What’s all that racket? Italy Tennis travels to Rice for a practice session

Image: Italy’s C.J. Enriquez gets set for his singles match in Rice.

Italy’s C.J. Enriquez gets set for his singles match in Rice. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s C.J. Enriquez forces the issue.

Italy’s C.J. Enriquez forces the issue. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Alyssa Richards serves one during a girls doubles match.

Italy’s Alyssa Richards serves one during a girls doubles match. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Megan Richards serves with a smile.

Italy’s Megan Richards serves with a smile. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s head tennis coach Aidan Callahan (in the shades) keeps watch over Alyssa Richards and her sister Megan Richards during their doubles match.

Italy’s head tennis coach Aidan Callahan (in the shades) keeps watch over Alyssa Richards and her sister Megan Richards during their doubles match. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s C.J. Enriquez and Kaytlyn Bales are enjoying their day of tennis in Rice.

Italy’s C.J. Enriquez and Kaytlyn Bales are enjoying their day of tennis in Rice. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssa Richards returns the ball while Megan Richards backs her little sister up.

Alyssa Richards returns the ball while Megan Richards backs her little sister up. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Brandon Souder takes his tennis game to another level.

Italy’s Brandon Souder takes his tennis game to another level. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Brandon Souder goes off court to return the favor.

Italy’s Brandon Souder goes off court to return the favor. (Barry Byers)

Image: Doubles partners Kevin Roldan and Brandon Souder ensure they’re on the same page with regard to their Rice Bulldog opponents.

Doubles partners Kevin Roldan and Brandon Souder ensure they’re on the same page with regard to their Rice Bulldog opponents. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kevin Roldan prepares to serve.

Italy’s Kevin Roldan prepares to serve. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Cole Hopkins patiently waits for his doubles match to begin.

Italy’s Cole Hopkins patiently waits for his doubles match to begin. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Cole Hopkins serves while doubles partner Jase Holden plays at the net.

Italy’s Cole Hopkins serves while doubles partner Jase Holden plays at the net. (Megan Richards)

Image: Italy’s Jase Holden and Cole Hopkins congratulate their RIce opponents on a spirited match.

Italy’s Jase Holden and Cole Hopkins congratulate their RIce opponents on a spirited match. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jase Holden gets into the swing of Italy Tennis.

Jase Holden gets into the swing of Italy Tennis. (Barry Byers)

Image: Front to back: Chace McGinnis, Drenda Burk, Kevin Roldan, Kaytlyn Bales and C.J. Enriquez enjoy the down time between matches, almost as much as, game time.

Front to back: Chace McGinnis, Drenda Burk, Kevin Roldan, Kaytlyn Bales and C.J. Enriquez enjoy the down time between matches, almost as much as, game time. (Barry Byers)

Image: Double Trouble! Bailey Bumpus returns the volley while doubles partner Reid Jacinto stands clear for safety.

Double Trouble! Bailey Bumpus returns the volley while doubles partner Reid Jacinto stands clear for safety. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Reid Jacinto serves like a pro.

Italy’s Reid Jacinto serves like a pro. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Bailey Bumpus tries a forehand shot.

Italy’s Bailey Bumpus tries a forehand shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: The patented Bumpus Serve™.

The patented Bumpus Serve™. (Barry Byers)

Image: Megan Richards, Drenda Burk and Alyssa Richards talk tennis.

Megan Richards, Drenda Burk and Alyssa Richards talk tennis. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Zain Byers gives a valiant effort during his singles matchup.

Italy’s Zain Byers gives a valiant effort during his singles matchup. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Callahan talks with Jase Holden and Cole Hopkins after their doubles win over Rice.

Coach Callahan talks with Jase Holden and Cole Hopkins after their doubles win over Rice. (Barry Byers)

Image: Megan and Alyssa Richards – Sisters in sport and teammates for life…

Megan and Alyssa Richards – Sisters in sport and teammates for life… (Barry Byers)

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