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Quantum Energy Partners | US Capital Advisors | The Weiner Family
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15 Table of Contents

President’s 90
Message
Catching up
Club President - with Steve Johnson
David Dunwoody
2017 USMCC Champion
19 as told to Pete Holtermann

Chairman’s Message 107

Tournament Chairman - 2017
David Baggett Singles Draw

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Director’s Message 2017
Doubles Draw
Tournament Director -
Bronwyn Greer 110

25 ATP TOP 50
Singles Ranking
Site Map
113
Map of the River Oaks
Country Club Grounds 2018
Player Bios
29
122
Schedule
Sam Querrey:
Catch every Event the Tournament One for the Books
has to offer
10 Questions with Sam
47 on a remarkable year.

Sponsorship Written by Ken Hoffman
Committee
187
62
Index
Houston by
the Numbers

A look back at the History
of the USMCCC, along with
Fun Facts.
Written by Taylor Crosby

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Todd Campbell Taylor Crosby Bronwyn Greer Ken Hoffman

Todd Campbell, a staff teaching Taylor joined HolterMedia after Bronwyn Greer is Tournament Director Ken Hoffman is a daily columnist
professional at the River Oaks graduating from the University for the Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s for the Houston Chronicle, in the
Country Club for ten years now, has of Florida in 2013. She serves as
served as a photographer for the Digital Marketing Manager and has Clay Court Championships; this is Star section, as well as writing
U.S. Clay Court Tournament during coordinated social media efforts her third year, previously she was the Drive-Thru Gourmet reviews and
the past three years. Campbell is for ESPN Tennis, as well as the U.S. Tournament Manager for nine years.
a member of the U.S. Professional Men’s Clay Court Championship, A graduate from Ohio University with the Pethouse Pet of the Week
Tennis Association who came to the Western & Southern Open, a Masters in Sports Administration, she feature. Ken has written more
the River Oaks Country Club from has been working in event operations than 800 fast food reviews. His
the Westwood Club in Winston- and World Tennis Day. cholesterol is higher than yours.
Salem, N.C. where he served as for over ten years. In addition to
director. He and the other tennis working at River Oaks, she also
professionals at the River Oaks works on special events such as the
Country Club teach numerous Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic
students of all ages year round. Games, and the National Memorial
Day and 4th of July concerts at the

Capital in D.C.

Pete Holtermann Haley Leffler Mosaab Ali Aaron M. Sprecher

Pete has served as the media Haley joined the U.S. Men’s Clay Mosaab Ali is a story teller. His stories Sprecher is a Houston-based
director for the Fayez Sarofim Court Championship in August of unfold in his photos. His characters photographer specializing in editorial,
& Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court 2015. She is a graduate of High each have an innate sense of style
Championship since 2009. A former Point University and is originally and self so strong, you momentarily corporate and sports photography.
employee of the ATP World Tour, He graduated from Colorado State
he started HolterMedia in 2008. from Indianapolis, IN. She lose sight of their actual surroundings. University in 2003. Aaron has shot for
In addition to his work at River previously worked on the Winston- “Mankind has always been fascinated the New York Times, UCLA, Microsoft,
Oaks, he is part of the ESPN Salem Open, another 250 ATP event by personalities, and I’m no different
production team at each of the Bloomberg News and NFL.com
four Grand Slam tournaments. in North Carolina, Citi Open in in that regard” His fascination with covering a wide range of events from
Washington, D.C., a 500 ATP and people has produced an expansive
WTA event and a variety of different collection of portraits that documents the Enron Trial to the Super Bowl.
real moments in his subjects’ lives as From the sidelines to corporate events
professional golf tournaments. well as society at large. Fortunate for
This is her third tournament here at us, Ali’s work reflects a world that is to breaking news, Aaron has
River Oaks and she is very excited simultaneously raw and elegant, quite photographed it all.
yet confident, unadorned but radiant.
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The Falgout Family proudly supports the ROCC Tennis Tournament
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Special thanks are also extended to the members of the Sponsorship
Committee who work to insure the success of our tournament each year.

Committee members include: Stephen F. Adger, Thurmon M. Andress,

David C. Baggett, Joe Bendy, Jeffrey M. Bartlett, Michael S. Chadwick,

Joseph Cleary, David M. Dunwoody, Gregg Falgout, Kelly Hackett,

William R. Hurt, Brady C. Knight, Michael T. McSpadden,

We are excited to have each of you here with us at River Oaks Country David A. Modesett, Libbye P. Morrell, F. Gardner Parker, Rex C. Ross,
Club to reconnect with your friends and family as you sit back and enjoy and Barry Young.

fabulous tennis matches at the 2018 Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Without the generosity of the tournament’s many financial sponsors our

Court Championship. This 84th anniversary of our River Oaks Tennis week of exciting tennis would not be possible. We are most grateful for

Tournament continues a long proud tradition that our Club is delighted to the now 25 years of continued tremendous support we’ve received from

host in this unique setting. With the exception of the War years the players our loyal title sponsor, Fayez Sarofim & Co. We also greatly appreciate

have returned here each spring since 1931 to see who will best all other the Houston Area Lexus Dealers who are returning this year as our

challengers to raise the championship trophies high above their heads. Presenting Sponsor. Other Major Sponsors include Comerica, Emirates,

Most all of the finest athletes who have ever played the game of tennis Harvey Builders, H-E-B, Memorial Hermann Hospital Systems,
have competed here at River Oaks at some point in their careers over the Opportune, Tenenbaum Jewelers, UBS, Urban Living and Verity Mortgage,
years. Our field this year will certainly be no exception as many of the Western Airways and The Mosing Family. We also want to thank and
top clay court players from around the world once again join us out on recognize our Associate Sponsors: Avalon Advisors, The Burk Family,
our Stadium Court. Defending singles champion Steve Johnson is back The Cleary Family, Champion Energy Services - a Calpine Company,
for his fifth time. He will be bidding to be the first player to repeat as U.S. Collina’s Italian Café, Concho, The Eads Family, Enterprise Products,
Men’s Clay Court Champion since Andy Roddick won back-to-back titles The Falgout Family, Fidelity Investments, The Flores Family, Griffin
in 2001 and 2002. A trio of Top 20 players will compete again here at Partners, G2X Energy, The Hackett Family, The Hildebrand Family,
River Oaks: former champion John Isner will be joined by two-time finalist Jefferies & Co., JP Morgan, Kanos Capital Management, Mach Industrial
Sam Querrey and US Open finalist Kevin Anderson in the singles draw. Group, LP., McNair Interests, The Mithoff Family, Becky & Ralph
Also returning is Jack Sock, the top-ranked U.S. player on the ATP World O’Connor, The Oehmig Family, Platform Partners, Salient, Spark Energy,
Tour and 2015 U.S. Men’s Clay Court Champion. These top American The Summers-Gonzalez Family, Vega Energy, Linda & Steve Webster,
players are joined by fellow countrymen Frances Tiafoe and Ryan Harrison Wolfcreek Energy Group, and Traci & John Young and Central Bank.

returning to River Oaks after success on clay in doubles during 2017. In addition to these sponsors, we also thank our Friends of the Tournament

Australian Open semifinalist Hyeon Chung will also be making his fourth Sponsors: BBVA Compass, Cal-A-Vie Health Spa and Resort, The Cullen

appearance. At the Australian Open, the 21-year-old Chung defeated six- Family, EIG Global Energy Partners, Emmaline, Ernst & Young, The

time champion Novak Djokovic in the fourth round and then American Fairbanks Family, Gilbane Building Company, Hogan Ventures, Houston

Tennys Sandgren in the quarterfinals. Six-time doubles champions Bob and Marriott West Loop, Karen & Jack Linville, Ann Mashburn and Sid

Mike Bryan are also back this year to wow the crowd not only with their Mashburn, McHeadly Society, Michelob Ultra and Bobbie & John Nau,

exciting and entertaining tennis play, but also with their musical talents. Morgan Stanley, Nancy & David Pustka, Read King, Rockcliff Energy LLC

River Oaks Tournament Week has many great functions for our members and Quantum Energy Partners, US Capital Advisors, The Weiner Family,
and guests to enjoy. The exhilarating “Player’s Party” on Sunday night Brice Barclay, DefensiveDriving.com, John Daugherty Realtors, Alexandra
begins our week of festivities with many of our players joining us for & Brady Knight, The Neuhaus Family, The Lisa Santos & Bill Pugh Family,
great food and music. The over the top two-day Tootsies Fashion Show The Taub Family, and Texican Natural Gas.

follows, this year chaired by Nancy Abendshein and Aliyya Stude. Our Welcome to the 2018 U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship. Kackie & I
tournament will be welcoming back our wonderful friends Wayne Bryan, hope to see you around the Club as we too will be there as usual
Brad Gilbert and Roy Emerson to give us their expert commentary enjoying our week of great tennis and fun times.
of the matches.

We greatly appreciate the enthusiastic support of the Board of Directors Cheers,
and the many member volunteers that make everything possible. This
year’s tournament team is most ably led by Tournament Chairman David David Dunwoody
Baggett, Tournament Director Bronwyn Greer, Tournament Coordinator Club President
Haley Leffler, and Program Chairwomen Melissa Epley and Nancy Epley. River Oaks Country Club
Our tournament would not be as exceptional as it is without the tireless
work of our General Manager, Joe Bendy and the entire staff at River Oaks
who attend to so many details behind the scenes.

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2018 Board of Directors

Front Row: Cynthia George, John J. Garrett, Jr., Joseph A. Cleary, Jr., David M. Dunwoody,
John Isaac Epley, Stephen A. Lasher and Michelle Foutch
Back Row: Benjamin Peck, Jay D. Kelley, Kane C. Weiner, Clark G. Thompson Jr.,
Thomas N. Amonett, Randall B. Hale and Joe Bendy

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Tournament Chairman
A portion of the proceeds from this year’s event will be
Welcome to the 2018 Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s donated to the National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL)
Clay Court Championship. In 1910, the U.S. Men’s Clay chapter of the Houston Tennis Association (HTA) to support
Court Championship was born to showcase the world’s local NJTL programming. The NJTL programs are designed
most accomplished tennis players. This tournament is the to develop the character of children through tennis and
single remaining ATP Tour-level tournament in the United education. The programs actively reach out to youth who
States still played on clay courts. River Oaks Country Club many not otherwise have the chance to participate in
won the prestigious honor of hosting the U.S. Men’s Clay tennis through free and low-cost opportunities. In addition
Court Championship on its own clay courts in 2007 (for the to teaching tennis skills, the programs seek to encourage
following year). the values of humanitarianism, leadership and academic
excellence among participants.
This week we celebrate the 84th anniversary of tournament
tennis at River Oaks which now matches our nation’s clay None of this would be possible without the convergence
court tennis championship with Houston’s most exclusive of the focus and dedication of many talented people led
social events—including the Style Show, Finals Brunch and by our Tournament Director, Bronwyn Greer, Tournament
Sponsors’ Golf Outing. The tournament would not have Coordinator, Haley Leffler and club staff. Thanks also to our
enjoyed such long term success without the vision and Style Show Chairwomen Nancy Abendshein and Aliyya
support it receives from the leadership of River Oaks Country Stude, Sponsors’ Golf Outing Chair Bill Hurt, and Tournament
Club. This year the board of directors, Club President David Program Chairs Melissa Epley and Nancy Epley for their
Dunwoody, Club COO Joe Bendy and our Sponsorship leadership of our many ad worker volunteers.
Committee have once again demonstrated their unwavering On behalf of River Oaks Country Club, thank you to all
commitment to a successful tournament. those who work tirelessly to make this tournament such an
exceptionally unique experience.
River Oaks tournament tennis has a proud history of giving
back to our community. The tournament continues to support Sincerely,
the Pediatric Trauma at Children’s Memorial Hermann
Hospital through the Ticket Turnback Program. This initiative David Baggett
allows patrons with tickets they cannot use to release those
seats for the tournament for resell, with the full resale price Tournament Chairman
being donated to the hospital. Through 10 years, the program Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court
has raised nearly $200,000. If you have tickets to a match you
cannot attend, please contact Haley Leffler
([email protected]).

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Bronwyn

GreerTournament director

“What do you do the rest of the year?” From making arrangements for our 70-plus sponsors
or more than 600 season ticket holders to placing
It’s a question I get asked frequently during the so called orders for everything from 120 cases of tennis balls to
“OFF” season. Just because the tennis is over, and our hundreds of Beck’s Prime burgers, no moment is wasted
champion has lifted the trophy, it does not mean that the between tournaments to make the U.S. Men’s Clay Court
work is over. Similar to how these world class athletes train Championship a success.
in their off-season, event organizers put in the hard work
in the weeks between events as well. To you, our fans, whether you attend once or every
single session, our goal is to ensure that you have the best
The day the tournament ends, our entire team starts to work experience possible. We take great pride in seeing to the
on the following year’s event. Consistent improvements many details that go into ensuring your experience from the
are made to ensure best possible experience. In 2017, we first minute to last ball is the best it can be.
implemented wi-fi for our fans site wide. For 2018, we’ve
increased our broadcast coverage to appear on the Tennis This tournament is truly a labor of love for our entire team.
Channel for the entire week. Players Corner, which we It is our great pleasure to host you, and we truly hope you
encourage you to visit, will host player interviews after each have a wonderful and memorable experience.
match, giving our fans the opportunity to get up close and
personal with the ATP stars. Cheers,

Shortly after we see our winner jump in the pool, we start Bronwyn Greer
reviewing every facet of the event that just concluded. We
look for how to continue our successes and find ways to Tournament Director
improve. Not only is this a self-evaluation, we solicit feedback Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship
from all our event stakeholders and partners.

Then it takes many months of planning to ramp up our entire
operation. It’s far more than the 40 players a year that we
welcome to River Oaks. With the help of not only our staff,
but also a volunteer force of nearly 350 people, we welcome
over 50 players (and their coaches, physios, and guests)
and more than 40,000 fans to our historic venue.

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While You Are Here...

The Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship is celebrating its 84th year here at River Oaks Country
Club and we are glad you have chosen to join us for what is sure to be a fantastic week of tennis. The information
below is to help you take advantage of all we have to offer, so kick back, relax, and enjoy!

Will Call & Ticket Box Office:

Located at the front of the grounds as you enter off of River Oaks Blvd.
Proper Photo ID will be required to pick up all tickets.
Please note the Box Office hours:
Monday, April 2 – Friday, April 6 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, April 7 – Sunday, April 15 9:00 AM – End of Matches

Concessions:
The concessions are located just behind the stadium on the first tee of the golf course.

Home to Becks Prime burgers, you are sure to find just what you are looking for to satisfy your hunger.

Please note the Concessions hours:

Saturday, April 7 9:00 AM – End of Matches

Sunday, April 8 10:00 AM – End of Matches

Monday, April 9 2:00 PM – End of Matches

Tuesday, April 10 – Friday, April 13 11:00 AM – End of Matches

Saturday, April 14 12:00 PM – End of Matches

Sunday, April 15 1:00 PM – End of Matches

Lost & Found/Missing Persons:

Lost & found items will be located at the tournament ticket office, situated at the front of the grounds.
If you need assistance finding a missing person please contact the nearest tournament volunteer, staff,
or tournament official with a radio.

Prohibited Items:

The following items MAY NOT be brought onto the grounds:
Hard coolers or similar containers, Backpacks, Sealed packages of any kind, Bottles or cans (including glass, aluminum,
or other metal), Aerosol cans or other noisemaking devices, Alcohol, Video Cameras or recording devices (with the
exception of properly credentialed media), Computers or laptops, Food (with the exception of limited quantities for
medical, dietary, or infant purposes), Weapons, Animals (with the exception of service animals), Flags, banners, or signs,
Any materials constituting unauthorized advertising or promotion, Laser pointing devices, Tennis rackets, Drones
(Unmanned Aircraft Systems) or other model aircraft, Selfie-sticks or other telescopic devices) and any other items
deemed inappropriate or dangerous by tournament personnel, in their sole discretion.

Around the Grounds

Practice Courts USTA Membership Cross Court Craft Garden

A total of 70 matches are scheduled Guests can stop by the USTA Concessions provided by local burger
to be played at the 2018 Fayez membership tent to sign-up for a joint, Becks Prime, are stationed on the
Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court membership and share their love of golf course to put an end to those rumbling
Championship. The practice courts the game. Member Appreciation Day tummies! If you need something to wash the
located just past the first tee of the is on All Week–make sure to stop by delicious burger down, stay in the lounge to
beautiful River Oaks Country Club and receive your gift! grab a beer or two.
are a great place to see some of your
favorite players before a match. Pedicabs Pool Jump

The Clay Court Shop The annual winner’s jump into
the pool is a crowd favorite and
Located near the stadium, the The Because of the crowds that come to something you won’t want to miss.
Clay Court Shop offers an array of the tennis tournament, it’s not always Gather around the pool immediately
great products. Come and buy your easy to find a parking spot. following the finals to celebrate with
child one of those big tennis balls Let someone else do the task of the victor as he makes his plunge.
they’ve been dying to have. While moving you from Point A to Point B,
you’re there, get a great new outfit to and hop in a pedicab to get yourself
show off to your friends the next time to the tournament without
you get together and play. breaking a sweat.

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1 ROCC Clubhouse 12 Hard Courts 3-4
2 Stadium - Center Court 13 Hard Courts 5-6
3 Media Room 14 Hard Courts 7-8
4 Fitness Center 15 Box Office
5 Pool 16 Lexus Pavilion
6 Lexus Pavilion Check-in 17 Players Corner
7 The Clay Court Shop
8 Clay Courts 3-4 Guest Amenities
9 Clay Courts 5-6
10 Clay Courts 7-8
11 Hard Courts 1-2 1 Restrooms
2 First Aid
3 Concessions / Bar

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Daily Repeating Events:
Autographed Ball Toss - After each match in the Stadium | TV Coverage - Monday - Sunday on Tennis Channel

07 Saturday, April 7

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM USTA & HEB Kids Play Day, Powered by Net Generation Hard Courts 5 thru 7
10:00 AM
Qualifying Matches Courts 3 | 4 | 7

08 Sunday, April 8
09
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM USTA & HEB Kids Play Day, Powered by Net Generation Hard Courts 5 thru 7
11:00 AM Courts 3 | 4 | 7
Qualifying Matches

Monday, April 9

3:00 PM Main Draw Matches Stadium
3:00 PM H-E-B Juniors Night Stadium
5:00 PM Autograph Session TBD
5:55 PM National Anthem Stadium

10 Tuesday, April 10

10:30 AM Ladies Day Stadium
11:45 AM Spring Branch ISD Tennis Jam Stadium
12:00 PM Main Draw Matches - Day Session Stadium
2:00 PM Autograph Session TBD
5:00 PM Autograph Session TBD
5:55 PM National Anthem Stadium
6:00 PM Main Draw Matches - Night Session Stadium

11 Wednesday, April 11

10:45 AM Tootsies Fashion Show Pool
12:00 PM Main Draw Matches - Day Session Stadium
2:00 PM Autograph Session TBD
5:00 PM Autograph Session TBD
5:55 PM National Anthem Stadium
6:00 PM Main Draw Matches - Night Session Stadium

12 Thursday, April 12

10:45 AM Tootsies Fashion Show Pool
12:00 PM Main Draw Matches - Day Session Stadium
2:00 PM Autograph Session TBD
5:00 PM Autograph Session TBD
5:55 PM National Anthem Stadium
6:00 PM Main Draw Matches - Night Session Stadium
Follows Last Match Bryan Brothers Band - Live Performance Pool

13 Friday, April 13 Main Draw Matches - Night Session Stadium
National Anthem Stadium
12:00 PM Main Draw Matches - Night Session Stadium
5:55 PM
6:00 PM

14 Saturday, April 14
15
12:55 PM National Anthem Stadium
1:00 PM
6:00 PM Singles Semi-Finals Stadium
TBD
Doubles Final Stadium

Langston Sportsmanship Trophy Presentation Stadium

Sunday, April 15

1:55 PM National Anthem Stadium
2:00 PM Singles Final Stadium

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Address Daily Draw Lost & Found

River Oaks Country Club The daily draw sheet will be available in the Lost and Found is located in the Box Office.
1600 River Oaks Blvd. Box Office on your way into the grounds.
Houston, TX 77019 Ushers at each gate will have a stack of Merchandise
them to hand out also.
Alcohol Official Tournament Merchandise may be
Disabled Seating purchased at The Clay Court Shop.
Alcoholic beverages may not be brought Access
onto tournament grounds. Parking
Wheelchair seating is available in lower
Animals boxes. Please contact the box office at All general parking is located on the
713-527-0345 to purchase seats. side streets surrounding River Oaks
Only service animals are allowed on Country Club. Bike cabs will be available,
tournament grounds. Etiquette complimentary for our guests, for an easy
ride to the front gate. River Oaks Country
Bag Policy Spectator movements is restricted to breaks Club members and others with a valid
in play only (i.e. change over, set break, parking pass will be the only guests
Bags measuring 12X12X6 inches or smaller and between matches) allowed to park on property.
will be permitted onto the tournament
grounds and are subject to search. There Exit & Re-Entry Refunds/Exchanges
is no bag storage on the grounds. All fans
will go through a screening process before Exit and re-entry of both stadium and There are no refunds or exchanges
passing through the gates. tournament grounds is permitted; on tickets. All sales are final.
spectators will be required to re-enter
Box Office the grounds through security. Restrooms

The box office is located inside the main First Aid Restrooms are located between the
entrance to the right. Please call Merchandise Tent and Practice Courts,
713-527-0345 for any ticketing questions The First Aid Station is located on the behind the Northwest side of the
or inquiries. main floor of the Fitness Center. stadium, as well as under the west
side of the stadium.
Broadcast Gate Opening
Ticket Turnback
Tennis Channel, live broadcast Monday Day Session ticket holders are permitted Program
through Sunday. through the main entrance 1 hour prior
to play starting. Evening session ticket If you have tickets that you will not be
Cameras & Video holders are permitted through the gates able to use, please turn them into our
Recording Devices once grounds open during the day, but Ticket Turnback program to be resold
will not be able to occupy their stadium at face value. The proceeds from
All photo and video recording devices are seats until the Day Session is complete. this program will be donated to the
prohibited for any purpose other than the Pediatric Trauma Center at Children’s
recording of video or photographs Group Discount Memorial Hermann Hospital at the end
for personal use only. of the tournament.
A group discount is available for any
Cell Phones groups of 10 or more. You will receive Website
$5 off a ticket for groups.
As a courtesy to the players and fans, www.mensclaycourt.com
please silence your electronic devices Inclement Weather
when watching matches on any court.
Play can continue in a very light rain.
Children At the discretion of the umpire and tour
supervisor, play can be suspended if the
All children over the age of 4 years are conditions are unsafe. In that instance,
required to have a ticket. play will resume when possible after the
weather clears and the court is prepared
Concessions once again for play. The best way to stay
current with any delays is by following
Located on the first tee of the golf course, the tournament’s twitter feed and website.
Becks Prime offers their mesquite grilled
hamburgers and other options as well as
beer and wine. Beer and wine purchased in
this area may not be removed from the area.

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StaffTournament

2018 Tournament Staff

Left to Right: Brent Fugit - Asst. Tennis Pro, Diego Snyder-Zuasnabar - Asst. Tennis
Pro, Mariaan DeSwardt - Asst. Tennis Pro, Chris Moore -Asst. Tennis Pro,
Tina Ronel - Asst. Tennis Pro, Matt Bong - Asst. Tennis Pro,
Bronwyn Greer - Tournament Director, Brett Emerson - Head Tennis Pro,
Lori McNeil - Asst. Tennis Pro, Todd Campbell - Asst. Tennis Pro and
Haley Leffler - Tournament Coordinator
Photographed by Ali Moab

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Volunteers

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Tournament Sponsors

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CommitteeSponsorship
2018 US MEN’ CLAY COURT CHAMPIONSHIP

2018 Sponsorship Committee

Front Row: Brady C. Knight, Barry Young, David C. Baggett, Bronwyn Greer,
Michael T. McSpadden, Kelly Hackett, David M. Dunwoody
Second Row: Rex C. Ross, Mike S. Chadwick, Bill Hurt, Gregg Falgout
Not Pictured: F. Gardner Parker, Joe Bendy, Thurmon M. Andress, Jeffrey M. Bartlett,
Stephen F. Adger, Joseph A. Cleary, Libbye Morrell, David Modesett

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