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Manji Gets His National Singles Championship

19. April 2013

The reason I chose ACE was because I knew it would provide me with the right resources and environment to help me improve as much as I can. Pierre Lamarche was a big reason for my move. It really stood out how much he cared for my game even when I was not one of his players. With the support of my family and friends I left Pickering to live in Burlington with Doug Burke [ACE President] at the ACE house. The first week I was there I was extremely grateful to have the opportunity to train with so many resources, something I was not used to. I sat down with Pierre, Doug and Clement and discussed my goals, one of them being to win the Nationals.

ONcourt Interview: Melika Leblanc

22. March 2013

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ONcourt: Hi Melika, the last time you were interviewed you were living in your hometown Moncton, New Brunswick and you were just finishing up playing at the u16 Nationals in Montreal. At that time you were playing 0-2.5 hours of tennis per week. When asked what your aspirations were you said, "to get a scholarship to a US University." So, tell me, what have you been up to since?

Rebecca Marino, Stepping Away from the Game

22. February 2013

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Rebecca Marino, Stepping Away from the Game

Pierre Lamarche: It was with great sadness that I heard of Rebecca’s withdrawal from competitive tennis. Rebecca has been a great asset to Canadian tennis and always was a sensitive individual respected by her peers. The courage she has shown in speaking publicly about her depression warrants that we all respect and understand her difficult decision. Depression is one of the most debilitating conditions one can find themselves in, I know from experience. Rebecca, thank you and good luck on your road to recovery.

ONcourt Interview: Aleksandra Wozniak

18. January 2013

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On Sunday January 6th, I was leaving the Cedar Springs club in Burlington when I suddenly saw a good looking girl with a great looking smash. I had to look more closely and then I realised it was Canadian great Aleks Wozniak, Canada’s top ranked female player. What a surprise as the day before I had read about her withdrawal from the Aussie Open. I have known Aleks forever so I barged in on the court and here is our conversation.

ONcourt Interview: Kai Broomfield

11. January 2013

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Kai Broomfield: Ah! Ah! I am now entering my second year at Marshall University which is located in Huntington, West Virginia and of course I am on a tennis scholarship. The reason I did not play for two years was a series of injuries which made it impossible for me to compete. First it was my wrist, then I started training and had to step away with an ankle injury.

ONcourt Interview: Joan Cannon and Soufiane Azargui

21. December 2012

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ONcourt Interview: Joan Cannon and Soufiane Azargui

Soufiane Azargui and Joan Cannon are back from University at ACE Tennis for the holidays. Soufiane is currently in his third year at Brown University in Rhode Island while Joan is in her 2nd year at Princeton University in New Jersey. Craig Mercer caught up with the two of them sitting in the lounge at Cedar Springs after practice and thought that it would be nice to share their conversation for the benefit of aspiring young players.