Congratulations to David Darling for his awesome performance at this years tournament. He beat out Dave Lassanske in the final. It was a very tight final, which featured Lassanke, (the 2007 chamption as well as 05 and 08 runnerup) and David Darling, the young upandcomer who upset Horia Neagos, (05,06,08 champion) in a well played semifinal. Lassanke’s lethal serve and volley game was at times mesmerizing, and he had a chance to polish it further in a tough semifinal battle with Pat McIlraith who provided an upset of his own in the quarters, when he took down Todd Dobben.

Ultimately, David Darling proved to be a bit too much using a new found all court game as well as good court coverage and the traditional “Darling consistency,” to prevail in a tight 8-5 pro set final with only one break of serve. Many congratulations go out to David who has proven over the course of his summer performance (semifinal appearance at SAU Open, finalist at the Sidmore, and MOG champion) that he is ready and armed to tackle his first season of collegiate tennis at Spring Arbor University.

All and all, it was a great final, a great tournament and we look forward to 2010  to have an even better tournament.  Thanks to Meghan, Charlie, Sam and all the other wives, girlfriends and family members who made this great tournament possible!

Some pictures of the early rounds. We’re looking forward to this weekend. It’ll be a great time (if the rain holds off) with classic wooden racket tennis, good food, and great friends. Check back often to see more pictures posted throughout the weekend.

Congratulations to Horia Neagos for his stellar performance at this years tournament. He beat out Dave Lassanske in the final. It was a hotly contested final, just as the previous year.  Lassanke’s lethal serve and volley game was at times mesmerizing.  However, Neagos was able to hit a few passing shots at times, as well as use his all court game and movement to get lucky at the very end and pull through with a close 3 set win.

All and all, it was a great final, a great tournament and we look forward to 2009  to have an even better tournament.  Thanks to Meghan, Charlie, Sam and all the other wives, girlfriends and family members who made this great tournament possible!

Congratulations to Dave Lassanske on winning the 2007 Masters of Grass Tournament. He narrowly edged out Horia Neagos in three sets to take the title home. Thanks to everyone who participated and came out to watch this year.