Breeze publisher Sheldon (on the right) enjoys playing with John at the court at Portside Ventura Harbor. He hopes to beat him some day.
When not on the tennis courts, John B. Bennett has had a long career in motion picture and television production, and it’s still active in the profession.
He began his tennis career early, at just 10-years-old. He competed on his high school team and played in college for UCLA. John started playing senior tournaments in the 35 division a long time ago. John Bennett played, and won, plenty of tournaments. This is just a few of his most memorable wins and achievements.
2001: Number one ranking in Southern California.
2015: National grass and hardcourt third place in singles and doubles.
Has held a national ranking of number 2 in singles and number 3 in doubles.
Has held an SCTA ranking of number one in singles and number 2 in doubles.
Bennett has whipped juniors into shape in the SCTA Youth vs. Experience matches at the LA Tennis Club. He has also been a strong supporter of local tournament competition, and has been a participant in nearly every Senior Grand Prix championship over the past 33 years.
