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 >
Apr 29, 2015 | International News, Overseas Events, USCTA News
By Ben Cook The United States headed to Hobart, Tasmania in early April looking to compete with the world’s best amateur players in the 2015 Bathurst Cup. Captain Ben Cook of Charleston, SC who was making his second consecutive Bathurst appearance led this year’s squad. Joining him were first-timers Pat Winthrop of Newport, RI and Jon Crowell of Philadelphia, PA. The Americans, as did the three other countries, arrived two days early to check out the freshly renovated Hobart court. The new court was well received by all, offering a blue colored court with fantastic lighting. The tournament started with… Read the Full Story >
Mar 12, 2015 | International News
The IRTPA announced today that the National Tennis Club in Newport, RI has been awarded the 2016 World Championship. More details to follow! Congrats Newport!
Jan 20, 2007 | International News
Dear US friends of court/real tennis courts and other treasured buildings,
I am the trying to orchestrate the wave of objections to the proposed demolition of the court at Troon.
Jan 20, 2007 | International News
Dear US friends of court/real tennis courts and other treasured buildings, I am the trying to orchestrate the wave of objections to the proposed demolition of the court at Troon.
Dec 5, 2006 | International News
This is just a brief up-date on our unique project to restore / reconstruct the world’s oldest covered tennis court, Huis ter Kleef in Haarlem, Holland.
Jan 18, 2006 | International News
Jan. 18 (Bloomberg) — Court tennis, King Henry VIII’s favorite sport, is enjoying a revival among U.K. bankers and executives.
