The Tuxedo Club – August 4th–8th
The Tuxedo Club proudly hosted the 2025 Girls U19 Singles & Doubles World Championships, and it proved to be a memorable week for players, families, and supporters. Thanks to the exceptional efforts of Dianne Christensen, who organized a full calendar of social activities, and the support of the USCTPF, the tournament was a true celebration of competition and community.
A huge thank you to the USCTPF, Dianne Christensen, and The Tuxedo Club for making the event such a success!
Tournament Format
The organizers were determined to give all participants plenty of court time, resulting in a robust schedule: each player competed in three singles matches and three round-robin doubles matches, with doubles finalists earning a fourth match.
Participants
- Clemmie Batstone (Radley)
- Riya Bharwad (Cambridge)
- Darcie Blaber (Royal Tennis Court)
- Katherine Carney (Oratory)
- Hazel Christensen (Tuxedo)
- Lydia Compton-Burnett (Wellington)
- Martha Raitt (Royal Tennis Court)
- Calliope Yannuzzi (Tuxedo)
Singles Highlights
Coming into the championship, Katherine Carney was the strong favorite based on handicap, and she fully lived up to expectations. Dominant from start to finish, Carney claimed the singles title without dropping more than two games in any set.
The 3rd/4th place playoff featured a thrilling battle between Hazel Christensen and Darcie Blaber, with Christensen coming back to win 5/6, 6/3, 6/4.
In the Back Draw Final, Martha Raitt defeated Riya Bharwad 6/2, 6/2.
Doubles Highlights
The doubles round robin produced two standout pairings who advanced to the final:
- Christensen & Yannuzzi (Tuxedo)
- Carney & Compton-Burnett (Oratory/Wellington)
In their earlier round robin clash, Christensen & Yannuzzi scored a strong win over Carney & Compton-Burnett. However, in the final, Carney & Compton-Burnett adjusted their tactics, minimized unforced errors, and secured the 2025 U19 Girls World Doubles Championship.
Final Results
Singles
- Champion: Katherine Carney
- Finalist: Lydia Compton-Burnett
- 3rd Place: Hazel Christensen
- 4th Place: Darcie Blaber
Doubles
- Champions: Katherine Carney & Lydia Compton-Burnett
- Finalists: Hazel Christensen & Calliope Yannuzzi
Congratulations to all the participants for a wonderful week of world-class tennis, and especially to the 2025 champions and finalists!
