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SPRINGFIELD, SAN DIEGO MOVE INTO FIRST FOLLOWING WEDNESDAY WINS

November 17, 2021

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. – The Springfield Lasers and the San Diego Aviators are now tied for first place in the 2021 World TeamTennis standings following wins Wednesday at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Springfield defeated the Orange County Breakers 20-17 by extended play while San Diego moved past the defending champion New York Empire 20-13. ...

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CHICAGO GETS REVENGE FROM 2020 WTT FINALS, SPRINGFIELD MOVES INTO FIRST PLACE

November 16, 2021

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. – The 2020 World TeamTennis runner-up Chicago Smash avenged a loss from last year’s final, defeating the defending champion New York Empire 20-16 in extended play Tuesday at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. The Springfield Lasers moved into a tie for first place after beating the undefeated San Diego Aviators 22-15 in ...

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FIFTH-SET SINGLES MATCHES SECURES WINS FOR LASERS, BREAKERS

November 15, 2021

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. – The Springfield Lasers and the Orange County Breakers picked up wins on day three of the 2021 World TeamTennis season thanks to fifth-set singles victories Monday at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Springfield picked up its first win of the season after defeating the defending WTT champion New York Empire 21-18 ...

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SMASH, AVIATORS PREVAIL IN TIGHTLY-CONTESTED DAY TWO MATCHES

November 14, 2021

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. – The 2020 World TeamTennis runner-up Chicago Smash and the San Diego Aviators picked up tightly-contested wins Sunday at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Chicago defeated the Springfield Lasers 22-21 in their second straight supertiebreaker of the season. San Diego defeated the Orange County Breakers 21-20, winning their first two matches of ...

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Springfield Lasers begin 26th season Nov. 14

November 10, 2021

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. – The two-time World Champion Springfield Lasers begin their 26th season of World TeamTennis Sunday, Nov. 14, playing the entire season in Indian Wells, Calif. The World TeamTennis league announced in May the 2021 season would be postponed from July to Nov. 13-28, and all teams would compete in a single location, similar ...

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Springfield Lasers to play 26th season in November

July 20, 2021

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. – The two-time World Champion Springfield Lasers are gearing up for their 26th season of World TeamTennis — but not this month, and not in Springfield. Earlier this year, World TeamTennis (WTT) announced that in order to safely host as many spectators as possible, the 2021 season will take place Nov. 13-28 on ...

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WORLD TEAMTENNIS SETS NOVEMBER DATES FOR 2021 SEASON AT INDIAN WELLS TENNIS GARDEN

May 20, 2021

WORLD TEAMTENNIS SETS NOVEMBER DATES FOR 2021 SEASON AT INDIAN WELLS TENNIS GARDEN The 46th World TeamTennis season to be held Nov. 13-28   INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (May 20, 2021) – World TeamTennis will host its 2021 season at California’s Indian Wells Tennis Garden November 13-28. Five teams will participate in the league’s 46th season, ...

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Springfield Lasers Create Strong Bond During WTT’s Season at The Greenbrier

August 31, 2020

Some of the biggest highlights for the Springfield Lasers in 2020 weren’t captured by any cameras. Across The Greebrier’s 11,000 acres, six individuals became a close team under the guidance of general manager Paul Nahon and coach JL de Jager. “We didn’t have, on paper, the strongest team,” Nahon said, “but I don’t think anyone ...

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WTT2020 Championship On CBS Sets Viewership Record, Completes Most Successful Season in League History

August 4, 2020

CBS Television Network’s live airing of Sunday’s 2020 World TeamTennis Championship match in which the New York Empire defeated the Chicago Smash on the last point of the Supertiebreaker 21-20, delivering 556,000 viewers, making it the most watched in the league’s 45-year history. ...

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Springfield Holds Off Vegas, Stays Alive in WTT Playoffs Chase

July 27, 2020

Two-time defending champion Springfield is hanging on to its playoff hopes by a thread. Or, in its case, a Laser. SPRINGFIELD LASERS vs VEGAS ROLLERS MATCH STATSWhich is why Lasers coach John-Laffnie de Jager said he drafted his team based on character, players with a never-give-up attitude that will compete to the end. Sitting near ...

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