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MAY 2013 - CAPTAIN OF THE MONTH
RUTH DURHAM
LOUISVILLE, KY


 

 

How did you become a captain? We started a new team from a beginners group.

 

How long have you been a captain? I have been captaining a wonderful group of ladies for about 10 years.


Any family members participate in league or play tennis? Our boys started playing in middle school, my husband joined them and decided they needed a fourth, so I started playing at age 48..


How long have you been playing tennis? This is my tenth year.


How did you feel when you learned you were nominated? So surprised and appreciative!.


Who is your favorite tennis player? Roger Federer

 

What kind of racquet do you use? The old Wilson Nforce 1 (a big racquet!)


What is your favorite tournament to watch? We go to the Cincinnati tournament, which makes it my favorite.

 

What is your best shot? The LOB.

 

Do you prefer backhand or forehand? Backhand


Do you like to play singles or doubles? Doubles


Why do you enjoy being a captain? Love having this group of women together.


What do you like most about playing league tennis? This group has been together so long they have become extended family.

 

 

 

ARCHIVES:

2012 CAPTAIN'S OF THE MONTH

JANUARY: Debbie Osborne

FEBRUARY:  David English

MARCH:  Karen Heintz

APRIL:  Donna Esson

 
   
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