Geneva Boys Tennis Wins First Sectional Title

Bill Hadsell, a Hall of Fame wrestler and tennis coach, finally secured his first team sectional title in boys tennis after 32 years of coaching when the Geneva Panthers won the Section V Class B1 tennis team final. The victory came in a close match against Livonia, decided by the No. 2 doubles team, highlighting the Panthers' strong season and overcoming previous defeats. Key players included Drew and Tucker Fishback, who dominated their singles matches, with Drew remaining undefeated in the section this season. Meanwhile, French tennis continues to captivate fans largely through entertaining play rather than championships, with figures like Gaël Monfils embodying the flair and showmanship expected from French players, as no French man has won Roland Garros since Yannick Noah in 1983. Richard Gasquet and Caroline Garcia are notable French players marking the end of their careers at the French Open, while younger players like Diane Parry demonstrate unique techniques such as a rare one-handed backhand. These narratives illustrate the mix of perseverance and cultural identity within tennis, both at local American levels and on the international French stage.