The Vittorian Open

[Vittoria]

Vittorian Open
Partenopea, Vittoria (June 6th - June 13th, 1954)

Registration for the Vittorian Open is now open and available. The tournament is one week long, beginning June 6th.

Registration in both the mens and womens tournaments are limited to two nationals per gender.
Please register in the following format:

Name: (Ex. Roberto Baggio)
Gender: (Male/Female)
National Ranking: (1-5)
Biography: (Any additional details, may be left blank)

 

[Quènie]

Name: Ferdinando Luigi Bacci
Gender: Male
National Ranking: 1

Name: Ana Carolina Favero Bocardi
Gender: Female
National Ranking: 2

Name: Mancio Guggino
Gender: Male
National Ranking: 3

Name: Abbondio Giovannelli
Gender: Male
National Ranking: 4

 

[Ionia]

(OOC: What kind of championship is this?)

 

[Thaumantica]

Name: Rodgeir Lybeck
Gender: Male
National Ranking: 1
Biography: After a season spanning injury last year, Lybeck is back on the circuit dominating the domestic male field. Analysts question whether he can ascend to international glory on a bad knee.

Name: Leander Crouch
Gender: Male
National Ranking: 2
Biography: Crouch sniped the domestic field last year in Lybeck's absence, but with 'Jarl Lybeck' back on the circuit, Crouch has yet to solve this riddle even with the fastest serve in Vithrais.

Name: Gregor Stensen
Gender: Male
National Ranking: 3
Biography: Veteran journeyman Stensen has played the most matches of any Ommelander but has yet to etch his name in to the small list of Grand Slam winners. Many view this as his final campaign to capture a major title.

Name: Henry Whyte
Gender: Male
National Ranking: 4
Biography: Sylvanian born with Vithraic parents, Whyte is still finding his identity as a young man and young player. A polarizing athlete, fans and critics argue vehemently on both sides over whether he will amount to ten titles or total trash.


Name: Jimmie Sveum
Gender: Male
National Ranking: 5
Biography: Brilliant and bigoted are two words associated with Sveum, who is coming off of domestic suspension for anti-semitic remarks concerning President Rothstein. Some believe Sveum would be #1 had he not been suspended.

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Name: Magdalene 'Maggie' Lehne
Gender: Female
National Ranking: 1
Biography: In a career destined for global domination, the rocket like rise was interrupted in 1952 when Claire Meadows knocked Lehne out in the Waldyth Fortnight. Two years later, Maggie Lehne has reclaimed the domestic circuit so many had expected her to already have won.

Name: Christiane Sogge
Gender: Female
National Ranking: 2
Biography: Sogge, a 9 year veteran of the game, has a strong Christian following that supports her in an Ommeroth Athletic scene known for frivolous behavior out of the arena.

Name: Claire Meadows
Gender: Female
National Ranking: 3
Biography: Meadows' prominence in 1952 seemed to rise and fall in equal measure, from consecutive majors to first round defeats in 1953. "Consistency is key" has become her footing at the Vittorian Open.

Name: Helga Ludvigsen
Gender: Female
National Ranking: 4
Biography: While many posit her celebrity is greater than her skill, Ludvigsen hopes to prove she can elevate to the elite in her first international tour.


Name: Kateryn Sessions
Gender: Female
National Ranking: 5
Biography: Little is know about the amateur challenger who emerged as a force early this year, breaking in to two domestic tournaments on skill alone.

 

[The Federation]

Sylvania (SLV)

Women's Singles

Name: Séraphine R. Rochette
Gender: Female
Rank: 2

Name: Jessica V. Callahan
Gender: Female
Rank: 1

Men's Singles

Name: Perry W. Ash
Gender: Male
Rank: 1

Name: Kipling M. Forrest
Gender: Male
Rank: 2

 

[Vittoria]

(OOC: What kind of championship is this?)

Tennis.

 

[Ivernia]

The 1953 Vittorian Open
Entrants From ''Tennis

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'' the national governing body of the sport of tennis in the High Kingdom of

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.

Men's Singles:

Name: Harry Kelly
Gender: Male
Nation:

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(IVR)
Rank: 2
Biography: Lost the Number 1 Rank to Frank MacKenzie, due to MacKenzie's success in international tournaments.

Name: Frank MacKenzie
Gender: Male
Nation:

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(IVR)
Rank: 1
Biography: Ommeroth Open* 1953 Finalist. Lost to Perry W. Ash (SLV) in finals. Later played a friendly against Ash in a well attended friendly in Ivernia, which MacKenzie lost again.

Women's Singles

Name: Aine Flaherty
Gender: Female
Nation:

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(IVR)
Rank: 1

Name: Alice O'Shaughnessy
Gender: Female
Nation:

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(IVR)
Rank: 2
Biography: If Alice O'Shaughnessy does not do well in this Tournament, she does not plan to attempt an International Tournament ever again.



*He was actually a finalist in the Cantigian Open 1953, just adding some flavour

 

[Ionia]

Tennis.

(Oh OK. I should join but I have no idea about what tennis players should be like in weight etc.)

 

[Tyvia]

Seneca (SEN)

Women's Singles
Name: Leona Goodwright
Gender: Female
Nation: Seneca (SEN)
Rank: 2
Biography: Having started out in the Utica Regionals, Goodwright blazed onto the national scene with a clean, fast serve that blew away most of her competition. She's yet to beat Olivia Holyholt, but maintains that and success in the international as her goals. Enjoys much support within the LDS community.

Name: Olivia Holyholt
Gender: Female
Nation: Seneca (SEN)
Rank: 1
Biography: The reigning champion of the Seneca tennis women's singles rankings, Holyholt has made her career through simple, strong play all round. Those that played with her call her unexceptional, save for her versatility. Sports commentators are doubtful she can pull off the international, despite victories against Seneca-based tennis professionals.

Name: Sybil Redridge
Gender: Female
Nation: Seneca (SEN)
Rank: 3
Biography: Despite her intermittent defeats of both Holyholt and Goodwright, Redridge's career is full of victories and losses both. Commentators feel that she performs best under the greatest pressure, as her wins against high-rankers but losses against lower ones would seem to attest to. Little is known about Redridge, who shot up in the rankings fairly quickly during the last two years.

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Men's Singles
Name: Calvin Maier
Gender: Male
Nation: Seneca (SEN)
Rank: 1
Biography: This Jewish player is something of an enigma in Seneca sports, having played a few fairly mediocre games professionally in 1951 and 1952 before shooting up rapidly in the rankings through a series of major, decisive victories against high-level players in 1953. His play is still solid, and Maier enjoys support throughout the country; most especially in his home-city of Port Republic.

Name: Felix van der Horst
Gender: Male
Nation: Seneca (SEN)
Rank: 2
Biography: As a major of the prestigious and Elect van der Horst family, Felix v.d. Horst is polarizing in the fanbase due to his sometimes inconsistent play and high rankings. Though he has some very agreeable victories under his belt, accusations of fixing and family manipulation of the rankings have followed him wherever he goes. He has never acknowledged such accusations himself.

Name: Roy Quigg
Gender: Male
Nation: Seneca (SEN)
Rank: 3
Biography: Originally #1 in the rankings for several years, Quigg is now entering the later phase of his career, with rumors of a swiftly approaching retirement sweeping the scene. It's believed he hopes to pull out a win at the international as a final accolade before making his retirement official.

 

[Cidonia]

Men singles
Name: Renard Winograd
Gender: Male
National Ranking: 2
Biography:
Birthdate: 14.06.1934
Born in: Jogorsk, Cidonia
Residence: Cid City, Cidonia
Height: 184 cm
Weight: 82 kg
Plays: Right-handed
Turned Pro: 1953
Coach: Maksymilian Nowak

Renard Winograd was born to Dr. Albert Winograd and Varvara Vasilyev in Jogorsk. He has been brought up in a sheltered home and was slightly spoiled as an only child. Has been playing since the age of 8 and has had extensive personal training with former national #1: Nikon Vasili Pajari. Nikon's passing last year has only strengthened Renard's vigor to carry on the teachings passed on to him from Nikon. His latest record is 14 consecutively won games, having only lost a week ago against national #1 Vikenti Mihaylov. Mihaylov however fell from a horse on the 3rd of June and broke his arm, as a result Renard gladly took his place for the Vittorian Open. "I am looking forward to showing what I've got. I think I am a favourite" he said in a recent press conference. On the question of what position he would end up in he simply stated "Winner. The Vittorian Open will be mine."

Women singles:
Name: Nadzieja Dubicki
Gender: Male
National ranking: 1
Biography: 29.10.1936
Born in: Lublan, Cidonia
Residence: Hoksebarge, Twente
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 69 kg
Plays: Left-handed
Turned Pro: 1952
Coach: Dominika Dunajski

Born in the quaint village of Lublan in '36, Nadzieja Dubicki had been helping on her family's farm ever since she can remember. "I'm a cowgirl" she smiles into the cameras and the various microphones, as she is the best tennis player in Cidonia. Her father died in a car accident when she was only 4 years old and her family struggled to get back on their feet. After her mother remarried a year after her father's death, things were looking up already and once in school, Nadzieja was eager to get into sports. "I was always an active girl. I like to be outdoors and when I got to school we were introduced to tennis. I loved it." as a result she founded the first tennis club in Lublan and practiced daily. "After school I would go out, hit the ball against the wall or play with my best friend, Izabela." Izabela Pokorny happens to be ranked #8 in Cidonia but has recently been busy due to her activities in the Cidonian Airforce. This will be Nadzieja's first tournament on foreign soil, but not her first game. She has won 3 youth tournaments already and won the Cidonian National Championship last year. She currently is living in Twente and is a devout catholic.


Not too late to sign up I hope?

 

[Vittoria]

Last day to sign up!

 

[Central Centralia]

Central Centralia (CCA)

Women's Singles

Name: Melanie Daltzer
Gender: Female
Rank: 3

Name: Daniela Gamboa
Gender: Female
Rank: 1

Men's Singles

Name: Zachary Alpanzire
Gender: Male
Rank: 2

Name: Marco Losipinia
Gender: Male
Rank: 1

 

[Bangala]

Koninkrijk van Bangala (KBG)

Name: Guildf van Mbamaba
Gender: Male
National Ranking: 1

Name: Willem av Bomcabe
Gender: Male
National Ranking: 2

Name: Lira van Huller
Gender: Female
National Ranking: 2

Name: Matthias vi Kartigstud
Gender: Male
National Ranking: 1

 

[Josepania]

Rzeczpospolita Wendziema (RWA)

Women's Singles

Name: Jadwiga Janowicz
Gender: Female
Rank: 3

Men's Singles

Name: Jerzy Wozniacki
Gender: Male
Rank: 2

 

[Oneida]

La Union de los Reinos Aurarianos (URA)

Women's Singles

Name: Pamela Juarez
Gender: Female
Rank: 3

Men's Singles

Name: Carlos Mendoza
Gender: Male
Rank: 1

 

[Cidonia]

At least we have the world cup

 

[Hanseatic Republics]

The contents of this thread will transfer to the Nordic Open this weekend. If you wish to join, you may add your name still. There isn't a real deadline, it'll happen this weekend and when I get to it, I get to it. Probably Sunday, because Saturday I'll be busy most of the day.

EDIT: The Vittorian Open will happen next summer instead.

 

[Natal]

The 1954 Nordic Open
Entrants From ''Camden Institute of Sports'' the national governing body of sport in the Commonwealth of Camden.

Men's Singles:

Name: Andrew "Andy" Jon Stone
Gender: Male
Nation: Camden (CMD)
Rank: 1

Name: Anthony "Tony" Kendrick
Gender: Male
Nation: Camden (CMD)
Rank: 2

Women's Singles

Name: Robyn Pierce
Gender: Female
Nation: Camden (CMD)
Rank: 1

Name: Larissa Cathryn Smedley
Gender: Female
Nation: Camden (CMD)
Rank: 2

 

[Thaumantica]

Changed my submissions so it's a mixed bag of Ommeroth and Vithrais challengers.

 

[Tyvia]

My stuff should still be valid.