L-R: DANIEL CAMACHO, CHAD DYER, ALEX VEGA-SOTO, AND ROBBIE GREENLAW.
DURING PICKLEBALL MATCH.
Heritage Palms Racquet Sports proudly hosted its first-ever combined tennis and pickleball exhibition on Thursday, November 20. It was a celebration made possible by the completion of four brand-new pickleball courts in the late spring and the full reconstruction of all eight tennis courts over the summer. With both venues being newly refreshed, it was the perfect moment to showcase the upgraded facilities and bring the community together for an exciting evening of racquet sports.
More than 125 enthusiastic members gathered to cheer Head Professional, Daniel Camacho, and me as we faced visiting pros Alex Vega-Soto, Head Professional at Fiddlesticks, and Robbie Greenlaw.
The exhibition kicked off with a lively pickleball match. Alex and Robbie claimed the victory with scores of 11-6, 11-5, but not before the crowd was treated to a series of long, high-energy rallies that had spectators up on their feet throughout the match.
SERVING AND CHAD AT THE NET.
Immediately following the pickleball action, the players transitioned to the tennis courts for a fast-paced match using a “short sets” format – first to four games instead of six. Daniel and I delivered an exceptional performance, defeating the visiting pros 4-1, 4-0. Daniel’s court coverage and consistency, paired with my strong net play, proved to be a winning combination and a thrill for everyone watching.
The evening highlighted, not only the impressive skill of the participating pros, but also the vibrant enthusiasm of our community. With brand-new courts, growing programs, and strong member support, the future of tennis and pickleball at HP is brighter than ever.
