OO-la-la! It’s Party Time, Parisian-style at Alto Lakes!!
 
Tennis fans all over the world tune into the French Open, the second Grand Slam of the year, from May 22 - June 11. 
 
Alto Lakes Tennis Association (ALTA) asks, how big a French Open fan are you? Can you answer these quiz questions?
 

1. If the French Open is the second Grand Slam of the year, what is the first?
2. The French Open is the only one of the four Grand Slams to play on which surface?
3. The French Open plays at Stade Roland Garros.  Who was Roland Garros?
4. Which American players have won the most French Open championships, singles and/or doubles?

 
Answers:  1. The Australian Open, played in January. 2. Clay.  3. A famous French aviator of World War I. 4. Chris Evert (7 in singles) and Martina Navratilova (11 singles and doubles).
 
Claim your own French Open title on Saturday, June 3, at our Outlaw Courts as ALTA celebrates the first of its Summer Grand Slammers, the ALTA French Open. Check in at 9:00 am.
 
Etes-vous prêt à vous amuser? (Are you ready to have fun?)
 ALTA’s French Open captures Stade Roland Garros fun–sans l'argile rouge! (without the red clay!) as competitors play mixed doubles in fun mixer competition.  
Très sportif! (Very sporty!)
 
Toast your jeu très magnifique (very magnificent play) as Champagne corks pop, croissants tempt, French pastries tantalize, and more reward ALTA’s tennis bonhomie (conviviality). 
 
Get into the French Open spirit wearing your fave French Open tennis outfit in France's tricolors (red/white/blue) or official French Open colors (orange/green). You’ll look très jolie! (very nice!)
 
ALTA’s French Open fête (party) is free to ALTA members. ALTA members may bring a guest for $5. Be sure and sign up on Foretees, or by emailing Elaine at [email protected] for both refreshments or play.
 
 Amuse toi-bien! (Have fun!)
 
And also remember….
 
First Racquet returns on Monday, July 3. This popular program introduces your kids and grandkids to your favorite lifetime sport. Equipment, instruction, and fun provided. Check it out and sign up your little budding tennis pro on the ALTA web page. 
 
If you would you like to volunteer for heart-warming fun and friendship at this event, please contact Belinda Campbell at [email protected].
 
À bientôt!  (“See you soon!”)
 
Yvonne "EV" Lanelli
Publicity Director
[email protected]