Joe Russo Tournament
The Villages Platform Tennis Club is proud to announce its 1st Annual Joe Russo Tournament. Joe Russo was a key figure in bringing Platform Tennis to the Villages. This past year, we lost our greatest ambassador, and this tournament has been named after him in his honor.
On Saturday, February 4, at 9am The Division 1 Women will begin their play at Everglades Recreation Center. They will play their first two rounds there, they then will come to Rohan Recreation Center for lunch, a raffle drawing, and to play their final round of the Main Draw and the Consolation.
On Saturday, February 4, All Divisions of Men will play at Rohan play beginning at 9am.
On Saturday, February 4, Division II Women will play at Everglades in a round robin format.
Sunday, February 5 All Mixed Teams will play at Rohan.
2023 Joe Russo Tournament
WINNERS
MEN’S DOUBLES – DIVISION 1 – MAIN DRAW
Keith Bashaw and Jim Martin
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MEN’S DOUBLES – DIVISION 1 – CONSOLATION
Brian Gillie and John Hatfield
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MEN’S DOUBLES – DIVISION 2
Bill Korell and Cesar Migliorati
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WOMEN’S DOUBLES – DIVISION 1 – MAIN DRAW
Debbie Reyna and Laurie Smith
WOMEN’S DOUBLES – DIVISION 1 – CONSOLATION
Nancy Huntoon and Devvon Wilce
WOMEN’S DOUBLES – DIVISION 2
Cindy Bearden and Anne Fratantonio
MIXED DOUBLES – DIVISION 1 – MAIN DRAW
Keith Bashaw and Debbie Reyna
MIXED DOUBLES – DIVISION 1 – CONSOLATION
Jim Martin and Helaine Leibowitz
MIXED DOUBLES – DIVISION 1 – LAST CHANCE
Peter Shultz and Edy Albizu
MIXED DOUBLES – DIVISION 2
Gail Miller and Kevin Shafer
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR WINNERS!