Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament toasts to players

The annual tennis tournament kicks off Friday, Jan. 11 and ends Sunday, Jan. 13.

  • By Katie Johns
  • | 6:23 p.m. January 10, 2019
  • Longboat Key
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Before the Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament could kick off, players had an important matter to take care of.

Fueling up at the cocktail party held Jan. 10.

Players and their guests enjoyed hors’ d'oeuvres and cocktails at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center Thursday evening.

During the party, the tournament bracket was revealed and competitors watched a mixed-doubles exhibition game.

The tournament kicks off on Jan. 11 and continues until Jan. 13.  

Jan Withers, Judy Boice and Chantal
Jan Withers, Judy Boice and Chantal
Sandra Weiss serves the ball during the exhibition game.
Sandra Weiss serves the ball during the exhibition game.
Tom Kane and Charlie Muntan
Tom Kane and Charlie Muntan
Chris Goodwin and Ed and Ann Kelmenson
Chris Goodwin and Ed and Ann Kelmenson
Claudiu Retean competes during a mixed doubles exhibition match.
Claudiu Retean competes during a mixed doubles exhibition match.
Jim Tarsy and Mark Malinowski
Jim Tarsy and Mark Malinowski
The tournament bracket was revealed during the party.
The tournament bracket was revealed during the party.
Kate Rhodes competes during a mixed doubles exhibition match.
Kate Rhodes competes during a mixed doubles exhibition match.
Holly Parker and Ute Vela
Holly Parker and Ute Vela
Christine Short and Monica Darold
Christine Short and Monica Darold
Warren Girle serves the ball during the exhibition match.
Warren Girle serves the ball during the exhibition match.
David and Marcia Gutridge
David and Marcia Gutridge
Mike Langlois, David Campbell and John Beeman
Mike Langlois, David Campbell and John Beeman
Robbie Salum and Marie Guillet
Robbie Salum and Marie Guillet
Tom Ivaskiv, Ken Coates, Ron Wedekind and Fred Berg
Tom Ivaskiv, Ken Coates, Ron Wedekind and Fred Berg

 

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