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Tennis in Puerto Vallarta
World Class Tennis in PV Martin Parra - PVNN
Martin Parra, Director at the Canto Del Sol Tennis Club, loves tennis! Join him here as he reports on everything from the largest national and local events to the status of local amateurs.
Top Seed Cesar Ramirez Wins 5th Annual Copa Pacifico at Canto Del Sol Bob Cohen
As a large crowd of tennis fans gathered Sunday at Canto Del Sol for the singles final, top seed and Mexico's #1 most promising professional tennis player, Cesar Ramirez, faced 2nd seed veteran Victor Romero, ranked 6th in Mexico.
Canto Del Sol Tennis Club to Host Two Big Tournaments Bob Cohen
Director of Tennis Martin Parra of the Canto Del Sol Tennis Club announced two tournaments will be played at the resort consecutively beginning December 10th - December 19th.
Canto Del Sol Tennis Club is Host to Regional Tennis Coaches Conference, September 20th - 24th Bob Cohen
The Canto Del Sol Resort and Tennis Club in Puerto Vallarta was selected to be the host of an international conference for coaches and trainers of tennis players and tennis clubs.
26th Annual Copa Canto Del Sol Tennis Tournament August 2nd - August 8th Bob Cohen
The popular 26th Annual Copa Canto Del Sol Tennis Tournament will begin on August 2, 2010 and its conclusion will be on August 8th. Once again Canto Del Sol Tennis Director Martin Parra and his staff will host the tournament.
Kids Cup Tennis Tournament at Canto Del Sol May 11-15 Bob Cohen
The Jalisco Kids Cup will be held from May 11th-15th and will feature the best youngsters in the State of Jalisco competing in eight different age groups, 9-16 years old. Both boys and girls will compete in singles only.
Stanford Tennis Pro Applies Six Sigma Quality Principles for the First Time to Help Athletes World Sports Media Group
Former Stanford Tennis USPTA Pro, USTA Official and Six Sigma Champion Steven Falk's groundbreaking book, "Six Sigma Tennis," which uses proven quality management principles to achieve athletic excellence, is now available.
El Tigre Sports & Racquet Club Announces Third Annual Valentine's Tournament Bob Cohen
The El Tigre Sports and Racquet Club in Nuevo Vallarta will be holding their 3rd Annual Valentine's Tennis Tournament from Thursday, February 11th and concluding on Saturday, February 13th.
ITF Wheelchair Professional Tennis Tournament Held at Canto Del Sol Tennis Club Bob Cohen
The Canto Del Sol Tennis Club held a new professional tournament from February 4th - February 7th that was ITF (International Tennis Federation) sanctioned.
Raul and Jerry Lopez, Father and Son Win Canto Del Sol 26th Annual Pro-Am Bob Cohen
The finals of the always popular Canto Del Sol 26th Annual Pro-Am came to a conclusion Saturday late afternoon as the father and son team of Raul and Jerry Lopez defeated the team of Lindy Frakes and Pepe Carranza in straight sets 6-3, 6-4.
Marcelo Arevalo of El Salvador Wins IV Copa Pacifico Pro Tennis Tournament Bob Cohen
After competitors from over a dozen countries began play with the qualifying rounds on Sunday that filled the remaining eight spots after the 18 direct entries were given to the top ranked players to enter, the four wild card berths and the two special acceptance entries for those that completed the field at 32, Saturday provided a large crowd for the singles finals.
IV Copa Pacifico Pro Tennis Tournament at Canto Del Sol November 9th-14th Bob Cohen
After three successful years, the Copa Pacifico Pro Tennis Tournament will return to the Canto Del Sol Resort and Tennis Club in Puerto Vallarta from November 9th-14th, offering hot and heavy competition and a $10,000 USD prize to professional tennis players from around the world.
Navarro Wins 25th Annual Copa Canto Del Sol; Tournament a Big Success Bob Cohen
The 25th Annual Copa Canto del Sol concluded Saturday after four days of competition, In the final match of the tournament, top seeded Lazaro Navarro, actually in a league of his own, crushed 4th seed Javier Becerra 6-0, 6-2, claiming the title and the $10,000 USD prize.
XXV Annual Copa Canto Del Sol Tennis Tournament August 5th-9th Bob Cohen
The 25th Annual Copa Canto Del Sol Tennis Tournament will be held this year from August 5-9, drawing a large group of tourists from Guadalajara, Tepic and other cities to combine some extremely competitive tennis and a week at the beautiful beaches of Puerto Vallarta.
ITF Pro Tennis Futures Tournament at Canto Del Sol May 11-17, 2009 Bob Cohen
From May 11-17, 2009, The Canto Del Sol Resort and Tennis Club in Puerto Vallarta will once again host the ITF Futures Professional Tennis Tournament. The total purse of $10,000 USD will draw not only Mexican professionals, but pro players from all around the world.
2nd Annual Valentine's Tennis Cup at El Tigre Bob Cohen
The El Tigre Sports and Racquet Club at Paradise Village announced their 2nd Annual Valentine's Day Cup tennis tournament will be held from Thursday, February 12th - Saturday, February 14th. Tennis Director Norberto Aguirre will be running the tournament, which has three separate competitions.
Team Prince - Forbes/Becerra Win 25th Annual Canto Del Sol Pro-Am Bob Cohen
The 25th Annual Canto Del Sol Pro-Am drew the strongest field of 24 teams in recent history and from the opening round the competition was fierce. Almost all the top professionals in Puerto Vallarta were all in the competition as well as a couple of pros that made the trip from Guadalajara.
25th Annual Canto Del Sol Pro-Am Tennis Tournament to be Held January 26th-31st Bob Cohen
Martin Parra, Tennis Director announced that the 25th Annual Canto Del Sol Pro-Am tournament will be held beginning Monday, January 26th and concluding with its traditional awards ceremony and taco buffet feast on Saturday, January 31st.
Celebrating the Life of David Leonard Bob Cohen
Puerto Vallarta lost one of its kindest, friendliest and respected residents as David Leonard, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at his home after a short battle with lung cancer. David was an artist, humanitarian and tennis fanatic in the 16 full years he lived in Puerto Vallarta.
Pro Tennis Star Sam Querrey Works Out at Canto Del Sol Bob Cohen
While Sam Querrey, the 39th ranked men's tennis professional in the world was vacationing in Puerto Vallarta Christmas week, he scheduled a workout with Martin Parra at Canto Del Sol.
Santiago Gonzalez Wins Primera Fuerza Plus National Tennis Open Bob Cohen
The top ranked player in Mexico, 24 year old Santiago Gonzalez of Veracruz defeated 29 year old veteran and 4th ranked Mexican player, 29 year old Victor Romero of the State of Mexico in straight sets in Sunday's final.
Bruno Rodríguez Wins Copa Pacifico Vallarta In Thriller at Canto Del Sol Bob Cohen
Bruno Rodriguez, seeded 2nd out of Queretaro, Mexico, defeated unseeded Cuban born Lazaro Navarro in a battle of big hitters Saturday afternoon and three hours after the start, the two were blasting shots in the three set final.
Ricardo Meillon Wins 1st Annual Holiday Inn Tennis Tournament Bob Cohen
Ricardo Meillon, the tennis pro at the Westin Resort defeated Javier Diaz, playing out of the Canto Del Sol Tennis Club in the "A" finals Saturday afternoon to conclude the 1st Annual Holiday Inn Tournament.
Juan Elizondo Wins 2nd Annual Puerto Vallarta Open at Canto Del Sol Bob Cohen
Juan Elizondo, the 2nd seed in the 2nd Annual Puerto Vallarta Open utilized a consistent and mostly error free game to defeat the top seed Victor Romero to win this year's title.
2nd Annual Copa Puerto Vallarta Tennis Tournament at Canto Del Sol, Sept. 2nd - 7th Bob Cohen
The 2nd Annual Copa Puerto Vallarta professional tennis tournament will be held beginning Tuesday, September 2nd and will conclude on Saturday, September 7th, 2008 at the Canto Del Sol Resort and Tennis Club.
24th Annual 4 Copas Tequila Copa Canto Del Sol Wrap Up Bob Cohen
The first week of August has always brought tennis fanatics to Puerto Vallarta to compete in the annual Copa Canto Del Sol tennis tournament, and this year was no exception. The 24th Annual tournament was once again successful and well attended.
24th Copa Canto del Sol Begins August 4th Bob Cohen
The Copa Canto Del Sol Tequila 7 Leguas, by far the city's most popular annual tennis tournament for players, spectators and families alike, will be celebrating its 24th year of hot competition in Puerto Vallarta from August 4th-10th, 2008.
5th Annual Kid's Cup at Canto Del Sol Bob Cohen
Four hundred and ten young Mexican athletes between the ages of 9 and 16 have already signed up to participate in the 5th Annual Kid's Cup Tennis Tournament, which will be held at the Canto Del Sol Tennis Club in Puerto Vallarta June 2-7th.
Matosevic Wins Futures 8 Final In Thriller at Canto Del Sol Bob Cohen
The ITF Futures tournaments finished it's five city, five tournament swing through Mexico on Saturday at the Canto Del Sol Tennis Club and the player that came up big to win a thrilling final was Australian 22 year old Marinko Matosevic.
Futures 8 Pro Tennis Tournament Results for Friday at Canto Del Sol Bob Cohen
Friday at the Canto Del Sol Tennis Club provided fans with outstanding tennis at the Mexico Futures 8 professional tournament, the first time in a number of years that the ITF has been in Puerto Vallarta. The semifinals were sandwiched around the doubles final, and the crowd grew as it got later in the evening.
Futures 8 Professional Tennis Tournament at Canto Del Sol May 19-25 Bob Cohen
The Canto Del Sol Resort and Tennis Club will be host to the largest professional tennis tournament held in Puerto Vallarta in a number of years. The event is the ITF F8 Futures - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. The total purse is $10,000 USD.
Pedro Rodriguez/Mike Green Win 24th Annual Canto Del Sol Pro Am Bob Cohen
Puerto Vallarta tennis pro Pedro Rodriguez teamed with amateur Mike Green, sponsored by Tropicasa Realty, to defeat Canto Del Sol pro Polo Torres and amateur Dr. Raul Mesa, sponsored by CMQ Hospital, to win this year's Canto Del Sol Pro Am.
Elizondo Captures 2nd Copa Pacifico Title Bob Cohen
Juan Manuel Elizondo has always been a strong competitor at professional tennis tournaments at the Canto Del Sol Tennis Club in Puerto Vallarta, but up until Saturday night, when he won the 2nd Copa Pacifico, he's always been a runner-up.
Lorena Ochoa Sighting at Paradise Village El Tigre Golf Course Bob Cohen
The best female golfer in the world for the second consecutive year made a quick one day stop in Nuevo Vallarta to help promote her sponsor's tournament. With most players wearing Nike, Adidas or Reebok caps, Mexico's Lorena Ochoa is always seen in competition wearing a Banamex cap.
Copa Pacifico Vallarta at Canto Del Sol Bob Cohen
Attention all tennis players and fans! The 2nd Annual Copa Pacifico Vallarta Tennis Tournament is scheduled to be played at the Canto Del Sol Tennis Club in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from December 3rd through 8th, 2007.
Carlos Palencia Captures Vallarta Open Championship Bob Cohen
The first Annual Vallarta Open, which began on September 19th with a field of 16 Mexican tennis pros competing for the top prize, concluded Saturday with Carlos Palencia of Monterrey defeating Juan Elizondo of Leon in the final match.
1st Annual Vallarta Open Tennis Tournament at Canto Del Sol Bob Cohen
Canto Del Sol Tennis Director Martin Parra, along with a group of Puerto Vallarta city officials, announced play of a new professional tennis tournament, aptly named the 1st Annual Vallarta Open, September 19th through the 22nd.
Guadalajara Dominates 23rd Copa Canto del Sol Results Bob Cohen
Warm weather and hot competition scorched the courts at the Canto del Sol Tennis Club in Puerto Vallarta from July 31st-Aug 5th. After a week full of action, final matches of the 23rd Copa Canto del Sol Tennis Tournament were played on Saturday.
XXIII Copa Canto Del Sol Tennis Tournament July 31st - August 5th Bob Cohen
The XXIII Annual Copa Canto Del Sol Tennis Tournament will begin on July 31, 2007 and its conclusion will be on August 5, 2007. Once again Canto Del Sol Tennis Director Martin Parra and his staff will host the tournament.
Kid's Cup Tennis Tournament at Canto Del Sol Bob Cohen
Beginning June 4th and commencing a week later on June 11th, the Kid's Cup of Mexico will be played at the Canto Del Sol Tennis Club. Tennis Director Martin Parra and his club will be hosting the event for the third consecutive year.
Sergio & Roberto Martinez Win Sports Classic Pro-Am Tennis Bob Cohen
Brothers Sergio and Roberto Martinez have captured another Pro-Am tennis tournament, the latest victory coming at the Sidral Aga 14th International Sports Classic.
XIV International Sports Classic Underway Bob Cohen
The XIV Annual Sidral Aga International Sports Classic starts this weekend, and you can join in the fun at competitions and exhibition games ranging from basketball, tennis and soccer tournaments to a 5k fun run, an aerobics marathon and bowling.
Martinez Brothers Win Canto del Sol Pro Am Doubles Bob Cohen
The 22nd Annual Canto Del Sol Pro Am concluded Saturday with a thrilling doubles match between the Martinez brothers (Roberto and Sergio) facing defending Amateur Champion, Raul Meza, with this year's professional playing partner Norberto Aguirre.
Thais Romero Wins International Tennis Tournament Bob Cohen
Fourteen year old Puerto Vallarta tennis player, Thais Romero, recently competed in the 16 year old division of the Bangoura Junior Championship, upsetting International players in each of the four rounds to win her first USTA event.
Antonio Ruiz Wins 1st Copa Pacifico Bob Cohen
The $16,000 peso first prize in the 1st Annual Copa Pacifico, which was held from Dec 4th-9th at Canto Del Sol Resort and Tennis Club in Puerto Vallarta, went to Antonio Ruiz of Monterrey, the 6th seed and 16th ranked tennis professional in Mexico.
ASOMEX Completes Annual Tennis Tournament at Canto Del Sol Bob Cohen
ASOMEX (Collegio Americano) concluded their annual tournament Wednesday at the Canto Del Sol Resort and Tennis Club. The event seems to grow each year and the level of competition increases as well.
Sergio Martinez Wins First Annual Pinturas Berel Tennis Tournament at the Holiday Inn Bob Cohen
Sergio Martinez, playing out of the Canto Del Sol Tennis Club won the "A" division early Saturday afternoon, easily defeating Rafael Lobato 6-1, 6-2 in the championship round.
Martin Parra Visits Wimbledon on European Vacation Bob Cohen
Canto Del Sol Tennis Director Martin Parra recently returned from a five country European vacation after a busy tennis year at the tennis resort.more »»»
Stars Come Out at U.S. Open Liz Clarke
Tropical Storm Ernesto may have flooded basements and downed power lines as it wended its way through the Northeast, but the aftermath was particularly kind to Sunday's ticket holders at the U.S. Open.more »»»
XXII Copa Canto Del Sol Completes Successful Tournament Bob Cohen
Despite the fact that the final rounds were played between drizzles and downpours, competition was heated as the Puerto Vallarta XXII Annual Copa Canto Del Sol Tennis Tournament came to a close.more »»»
Navarro Wins Title at XXII Copa Canto Del Sol Bob Cohen
It was a battle somewhat similar to a Frazier –Ali or Hearns - Leonard fight, except this was tennis, not boxing. In Puerto Vallarta, at the XXII Copa Canto Del Sol professional finals, top seed and Cuban born Lazaro Navarro took on second seeded Juan Elizondo from Leon.more »»»
XXII Copa Canto Del Sol Reaches Semifinal Play Bob Cohen
The 22nd Annual Copa Canto Del Sol, the most prestigious annual tennis tournament played in Puerto Vallarta, has reached its semifinal and final matches in most divisions. A great majority of the competitors and their families have traveled from Guadalajara and Tepic.more »»»
Puerto Vallarta’s Thais Romero - A Look at Her First Year at the Bollettieri Institute Bob Cohen
Watching Puerto Vallarta tennis phenom, 13 ½ year old Thais Romero the other day, I was amazed at the progress the extremely mature youngster has made after her first year at the Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Sarasota, Florida. Thais has been home for the summer and plans to return to the academy for her second full scholarship year in early August.more »»»
Life Begins at 50 a profile of Sportswriter Bob Cohen
After moving to Puerto Vallarta just before he turned 50, Bob Cohen soon found that retirement was not all that it was cracked up to be. So he began to play tennis, and is now in training to play competitively before he reaches the age of 55.more »»»
XXII Copa Canto del Sol Tournament Announced Bob Cohen
Canto Del Sol Tennis Director, Martin Parra, and resort General Manager, Rene Rodriguez, recently announced the 22nd Annual Copa Canto del Sol Tennis Tournament will take place from July 31st-August 5th, 2006. In addition, as part of the tournament, the 2nd Annual Copa Grupo 3 Canto Del Sol will be played from August 2nd - 4th.more »»»
Tepic’s Copa Ne Kie Tennis Classic Won By Peña and Aguirre Bob Cohen
Club Britania Las Brisas in Tepic, Nayarit was host to a very successful tennis tournament this past week (May 3rd – 7th) as Tepic’s top tennis stars showed the region that they are a force to be reckoned with in national competition on the amateur level.more »»»
Martinez & Martinez Win Pro AM at Pipi’s 10th Annual Canto Del Sol Tennis Classic Bob Cohen
Canto Del Sol tennis pro Polo Martinez was a proud Papa Saturday afternoon after his two sons Sergio and Roberto captured victory in the 10th Annual Pipi’s Canto Del Sol Tennis Classic.more »»»
Athlete, Entertainer, Puerto Vallarta Resident a profile of Kosmas Mamadopoulos
Bob Cohen tells us about athlete, entertainer and Puerto Vallarta resident, Kosmas Mamadopoulos, who plays his tennis at Canto Del Sol Tennis Club, and his music at Le Gourmet Restaurant.more »»»
Pepsi Classic Tennis Tournament Results Bob Cohen
Holiday Inn Tennis Pro Rafael Castillon put together yet another quality event for tennis fans at the 8th Annual Pepsi Classic Tennis Tournament, held at the Holiday Inn Puerto Vallarta last Saturday.more »»»
8th Annual Pepsi Tennis Tournament At the Holiday Inn Bob Cohen
Tennis fever is hot in Puerto Vallarta and tennis pro Rafael Castellon of the Holiday Inn announced an amateur singles tournament that will begin on Thursday, February 9th and commence with trophy presentation on the final day, Saturday February 18th.more »»»
Canto del Sol Tennis Tournament PVNN
Tennis players and fans alike enjoyed a week of hot tennis action as the 21st annual Pro Am Tennis Tournament took place at the Canto del Sol Tennis Club in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from January 23rd-28th, and BanderasNews video journalist, Laura Gelezunas, sat court-side to bring us the highlights.more »»»
Rodriguez/Meza Win Pro Am, Welffens Wins "A" at Canto Del Sol Tennis Bob Cohen
Tennis pro Pedro Rodriguez teamed with Dr. Raul Meza as his amateur partner to defeat Emile Larrivee and Yan Welffens in straight sets by the score of 6-3, 7-5 to win the 21st Annual Canto Del Sol Tennis Club's Pro Am doubles tournament Saturday afternoon.more »»»
Canto Del Sol Pro-Am Reaches Semifinal Play Bob Cohen
The quarterfinal matches at the Pro Am at Canto Del Sol were completed late Thursday night; the marquee match was the doubles competition, with the team of Yan Welffens and Emile Larrivee facing Duncan Forbes and professional Alfonso Montes Deoca. more »»»
21st Annual Tennis Pro Am Tournament At Canto Del Sol Heads into Final Weekend Bob Cohen
Action at the 21st Annual Pro Am Tennis Tournament at the Canto Del Sol Resort and Tennis Club heads into the final three days of action as all divisions have reached the quarterfinal round. Tennis players and fans alike have been treated to quality matches thus far as the opening rounds have been played form 4 PM until close to midnight.more »»»
Canto Del Sol 21st Annual Pro-Am Tournament Scheduled for January 23, 2006 Bob Cohen
Canto Del Sol Resort and Tennis Club Tennis Director Martin Parra announced the resort's 21st Annual Pro-Am Tournament which will be held from January 23 - January 28, 2006. The professionals will be competing for a total prize purse of 5000 pesos, while their amateur partners will compete for the glory.more »»»
Tennis Great Dick Gould In Tennis Clinic at Canto Del Sol Bob Cohen
Yet another famous tennis celebrity has graced the courts at the Canto Del Sol Resort and Racquet Club in Puerto Vallarta. Dick Gould college tennis' most famous and recognized coach joined a group of seven tennis pros to put on a week long clinic for about thirty people from around the San Francisco Bay area.more »»»
Tennis Doubles Tournament at Rincon de Guayabitos Bob Cohen
Yes, there is a tennis tournament in the seaside resort town of Rincon de Guayabitos about an hour drive north of Puerto Vallarta, and 10 minutes north of San Francisco. Since many players will be coming from Tepic the originally scheduled Singles event has been changed to a two day Doubles Tournament.more »»»
Yan Welffens Wins 1st Annual Torneo de Tennis at Los Tules Martin Parra
The 1st Annual Crucero Santamaria/Tamale Café tennis tournament at Los Tules was held this past week arranged and assembled by Los Tules tennis pro Alex Sanchez, the finals played on Saturday.more »»»
Puerto Vallarta's Thais Romero on Scholarship at Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy Bob Cohen
Puerto Vallarta's own 12 year old Thais Romero has been at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy for the last three months on a full scholarship. The academy is noted as the best in the world and is located in the tennis hotbed of Sarasota, Florida.more »»»
American School 10th Annual Tennis Tournament Bob Cohen
Canto Del Sol tennis players couldn't get a court from Monday through Wednesday, as the American School hosted its 10th Annual tournament. All eight courts were occupied from 8 am till closing this week.more »»»
Martina Navratilova/Rosie Casals Tennis Clinic Martin Parra
November 1, 2005 was a day tennis fans in Puerto Vallarta will long remember, but for the 200 cruise ship passengers that participated in the Martina Navratilova/Rosie Casals Tennis Clinic, it was an unforgettable event.more »»»
Westin 13th Anniversary Tennis Tournament Results Martin Parra
The 13th Annual Westin Anniversary Tennis Classic came to an end Saturday with two local professionals battling for Puerto Vallarta bragging rights in an exhibition match following the finals in the men’s, women’s and kids finals. Well done Norberto; we will look forward to the next top notch tournament at the Westin.more »»»
Agassi Emerges in Thriller Michelle Kaufman
Clearly torn over whether to root for 35-year-old icon Andre Agassi or popular wild card James Blake Wednesday night, the jam-packed Arthur Ashe Stadium shifted into neutral during warmups and chanted "U-S-A! U-S-A!"more »»»
Lazaro Navarro Wins XXI Copa Canto Del Sol Martin Parra
Cuban born Lazaro Navarro will be driving home to Mexico City in a brand new Mazda after defeating Rolando Vargas of Queretaro Saturday afternoon 6-4, 6-3. The final displayed the powerful serve and volley game of Navarro and the resilience of the feisty Vargas.more »»»
Gavaldon Helps Nurture Mexican Talent Jerry Magee
Angelica Gavaldon can be remembered as a tennis player who prepared for matches by munching on a chocolate chip cookie and played them with large hoop earrings dangling from her ears. She could play, too; she twice was a quarterfinalist at the Australian Open.more »»»
About Tennis Courts and Resorts in Puerto Vallarta Martin Parra
Puerto Vallarta is considered the best tennis resort in Mexico, offering dozens of tennis courts, pros and lessons at area resorts and tennis centers. We have compiled a list of every tennis court in the Bahia de Banderas area, which includes everything one needs to know before choosing their tennis destination.more »»»
Martin Parra, Tennis Director - Canto Del Sol Resort & Tennis Club Bob Cohen
Martin Parra and tennis are synonymous in Puerto Vallarta. Born in Puerto Vallarta in 1963, Parra started playing tennis at the age of ten with a passion that grew to put Puerto Vallarta on the map as a tennis destination.more »»»
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