Tennis Players Know How to Party

TENNIS WAS PUSHED ASIDE FOR A NIGHT

By Emma Knight

Last night’s player party proved that tennis players really do know how to have a good time. The party, located next to the historic USS Alabama Battleship, featured a luau theme. With flowered leis on tables and island-inspired dishes, food and atmosphere were definitely a big hit.

“The atmosphere was unique, but very appealing to the majority of players,” said Rudy Lewis of Birmingham, AL. Lewis went on to say, “I thoroughly enjoyed the food, desserts, and friendliness of all the players.”

The party venue was home to many battle planes distributed across the room. Also there to be viewed and photographed was the Davis Cup, which was brought over from Cox-Copeland Tennis Center earlier that day. Also, a photographer was taking pictures of teams dressed in fun costumes, wigs, hats and props. The pictures were a great gift for players to take home and to remember their trip to Mobile.

“The band was right on getting players dancing even after a long day of tennis,” said Lewis.

Players were motivated by dance contests offering giveaways from USTA Southern staff members. The energy and enthusiasm on the dance floor was contagious and soon the dance floor was filled with people “bustin’ a move.”

“Hopefully were not too tired from all the dancing to play,” said Missy Tanner from Arkansas. “The party was a great chance for my team and me to forget about tennis and have a good time.”