Amelia and Luke recently played in a "Just for Fun Tournament." These kind of tournaments are right up our family alley- no pressure, no trophy, no traveling, no stress, only a few hours long instead of a whole weekend. The kids have both been part of the junior tennis academy at our club for a couple of years so they were ready to play some real matches. These tournaments are a gentle entry into the competitive part of tennis.
Amelia between games, checking up on her little brother.
Patiently waiting.
Luke did great, it was his first tournament ever and he was the youngest one there. He really hung in there and played his little heart out. Which is saying a lot because it was well into the 90's while they were playing but neither one complained a bit. It may have been the endless supply of gator aid. Luke will do just about anything for gator aid.
We were super proud of our kids while they played-whether they were winning their match or losing their match, you would have never been able to tell by watching their emotions. They just enjoyed themselves out there and smiled and played. I seem to remember my early tennis days a little different. My attitude was not quite as controlled as my kids- I remember running endless laps in high school for mumbling words that I was not allowed to say.
Amelia ended up playing 3 single matches and 3 doubles matches, she was quite the trooper. It is fun to watch all those years of lessons pay off.
Luke taking a break between matches. Every coach, teacher, friend always says the same thing about Luke, "Does he ever stop smiling?"
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