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This section features short profiles of members of our club.

Mark Pereth

Mark Pereth

Mark is our newly elected men's captain and has a played at numerous clubs (incl ETC) before settling down at last at ETC. Mark is a fundi about tennis rules and a virtual encyclopedia regarding foot faults. He is a dedicated doubles player and, with his height and wingspan, difficult to lob or pass as he takes up his position at the net.

His position as captain will be a trying one so as not to ruffle anyone's feathers, but apparently a round of beers will get you a spot in the first team.

Mark's other interest is going off-roading in his 4x4 Landrovers (when he is not fixing them). By the looks of it he hasn't quite mastered to keep his vehicle in an upright position: even by Cape Town driver's poor standards this tops everything. Maybe he should fit a sunroof for easier exit in future.

Michelle Griffiths aka "il Capitano"

Michelle Griffiths

Michelle is a long standing member of the club and has recently taken over the task of captaincy for the ladies and men's teams, since Andre Vermeulen has had a serious foot operation that will keep him off the courts for some time. We wish him a speedy recovery.

Initially she was a reluctant candidate for captaincy, but after serious persuasion, she has risen to the occasion admirably with a no-nonsense attitude, commitment and making intelligent selections for teams. She has used her experience at the club wisely. It's not an easy job, so you go, girl!

Michelle currently plays for the 3rd team and is generally found at the club three times a week. Her favourite shot must be her backhand down the line, which is terribly deceptive. She has the hots for Nadal as her all-time favourite player because of his biceps and butt.

Her other pastimes include cycling and sipping Jameson's with water and ice after a tough practice session.

Juanita Arends

Juanita Arends

Juanita only started playing tennis about 4 years ago after she had gained considerable weight due to the birth of her daughter. Hard to believe, but there it is. Seeing that her husband Carl plays regularly she decided to adopt the game as well. She and her family joined the club one year ago.

Petite and vivacious Juanita is now a regular fixture at the courts where she practices and argues with her husband/coach nearly every day. Her favourite shot is the backhand and her least favourite is the smash. She has become a regular league player and in time will surely give better ladies players a run for their money as she continues to improve.

Her all time favourite tennis player is Roger Federer, the Fed-Express. So smitten is she with him that she imported a "Feder Bear" last year, which is a charity mascot.