The 14th annual US Open in Memphis Tennessee has come to a close. Over 645 players in over 70 amateur draws joined together to compete to take home the US Open Championship title. The US Open is racquetball's original and largest "Grand Slam" event and is also the most prestigious tournament of the season.
Life Time would like to congratulate all of the winners of this years event. For a list of US Open Amateur Champions please click here.
For the Pro Divisions we would like to congratulate our members:
- Kane Waselenchuk- member of our Austin club
Not only place #1, taking the US Open Championship title in the men's IRT pro division- but Kane made history this weekend by capturing his 5 US Open Title win breaking the record of the previous record holder Susdy Monchick.
- Rhonda Rajsich- member of our Gilbert club
Rhonda defeated Paola Longoria to win the US Open Championships title in the Women's WPRO division, this is Rhonda's 3 win of the title matching her to the previous "winningest" title holder Christie Van Hees. Rhonda will have the opportunity to make history if she wins the event next year. We wish her well!
- Kerri Wachtel- our pro coordinator at our Deerfield club
Congratulations to Kerri for winning the sportsmanship award of the year at this US Open event!
Good luck to all and post your results in our discussion boards! We would love to hear your personal story and results!
