TAG: springfield lasers

July 9, 2020

The Springfield Lasers are once again hoping to catch a rising star. The two-time defending World TeamTennis champions will feature Caty McNally on their 2020 roster. The 18-year-old American is an up-and-comer on the tour, with her first Australian Open singles win under her belt and a top-40 WTA ranking in doubles play. “She’s had ...

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February 10, 2020

WTT’s 45th Season Features Nine Teams – Including New Chicago Franchise – and 63 Matches Over 19 Consecutive Days from July 12-30 RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif.  — World TeamTennis announced its 2020 schedule ahead of its 45th season, adding the Chicago Smash to the premier team tennis series. The WTT regular season calendar will showcase ...

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December 20, 2019

As the year comes to a close, we thought it would be a great time to take a look back at some of the best performances of the 2019 World TeamTennis season. Share your picks, thoughts and comments with us on social media using #WTTop10! It was a season to remember for the Springfield Lasers ...

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December 13, 2019

We asked members of the WTT Family to share some of their favorite performances of the 2019 World TeamTennis season. Each week, we’ll share those moments with you, explain why we thought they were so special and give you a chance to relive them. Then share your thoughts and comments with us on social media ...

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October 4, 2019

We asked members of the WTT Family to share some of their favorite performance of the 2019 World TeamTennis season.  Each week, we’ll share those moments with you, explain why we though they were so special and give you a chance to relive them. Then share your thoughts and comments with us on social media ...

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September 4, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, MO — The roster the Springfield Lasers drafted in March wasn’t the same roster that played in the season opener July 14. By the time the World TeamTennis Finals rolled around August 4th, that initial roster was long forgotten. But history won’t forget the 2019 Springfield Lasers. General Manager Paul Nahon was masterful behind ...

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August 2, 2019

San Diego's Arina Rodionova led 4-2 against Springfield's Olga Govortsova, who rallied to win back-to-back games, force a tiebreak and take the set, 5-4, and hand the Lasers a 21-19 victory and berth into Saturday night's championship match. ...

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July 31, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI — There’s a nickname for Springfield, often said with tongue planted firmly in cheek: SpringVegas. That’s what the Springfield Lasers yelled as they broke their huddle after a 22-16 win over the Orange County Breakers at Cooper Tennis Complex Tuesday night, and for a good reason. BREAKERS vs. LASERS MATCH STATS | 2019 ...

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July 30, 2019

BRONX, N.Y. – A pair of former U.S. Olympians arrived for the New York Empire on Monday night, but it was a pair of season stalwarts that ultimately sealed a crucial victory for New York in the chase for the World TeamTennis playoffs. Neal Skupski and Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez, who entered the night as ...

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July 28, 2019

PHILADELPHIA – Taylor Townsend has closed out many big matches for Philadelphia during her six-year career with the Freedoms. In front of an enthusiastic home crowd, Townsend fought off a gutsy performance from Springfield’s Olga Govortsova to send Philadelphia home a 22-20 winner in Extended Play to keep the Freedoms perfect at home on the ...

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