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Players Make a Racquet at Wilton Open

by Tom Renner Sports 03/20/11  Comments (1)
Bill Fanning, the tournament director, is ready to return a shot. Photo Credit: Tom Renner
Danny Zahler and Greg Sandor are about to run a shot. Photo Credit: Tom Renner
Greg Sandur is set to hit a backhand. Photo Credit: Tom Renner
John Egan tosses a serve. Photo Credit: Tom Renner
John Moore, left, and Jason Fairbrother wait for the next play. Photo Credit: Tom Renner
Ron Gayda checks the scores. Photo Credit: Tom Renner
Steve O'Connell, also known as "The Kraken," concentrates on hitting a return. Photo Credit: Tom Renner
Wayne Jones, competing with Steve O'Connell, fires a serve. Photo Credit: Tom Renner
The Wilton Steel band provided the entertainment. Photo Credit: Tom Renner
Danny Zahler prepares to launch a serve. Photo Credit: Tom Renner

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Wilton provided the platform for a major event in the arena of paddle tennis Saturday as 64 teams competed at the 28th annual Wilton Open. Players competed in A and B draws, and most of the teams hailed from Fairfield County. The event featured music from Wilton Steel, and lunch. Proceeds supported the Wilton YMCA.

Did you play in the Wilton Open? How did you do? Start the discussion below!

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RT Kraken:

A spectacular day...128 participants enjoyed a full day of paddle competition, sumptuous open-grill lunch, Wilton Steel music, St. Patrick's beverages and Kraken fun...the Wilton Y played the perfect host for one of the strongest fields in the tournament's 28 year history featuring 15 nationally ranked players...thanks to all the volunteers who pulled off a day participants will long remember...RTK.

Submitted on March 21, 2011 - 7:52am.
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