USTA NATIONAL 40 HARD COURT — LA JOLLA BEACH & TENNIS CLUB / ADMISSION IS FREE / TARANGO LOSES BUT MICHAEL CHANG WINS

Written by: Staff on 6th December 2014

USTA NATIONAL 40 HARD COURT -- LA JOLLA BEACH & TENNIS CLUB / ADMISSION IS FREE / TARANGO LOSES BUT MICHAEL CHANG WINS

Michael Chang of the US hits a backhand return to Fernando Gonzalez of Chile in the first round 26 August, 2003 at the US Open in Flushing Meadows, NY. EPA PHOTO EPA Rhona WISE |

PAIRINGS SET FOR SATURDAY’S SEMIFINALS OF USTA NATIONAL 40

HARD COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS AT LA JOLLA BEACH & TENNIS CLUB

Sixth-Seeded Jeff Greenwald Eliminates Third-Seeded Jeff Tarango in Following an entertaining day of quarterfinal action, the men’s and women’s singles semifinals are set for the USTA National 40 Hard Court Championships at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club.

A quarterfinal men’s match featuring two former tournament champions highlighted the day’s schedule as 2009 champion Jeff Greenwald of San Anselmo, Calif., eliminated 2010 champion Jeff Tarango of Manhattan Beach, Calif., 6-4, 6-1 on Court No. 2.

The sixth-seeded Greenwald will face another former champion in the semifinals, top-seeded Oren Motevassel of San Jose, Calif. The 47-year-old Motevassel, a former touring professional who was ranked as high as No. 161 in the world, dispatched ninth-seeded Nicolas Chasseray of San Francisco, 6-3, 6-0 in the quarterfinals. Motevassel won the tournament title in 2011 and 2012.

Top-seeded Jennifer Dawson of Carlsbad, Calif., easily advanced to the women’s singles semifinals as she cruised past Maria Nunez of San Diego, 6-0, 6-0. Dawson, who won the National 40s Hard Court title in 2011, has yet to drop a game in this week’s tournament. She will play unseeded Christy Panter of West Hills, Calif., in the semifinals.

Dawson, 47, is looking to regain the tournament title she won three years ago. “I have to play hard, play consistent and stay focused. I just love the competition and I love to compete. It makes it fun,” she said. “It’s always a fabulous tournament and it’s always fun to do well here.”

The other women’s semifinal will feature a rematch of the 2012 singles final as third-seeded Dina McBride of Stevenson Ranch, Calif., meets second-seeded Ros Nideffer of San Diego. Two years ago, McBride defeated Nideffer, 7-5, 6-2 to capture the title.

Friday’s Singles Semifinal Schedule (All starting times are PST)

Men

11 a.m. — Oren Motevassel (1), San Jose, Calif., vs Jeff Greenwald (6), San Anselmo, Calif.

11 a.m. — Tony Bujan (2), Tustin, Calif., vs. Michael Chang (5), Anaheim, Calif.

Women

9 a.m. — Jennifer Dawson (1), Carlsbad, Calif., vs. Christy Panter, West Hills, Calif.

9 a.m. — Ros Nideffer (2), San Diego vs. Dina McBride (3), Stevenson Ranch, Calif.

The USTA National Father & Son and Grandfather & Grandson Hard Court Doubles Championships got underway on Friday. Both divisions will conclude Sunday, December 7. The Father and Son championship has been held continuously at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club since 1959, and attracts the top father and son tennis teams in the U.S. The Grandfather/Grandson Championship began at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club in 2003.

For the latest updated tournament scores, results and draws for each division, go to:

http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=138250

The tournament finals are scheduled to be played on Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7. The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club welcomes tennis spectators to view the tournament with free admission. On-site parking is available for a nominal fee.

The champions in each division will receive a USTA gold ball. The runner-up in each division will be presented with a USTA silver ball. There will be a 3rd / 4th place play-off for a USTA bronze ball.

Recently designated one of the Top 100 Tennis Resorts in the world by Tennis Resorts Online, the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club’s reputation as a top tennis destination started in 1942 when it attracted its first major tournament, the Pacific Coast Men’s Doubles Championship. The Club will be hosting the 126th edition of The Pacific Coast Mens’ Doubles Championships in March 2015, and the USTA National Hard Court Championships for Womens’ 50-90 age groups in May 2015.

In honor of the USTA National Hard Court Championship, the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club and its sister property, the La Jolla Shores Hotel, will be offering special room rates to the general public starting at $209 per night*.

To make reservations or for more information, please call 877.346.8842.

About the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc. – The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated company dedicated to the operation of a 14-acre beachside resort. The resort includes three properties, including the exclusive La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, the 128-room La Jolla Shores Hotel and The Marine Room restaurant. Resort amenities include 14 championship tennis courts, a nine-hole par-3 golf course, two swimming pools, two additional oceanfront restaurants and cocktail lounges, and one of Southern California’s only private beaches. For more information visit www.LJBTC.com.

Topics: Jeff Tarango, La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Michael Chang, Tennis, USTA National 40 Hard Court

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