These days, Ilia Shatashvili’s tennis game is all about creativity. Not necessarily with how he plays on the court – but with how he gets on the… Read more “Shatashvili Gets Creative with Prep for USONP”
Tag: Punch Maleka
More than a Tennis Player: Punch Maleka
Nearly 20 minutes had passed since his first-round match, and Punch Maleka could barely breathe. Leaning back in a clubhouse chair at the Mercer County Park Tennis… Read more “More than a Tennis Player: Punch Maleka”
Middle States Locals Chasing US Open Dream
Nearly a decade ago, Punch Maleka packed his bags and hopped on a plane to the United States to pursue his tennis dreams. With only $10 in… Read more “Middle States Locals Chasing US Open Dream”
Local Players Moving On in US Open National Playoffs
The road to the US Open is now clearing, and the first checkpoint to earning a wildcard in the Open is in the rear-view mirror. Monday capped… Read more “Local Players Moving On in US Open National Playoffs”
US Open Middle States Qualifier Underway
The 2012 US Open National Playoffs Middle States Section Qualifier began yesterday under sunny skies and gorgeous weather in West Windsor, New Jersey, as tennis players of… Read more “US Open Middle States Qualifier Underway”
