Treats for Teams in Tuxedo

Treats for Teams in Tuxedo

by Steve Hufford The Bostwick and Danby teams, three each, had the enviable assignment of practicing and competing for a week in Tuxedo Park. With matches overseen by the capable, yet somewhat immobile, Tim Chisholm; daily breakfasts and lunches provided courtside; and access to all the amenities of the Park, the players enjoyed amazing team dynamics, constant high-quality play, and the relaxing environs of the lake and grounds. Charles de Casteja, billeting lead, called on his deep bench of hosts to house just about all the players from Australia and England, along with some US players.  The soggy weather during the… Read the Full Story >

World Championship 2018

World Championship 2018

Real Tennis World Challenge 2018 Updated: 04 Apr 2018 Press release Published: 14 Nov 2017 THE REAL TENNIS WORLD SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP WILL BE PLAYED AT LONDON’S QUEEN’S CLUB FROM TUESDAY 24TH to SATURDAY 28TH APRIL This is the oldest continuous world championship in any sport having started as far back as 1740. The current world champion is Camden Riviere (31) of the USA, who became the champion in 2016. The challenger is Rob Fahey (49) of Australia who lost his title to Riviere in 2016, having held it for 22 years. The match is the best of 13 sets with… Read the Full Story >

Riviere Wins 8th Straight U.S. Pro Singles Title

Riviere Wins 8th Straight U.S. Pro Singles Title

Photo:  From left to right: Dan DiBartolomeo Northfield Information Services, Presenting Sponsor, Rob Fahey Runner Up, Mike Gooding Head Professional, Camden Riviere Champion, Suzie Schochet Founding Sponsor, John Murphy National Tennis Club President. Camden Riviere defeated Rob Fahey 5-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-3 to win his eighth straight U.S. Pro Singles playing for the Schochet Cup title.  Barney Tanfield defeated Darren Long 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 to win the U.S. Pro Singles Satellite title.  Amy Wintersteen/CJ White won the Pro/Am title 6-5 over Carey/J. Howell.  Full report to follow, but in the meantime go to our 2017 Pro Singles page to see… Read the Full Story >

Fahey Defends Her World Championship

Fahey Defends Her World Championship

Claire Fahey successfully defended her World Championship over her sister Sarah Vigrass 6-0, 6-0. Claire then teamed up with Sarah to win the Ladies World Championship doubles title over Saskia Bollerman and Amanda Avedissian 6-3, 6-0. Report to follow, but in the meantime head to our Ladies World Championship page for full results by clicking here.

2017 World Masters Championships

2017 World Masters Championships

By Jeremy Wintersteen 15 U.S. players travelled to Australia to compete in the 2017 Masters Team and Individual tournaments.  These international competitions are held every two years and are for players 50 years and older. On behalf of the USCTA, thank you to all those who made the trip down under to represent your country and compete in the individuals.  Below is a list of our players, their home clubs, and the tournaments they played in. Bill Barker (ITCW) – Cockram, 50’s singles, 50’s doubles (finalist) Dick Brickley (T&R) – Danby Vern Cassin (Radley) – Danby Anders Cohen (GCU) –… Read the Full Story >

World Masters Entry Form

World Masters Amateur Championships 2017 Individual Competitions Monday, 16th January to Friday, 20th January, 2017 (50s & 55s) and Tuesday, 24th January to Sunday, 29th January, 2017 (60s, 65s, 70s & 75s) at The Royal Melbourne Tennis Club