7th Peachtree Invitational a Stunning Event

The 7th Annual Peachtree Invitational Jan 20-22 was a stunning success despite the sky opening up periodically! On Friday was our first all women's event with 16 teams from 5 states competing for the first annual title. Chris Ford, now of Pittsburgh but a native daughter of Atlanta along with her partner Karen Henke of Pgh bested Atlanta's own Freddy Goldenberg and Sharon LeRoux 6-3, 6-1. On the men's side, a sold out draw of 32 teams from 8 state competed for the title in a terrific 2 day event. In the end, former National Champion Jerry Albrikes of SC (formerly MA) and his partner Jeff Morneau of MA defeated local favorites Jay Bailey (5 time PI champ) and Rem Reynolds 6-2, 6-1. Saturday night was the tournament gala & raffle at the beautiful home of Freddy & Gregg Goldenberg with 120 guests wined & dined. The Peachtree Invitational has become a don't miss event with a growing national reputation for both competition and hospitality - thanks go to the 15 volunteers who worked since October to make it happen!