USTA puts out a Colorado Tennis Newspaper 4 times/year. The fall issue just came out and there are some JITC members in it! First of all, page 12 talks about our own Susan Wright. Here is an excerpt from the paper.
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has selected Susan Wright of Grand Junction, CO to be a member of the U.S. Maria Esther Bueno Cup Team for women 50 and over. Wright will compete with her team .
in this year’s international team competition in Antalya, Turkey October 12 – 18, 2008. Upon graduating from high school, Mrs. Wright spent several years playing tennis on the pro tour. Since returning to competition in 2003 at the senior level, Susan has won 8 national singles titles, 15 national doubles titles, and two Super Senior Father/Daughter national titles. Other accomplishments include: ITF Senior World Doubles Champion, 2005; Outstanding Female Player of the Year in Colorado, 2005; Sportswoman of Colorado Tennis, 2004. Wright is currently ranked number one in the USTA national singles rankings and number two in the ITF world rankings for her age group
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has selected Susan Wright of Grand Junction, CO to be a member of the U.S. Maria Esther Bueno Cup Team for women 50 and over. Wright will compete with her team .
in this year’s international team competition in Antalya, Turkey October 12 – 18, 2008. Upon graduating from high school, Mrs. Wright spent several years playing tennis on the pro tour. Since returning to competition in 2003 at the senior level, Susan has won 8 national singles titles, 15 national doubles titles, and two Super Senior Father/Daughter national titles. Other accomplishments include: ITF Senior World Doubles Champion, 2005; Outstanding Female Player of the Year in Colorado, 2005; Sportswoman of Colorado Tennis, 2004. Wright is currently ranked number one in the USTA national singles rankings and number two in the ITF world rankings for her age group
Congratulations to Susan and let's all wish her Good Luck in the International Team Competition in Turkey next week, October 12-18th! To follow her journey in the tournament, click here.
Susan plays at the club at least 3 or 4 times/week when she is in town. She practices by playing with some of the best men in the club; Jerry Lockwood, Tim Wright(also her husband), & Dan MacDonald. Her father, Enver Mehmedbasich also helps her train. She also is our member social director! Way to go Susan.
Next time learn about our JITC women's 4.0 team that was also in the colorado tennis paper.
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