Jun 1, 2023 | International Events, International News, US Events, USCTA News
by Victoria Scott Mark your calendars! June 20 is our tenth annual International Tennis Day, and we have organized an international committee to promote the day, with leaders in all four playing nations. My name is Victoria Scott (from the Racquet Club of Philadelphia), and I am taking the lead for the U.S. effort this year. Both the USCTA and the Preservation Foundation have been great influences in making sure that every club in the U.S. is participating and that this year is our most memorable year yet. Here’s what we can look forward to this year and what you… Read the Full Story >
Jun 1, 2023 | International News, Tournament Results, US Events
by James Greenley Westwood Country Club was honored to host the 2023 U.S. Ladies Open on May 19 – 21. With a draw comprised of players from across the U.S., UK, and France and which countries featured two World Champions, it was sure to be an exciting tournament, and the weekend did not disappoint. Twelve players competed in the singles draw. The first-round matches began on Friday afternoon and fell as expected. However, the final scores did not reflect all the competitive points and the heart with which all ladies played. Both singles semi-finals saw doubles partners pitted against each… Read the Full Story >
Dec 31, 2022 | International Events, International News, Overseas Events
2023 Ladies World Championship Singles & Doubles April 10-16 The Oratory School Click Here for Entry Form
Sep 15, 2022 | International Events, International News, Tournament Results
by James Zug Third Day 6-3, 3-6, 5-6, 6-2 FINAL Riviere 5-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2, 6-2, 6-3, 5-6, 6-3, 3-6, 5-6, 6-2 It was an even colder, damper Thursday afternoon at Prested for Day Three, upper fifties and raining. Everyone, though, was happy to gather again, needing to return to the scene after having barely recovered from Day Two. Ringing in everyone’s ears—still echoing out through the car park and down Prested’s long drive and into Feering—was the roar after the climatic final point of Day Two. It was a twenty-six stroke masterpiece at 5-all, 40-30, set-point for Rob… Read the Full Story >
Sep 13, 2022 | International Events, International News, Tournament Results
by James Zug Day Two 2-6, 2-6, 3-6, 6-5 Day Two was quite different than Day One at Prested Hall. There were new faces onsite. Owner Mike Carter, who dreamed up Prested twenty-eight years ago, returned from Spain. Former world champion Penny Lumley appeared. A second American-based professional, Conor Medlow (Chicago), joined Penny’s son John (Philadelphia) in the galleries. The weather was suddenly autumnal, chilly and damp, with rain threatening and then finally in the third set some spitting turned into a steady, light patter. And everyone was attuned to historical resonances after the fourth annual International Conference on the… Read the Full Story >
Jul 1, 2022 | International Events, International News, Juniors, Overseas Events
In July, Australia is hosting the Van Alen, Clothier, and Limb Cups. These are international team events open to players under the age of 26. The USA will compete against Great Britain in the Van Alen and against Australia for the Clothier Cup. The Limb Cup is G.B. vs. Australia. The tournaments are held every two years and rotate between countries. Team USA won the Van Alen and Clothier Cups in 2019 in Manchester. The matches were postponed a year due to Covid travel restrictions in 2021. Representing the U.S. are Freddie Bristowe, Erik Barker, Pete Dickinson, and Chase Motz.… Read the Full Story >
Jul 1, 2022 | International News, US Events, USCTA News
On June 20, 2022 the court tennis community celebrated International Tennis Day, from Ballarat to Newport, the tennis courts were busy with singles and double matches. Players proudly posed for the now traditional photo holding the ITD banner. Also, in celebration of International Tennis Day, the USCTA announced the launch of its new introduction to court tennis page, “Get Involved in Court Tennis”. Watch the video on the new page at https://uscourttennis.org/get-involved/ We look forward to ITD 2023, Tuesday, June 20. Click here to Visit the International Tennis Day website for more!
Apr 24, 2017 | International Events, International News
Camden Riviere & Tim Chisholm successfully defended their World Doubles title on Sunday at Prested Hall. Down four sets after the first day and one set away from losing the title, Riviere & Chisholm took all five sets on Sunday to win 5 sets to 4. For complete coverage and photos follow the link… https://www.tennisandrackets.com/NewsItem.aspx?id=1631
Dec 19, 2015 | International News, USCTA News
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 >
May 31, 2015 | International Events, International News
U.S. Cockram Players Bond Over the Pond By Steve Hufford In spite of having seven players from five different clubs, or perhaps because of it, the US Cockram Trophy squad quickly formed a cohesive cadre of teammates, cheering each other on and providing useful advice, consolation, and congratulations. We began our team practice on Monday, May 11 with three hours of structured play, and started to learn the features of the Cambridge blue court: very lively back walls, “sticky” side walls that pop the ball out sideways, and natural lighting that varies with the patchy sunshine of the English spring.… Read the Full Story >
