Jan 31, 2026 | International Events, International News
by Amy Wintersteen January 2026 marked the 18th Boomerang Cup, hosted by Royal Melbourne Tennis Club and by every measure, it was a tournament to remember. This year’s event welcomed more than 180 players, including an impressive 84 international competitors, representing Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. Across 32 teams and 81 handicap doubles pairs, the Boomerang Cup once again delivered its hallmark combination of world-class tennis, camaraderie, and unforgettable hospitality. The United States was proudly represented by 14 players from the National Tennis Club as well as Kim Kilgore of Tuxedo Park and David Grier of Westwood. The Boomerang Cup lived up to its reputation providing players… Read the Full Story >
Jan 15, 2026 | International Events, Tournament Results
Men’s Singles Camden Riviere def. Steve Virgona 6-1, 6-0, 6-0 Women’s Singles Claire Fahey def. Lea Van Der Zwalmen 6-0, 6-0 Men’s Doubles Nick Howell & Steve Virgona (1) def Camden Riviere & Chris Chapman (2) 6-3 3-6 5-6 6-3 6-2 Women’s Doubles Claire Fahey & Saskia Bollerman (1) def Lea Van Der Zwalmen & Katherine Carney (2) 6-3 6-2
Oct 31, 2025 | International Events, Tournament Results, US Events
For the first time in the United States, the Aiken Tennis Club proudly hosted the IRTPA Championships under its new title, the IRTPA Players Championship, sponsored by the Johnston Howell Academy. This event marked the third major international tournament Aiken has staged this year, following both the First and Final World Championship Eliminators. It was another huge undertaking for the club and its President, Michael Sullivan, whose leadership and commitment made it all possible. All top 10 players in the world competed — the first time this has happened in several years — making it one of the strongest and… Read the Full Story >
Oct 2, 2025 | International Events, International News
Organise your trip to the World Doubles Championship, 22-26th April 2026 Moreton Morrell Tennis Court Club is delighted to host the World Doubles Championship on 22-26th April 2026. The details below outline the main tournament schedule and the supporting activities that visitors can enjoy while at the championship. Those attending the event can enjoy the WDC tournament together with a Championship Dinner and two other events: an amateur doubles handicap tournament and the unofficial squash tennis world championship. The Championship Dinner will be on the evening of Saturday 25th after the first session of the final. Details of how to… Read the Full Story >
Oct 1, 2025 | International Events, US Events
The Newport Art Museum (NAM) With loans from the International Tennis Hall of Fame September 24, 2025 – April 26, 2026 by Fredrika Adam An exciting addition to this year’s World Championship week was the opening of a new exhibition inspired by court tennis featuring seven contemporary artists alongside nine objects on loan from the collection of the International Tennis Hall of Fame including two significant paintings from the collection of Gianni Clerici (Hall of Fame member (2006) and dedicatee for the Real Tennis Society’s Fifth International Conference on the History of Tennis). Curated by Frederika Adam, the artists included:… Read the Full Story >
Sep 23, 2025 | International Events, International News, Tournament Results, USCTA News
First Day: Camden Riviere leads John Lumley 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 By James Zug This was the sixty-third playing of the open World Championship, dating back to the first recorded Challenge in 1816. But in the past thirty years, world championships are a common occurrence here at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, RI. In 2004 and 2016 the open Challenge was here; and the women’s World Championship was here in 1995, 2009 and in 2025. The glorious summer of 2025 started with the women and is ending with the men. In the past thirty years, no other… Read the Full Story >
Aug 29, 2025 | International Events, Juniors, US Events
Aug 29, 2025 | International Events, US Events
2025 REAL TENNIS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPNewport, Rhode IslandSeptember 23–27, 2025📍 National Tennis Club at the International Tennis Hall of Fame DON’T MISS OUT! FINAL CALL TO SECURE YOUR SPOT Get ready for the 2025 Real Tennis World Championship as world #1 and defending champion Camden Riviere faces #2 John Lumley in an exciting three-day match in Newport, RI. This historic showdown promises world-class tennis and a week full of events. 📅 Match Days Each match day kicks off with a 1pm cocktail reception with play beginning at 2:30pm. 🎟️ Tickets: Dedans seats are sold out, but limited General Admission, Side Gallery and Club… Read the Full Story >
Aug 1, 2025 | International Events, International News, Juniors
2025 Van Alen & Clothier Cups Seacourt Tennis Club, Hayling Island, UK The United States sent a young, enthusiastic and talented group of players to the United Kingdom for the 2025 Van Alen & Clothier Cup competitions. The US team of Ben Dickinson, Spencer Yager, Tarquin Sotir & Dawson Chisholm all lacked experience playing international competitive real tennis and on paper were heavy underdogs versus the British & Australian teams, which were comprised of some of the top amateurs in the game. Ben Taylor-Matthews was fantastic as the US coach throughout the competition, with the players raving about his encyclopedic knowledge… Read the Full Story >
Jun 1, 2025 | International Events, Tournament Results
A Picture is worth a thousand words. Here are a few of the photos from the Ladies World Championship courtesy of the International Tennis Hall of Fame by Kate Lucey. You can also find a link to all of the photos. Enjoy! Links to all of the photos – courtesy of the ITHF/Kate Lucey by James Zug Last week Newport hosted the twenty-first Ladies World Championships. Founded in 1985, the championships celebrate tennis excellence in the women’s game. It was a perfect week in Newport. It was the third time Newport had hosted the championships, after 1995 and 2009. There… Read the Full Story >
