Hey there, fellow tennis enthusiasts It’s your girl Mia Johnson-Carter here, living the dream in Miami. I’m super excited to share some awesome news with you all about the latest trends in tennis and an incredible historic castle I visited recently.
First off, let’s dive into the world of tennis. Right now, one of the hottest topics is the Pacific Women Leaders in Tennis Workshop. This amazing event took place in Fiji and brought together eleven talented women from the Pacific region to learn, grow, and connect with each other. The workshop is part of Tennis Australia’s broader mission to empower women and girls in tennis, creating opportunities for them to develop their skills, build confidence, and become leaders within the sport. Initiatives like this are crucial for fostering a more inclusive and supportive community within the sport.
For those interested in high school tennis, there’s some exciting news from Ohio. The Ohio Tennis Zone has been tracking top players and their performances throughout the state. Check out the latest rankings and news from Ohio high school tennis – it’s like a mini-tennis tournament right here in America!
Now, let’s talk about my recent adventure. I recently visited Hochosterwitz Castle in Austria, which is about 50 minutes east of where I am staying in Villach. The castle is known for its 14 fortified gates, built between 1570 and 1586 by Baron George Khevenhuller. The current ownership dates back to the 16th century and has been in the Khevenhuller family since 1571. Local legend is that the castle has never been conquered and that none of the attacks managed to get beyond the fourth gate (source: Wikipedia).
The castle’s architecture is stunning, with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and distant mountains. The path to the top is only about 800 meters long and rises about 300-400 feet to a height of about 2100 feet. There are nine of the 14 gates that are particularly notable, including the Fähnrichtor and Khevenhüllertor gates.
After my visit to the castle, I returned to my practice with Shirley, making sure my newly strung Volkl Vostra 4 was happy with its string tension. Tomorrow, I play my first match in singles, and doubles starts on Friday. It’s going to be an exciting week!
If you want, you can check out the news where I found it here.
Yours truly,
Mia
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