Rossmoor Men's Tennis Team Triumphs Over Crow Canyon
Despite soggy conditions, the men of Rossmoor proved that determination can prevail over weather. On Feb. 25, with puddles still lingering on the courts ahead of their home match against Crow Canyon Country Club, it initially looked doubtful that play would begin on time.
A dedicated crew arrived an hour early, sweeping and using blowers to dry the surface just enough for competition. Their efforts paid off, and the match went forward, culminating in a decisive Rossmoor victory.
Match Results
Line 1: Rossmoor’s top duo, Chris Slee and John Radebold, delivered a solid performance, winning 6–4, 6–4.
Line 2: Al Peters and Bart Ostro had a strong showing with a confident 6–2, 6–3 win.
Line 3: Richard Schulman and John Poon battled through a tightly contested match, falling in a marathon super tiebreak, 7–6, 3–6, 6–10.
Line 4: Captain Bernie Wolf and David Hickey played steady, consistent tennis to secure a 6–3, 7–6 victory.
Line 5: Irwin Cohen and Bert Sebilia were dominant from the outset, cruising to a 6–2, 6–2 win.
Player Spotlight: Bart Ostro
Bart Ostro’s tennis journey began at age 12 on clay courts in New Jersey. Years later, his career took him to Barcelona, where he found himself playing on red clay, a full-circle tennis experience.
A year spent in Hawaii introduced him to a coach who helped elevate his game, and today Ostro says one of his greatest joys is the camaraderie of doubles, along with the strong, physical challenge of singles rallies. He maintains a daily stretching routine and emphasizes active warm-ups before play.
His philosophy is simple: Tennis and pleasure go hand in hand. No matter how I play, whether I win or lose, I experience the joy of working on my game, both inner and outer.
Off the court, Ostro stays active in Rossmoor life through the Ukulele, Sustainability, Democratic, and Ashmolean Singers clubs. He also treasures time with his three grandchildren and helps care for his 99-year-old mother-in-law.