Calendar of Events
| Jun 7, 9:00 am |
Wild Card Tournament |
| Jun 14, 5:00 om |
Summer BBQ |
Why is the French Open called ROLAND GARROS?
Roland Garros was a pioneering French aviator who made significant contributions to early aviation, particularly during World War I. Born in 1888, he was already an accomplished pilot before the war, having made notable flights including the first aerial crossing of the Mediterranean Sea in 1913. When WWI began, Garros joined the French air service and became deeply involved in the development of fighter aircraft tactics and technology.
Garros is most famous for developing an innovative solution to a critical problem in early aerial combat: how to fire a machine gun through a spinning propeller without destroying it. In April 1915, he fitted steel deflector plates to his propeller blades, allowing bullets to be fired straight ahead while deflecting any rounds that would hit the propeller. This crude but effective system gave him a significant tactical advantage, and he achieved several aerial victories before being shot down and captured by German forces. The Germans studied his captured aircraft, leading them to develop the more sophisticated interrupter gear system that would dominate air combat for the rest of the war.
As tribute to this aviator and innovator, France named the prestigious French Open Tournament and tennis complex after this war hero.
The Rossmoor 50+ East Bay Women's Tennis League
... concluded their 2025-26 season with a solid fifth-place finish. Throughout the season, the team demonstrated consistent performance across fourteen matches, splitting evenly between home and away venues. Their record reflected competitive play with six victories, five defeats, and three draws.
The dedication of the team's twenty-one members was evident in their collective achievement of 975 games played over the course of the season. Under the leadership of Team Captain Carol Pillsbury and Co-Captain Yvonne Merrick, the group maintained strong cohesion and sportsmanship throughout their season.
Both captains have committed to returning for the upcoming season, ensuring continuity in leadership for this accomplished group of athletes. Women interested in joining this dynamic tennis community are encouraged to reach out to either Carol or Yvonne for more information about team participation.
You can't buy happiness, but you can play tennis and that's kind of the same thing