SOUTHEASTERN TOURNAMENTS HELD IN SEPTEMBER 2002

A rain filled weekend almost spoiled the Southeastern USTA Tennis Championships held on September 13-15, 2002 in Durham. Fortunately, indoor courts saved the event, and what an event! Some great tennis was played and enjoyed. The winners are as follows:
Men’s Open Singles Winner: Joel Adi, Raleigh and Finalist: Malik Daniels, Raleigh; Men’s 35 Singles Winner: Leslie McIver, Charlotte and Finalist: Curtis D. Lawson, Durham; Men’s 35 Doubles: Winners: Peter Glud, Greensboro and Kevin Little, Summerfield and Finalists: John McLean and Howard Fitts, both of Durham; Men’s 45 Singles Winner: Larry Campbell, Durham; and Finalist: Charles Bridges, Raleigh; and Consolations Winner: Don Aikins, Durham; Men’s 45 Doubles Winners: Peter Glud and Kevin Little; Finalist Larry Campbell and Douglas Grano, both of Durham; Women’s 35 Doubles Winners: Lynise DeVance, Raleigh and B. Rogers, Cary; Anna McLean, Durham and Glenda Artis, Chapel Hill; and Open Mixed Doubles: Anjanette McIlwain, Faytteville and Malik Daniels; and Finalists: Lynise DeVance and Destry Jordan, Durham.

The following weekend, September 21-22, 2002 Southeastern Tennis ATA Championship was held at Rock Quarry Tennis Courts by the Southeastern Tennis Organization. Over 55 participants from Maryland, Connecticut, Washington, Virginia, and North Carolina participated in the event. Hampton University won the college team trophy.