The NC Men’s Open Playoffs on May 2nd had CPAC-East playing against Midtown-Chicago and North Shore playing against River Trails. River Trails would have loved to have had all four men’s teams in the Finals but North Shore put a stop that thought winning 3-3 in matches and 7-6 in sets. College Park had to default a court against Midtown-Chicago, something Midtown-Chicago had been doing most of the season but in the playoffs where every match counts, it allowed MTC a 4-2 win. The Finals will take place at College Park Athletic Club on May 9th at 4pm. For more details, see our Facebook page (don’t forget to “like” us) at www.facebook.com/chicagolandindoortennis.

The NC Men’s 4.5 Playoffs took place on May 2nd with RCLB matched up against Libertyville and River Trails matched up against College Park East. Last year, RCLB had to default some matches as they were short players for the Playoffs and Finals. This year they came with a fuller roster of eligible players and came away with a win on all but 1 court (court 6). River Trails match up against College Park had a few players riled on both sides. River Trails prevailed 4-2. The Finals will take place on Saturday, May 9th at 2pm at College Park Athletic Club. For more details, see our Facebook page (don’t forget to “like” us) at www.facebook.com/chicagolandindoortennis.

The Men’s 4.0 playoffs on May 2nd had River Trails playing against Northbrook and Midtown-Palatine playing against Libertyville. RTTC and MTP both won 5-1. There’s a nice rivalry between RTTC and MTP and I’m sure they will bring their best players to the Finals on Saturday, May 9th at College Park Athletic Club at 12pm. For more details, see our Facebook page (don’t forget to “like” us) at www.facebook.com/chicagolandindoortennis.

The Men’s 3.5 playoffs on May 2nd pitted North Shore against RC Lake Bluff and River Trails against Midtown-Palatine. North Shore won 3-1 over RC Lake Bluff. RCLB’s win came as a default when one of NSRC’s players failed to show. River Trails didn’t have any defaults but had to battle it out against Midtown-Palatine with three 3-set matches. RTTC won 3-1 over MTP. The Finals will take place at 10am on May 9th at College Park Athletic Club. For more details, see our Facebook page (don’t forget to “like” us) at www.facebook.com/chicagolandindoortennis.

With the loss of Lincolnshire, the four teams in the NC Women’s Open Red league automatically advanced to the Playoffs. Northbrook played against College Park and North Shore played against Glenbrook. Northbrook won 5-1 with a 3 set match at court 4 going to College Park. North Shore won 4 of the 6 matches against Glenbrook. Northbrook and North Shore will meet in the Finals at College Park Athletic Club on May 8th at 10:30 A.M. For more details, go to www.facebook.com/chicagolandindoortennis

The NC Women’s Open Green Playoffs took place on May 1st. The playoff match between RC Lake Bluff and Midtown-Bannockburn 2 could have gone either way. “Why?” you ask. Because 4 matches went to 3 sets and one of the 2 set matches went to a tie-breaker in the 2nd set. All the matches were close but RCLB won 4-2. Between Midtown-Palatine and Libertyville, there were a couple of close matches and a few less than close matches. MTP came out ahead 4-2. The Finals will take place at Five Seasons on May 8th at 12pm. For more details, go to www.Facebook.com/ChicagolandIndoorTennis

The NC Women’s 4.5 Red Playoffs took place on May 1st with Midtown-Chicago vs. Midtown-Bannockburn 2 and Lakeshore vs. River Trails. Midtown-Bannockburn 2 moved up in their standings from last year’s 6th place to this year’s 4th place but couldn’t get past Midtown-Chicago’s players to make it to the Finals. Midtown-Chicago dominated with a 6-0 win over Midtown-Bannockburn 2. Lakeshore made it to the Finals last year but they weren’t the team holding the trophy. Lakeshore wanted another chance at the trophy so they brought their game faces on against River Trails and won 5-1. The Finals will take place at Glenbrook Racquet Club on May 8th at 12pm. Check out CITA’s Facebook page for more details.

The NC Women’s 4.5 Green Playoffs took place on May 1st with RC Lake Bluff playing against North Shore and College Park East playing against Midtown Bannockburn. NSRC stopped RCLB from getting to the Finals with a 5-1 win. And MTB was able to slide by CPAC-E with a 2 set win with matches tied at 3-3. MTB and NSRC will meet in the Finals at Glenbrook Racquet Club on May 8th at 10 A.M.

RCLB at practice getting ready for Playoffs

The NC Women’s 4.0 Friday Playoffs took place on May 1st with Midtown-Chicago playing against their neighboring club Lakeshore and Midtown-Palatine playing against the defending champion RC Lake Bluff. Most of the matchups were close with several 3 set matches and tie-breakers. In the end, the 3rd and 4th place teams put themselves in the Finals. Lakeshore won 3 matches (8 sets) to Midtown-Chicago’s 3 matches (6 sets). And RC Lake Bluff won 4-2 matches over Midtown-Palatine. The Finals will take place at Northbrook Racquet Club on May 8th at 12 P.M.

The NCW4.5-Open Singles Playoff matches had two strong teams win 4-0 over their opponents. Northbrook took on Midtown-Bannockburn 1 with one nail-biter on court 4 that went 14-12 in the match tie-breaker going NRC’s way. Meanwhile, Midtown-Bannockburn 2 had two of the four matches go to match tie-breakers, both ending up a win for MTB 2. The Finals between NRC and MTB 2, will occur at Northbrook Racquet Club on Thursday, May 7th at 12:00 P.M.