Third annual Zannis Cup set for Sept. 17-19

Coach Pete Zannis was honored by past and current tennis players back in 2009. Front row, from the left, are: Jim Green, Todd Hall, John Shulman, and Wes Pectol. Back row, from the left, are: JB Pectol, Suzanne Land Depka, Kelly Kiehna, Michael Chen, Jordan Eddy, Leah Eddy, Pete Zannis, Alison Storie, Diane Storie, Hayden Holbrook, Amy Holbrook, Bryan Breese, and Travis Bauguess.

What started two years ago as a way to honor former Johnson City Country Club tennis pro Pete Zannis has blossomed into the largest adult tennis tournament in the area.

Zannis was a local tennis hero who spread his love for the game throughout our region and beyond. The third annual Zannis Cup will be held on Sept. 17-19 at the JCCC. Registration will close on Sept. 12.

Those interested in entering the event or finding out more can contact tournament director Mike Norris at 423.723.9991 or Ana Gerbasi at 423.773.1966.