Importance of Bananas

Tennis players require instant energy to refuel their body for efficient training and peak performance. Bananas provide instant and long-lasting energy that are perfect for Tennis Nutrition. Ripe bananas contain the following nutrients: 1.2 grams protein, 0.2 grams fat, carbohydrate 25.8 milligrams (mg), 0.7 grams fiber, 8 mg calcium, phosphorus 28 mg, 0.5 mg iron, Vitamin B 0.08 mg, Vitamin C 3 mg, 99 calories and 72 grams of water.

Here are the top reasons for including bananas as an important part of tennis nutrition.

1. Bananas contain dietary fibers and complex carbohydrates and have other great benifits, they help:

· Sustain optimum levels of performance.

· Supply the fuel needed for muscle and central nervous system activities.

· Improve memory and aid clear thinking during physical activities.

· Regulate the digestive system, no one wants digestive issues on the court.

2. They contain manganese and vitamin C which:

· Promotes quick healing. This is important for athletes as they are more prone to injuries while training.

· Strengthens the bones and ligaments.

· Strengthens the immune system to help players endure the stress of training without getting sick.

3. They contain potassium which:

· Helps prevent muscle cramps.

· Helps replenish the bodily fluids and electrolytes that are lost after one to two hours of intense play or practice.

4. They contain vitamin B6 that helps:

· Convert carbohydrates and proteins into energy.

· Build up muscular tissues and aid the formation of red blood cells.

Bananas are a wonder food so put one in your bag before you play

September 25, 2011- Boys Under 12 Singles & Girls Under 14 Doubles

The Boys Singles draw threw up some interesting matches which went down to the wire. The pick of the day being the semifinal between Aditya Iyer and Arjun Karmarkar. Aditya was up a break and seemed to be cruising into the finals before Arjun staged a remarkable fightback. Aditya held his nerve to serve out the match and win 6-4.

Thanks to Akshay Kadam for conducting the tournament, Synergy Sports for Gamma and Shyam Mehendale.

Boys Singles Results:

First & Second Round:

Kyle cummings bt. Kapeesh Khandge : 6-0
Shreyas Mankame lost to Manas Thakkar: 6-4
Sarthak Undale bt. Mayank Joshi: 6-2
Apporv Ringangaonkar bt. Sarthak Undale: 6-0
Arjun Karmarkar bt. Pradyumna Nanerkar: 6-0
Vedang Puranik bt. Dev Dharmadhikari: 6-3
Jay Deokar bt. Bhujang Shinde: 6-4
Nilesh Waghmare bt. Shishir Singh: 6-4
Aditya Iyer bt. Arya Mulay: 6-1
Ayush Prabhune bt. Kyle cummings: 6-0
Manas Thakkar bt. Sohom Chatterjee: 6-0
Jay Deokar bt. Nilesh Waghmare: 6-1
Aditya Iyer bt. Jay Deokar: 6-0
Arjun Karmarkar bt. Vedang Puranik: 6-0
Apporv ringangaonkar bt. Manas Thakkar: 6-1

Semi Finals:

Apporv Ringangaonkar bt. Ayush Prabhune(conceeded the match)
Aditya Iyer bt. Arjun Karmarkar: 6-4

Finals:

Aditya Iyer bt. Appoorv Ringangaonkar: 6-2

Girls Under 14 Doubles:

Sachi Kulkarni/Mallika Karmarkar bt. Ketki Shinde/Salsa Aher: 6-4,6-3
Nehal Patankar/Rucha Desai bt. Shambhavi Nadkarni/Riya Joshi: 7-6,6-4
Radhika Joshi/Anahita Pande bt. Mukta Bhairat/Apporva: 6-1,6-3

Finals:

Radhika Joshi/Anahita Pande bt. Mallika Karmarkar/Sachi Kulkarni: 5-7,6-3,10-8

All Players can collect the certificates from Akshay Kadam at Deccan Gymkhana tennis office on Friday 30th September 2011

Schedule for 25th September and 2nd October 2011

Boys Under 12 Singles and Girls Under 14 Doubles on 25th September

Girls Under 12 Singles on 2nd October

Girls Under 14 tournament - 18 September 2011

A Girls under 14 Singles tournament, along with a Boys Under 14 Doubles was held on 18 September 2011 at Deccan Gymkhana.

The Girls event had a draw of 16 while there were 6 teams in the Boys Under 14 Doubles.

We had a chance to speak to Kavita Pande, mother of Anahita Pande, a participant in the Girls Under 14. Kavita said " The tournament was really useful and Anahita really enjoyed playing all 3 matches, we feel really match practice is the most important, because playing against different opponents helps prepare for other matches.It is a good way for the coaches to analyze their students. Anahita also realized what she needs to work on to improve her gameand that we find as avery positive step and playing more practice matches will always help them"

Synergy Sports provided the balls by Gamma and our dear friend Shyam Mehendale was generous to give the scholarship money to the eventual winner. Heartfelt thanks to both, they help to make it all happen. Shri Sane conducted the tournament.

Brief Results:

Girls Under 14 Singles-

Semi finals-

Suprabha Pujari bt. Sanjana Jadhav: 6-0
Mallika Karmarkar bt. Anahita Pande: 6-2

Finals-

Suprabha Pujari bt. Mallika Karmarkar: 6-0

Boys Under 14 Doubles-

Atharva Sharma/Apoorva Ringangoakar bt. Vedang Girme/Atharva Iyer: 6-3, 5-7, 10-8

Coming Sunday, 25 September 2011, we have a Boys Under 12 Singles and Girls Under 14 Doubles

Boys Under 14 Tournament on September 4

A Boys Under 14 tournament was held at Deccan Gymkhana on Sunday, September 4. It was a one day event, matches consisted of one set with tie break at 6 games all.

Gamma provided the balls and Aniket Wakankar conducted the tournament.

Results:

First Round -

Piyush Salekar bt. Vedang Puranik: 6-2
Shaunak Kulkarni bt. Kyle cummings: 6-0
Rajni Sharan bt. Yashwant Gutta: 6-0
Sanket Tambat bt. Arya Mulay: 6-1
Ayush Prabhune bt. Aman Agarwal: 6-0
Akhil Rane bt. Atharva Sharma: 6-4
Yavin Solomon bt. Vedant Girme: 6-0
Aditya Iyer bt. Dhaval Gujar: 6-3
Hritik Bansal bt. Vikram Bhave: 6-2
Anish Patankar bt. Akash Bhujang: 6-2
Atharva Iyer bt. Aniruddha Deshpande: 6-1
Christian Cummnings bt. Siddarth Joshi: 6-2
Pranav Ambekar bt. Indraneel Patil: 6-2

Second Round:

Shaunak Kulkarni bt. Piyush Salekar: 6-4
Sanket Tambat bt. Rajni Sharan: 7-6(3)
Ayush Prabhune bt. Akhil Rane: 6-0
Yavin Solomon bt. Aditya Iyer: 6-4
Anish Patankar bt. Hritik Bansal: 6-2
Christian Cummings bt. Pranav Ambekar: 6-1

Quarter Finals:

Christian Cummings bt. Atharva Iyer: 6-3
Yavin Solomon bt. Anish Patankar: 6-4
Shaunak Kulkarni Bt. Sanket Tambat: 6-4

Semi Finals:

Ayush Prabhune bt. Shaunak Kulkarni: 6-0
Christian Cummings bt. Yavin Solomon: 6-2

Finals:

Ayush Prabhune bt. Christian Cummings: 6-0


Boys Under 12 and Girls Under 12 and 14 tournaments coming soon on September 18 and 25