Apr 1, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events, USCTA News
John Lumley won his first US Open title at Westwood Country Club this year, battling past Camden Riviere, who had held the singles title for twelve consecutive championships. Lumley’s victory followed his strong performance at Westwood in the prior World Championship, where Riviere won out. Lumley came back from two sets down with his usual unflappable play, while Riviere was plagued by injury in the last set. The match was the fifth time the two have played in open finals and marked Lumley’s first victory. The match capped 10 days of astonishing play, beginning with several days of qualifiers that… Read the Full Story >
Mar 31, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events
The Northrup Knox Memorial Tournament, Aiken Tennis Club’s signature annual event, once again delivered a weekend of high-level court tennis competition, camaraderie, and vibrant social gatherings. This prestigious handicap doubles tournament, open to players with handicaps of 35 or better, featured intense matches across four days of play. The tournament format consisted of best-of-three-set matches, with third-set adjustments in the group stages (4-all) and semifinals (3-all), while the final played a full best-of-three. Tournament Format and Participants The tournament featured two groups of five teams, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semifinals. The participants were… Read the Full Story >
Mar 19, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events
By Brittany C. Wakim-Harde and Robert Whitehouse Every March, court tennis enthusiasts circle a single event on their calendar – The Percy Cup. Started in 2001, it’s the can’t miss event in Philadelphia – and this, its 24th year, was no exception. For those who are new to the game, the Percy Cup was initially started as an equivalent to the Whitney Cup for higher handicap participants. In a Davis Cup style format, teams of 3 doubles squads compete together to move throughout the tournament with aggregate win-loss records. This year saw 9 teams from 6 clubs, 54 competitors, 36 matches… Read the Full Story >
Mar 1, 2025 | International Events, Tournament Results, US Events
by John Lumley The 2024 US Open saw a record turnout for the Ladies’ division, with 24 entrants—the highest in recent years—highlighting the growing strength and depth of the women’s game. Claire Fahey and Jo See Tan faced the Philadelphia duo of Victoria Scott and Alexis Dorr. Fahey and Tan’s consistent railroads kept their opponents under pressure, forcing scooped returns down the center of the court. The top seeds were clinical in their grille hitting, capitalizing on loose balls. Tan held her position in the galleries, allowing Fahey to command the back of the court. Tan’s left-handed forehand proved effective,… Read the Full Story >
Feb 28, 2025 | Tournament Results
by Dawson Lane Players representing three countries and 14 different clubs made the trip to Tuxedo February 14th – 17th to compete in the 121st Gold Racquets. After four days of tennis and 77 matches, the following were crowned Gold Racquets Champions & Finalists. Gold Racquets Court Tennis Singles Champion – Oliver Pridmore Finalist – Erik Barker Gold Racquets Court Tennis Cuspidor Doubles Flight I Champions – Todd & Theo Yannuzzi Fi nalists – Max Warner & Leonard Mazzone Flight II Champions – Claire Voegele & Campbell Langdon JR. Finalists – Margaret Werner & Zach Pallis Flight III Champions –… Read the Full Story >
Feb 28, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events, USCTA News
by Nick Howell Aiken hosted the 2025 U.S. 60s and 70s- singles and doubles – on February 7-9. The 2025 U.S. 60s and 70s National Championships took place at Aiken Tennis Club from March 7-9, bringing together top senior real tennis players from across the country. The tournament featured high-quality competition, with many closely contested matches, long days of play, and a thrilling conclusion to both singles and doubles events. U.S. 60s Division In the singles final, Matt Fraidin delivered an impressive performance to claim the national title, defeating Steve Hufford 6-2 6-3. Both players representing Westwood Country Club had strong… Read the Full Story >
Feb 2, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events
by John Lumley The 2025 Noll Cup brought together 22 top competitors from Boston, Aiken, Newport, and New York for an exciting and hard-fought tournament. With standout performances, major upsets, and a thrilling final, this year’s event delivered on every level. One of the tournament’s biggest shocks came when Vern Cassin pulled off a remarkable win over the No. 1 seed, sealing victory in a tense 6-4 final set. Cassin’s resilience and shot-making under pressure made for one of the most talked-about matches of the event. Spencer Yager had an impressive run to the final, showing his consistency and skill.… Read the Full Story >
Jan 31, 2025 | Tournament Results, Uncategorized, US Events, USCTA News
by Leon Smart The Burke Cup 2025 brought together players from near and far at the Tennis & Racquet Club in Boston for a fun and competitive weekend. Half the draw traveled from other clubs, so the tournament had a great mix of locals and visitors. One of the standout stories was newcomer Mike O’Connor, who only started playing three months ago. Mike impressed everyone by making it to the semi-finals in his first-ever tournament, even managing to upset the number two seed in the quarterfinals. His run ended in the semis against Chris Tomasevich, who came back from 5-0… Read the Full Story >
Jan 31, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events, USCTA News
By Jonathan Lewis The Racquet Club of Chicago played host to the Greevy Cup (handicaps 20-29) from January 24 – 26. Members John Pak and Jonathan Lewis participated, ultimately losing to Aiken competitors Sawyer Duncan and Geoff Ellis, respectively. In what was an exciting final, Geoff Ellis won a tight first set 6-5, with both competitors battling to assert dominance as the set went back and forth. In the second set, Duncan jumped out to an early lead 4-1, before Ellis won two tough games with multiple chases to crawl back into the set 3-4. The eighth game went to… Read the Full Story >
Jan 31, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events, USCTA News
By Tony Hollins The Hickey Cup is the national singles championship for players with a handicap above 60. Beginning January 24th, the National Tennis Club hosted twelve players from clubs around the country. It was fantastic to see some new faces, with several players in the draw playing the Newport court for the first time. There were some incredibly dramatic matches. The tone was set early, with the very first set of the tournament moving all the way to five games between John Levis (Boston) and Benson Nalle (New York). This was immediately followed up by another barn burner as… Read the Full Story >
