Jeanne Logan Gengler Cup
IC of Canada vs. USIC
June 13 & 14, 2009
Donalda Club, Toronto, Canada

The IC event at the picturesque Donalda Club in Toronto was a memorable 

success. The weather was perfect, our hosts were gracious, the competitive

play was terrific. The special weekend began with our US team of eight 

arriving from various cities on Friday afternoon. Judy Levering and Margie

Gengler Smith came in from Hilton Head, SC. Margie Cooper flew in from 

Florida. Akiko Tohmatsu was in from Stoneybrook, NY. Louis Gengler flew in

from Princeton, NJ. Frances Dickenson and Julie Mitchell made the drive 

from Cleveland, and Grace Woo drove from Rochester, NY.

On Friday, the American team met, many of us for the first time, at the 

Donalda Club where we got a good workout and practice on their beautiful 

clay courts. Pam Olley, the Canadian captain, greeted us and was the perfect

host all weekend. That evening, Team USA, Pam Olley and others from the 

Canadian team got to know each other better over some white wine and a nice

dinner.

Saturday brought more temperatures in the low 70's and lots of tennis all 

morning. Lunch on the Donalda Club terrace provided welcome refueling for a 

full afternoon of more competitive play. We played 14 official matches and 

more in exhibition as some of the Canadian men came out to join us for mixed

doubles. All great fun.

The Saturday outdoor cocktails and evening banquet, held at the Donalda Club, 

was a time to relax and socialize with our hosts and our USA teammates who 

by now had made many connections, new friendships, and renewed friendships. 

David Dimmer of the men's IC of Canada was able to join us as were a few of 

the Canadian men's players. With toasts and introductions of players, it was

a very special evening.

Sunday morning we wrapped up official play with three double matches and one 

singles match. Team USA won the Gengler Cup 11 1/2 to 5 1/2. With time to 

before lunch, several team members enjoyed another set of tennis. After another

delectable luncheon, we said our goodbyes and headed home. The USA win was 

sweet, but the spirit of the event was what made it so special. Good fair play, 

the highest degree of sportsmanship, new and renewed friendships - we did well

in accomplishing the IC motto of "international goodwill and friendships made

across the net."

Many thanks to Pam Olley and all the Canadians for such a lovely experience! 

We look forward to hosting in 2010.

Canada vs. USA

Gengler Cup Results

The Donalda Club, Toronto

June 13 and June 14, 2009

Canada 5 ½ USA 11 ½ 

Saturday June 13 

Erin Boynton(C) def. Margie Cooper (USA) 6-0, 6-2
Margie Gengler Smith (USA) def. Sue Smylie (C) 6-2, 6-1
Grace Woo (USA) def. Mary Ann Gaskin (C) 10-8, in 3rd set
Judy Levering (USA) def. Inge Weber (C) 6-7 (10-8), def.
Anke Magnus (C) def. Julie Mitchell (USA) 6-2, 6-3
Frances Dickenson (USA) def. Micheline Trussel (C) 6-2, 6-2
Kavitha Krishnamurthy (C) def. Akiko Tohmatsu (USA) 6-0, 6-0

Louise Gengler / Akiko Tohmatsu (USA) def. Pam Olley / Evelyn Hustwit (C) 6-2, 6-2 
Margie Cooper / Louise Gengler (USA) def. Evelyn Hustwit / Dale Kozicz (C) 6-2 one set
Margie Gengler Smith / Margie Cooper (USA) def. Anke Magnus/ Sue Smylie (C) 6-1, 6-1
Judy Levering / Frances Dickenson (USA) def. Frances Critchley / Sue Rosenthal (C) 
Grace Wu / Louise Gengler (USA) def. Frances Critchley / Micheline Trussel (CA) 6-2, 6-2 
Kathy Mueller / Dale Kozicz (C) def. Akiko Tohmatsu / Julie Mitchell (USA) 6-3, 7-6

Sunday June 14
Frances Critchley (C) def. Grace Woo (USA) 6-3, 6-3
Judy Levering / Akiko Tohmatsu (USA) def. Diana Dimmer / Evelyn Hustwit (C) 6-2, 6-2
Frances Dickenson / Margie Cooper (USA) def. Pam Olley / Sue Smylie (C) 
Julie Mitchell / Louise Gengler (USA) def. Lisa Robertson / Anke Magnus (C) 7-5, 6-4
Pam Olley / Diana Dimmer (C) def. Judy Levering / Margie Cooper (USA) one set

2009 Gengler Cup Pictures

The 2009 Gengler Team, from left to right:  

Akiko Tohmatsu, Judy Levering, Captain Louise Gengler, Margie Gengler Smith,

Frances Dickenson, Julie Mitchell