During the last few weeks we have had the privilege of being able to watch some top players on the Vignal courts. The highest ranked of these is Jean-René Lisnard, who is number one in the Monaco Davis Cup team, & who has been a few years ago, in the first hundred players in the world. Here are photos of his service, & of his backhand: for details of his career you can consult the ATP site.
We have seen this player training young champions such as Enzo Py, under 16 French & European champion: notice the position of his racquet as he serves in the next photo.
The youngest champion we have seen is from Valbonne, Fiona Ferro, 12 year old champion of France. I hope to photograph her for you on her next visit.
In the meantime, don't hesitate to ask me to take photos of your best shots; although I can't promise to publish them for all to see ..............
Coming back to the subject of my last post, the captain of the Irish Veteran Team, Neagle Cathcart, has given me details of a his recent knee operation, 'keyhole surgery', or 'arthroscopy' in which his cartilage meniscus necessitated a 'trim' after a slight injury he suffered through an over rapid twisting leg movement. (What did I tell you about getting in & out of the bath!!)
Anyway, all is apparently well thanks to a Wellington Hospital surgeon, & you will probably see him giving Lucien Zsarnai a hard time tomorrow lunchtime on number 2 court. At other times you may see that his young son, Patrick doesn't quite manage to beat his dad yet. So paternal honour is preserved for the moment.
Now get out there you lot, & volley your way through a few more sets! Best wishes!
