Jul 1, 2026 | Tournament Results, US Events, USCTA News
by Josh Smith US Professional Singles 2026 – Report June 2026 and, once again, the very best court tennis players in the world arrive in Newport, and the National Tennis Club (NTC), for the US Professional Singles. The NTC, and The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF), have the pleasure of hosting this fantastic tournament every year, but it is important that we do not forget what goes into the event, and those contributors that make it all possible. On the first day’s play in the main draw, players and members gathered on the Upper East Porch at the ITHF,… Read the Full Story >
Jul 1, 2026 | Tournament Results, US Events
The Racquet and Tennis Club had the pleasure of once again hosting the Below Zero in mid-June. This year’s event featured one of the strongest fields in its 10-year history, bringing together many of the country’s best young players. America’s newest professional, Ben Dickinson, joined a talented field that included several seasoned favorites. New faces Chase Motz, Jack Turchetta, Josh Smith, and Erik Barker brought fresh energy to the event. The Pro-Am kicked off Monday morning, with Bob Diamond emerging victorious after a close win over C. Winston Simone and Barney Tanfield. The standout early-round match featured New York’s Pete Dickinson against Newport’s Josh Smith. Pete came out firing, hitting numerous targets to take the… Read the Full Story >
Jul 1, 2026 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Josh Smith The Pineapple Cup has been through multiple iterations here at the National Tennis Club, beginning with the famed tournament organised by Kip Curren. In its most recent form the Pineapple Cup is the relaxed and low-key cousin of the Pell Cup, giving players an opportunity to enjoy competitive tennis in Newport at both ends of the summer. The field was predominantly NTC, though we were grateful to welcome players from Boston, Tuxedo, Philadelphia, and from further afield, Queen’s Club and Sydney. Friday and Saturday hosted the group stages; pairs were in groups of four, drawn into their… Read the Full Story >
Jun 1, 2026 | Tournament Results
by Meaghan Neal For the first time in many years the Tuxedo Club hosted the Men’s US Amateur Singles & Doubles Championships US Bathurst team members Freddie Bristowe and Henry Smith showed why they were selected for the team by playing each other in the singles final and partnering together to take home the Doubles title. Smith, who played fantastic in his win over Barker in the semis, was not quite as clinical in the final…and Bristowe was a rock throughout weathering the Smith pace and calmly taking home the title! Matt Mackin showed that his game has improved dramatically over the… Read the Full Story >
Jun 1, 2026 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Josh Smith US Women’s National Championship Report On the first weekend in May, with spring in full bloom in Newport, the National Tennis Club hosted the US Women’s National Championship. 10 players were in action from five different clubs; Aiken, Boston, NTC, Philadelphia and Westwood. In the Singles Championship, the top seeds would ultimately play in the final, but would have different roads to the championship match. Annie Clark was the strong pre-tournament favourite with more than 15 handicap points separating her from the other competitors. However, the next 6 players were separated by just 6 handicap points, making… Read the Full Story >
May 31, 2026 | Tournament Results
Racquet & Tennis Club – April 17-19, 2026 On Friday April 17th, [23] players from [4] clubs arrived in Midtown Manhattan to compete for the prestigious Etchebaster Trophy which has been contested annually since 1964. Representatives from the clubs in Boston, Newport, St. Andrews and of course New York were all present with trophies and some of the most sought-after gold paint on their minds. The round of thirty-two kicked off on Friday morning with both East and West courts hosting some entertaining competition. There were several unseeded players making themselves known early in the event from Will Eide and… Read the Full Story >
Apr 29, 2026 | International Events, Tournament Results
by Steve Hufford Twenty senior US players traveled to Australia in late March to compete in the 2026 World Masters team and individual championships. Our teams competed very well in spite of most being short-sided, which carries a distinct disadvantage according to the World Masters rules, which stipulate that the highest handicap player has to play multiple times. Our four teams played at three different Australian courts – Hobart (50s), Ballarat (60s), and Sydney (70s & 80s). The individual competitions afterwards were all held in Melbourne. Our Cockram team (players aged 50-59), captained by Jeremy Wintersteen, came in first place due to three… Read the Full Story >
Apr 29, 2026 | International Events, Tournament Results
by Jeremy Wintersteen Eight U.S. players – Charles de Casteja, Guy Devereux, Geoff Ellis, Brook Hazelton, Shawn Herlihy, Vaughan Massie, Dave Tedeschi, and Jeremy Wintersteen – traveled about as far away as possible to compete for the 2026 Cockram Trophy in Hobart, Tasmania. Built in 1874 and currently one of six in the country, the court is the oldest in Australia and has a long history. Centrally located downtown and near the waterfront, the Hobart Real Tennis Club features a court with light blue walls, a monk in the grille, service side windows that are out of bounds and in play, and… Read the Full Story >
Apr 29, 2026 | Tournament Results
by Aidana Saudabayeva The Bread & Roses Tournament made a triumphant return this year, having last been played in 2016. Revived by Kathy Pugh, the event brought together Team Boston vs. Team Newport for a day of spirited competition, camaraderie, and celebration of the game. The weekend was proudly sponsored by the USCTPF Player Development Fund. One of the most special aspects of the tournament was the number of new players who participated. Several competitors had only been playing court tennis for as little as three months, making the event a true celebration of growth, encouragement, and welcoming new players… Read the Full Story >
Apr 29, 2026 | Tournament Results, US Events
By John Lumley The 2026 Percy Cup brought together eight teams from New York, Boston, Washington, and Philadelphia for a fantastic weekend of court tennis. Play began Friday afternoon, and from the first point, the intensity was high. Across the weekend, there were superb rallies, incredible athleticism, and fiercely competitive matches that showcased the very best of the game. Alongside the main draw, the back draw provided plenty of drama of its own, featuring Washadelphia — a combined Washington and Philadelphia side — taking on Washington. In a fiercely contested tie, Washington came out on top 2 matches to 1,… Read the Full Story >
