An exciting tennis event that supports KKV’s Tennis and After School programs!
Coming May 29-30 in Kailua
The 2022 Battle of the Pacific tennis tournament is being held this year at the Kailua Racquet Club. This team event will feature some of NCAA's top college players as well as retired and active touring pros who will be representing their respective California and Hawaii teams.
The two-day event will kick-off with an exciting day of doubles on Sunday, May 29th, followed by a single elimination draw of men's singles on Monday, May 30th Memorial Day. The singles will be an abbreviated scoring format, promoting a much anticipated high level of tennis in each round on the road to crowning this year's champion.
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The Watsons have coached dozens of successful Kalihi youth since the 1990s.
Vailima and Jerry Watson
KRC has designated KKV’s Tennis and After School program as its nonprofit partner and beneficiary of the tournament proceeds. Vailima and Jerry Watson have coached tennis and cared for Kalihi families and youth for over 30 years. Their award-winning tennis program is well known throughout O’ahu.
One of Hawaii’s Top Players!
Andre Illagan is a Farrington graduate who was coached by his father. He played on the Watson’s team for four years and never missed a practice!
He is the defending singles champion in this event and a two-time HHSAA State Singles Champion. Andre is currently the University of Hawaii's #1 player. He reached the semifinals of the ITA All-American Championships and was ranked as high as #11 in the nation. This is the highest ranking attained by any UH player!
