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Programs Established in Michael's Memory
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 UPenn - winners |
 Georgetown University |
 UPenn (left) / Virginia (right) |
 Maryland |
 Virginia |
 John Hopkins Team |
Duel in the District 2013
The fifth annual “Duel in the District” hosted eleven College teams -- the strongest turnout to date -- including University of Maryland, University of Virginia, two teams from University of Pennsylvania, Mary Washington University, American University, Towson University, Northeastern University, William and Mary University, James Madison University and Georgetown. Competition was tough during a cool and breezy weekend March 23 and 24, 2013 at Georgetown University's tennis facility.
The Gold bracket began with James Madison University falling to UPenn1, who went on to upset UVA before losing to UMD in the final! UMD had started the day by beating out the UPenn2 team. UPenn2 beat JMU in the back draw, but then lost to UVA, putting them in third place overall.
End result: UMD won. UPenn got 2nd; UVA took third. UPenn2 took fourth; JMU finished fifth.
In the Silver bracket, GU beat William and Mary and then Northeastern . Towson beat Mary Washington and then lost to American. American and Georgetown played in the finals of the Silver bracket, and American won.
American took sixth; Georgetown seventh; Towson and Northeastern took eighth and ninth; Willliam and Mary got tenth; and Mary Washington finished eleventh.
 The Georgetown Board, upcoming and previous. From left to right, the people are Aakash Shah, Justin Betrus, Lenny Olsen, Elizabeth Kelly, Joanne Esteban, Katy Keane, and Callie Wells. |
 Elizabeth Kelly and Justin Betrus showing off the trophies for the winners! First and Second place get one. |
 A few of the courts. In the forefront is the UVA mens singles player. |
 Joanne Esteban in the forefront with Lenny Olsen and Justin Betrus in the background, playing Mary Washington. |
 Elizabeth Kelly and Joanne Esteban playing doubles. |
 Justin Betrus and Lenny Olsen playing doubles. |
 The handshake of the final match--UPenn1 lost to UMD for the first place spot. |
 UPenn1 with their second place trophy! |
 UMD with their first place trophy! |
Duel in the District 2014
Twelve College Club Tennis teams competed in the "Sixth Annual “Duel in the District" tournament held at Georgetown University on April 5 and 6, 2014. University of Pennsylvania, once again, took first place beating Virginia Tech with a score of 23-13, in their final match. The Silver Bracket was won by MIT. Final standings for this year’s Duel were:
- UPenn
- Virginia Tech
- UVA
- Tufts
- Rutgers
- Northeastern
- MIT
- Georgetown
- Drexel
- Lehigh
- Mary Washington
- James Madison
A memorable and good time was had by all under blue skies and moderate temperatures.
 6th Annual “Duel in District” in honor of Michael. Georgetown’s Lenny, Aakash, Elizabeth and Joanne |
 Keeping Score |
 Action for the Trophy |
 First Place - UPenn |
 Second Place - Virginia Tech |
 Georgetown University Tennis Courts |
 12 College Club Tennis teams competed in 2014 |
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Duel in the District 2015
The 2014/2015 Georgetown Club Tennis team and season was put to a test this year, at the Seventh annual “Duel in the District” -- they found themselves with no on-site tennis courts, thanks to the University’s decision to build an expanded Athletic Center. But, that didn’t deter them. In fact, it spurred this year’s Board to find and negotiate a new site and sponsor - Rock Creek Tennis Center, home of the Citi Open, an ATP event. With ten courts at their disposal, GU Club Tennis hosted a record sixteen College teams on March 21-22 under relatively cool, but sunny, skies.
Teams included:
- Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
- Towson University, Maryland
- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
- George Washington University, Washington, DC
- Washington University, St. Louis, MO
- College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA
- Georgetown University, DC (Team A and B)
- George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
- Northeastern University, Boston, MA
- Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
- University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA
- Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
- James Madison University, Harrisburg, VA
- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Two days of competitive play resulted in an upset -- Northeastern ended UPenn’s long- time victory streak by beating Penn State in the finals. Northeastern won first place and Penn State was second place in the Gold bracket. UPenn won Silver, with Georgetown taking second place. Georgetown’s second team won the Bronze bracket. James Madison University won a newly-instituted Sportsmanship Award. A good time was had by all.
 Northeastern University - Winners |
 Penn State - Runners-Up |
 GU Club Tennis Board 2015 |
A little pre-Duel Competition for GU Club Tennis
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Duel in the District 2016
On March 19/20, 2016, Georgetown Club Tennis found themselves in a predicament -- hosting the Eighth annual “Duel in the District” - the first MEJ “Duel” plagued by rain since its establishment in 2009. Well- prepared, they managed to allocate the 16 participating College teams to indoor courts in Virginia and DC on the Saturday, the first day of play. On Sunday, the teams started play indoors and then, finally, outdoors. Despite the inclement weather, team spirits weren’t dampened and keen competition and great camraderie reigned.
Participating College teams included: Northeastern, University of Virginia, Penn, Cornell, American, George Mason, Pittsburgh, Duke, Mt. St. Mary’s, Temple, Boston College, James Madison, Virginia Tech, Princeton and Georgetown A and B.
End results:
Champions - Cornell beat out Virginia in the Finals. (Georgetown A lost a close match to Cornell)
Silver Bracket - Winners - Princeton. (Georgetown B got third)
Bronze Bracket - Boston College beat out Pittsburgh by one game.
James Madison University was awarded the newly-established “Sportsmanship Award”.
 Champions - Cornell University |
 James Madison University - Sportsmanship Award |
 Runners-Up - University of Virginia |
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Duel in the District 2017
Georgetown Club Tennis hosted the Ninth annual “Duel in the District” on March 25/26, 2017 at Rock Creek Tennis Center. Sixteen College teams competed over the two-day period under relatively warm sunny/cloud conditions.
Participating Teams included:
- University of Virginia
- West Virginia University
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
- University of Pennsylvania
- Michigan University
- Cornell University
- University of Pittsburgh
- Penn State University
- George Washington University
- George Mason University
- Loyola University
- Richmond University
- Rowan University
- John Hopkins University
- Georgetown University (Teams A & B)
Gold Bracket Champions were: University of Michigan; Runners Up - University of West Virginia.
Loyola University won the Sportsmanship Award.
Semis of Gold were decided by a super tiebreak for the match; UVA over Georgetown and Michigan over Penn State.
Silver Bracket Winners: Rowan University against Silver finalists George Washington University.
 Champions - University of Michigan |
 Runners Up - University of West Virginia |
 Sportsmanship Award - Loyola University |
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Duel in the District 2018
Georgetown University Club Tennis hosted twelve teams at Rock Creek Tennis Center on April 7 and 8, 2018 for the Tenth annual “Duel in the District” — a weekend besieged by very cold, cloudy, windy and, at times, rainy Spring temperatures. Despite the poor weather, the teams persevered and enjoyed a highly competitive event.
Teams competing this year included:
- Fordham University
- University of Pittsburgh
- University of Pennsylvania
- John Hopkins University
- Virginia Tech
- Princeton University
- Rutgers University
- George Washington University
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County
- Penn State
- University of Virginia
- University of Maryland
- Georgetown University
Gold Bracket Champions were Penn State; Runners Up - Rutgers University
Silver Bracket Winners: Virginia Tech over John Hopkins University
Duel in the District 2019
On March 30/31, 2019, Georgetown University Club Tennis hosted the eleventh annual “Duel in the District” Tournament held at Rock Creek Tennis Center. A full roster of sixteen College teams, 7 of which were new to the tournament, battled it out in many close matches late into Saturday night and early Sunday in an effort to finish prior to rain forecast for Sunday. A very popular annual event, 8 teams were wait-listed resulting in some disappointed regulars who didn’t commit in time.
Teams competing this year included:
- Northeastern University
- University of Mary Washington
- Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia
- James Madison University
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County
- University of Pittsburgh
- University of Delaware
- University of Toledo
- Fordham University
- Drexel University
- Philadelphia
- Old Dominion University, Virginia
- Virginia Tech
- University of Pennsylvania
- Loyola University, Maryland
- Duquesne University, Pittsburgh
- Georgetown University
Gold Bracket Champions: Northeastern University; Runners Up: Virginia Tech
Silver Bracket Champions: Duquesne University; Runners Up: University of Pittsburgh
Sportsmanship Award: University of Delaware, the only team out in the rain Sunday morning helping clear the courts, not just for their match, but for everyone’s benefit.
Duel in the District 2020
Michael’s 12th annual Georgetown University “Duel in the District Tournament” was scheduled to be held at Rock Creek Tennis Park on March 28-29, 2020. The tournament which again registered 16 Northeastern College Club teams was, unfortunately, forced to cancel due to Covid-19 Pandemic closures.
Duel in the District 2022
After a two-year postponement due to the Covid pandemic, Georgetown University Club Tennis reinstated Michael’s “Duel in the District Tournament” which was held April 2–3 at Rock Creek Tennis Park. Ever popular, this year’s tournament drew 14 College teams:
- Columbia University
- Drexel University
- Duquesne University
- George Mason University
- Georgetown University (Teams A&B)
- Loyola University
- Northeastern University
- University of Pittsburgh
- Princeton University
- Rutgers University
- The College of New Jersey
- University of Virginia
- University of North Carolina College of William and Mary
Gold Bracket Champions: Georgetown Team A Runners Up: Rutgers University
Silver Bracket Champions: George Mason University Runners Up: Princeton University
Sportsmanship Award: George Mason University
Participants enjoyed two days of competitive and fun times under blue skies and warm temperatures.
 Gold Bracket Champions - Georgetown Team A |
 Runners Up - Rutgers University |
 Silver Bracket Champions - George Mason University |
 Runners Up - Princeton |
Sportsmanship Award - George Mason University |
 Rock Creek Tennis |
 The College of New Jersey |
 Columbia University |
 Loyola University |
 Northeastern University |
Princeton University |
 University of Pittsburg |
 University of Virginia |
 University of North Carolina College of William and Mary |
 Georgetown University Teams |
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Duel in the District 2023
On March 25-26, 2023, Georgetown University Club Tennis hosted the 13th annual “Duel in the District” in honor of Michael held at Rock Creek Tennis Park. The tournament drew the usual high number of Northeastern College Club teams, all eager to compete:
- American University (Teams A and B)
- Georgetown University
- George Mason University
- George Washington University (Teams A and B)
- John Hopkins University
- Loyola University
- University of Maryland (Teams A and B)
- Naval Academy
- Northeastern University
- University of Virginia (Teams A and B)
- Virginia Tech
- University of Western Virginia
- William and Mary University
This year’s tournament, unfortunately experienced inclement weather, postponing all outdoor play on Saturday. The Club managed to access a small number of indoor courts which were used by some of the college teams. Sunday was beautiful and sunny and play resumed, in full
force, late into the day.
Gold Bracket Champions: University of Virginia Runners Up: American University (A)
Silver Bracket Champions: American University (B) Runners Up: Navy Academy
Sportsmanship Award: Navy Academy
 Gold Bracket Champions - Univeristy of Virginia |
 Gold Bracket Runners Up - American University (A) |
Silver Bracket Champions - American University |
 Silver Bracket Runners Up - Navy Academy |
Sportsmanship Award - Navy Academy |
 William and Mary University |
 Virginia Tech |
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 Northeastern University |
 Navy Academy Singles |
 Loyola University and University of Maryland |
 Georgetown University |
 Georgetown University Men's Doubles |