Over 80 players take part in Dr Pepper tourney
The Dr Pepper Annual Tennis Tournament kicked off Wednesday night at the McMinnville Civic Center courts. A full schedule of games were slated for Wednesday, but rain forced the cancellation of several matches.
Players managed to get in just four matches on Wednesday, making Thursday and Friday very busy days. Cool weather on Saturday had the courts buzzing with activity as second- and third-round matches were being played Saturday morning.
This year’s event drew over 80 participants from the middle Tennessee area. Matches are the best two out of three sets with a 12-point tiebreaker. Divisions included juniors singles in boys and girls, men’s singles with four divisions and women’s singles with three divisions. Men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles tournaments were also being played.
Finals were scheduled for Saturday but may have to be played today due to the rain on Wednesday. Trophies will be awarded in all divisions.