Feb 19, 2020 | Tournament Results, US Events
The Tuxedo Club hosted the 118th Gold Racquets over Presidents Day weekend, as well as the US Pro Singles Rackets Championship. Event Chairs Kim Kilgore, Laura Tillsley and Charlie Michele pulled out all the stops with a full itinerary both on and off the court. Friday night saw the fans flock to the Tennis House for cocktail hour, court tennis and racquets matches and a buffet dinner. The well-stocked bar and riveting games on display meant even those most experienced Gold Racquets attendees forgot that it is not wise to peak too early in the weekend… Play kicked off bright and early On Saturday at 7:00… Read the Full Story >
Feb 1, 2020 | USCTA News
In preparation for our 100th issue of Chase the First, I took some time to go back and read the past ninety-nine issues. I have prepared a quick synopsis of all that we have covered since our first issue on November 1, 2011. Wow – has our game grown and changed for the positive. Here is some of what’s happened, including “Tips from the Pros,” articles, artwork, the Top 25 lists, books, and the RTO forum – read to the bottom, and you will find out who was the most photographed player. We have had three USCTA Presidents – Greg… Read the Full Story >
Jan 31, 2020 | Juniors
The USCTA National Junior Handicap tournament took place at Prince’s Court on January 17-19. Thirteen entrants played in their age category (U13, U15, U17, U19), and in one big side tourney, we called “The Main event.” Many thanks to Asher Ricci and Aidan Russo, who traveled from Philly and Newport, respectively. Forty-one matches were played over three days. Notably, of the thirteen juniors, only two had family members who had introduced them to the sport. Eight of the parents have taken up court tennis after their kids started playing! Finals Results: U13 Final: Elliot Philpott defeated Wyatt Courson 6-1 U15… Read the Full Story >
Jan 21, 2020 | Juniors, US Events
Jan 19, 2020 | Tournament Results
by Wells Ross Photos by Barney Tanfield A great time was had by all at the 2020 edition of the Etchebaster Trophy & Kendrick Cup. Throughout the weekend, the galleries and stand were full of the 30 players that came into New York for the weekend, plus many local supporters. Representatives from the clubs in Boston, Philadelphia, DC, Chicago, Tuxedo, Montreal and of course New York were all present with trophies on their minds. On the Tennis side, the #1 seed Tolly Krusen made things look easy, marching to the finals with a victory over Tyler Sloan in the semis.… Read the Full Story >
Jan 9, 2020 | US Events, USCTA News
The following changes have been made to the 2020 Schedule. These changes impact the Hickey Cup, U.S. Mixed Doubles and the U.S. Ladies Open MARCH 20-22, 2020 @ Georgian Court Hickey Cup – National level Singles Championship for handicaps 60+ APRIL 17-19, 2020 @ Philadelphia U.S. Mixed Doubles JUNE 12-14, 2020 @ Tuxedo U.S. Ladies Open Singles & Doubles The Fixture Card has been updated to reflect these changes.
Dec 31, 2019 | National League
2018-19 USCTA National League Final New England v. Tuxedo. It was a moonlit, bitterly cold night in Newport, Rhode Island, but inside the National Tennis Club at the International Tennis Hall of Fame there could not have been a warmer reception by the packed house for the stars of the court tennis world. First match After a bit of nervous fiddling around with grips and shoes, Josh Dodgson (Tuxedo) and Leon Smart (New England) took the court. The match started with both players making incredible returns off equally incredible shots, but then missing the easy slower balls, bringing to mind… Read the Full Story >
Dec 31, 2019 | USCTA News
by James Zug In mid-December 2019, the Racquet & Tennis Club hosted the twenty-second annual United States Court Tennis Association dinner and auction during the traditional Whitney Cup weekend. One hundred and ninety-four people came to the dinner. The evening, chaired most ably by Ted Goneos, began with a splendid cocktail hour in the main lounge of the club’s second floor. It was a reunion of sorts, with old friends gathering from every club in the U.S. and a half dozen overseas. As usual, there were a wonderful panoply of silent auction items. All the way from Melbourne, Richard Travers… Read the Full Story >
Dec 15, 2019 | Overseas Events, Tournament Results, Uncategorized, US Events, USCTA News
by Peter Pell 2019 Whitney Cup by the Numbers… 5 The number of consecutive Whitney Cups won by New York prior to this year. The Greentree team ended the streak on the back of remarkable wins in the finals by Addison West & Ben Stein (over Spike Willcocks & Lex Miron), Dylan Patterson & Hugh McDonald (over Bruce Manson & Jonathan Larken), and Simon Aldrich & Rob McLane (over Greg Van Schaack & Lincoln Frank). 0.08 The differential in the ratio of games won to games lost, which sent Greentree to the finals over New England and Washington. The three… Read the Full Story >
Dec 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Tommy Greevy, the longtime tennis pro at Tuxedo, died last Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. Earlier in November, he had celebrated his seventy-eighth birthday. Born in Philadelphia, Thomas Matthew Greevy, Jr. worked at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia from 1956 to 1968 and then as head professional at Tuxedo Club from 1968 to 2010. A beloved coach and mentor, Greevy taught the game to hundreds of men, women and children, champions and beginners alike. A fine player-in 1973 he won the U.S. Professionals-he was a consummate marker, tournament director, friend, storyteller and practical joker. In 2000 he was inducted into the International… Read the Full Story >
