SF Tennis Freak

Posts Tagged ‘Player Interview’

A unique aspect of the United States Gay Open (USGO) is the inclusion of a World Team Tennis event in lieu of mixed doubles (or no mixed play at all). Over the years, this WTT event has been a great way to integrate the men and women in a team format that’s designed specifically for fun, along with an equal opportunity for everyone to do well.

Last year’s successful “Hunger Games”-inspired event was a big hit; featuring great costumes, wacky props, and quality tennis. This year’s “Survivor” edition looked to continue the USGO tradition of good times/good tennis. The man behind “Survivor” tennis is Gordon Crenshaw, a new-ish member of the GLTF who’s jumped headfirst into volunteering for club events.
Get to know Gordon in this short video that I shot during today’s final action at the USGO.

During a rare lull in play on Sunday before the start of World Team Tennis, I managed to grab a quick chat with Craig Sabol; one of tournament director Michele Yin’s three trusted co-directors who’s been tasked with player registration and scheduling.

Craig is one heckuva a low-key/friendly guy, and I had a great time chatting and eating cupcakes with him. Of course it could also be simply Day Three fatigue on his part… You decide. 😉

I hope you enjoy our chat as well as a rare glimpse at the work that goes into pulling off a successful tournament.