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Springfield's Sophomore Star: Jessica Pegula signs on for a second season of World TeamTennis
June 11, 2021
by: Deanna Murphy She may only have a year of playing World TeamTennis under her belt, but Jessica Pegula is far from a newcomer in the world of professional tennis. This year alone, Pegula, who made her pro debut on the WTA circuit in 2009 at the age of just 15, has racked up a ...
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Springfield Lasers Create Strong Bond During WTT’s Season at The Greenbrier
August 31, 2020
Some of the biggest highlights for the Springfield Lasers in 2020 weren’t captured by any cameras. Across The Greebrier’s 11,000 acres, six individuals became a close team under the guidance of general manager Paul Nahon and coach JL de Jager. “We didn’t have, on paper, the strongest team,” Nahon said, “but I don’t think anyone ...
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Washington Stays Alive in Playoff Chase, Eliminates Springfield
July 28, 2020
That 24-16 final score doesn’t tell the whole story. There were a lot of nailbiting moments during the Washington Kastles’ win over the Springfield Lasers Tuesday at The Greenbrier. WASHINGTON KASTLES vs SPRINGFIELD LASERS MATCH STATSDominating performances in men’s doubles and mixed doubles blew open a close match and kept the Kastles’ playoff hopes alive. ...
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Springfield Holds Off Vegas, Stays Alive in WTT Playoffs Chase
July 27, 2020
Two-time defending champion Springfield is hanging on to its playoff hopes by a thread. Or, in its case, a Laser. SPRINGFIELD LASERS vs VEGAS ROLLERS MATCH STATSWhich is why Lasers coach John-Laffnie de Jager said he drafted his team based on character, players with a never-give-up attitude that will compete to the end. Sitting near ...
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Orlando Moves Closer to Clinching Playoff Spot, Beats Springfield in Day 15 Action
July 26, 2020
It is said that it’s not always the best team that ultimately wins in the playoffs, but rather the hottest team. With less than a week to go until the World TeamTennis playoffs, there may be no hotter team in the league than the Orlando Storm. The Storm (7-4) picked up their fourth consecutive win ...
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The 'High-Five' of the COVID-19 Era
July 25, 2020
WTT’s Nina Pantic learns how to do a COVID-19 safe celebration with Springfield’s Jean-Julien Rojer. ...
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Springfield Jumps Out Early, Holds Off New York in Extended Play
July 21, 2020
The New York Empire put together an incredible run against the Springfield Lasers Tuesday afternoon. Unfortunately it wasn’t enough to undo an equally incredible match by the two-time defending champions. NEW YORK EMPIRE vs. SPRINGFIELD LASERS MATCH STATSThe Empire won five straight games, including a run of 13 straight points, to force Extended Play, but ...
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Big-Hitting Taylor Fritz Leads Philadelphia Past Springfield; Freedoms Alone in First Place
July 20, 2020
The thermometer hit 90 degrees at The Greenbrier Monday afternoon, That wasn’t nearly as hot as Taylor Fritz’s serve. Fritz topped 140 on the radar gun with his serve to pick up wins in men’s singles and men’s doubles and help the Philadelphia Freedoms beat the Springfield Lasers 23-17 in extended play. PHILADELPHIA FREEDOMS vs. ...
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Sam Querrey's Dominate Play Highlights Vegas Win Over Springfield in Extended Play
July 17, 2020
Sam Querrey’s smile was radiant in contrast to the shadow from his bucket hat and aviator shades. The Vegas singles specialist had plenty of reasons to smile after his Rollers held off the Springfield Lasers 20-18 in extended play at The Greenbrier. VEGAS ROLLERS vs. SPRINGFIELD LASERS“It’s always easy to get fired up against the ...
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Sandgren, Orlando Storm Hold Off Defending Champs Springfield Lasers in Opening Match
July 12, 2020
Substitutions and Extended Play are unique features in World TeamTennis. They both came into play in the opening match of the 2020 season, as the Orlando Storm held off a late rally by the defending champion Springfield Lasers 21-18 at The Greenbrier. ...
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