro to win the ATP World Tour Finals.
Bryan Brothers Reclaim No.1 – Click here
Serving For a Cure
Live streaming of James Blake’s charity tennis exhibition 
Watch Live Tuesday night, as James Blake hosts his charity event, Back Office Associates Serving For A Cure presented by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield which will feature a tennis exhibition with Andy Roddick, Sam Querrey and the Bryan Brothers.
There will also be an unforgettable musical performance from Wyclef Jean and fashion show featuring Blake’s apparel line.
The event will be held in New York City at Pier 94, but for those who can’t make it, the event will be streamed online via usta.com, livestream.com and the event’s Facebook page. The streaming will feature an interactive experience where fans can post comments via Facebook and Twitter as well. One Set. One Match. One Cure. And only one place to watch it -online!
If you are interested in attending, there are still tickets available. Click here for more details and to purchase your tickets today! USTA members receive 15% discount* using promo code USTA15.
Blake Charity Event – Click here
Year in Review Series
US Open Expected & Unexpected Moments
USTA.com kicks off the 2009 Year in Review Series this week, with the US Open Expected & Unexpected Moments.
Also this week, we will look back at the most memorable quotes of the US Open and the Grand Slam Year in Review.
Check back to USTA.com each week for new Year In Review Series features.
2009 Year in Review Series – Click here
WTT Smash Hits
Tickets on Sale Now!
Serena Williams, who reclaimed the No. 1 world ranking two weeks ago, will play in WTT Smash Hits, a charity event co-hosted by Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King, on Dec. 8 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on the Louisiana State University Campus. Recently added was rising U.S. standout Devin Britton, who captured the 2009 NCAA singles title as a freshman at the University of Mississippi.
Williams and Britton join an all-star lineup that includes Andy Roddick, Lindsay Davenport, Anna Kournikova, Tommy Haas, Liezel Huber and local favorite Chanda Rubin of Lafayette, La.
Reserved tickets are $30, $65 and $100, and are available through the LSU Box Office or by calling 800-960-8587. Tickets can be ordered online at www.wtt.com/smashhits.
Dunlop Orange Bowl
Set to begin Dec. 6th in Key Biscayne, Fla. 
The 63rd Dunlop Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships begins Sunday at the Crandon Park Tennis Center in Key Biscayne, Fla. The qualifying draw will take place beginning Friday. The Dunlop Orange Bowl features singles and doubles competition for boys and girls in 18-and-under and 16-and-under divisions.
Be sure to check back to USTA.com next week for the latest news, draws, results and photos.
Dunlop Orange Bowl – Click here
Player to Player
Please send Stephen advice on how to play against the lob
This week’s question from Stephen:
A good friend of mine is in a USTA women’s league and she regularly plays in various local USTA tournaments. There is another player she frequently competes against, including the first round of last week-end’s Turkey Trot tournament, and is very frustrated by the fact this particular opponent plays a total lob strategy. All her lobs are very deep, always in, and my friend and some of the other players in this league are very frustrated by this lob strategy, not to mention it makes for a very dull match. How does someone who is roughly a 4.0 to 4.5 level player attack such a deep, consistent lob strategy?
Please share your advice with Stephen by e-mailing Player@USTA.com and include your name and hometown.
See what thoughts players had on last week’s column: Landing After Serves
Australian Open Playoff
Fields announced for USTA Australian Open Wild Card Playoff
The USTA announced the finalized list of players invited to compete at its Australian Open wild card playoffs held during the 2009 Infinite Energy Atlanta Challenge at the Racquet Club of the South, a USTA Certified Regional Training Center in Atlanta, December 4-7. The event will feature exhibition matches on December 4, with the wild card playoffs commencing the next day.
Australian Open Playoff – Click here
USTA.com Exclusive Blog
Vania King Blog: Training In Florida
Vania King has been writing an exclusive blog for USTA.com throughout the year as she traveled to different tournaments around the world. This week King talks about how her training in Florida is going.
Holiday Auctions
USTA/US Open Holiday Auctions Going on Now! 
Now is your chance to own a piece of tennis history. The USTA/US Open Holiday Auction is your one-stop shop for unique tennis memorabilia and experiences. BID NOW through December 18th. Don’t miss your chance to win the perfect holiday gift for someone special or treat yourself to unique tennis memorabilia and experiences.
Items include: Playing in Arthur Ashe Stadium, game-used equipment, autographed merchandise and other unique items ideal for tennis fans, including IT MUST BE LOVE Street Pole Banners.
USOpenShop.org
Save Now in US Open Shop
Save from 40% – 65% on all 2009 US Open Merchandise and receive free USA ground shipping on all orders over $75.
Improve Your Game
- Whit’s Tennis Tips: Reading Opponents
Whitney Kraft, director of tennis at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, answers your questions about reading your opponents, getting hit and more!
Looking for that perfect racquet or just looking to improve your game, all you have to do is ask Whit.
Click here to send in a question today. - The Final Word: Playing on Clay and Challenges
USTA Director of Officials Richard Kaufman answers your questions about challenging line calls and playing on clay in the latest edition of "The Final Word."
Do you have a question of your own about the rules of tennis? Write in to The Final Word Today!
Submit your question, along with your name and town to FinalWord@usta.com.
Improve Your Game Archive – Click here
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ROBERT GIBBS IS BACK ON THE TENNIS COURT! TIMING, MOVEMENT, AND TENNIS SENSE ARE OFF, BUT THE WALL WILL BECOME MY FRIEND. ALSO, THE LOVE OF THE GAME IS STILL THERE!
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