Brooklyn’s Kaplan Captures One-On-One Doubles Title in Jacksonville

Amy Kaplan of Brooklyn, N.Y. won the Women’s One-On-One Doubles Championship, held at the University of North Florida (UNF), with a close 6-5 (12-10) win over Andreas Garcia Fernandez, the Assistant Coach at UNF, who is also Florida State’s winningest player of all-time.

Kaplan currently plays #1 singles and #1 doubles at UNF as a graduate student, after playing hat Ball State where she participated in the NCAA Division 1 Individual Championships all four years.

Felix Corwin, of Wisconsin defeated UNF’s Andreas Scott, 4-2, to capture the Men’s One-On-One Doubles title. Corwin starred at the University of Minnesota where he earned two All-Big Ten honors. Corwin reached a career high of #479 on the ATP Singles Tour.

Kaplan said:

“I really enjoyed playing in this One-On-One Doubles Tournament on our college campus. This tournament was a wonderful event that promotes serving and volleying-the way Doubles was meant to be played. I look forward to playing in the next One-On-One Doubles Tournament!”

A mix of nationally-ranked juniors, college players and former ATP and WTA touring professionals came together to play the third game of tennis, One-On-One Doubles, at the University of North Florida as part of UNF’s 40th Alumni Anniversary.

The day included the event’s Men’s and Women’s One-On-One Doubles prize money tournaments coupled with a rock n roll concert performed by Jacksonville’s premier Southern Rock Band, Paul Wane and the Duvall County Line.

Catherine Dunagan, Head Women’s Tennis Coach at UNF, said:

“We really enjoyed hosting this great event on our campus. Ed Krass brought a rockin’ band- that provided for an awesome atmosphere-while we got to watch some great One-On-One Doubles matches. It was a great turnout from people all over the country. I can’t wait to host one of these events soon!”

The New York One-On-One Doubles Championships is slated for Saturday, June 15 at the Chestnut Ridge Racquet Club in Mt. Kisco, N.Y. There will be One-On-One Doubles draws for club-level players, rated 3.5 to 4.5 and an Open level draw for top area juniors, college players and area professionals.

For more information about One-On-One Doubles Tournaments, entering its 20th season, visit www.oneononedoubles.com.