The Tennis Life

ARTICLE BY PHIL TRAHAN

The highly anticipated formal opening of the Charlotte Bolton Tennis Complex at Forsythe Park was held October 8th. Local dignitaries along with hordes of players and friends crowded into the clubhouse for a festive kickoff. Junior players found success at several venues and Serve and Return hosted another well-attended clinic for kids. See the details below!

1 – Emcee Mike Downhour welcomes the crowd to the ribbon cutting for the Charlotte Bolton Tennis Complex.

2 – Mayor Friday Ellis adds his welcome.

3 – Discover Monroe West Monroe CEO Alana Cooper touts the economic potential of the new complex.

4 – Padg Bolton speaks for the family.

5 – Children of Charlotte Bolton are Susan B. Carter, Steve, Padg, Ann B. McIntyre, and Wes.

6 – Serve and Return of Louisiana offers free tennis clinics for kids.

7 – Serve and Return Executive Director Tyneka Hill coaches the kids.

8 – Coach Raquel Alvaro and her students.

9 – Liam Fisher, 12-under doubles champion and singles runner-up at Pierremont Oaks.

10 – Will Cruse and Coach Tori Fisher represent Louisiana at the Southern Junior Ozaki Cup in Rome GA.

11 – Lily Hoskins, 12-under singles and doubles champion at Pierremont Oaks.

12 – Robert Garner, 14-under singles runner-up at Pierremont Oaks.