Charleston Mixed Doubles teams battle adversity and evacuate all the way to Tennessee!

The Low Country Tennis Association (LCTA) 8.0 and 9.0 age 40 and over teams battled difficult circumstances leading up to the USTA Sectional Tournament in Chattanooga October 7-9. Both teams swept their state tournament losing only one combined court during their championship run, however Hurricane Matthew evacuations of family members and other relatives in harm’s way looked to derail their goals while in Tennessee. Despite losing four of their players, the 9.0 team was still able to battle for a 2-2 record. The 8.0 team on the other hand went undefeated in pool play and advanced to the national championships in Surprise, Arizona (to be held this weekend) with a 2-1 victory in the finals. It was a bittersweet tournament as one couple learned that a tree had fallen through the roof of their home back in Charleston, causing them to head home early and miss the finals. In the end, team members know that tennis takes second place to family, but in this case with families evacuating together to Chattanooga, everyone was able to share in the celebration.