New Scheduling Tool for Tennis Ladders

Trevor Meier — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:06:47 +0100

We just released a new feature for the ladders. These feature allows you to schedule your ladder matches. Check out the video below to see it in action.

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2013 French Open Bracket Challenge

Trevor Meier — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:22:00 +0100

Come join our 2013 French Open Bracket Challenge. Make your picks, watch the matches, and see how well you can predict the results.

1st Prize - $50 sent to your PayPal account.
2nd Prize - $25 sent to your PayPal account.
3rd Prize - $10 sent to your PayPal account.

What is a Tennis Ladder?

Trevor Meier — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:03:40 +0100

There are many tennis players who still don't know what a tennis ladder. This video was created to explain what a tennis ladder is, and explain some of the features of the GTN ladders.

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Tennis Tournaments with Predictions

Trevor Meier — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:14:47 +0100

You can now allow your tournament players, or even your network members to predict the outcome of your tournaments. Players receive points for each correct prediction. You can even see who was most predicted to win the tournament, and which matches were the biggest upsets.

This is a great way to get more spectators, and interest in your tournaments. It also gives players a second chance at winning a prize. Let us know what you think.

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How to use GTN to find a tennis partner

Trevor Meier — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:51:08 +0100

Here is a quick video on how to use this site to find a tennis partner:

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GTN YouTube Channel

Trevor Meier — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:45:28 +0100

Check out our new YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/user/GlobalTennisNetwork

You can find a link to it at the top right of most pages. This is where you will find our tutorial videos and feature release videos.

GTN T-Shirts Are Here!

Trevor Meier — Mon, 06 May 2013 07:00:00 +0100

We teamed up with Built Brand Clothing to create our very own t-shirts. I just got mine in the mail, and I couldn't be happier. These are not your typical low quality t-shirts.

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TERMINATOR ANDREW POUNDS ANGEL TO A HUMILIATING DEFEAT

Miguel Angel Fajardo — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:56:15 +0100

EL DORADO(AP)--After almost 7 days of no contest at the Ladder Tournament 3.5+ Men's, hostilities were renewed and the battle resumed at the Terre Battue of El Dorado and several tennis facilities beginning with the matchup between the old juggernaut and the new number 1 in Miguel Angel Fajardo III and Ladder Organizer Andrew Toprak. But it proved to be a no-contest at all as Toprak waltzed and razzle-dazzled his way to a merciless, one-sided defeat of Fajardo in a 46-minute demolition job ofRead More...

SOUTHERLAND OUTDOES PHAM; ENTERS TOP 5 FOR THE FIRST TIME

Miguel Angel Fajardo — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:42:09 +0100

EL DORADO(AP)--Marathon man Vernon Southerland pulled out one of the biggest comeback story of the tournament thus far in wiping out a huge deficit and eventually claiming his biggest win so far of the ladder tournament via a three-set, 3 hour marathon victory over former number 1 David Pham, 6-3,2-6,7-6(9-7), coming back from 5-2 deficit and several match points in the third set to seal his 7th win overall in the ladder and leapfrogged several favored netters in occupying the number 5 spot. Read More...

JENKINS TORMENTS OLD TORMENTOR BY WHITTLING PONTERES

Miguel Angel Fajardo — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:52:43 +0100

EL DORADO(AP)--Big-serving Bob Jenkins avenged a previous defeat to former Ladder number 1 Romeo Ponteres by beating Him 7-5,6-2. Beaten by Ponteres in their previous outing, Jenkins used his serve to devastating effect and managed to beat his rival in 1 1/2 hour match to even his head-to-head record against Ponteres to 1-1. "I was satisfied with how I played against Him. In our first match I believe I was beaten in three sets but it was all over now. It was a sweet revenge for me this time."Read More...

Angel dismisses Southerland in a rematch

Miguel Angel Fajardo — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 02:29:19 +0100

El Dorado(AP)--Playing a familiar foe on a Saturday morning, Angel Fajardo III was expecting that his upcoming match with 10th-ranked Vernon Southerland would go the distance. The last time the duo meet, it was Fajardo who emerged on top, barely winning in over 3 1/2 hours for a 6-7,6-3,6-4 victory. No two matches are exactly alike but Fajardo was determined to flip the script for their second meeting by speeding through the first four games, dropping only 3 points as Southerland struggled toRead More...

Southerland bounces Tsalyuk

Miguel Angel Fajardo — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:00:50 +0100

El Dorado(AP)--Top Ten stalwart Vernon Southerland bounced back from a ruthless drubbing at the hands of Mark Owen last saturday by stamping his class against an overmatched foe in Yefim Tsalyuk 6-1,6-1 and remains at number 10, dropping the fewest games this ladder and bettering the previous decision against David Dingman by less than a game. "I feel good out there despite the windy conditions. I think I was able to adjust my sails against the wind.", said Southerland, who is now 5-6 in win-Read More...

JIM GAINS REVENGE ON ANGEL

Miguel Angel Fajardo — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:30:03 +0100

El Dorado(AP)--As the clock ticks close to eight p.m., Jim Novak put on a brave ball toss pointing skyward,With his medium-sized stick ready to smack the yellow, fuzzy Penn ball into the corner of the service box across the net against a wary opponent He had lost to in their very first meeting. But hitting his serve with renewed vigor and confidence armed by the same instructor that taught His opponent how to grip a racquet whilst serving, Novak, who's last name is synonymous with the first nRead More...

Toprak makes presence felt; downs Von Arx in Three sets

Miguel Angel Fajardo — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:18:20 +0100

El Dorado(AP)--Ladder Organizer Andrew Toprak made a huge splash at the ongoing ladder tournament by downing erstwhile number 1 Adam Von Arx in a tightly-contested, come-from-behind win today 4-6,6-2,6-3 and assume pole position atop the rankings. Toprak was made to work hard on each and every point as he played a cat-and-mouse game with the usually tireless Von Arx but after losing the first set, the veteran Toprak had to muster all his experience in achieving just his second win in as many Read More...

Adam, Ishmael Swat Rivals to gain top two spots; Dingman beats Mcknight in a rematch

Miguel Angel Fajardo — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 02:07:38 +0100

El Dorado Park(AP)--Adam Von Arx and Ishmael Casas overcame former number 1's Miguel Angel Fajardo and David Pham respectively to reclaim the coveted top two spots at the ongoing El dorado Ladder match. Von Arx got the better of Fajardo this time by posting a 6-1,6-4 victory whilst Casas downed Pham in an equally impressive 6-1, 6-3 rout. Pham, who also lost to Von Arx 6-0,6-4 was on a two game losing skid. Von arx had to overcome a one set and 3-0 deficit in the third set to beat Fajardo in Read More...

Southerland wins thriller vs Jenkins; Tran dumps Dingman

Miguel Angel Fajardo — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:29:26 +0100

El Dorado(AP)--In arguably the best three set match of the El Dorado Tennis Ladder match thus far, Vernon Southerland came back from losing the first set to edge big-serving Bob Jenkins 3-6,6-2,7-6, in one of the toughest three setters that ended in the tiebreaker third set. Southerland won his third straight match and was 2-1 in three set matches when the match is decided by the third set, the only defeat coming from a razor thin loss to Miguel Angel Fajardo III. It was also the second time Read More...

Adam Hits the Mark

Miguel Angel Fajardo — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 03:29:32 +0100

El Dorado(AP)-Adam Von Arx survived a roller-coaster 2nd set to edge veteran serve and volley specialist Mark Owen 6-3,7-6 to move into the "Big Three" of the ongoing El Dorado tennis Ladder Match that determines the seeding for the El Dorado Ladder Tournament come June and improved his record to 7-1, the only blemish was a defeat to current Juggernaut Albie Mendez as well as moving an inch closer to dislodging David Pham at the number 2 slot.

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Fajardo confronts service woes in win over Barraquio; Munnerlyn debuts inside top ten

Miguel Angel Fajardo — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:00:02 +0100

El Dorado(AP)--Miguel Angel Fajardo III survived an error-strewn match riddled with bad day at the service office to overcome Joe Barraquio and claimed his 12th win so far at the ongoing El Dorado Laddder Match play. Fajardo quickly raced to a 5-1 lead in the opening salvo of match but quickly found himself clinging to the set as the petite but powerful Barraquio was able to narrow the gap to 3-5 and had a point for 4-5 on his serve in the 10th game. Barraquio's powerful groundstroke off bothRead More...

Albie extends winning streak by downing Angel; Adam whips Ishmael

Miguel Angel Fajardo — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:25:48 +0100

El Dorado(AP)--Albie Mendez continued his scorched-earth policy on Wednesday night by clobbering Angel Fajardo III 6-2, 6-2, and remains unbeaten in the ladder matches so far. Mendez highlighted the huge gulf of talent and wealth in experience when down 1-2 and 15-40 on Fajardo's serve in the first set, He recovered to win 5 straight games to take a commanding 1 set lead. Fajardo, who normally would tailor make a game plan against his foes and would engage his opponent in long rallies and useRead More...

Mendez Express Unstoppable

Miguel Angel Fajardo — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:40:38 +0100

El Dorado(AP)--Alberto Mendez is hacking his way past opponents at the ongoing ladder tourney as He took the top spot from David Pham in a merciless display of power, guile, and crafty shot-making in a lopsided 6-0,6-0 defeat of the erstwhile number 1 yesterday. Currently unbeaten after 7 matches and has not conceded more than 4 games in one set, the stats are too impressive, if not, too daunting of a task to overcome: He only dropped 1 game in the last 4 matches, and won all 14 setRead More...

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