UNF's Amy Kaplan and Wisconsin's Felix Corwin capture One-on-One Doubles titles in Jacksonville
Apr 05, 2024
Amy Kaplan, UNF's top player, won the Women's One-On-One Doubles Championship held at the University of North Florida , with a close 6-5 (12-10) win over Andreas Garcia Fernandez, who was Florida State's most winningest player of all-time; Kaplan currently plays #1 Singles and #1 Doubles position at UNF. Fernandez works as the Assistant Women's Coach at UNF.
From left to right: Finalist Andreas Garcia Fernandez and Champion Amy Kaplan.
Felix Corwin, of Wisconsin, defeated UNF's Andreas Scott, hailing from South Africa, 4-2, to capture the Men's One-On-One Doubles title. The Women's tournament finished two days later due to heavy rains that suspended Saturday's event. Women's Champion, Kaplan stated "I really enjoyed playing in this One-On-One Doubles Tournament on our college campus! This tournament was a wonderful event that promotes serving and volleying - the way Doubles was meant to be played. I look forward to playing in the next One-On-One Doubles Tournament!"
From left to right: Champion Felix Corwin, Ed Krass, and Finalist Andreas Scott.
A mix of nationally ranked Juniors, College players and former ATP and WTA Touring professionals came together to play the third game of Tennis, One-On-One Doubles, at the University of North Florida on Saturday, March 23rd as part of UNF's 40th Alumni Anniversary. The day included the event's Men's and Women's One-On-One Doubles prize money tournaments coupled with a rock n roll concert performed by Jacksonville's premier Southern Rock Band, Paul Wane and the Duvall County Line. Catherine Dunagan, Head Women's Tennis Coach at UNF, said "We really enjoyed hosting this great event on our campus. Ed Krass brought a rockin' band - that provided for an awesome atmosphere - while we got to watch some great One-On-One Doubles matches. It was a great turnout from people all over the country. I can't wait to host one of these events soon!".
The New York One-On-One Doubles Championships is slated for Saturday, June 15th at the Chestnut Ridge Racquet Club in Mt. Kisco, N.Y. There will be One-On-One Doubles draws for club-level players, rated 3.5 to 4.5 and an Open level draw for top area juniors, college players and area professionals. For more information about One-On-One Doubles Tournaments, entering its 20th season, visit www.oneononedoubles.com.
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Source/Photos: One-On-One Doubles.