The Golden Ball Qualies over the 9 years of our league have produced 2 champs, and 3 finalist. This is always the harder road as it entails a few extra matches and then drawing the top seeds in the Championship bracket.
Michael and Tom Suarez battled for the 3rd time this year, having split their first two matches. This battle was more of the same, as they battled early Friday at Lower Woodland. Tomas prevailed in ANOTHER close one in their matchups, winning 3-6, 6-4, 1-0 (10-7). Michael T, freshly married, has been playing stronger every year and is grinding more in addition to his winners and serving. Nice Season! Tomas with his attacking game advances to play our two time champ Rahber.
In our other qualie, Will, consumate grinder, took on Arun, 4 days removed from our mini tourney and crossing many time zones. Arun’s game now consists of some heavy deep groundstrokes while Will keeps it in repeatedly with determination. In a 2.5 hour epic, Will eeked out an 80 minute first set, then Arun unfortunately had an injury. Final score: 7-6, 3-1 ret. Good season Arun, and Will advances to play Tri in the quarterfinals…