Friday Qualifier
ISO one brave warrior for this Friday's Layer Tennis qualifier. Wanna play? Email layertennis@coudal.com.
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View ArticleOn My Signal
Well that's a first. One of Glenn Jones' volleys from last Friday's epic Layer Tennis match has been adapted into this week's tee shirt, On My Signal. Sweet.
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