Aug 31, 2026 | Juniors, Overseas Events
The United Court Tennis Preservation Foundation (USCTPF) junior trip to the United Kingdom brought together seven young American court tennis players, aged 12–18, for an unforgettable week of court tennis, competition, travel, and cultural experiences. The group was made up of five juniors from The Tuxedo Club — Paul Nieuwerburgh, Walt Laukitis, Kurt Mueller, Grady Haberkorn, and Bo Haberkorn — along with Elliot Philpott from Westwood Country Club and Jonah Serotta from the Racquet Club of Philadelphia. The trip began with the group landing in London on Sunday evening before traveling south to Hayling Island, where they were based through… Read the Full Story >
Jul 30, 2026 | Juniors, Tournament Results, US Events
by Meghan Lane July 20-26, 2026 More than 44 junior players from the United States and the United Kingdom gathered at The Tuxedo Club in Tuxedo Park, New York, for the 2026 USCTPF Court Tennis Academy & USCTA Junior National Championships, supported by the United States Court Tennis Preservation Foundation (USCTPF). Throughout the week, participants received instruction in court tennis while also enjoying lawn tennis, padel, squash, mini-tennis, pickleball, swimming, and Blazepod training. The Academy once again provided an exceptional week of learning, competition, and camaraderie. Players represented six clubs: The event also featured the inaugural Under-7 National Championship, with Henry Alcorn, Teddy… Read the Full Story >
Apr 1, 2026 | International Events, Juniors
by Linda Serotta Jonah Serotta, 16, of the Racquet Club of Philadelphia captured both the U17 and U19 titles at the French Open Junior Real Tennis Championships at Fontainebleau, turning in an impressive performance against an international field representing Cambridge, Wellington, Paris, Philadelphia, and Fontainebleau. The tournament was played on one of the oldest courts in the world. Built in 1601 at the Château de Fontainebleau, the court retains distinctive features rarely seen elsewhere. Chases are measured in even numbers, players duck under the net to change ends, and the famously lively floor produces high, unpredictable bounces that reward creativity… Read the Full Story >
Feb 1, 2026 | Juniors
by Dawson Lane 2026 USCTA Junior HCP Singles @ The Tuxedo Club The Tuxedo Club hosted (8) Juniors for the 2026 Junior Handicap Singles Championships. The participants were: Jeremy Wintersteen JR. (Newport) Winter Evans-Jones (Philadelphia) Ford Evans-Jones (Philadelphia) Macalister Simpson (Tuxedo) Lulu Gorzynski (Tuxedo) Walt Laukitis (Tuxedo) Benny Cassin (Westwood) Deven Paes (Tuxedo) The tournament committee had the participants play in (2) Round Robins with the top two finishers moving on the Sem-Finals. The juniors had a blast and provided the spectators with some entertaining and spectacular tennis. Semi-Finals Walt Laukitis defeated Lucian Gorzynski Winter Evans-Jones defeated Deven Paes Walt Laukitis… Read the Full Story >
Feb 1, 2026 | Juniors, Tournament Results
by Dawson Lane 2026 USCTA Family HCP Doubles @ The Tuxedo Club The ‘Family’ HCP Doubles has turned into a fun, successful and entertaining event on the USCTA calendar. 2026 saw 15 teams participate @ The Tuxedo Club: (6) Father-Son teams (5) Husband-Wife teams (3) Mother-Son teams (1) Father-Daughter team Included in the 2026 teams were the defending champions: Lindsay & Gavin Maxwell. Each team played a minimum of 3-12 game matches with the top (4) teams moving on the semi-finals. Semi-Finals Defending Champions Lindsay & Gavin Maxwell defeated Lauren & Doug Rowles Heather & Jeremy Kidde defeated Serena &… Read the Full Story >
Feb 1, 2026 | Juniors
by Mark Philpott For the first time in years, American junior court tennis isn’t just showing up — it’s making noise. When the draw for the 2026 Junior World Court Tennis Championship was finalized, the U.S. presence stood out immediately. Four American juniors qualified directly for the world’s toughest junior event, with a fifth earning a place as first reserve and ultimately entering the field. Play begins August 24 at Seacourt, England, and for American fans, this feels like the start of something real. The American Contingent This year’s U.S. juniors bring range, depth, and momentum — spread across multiple… Read the Full Story >
Oct 1, 2025 | Juniors, USCTA News
by Linda Serotta The Holyport Real Tennis Club, tucked in the Berkshire village of Holyport, has long been a stage for the sport’s rising stars. This September, two young Americans—Kurt Mueller of Tuxedo Park and Jonah Serotta of Philadelphia—stepped onto that court for the British U15 and U19 Doubles Championships, facing not only unfamiliar walls and galleries, but also the fiercest junior competition anywhere. The draw featured the world’s top six ranked juniors, a rare gathering that promised the highest level of play. Their journey to Holyport began long before boarding a flight. The boys first paired up last summer… Read the Full Story >
Aug 29, 2025 | International Events, Juniors, US Events
Aug 29, 2025 | Juniors, US Events
2025 Court Tennis Academy (CTA) – Supported by the USCTPF The Tuxedo Club After more than a decade, the Junior Court Tennis Academy continues to be a popular week among junior court tennis players here in the US and occasionally among overseas juniors. In 2025, Tuxedo hosted this event, with 24 campers enjoying the fantastic facilities available at the Tuxedo Club. Court Tennis is the focus for this week, but the wide range of racquet sports available at the Tuxedo Club keeps the kids interested and engaged throughout the week. The CTA in 2025 had juniors participating from (4) US… 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 >
