2016 Pell Cup Results
2016 Pell Cup Results National Tennis Club Newport, RI Pro Division – Riviere/Hollins def. Chisholm/Cipriano 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 A Division – Jasani/G. Ellis def. Curren/Riviere (Righty) 6-1, 6-5 B Division – Van Schaack/Batstone def. Pickin/Ursprung 6-5, 6-3 C Division – Michele/Beam def. Murphy/Fazzini 6-3, 6-1 D Division – S. Ellis/Rabun def. B. Dickinson/Caldwell 6-5, 6-3 E Division – Browning/Tsavaris def. Garvin/Thompson 5-6, 6-4, 6-4 For full results, go to http://nationaltennisclub.org/event/pell-cup-2016/
U.S. Junior Results
2016 World Championship Report – Day 2
The Second Day By James Zug The crucial moment, perhaps, in the day’s play and in the 2016 world championship in general, came in the eighth set. It was 3-3. Rob Fahey had taken the previous, seventh set and now had roared back from a 1-3 deficit. He was up 40-0. He was on the verge of pushing through and squaring the day at two-sets all. Thus, the overall score would be 5-3, and the final day of play on Saturday would be promising or at least realistically possible, with a tiny bit of margin of error and Fahey… Read the Full Story >
Final Eliminator Information – April 6, 8, 10
U.S. Open Draws
The U.S. Open Draws have been released. Go to our 2016 U.S. Open page for detailed information and up-to-date information once the tournament begins.
Cohen wins Etchebaster
Photo & Story by Barney Tanfield The 2016 Etchebaster Trophy The Racquet and Tennis club hosted the Etchebaster Trophy and its Racquets equivalent the Kendrick Cup January 22nd- 24th. Twenty-six competitors representing eight U.S. clubs sought the title. The tournament has served as a notable springboard for many top players, particularly over the last few years. This year’s simplified eligibility requirements ensure that the Etchebaster remains focused on talented new players. Adding to the suspense surrounding the tennis, a ferocious winter storm blasted the East Coast throughout the weekend. Two feet of snow and 50 mph winds combined to disrupt… Read the Full Story >
Barker wins U.S. 40s
by Nino Merola & Ryan Carey The first game of the day featured two players on their home court, Steve Hufford vs John Saxe, being familiar with each others games gave this match a feel of tactical importance. John Saxe took an early lead with aggressive volleying and target hitting. As the match went on Steve seemed to find his feet and started retrieving fantastically, asking John to play multiple great shots in a row in order to win the points, however John proved to be up to the task and won the match 6-1 6-2. The next match pitted… Read the Full Story >
In Memoriam – Ed Noll (1950 – 2015)
From the Racquet Club of Philadelphia: Edward Noll 1950 – 2015 It is with great sadness that our Club mourns the passing of one of the most beloved men to ever serve the membership. Edward Noll departed this world the morning of Thursday December 17th, though his legacy lives on having been weaved into the memories of our members. In his youth, Ed studied under the tutelage of Jimmy Dunn and made a modest living sewing tennis balls and stringing racquets . Through the unprecedented coaching of his mentor, Ed developed into a phenomenal court tennis player. By the mid… Read the Full Story >
2015 Whitney Cup
2015 Whitney Cup By Barney Tanfield The 82nd Whitney Cup was hosted by the Racquet and Tennis Club December 11-13th. The Whitney remains one of the true highlights in the USCTA calendar, drawing the very best players from each club in the states. Six teams consisting of ten players each competed for the title. An influx of new talent from six new players spiced up the fervor already surrounding the event. Eager onlookers from around the country came to lend support to their respective teams, adding several decibels to the usually tranquil East and West courts. Group 1 consisted of… Read the Full Story >
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