Tahoe Tennis Classic no ordinary tournament

Winning is the obvious goal, but for those who don’t make it to the finals on tournament Sunday the Tahoe Tennis Classic really is a four-day party.

The deadline to sign up for the South Shore event is July 22. There are 16 divisions for the July 26-29 tennis tournament at Zephyr Cove Tennis Club. While this is an all-doubles tournament, the various events make it so all levels can compete.

More than 200 players are expected to descend about the region, with a regular contingent coming from Texas.

One thing that makes this tournament different from so many others is that every player is guaranteed two matches. The entry fee also includes a dinner that Friday night at MontBleu in Stateline, a T-shirt, hat and a cocktail party on Thursday at Casey’s in Round Hill.

The tournament, now in its 35th year, is the main fundraiser for the Zephyr Cove Tennis Club Foundation. At the dinner there are mystery bags, a raffle and silent auction to help raise funds that are used for court upkeep and programs. The foundation is responsible for everything tennis related at the Douglas County-owned park.

Cost is $80 for the first event, $40 for second. More information, as well as the registration form, is available on ZCTC’s website.