Tonight I witnessed a bit of La Costa history in the making.
The La Costa Resort and Spa, just a short walk from my home in Carlsbad, has been the site of the women's Acura Tennis Classic for many years. It's a great event and always draws world-class players.
I had the good fortune to attend the quarterfinals tonight, to watch Venus Williams (recent Wimbleton champion and three-time Acura Tennis Classic Champ) vs. AnnaChakvetadze. Williams, IMHO, was not at her best, and was beaten by Chalvetadze.
I am a bit of a Venus Williams fan. So it was disappointing to see her give up so many points, but her opponent was outstanding, and at 20 years old, is a rising star.
But that's not really the history I was referring to.
The Acura Tennis Classic is leaving La Costa after this year. I don't know the reasons, and I suppose it doesn't matter. In the wake of the Accenture Match Play Golf Tournament moving on in 2006, this is yet another bit of history.
It was fun to see the match, however, but knowing that the tournament is leaving is bittersweet. I at least have the photos as a memory. Enjoy!
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