2026 US Amateur

2026 US Amateur

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 >

2026 US Women’s Amateur

2026 US Women’s Amateur

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 >

2026 Etchebaster

2026 Etchebaster

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 >

Recapping the 2026 World Masters

Recapping the 2026 World Masters

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 >

U.S. Retains Cockram Trophy Down Under

U.S. Retains Cockram Trophy Down Under

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 >

A Triumphant Return: Bread & Roses 2026

A Triumphant Return: Bread & Roses 2026

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 >

2026 Percy Cup

2026 Percy Cup

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 >

2026 U.S. Ladies Open

2026 U.S. Ladies Open

Claire Fahey Claims Record-Breaking 50th Open Title Claire Fahey made history at the Tennis & Racquet Club, capturing her 50th Open singles title with a straight-sets victory over Saskia Bollerman in the final of the U.S. Ladies Open. She later returned to court to win the doubles title alongside Tara Lumley, capping a remarkable weekend of world-class play. Whether it was her cut-volley, serving, tambour play, or groundstrokes, Fahey dictated play throughout, leaving little opportunity for her opponent, Saskia, to settle. The victory marks Fahey’s 50th Open title, drawing her level with Robert Fahey for the most Open wins in… Read the Full Story >

2026 U.S. 40s

2026 U.S. 40s

by Josh Smith At the turn of the month, the NTC hosted a small but strong field of competitors in the US 40s; the national level competitions in singles and doubles, for players over the age of 40. Members will recognise most of the names in attendance, and we also thank Nick Warner for flying across the pond to take part in the event, where he usually plays his tennis at Queen’s Club in London.  The doubles was a round-robin, with strong pre-tournament favourites Todd Meringoff & Alex Spence joined by the Van Buskirk brothers and the pairing of Jeremy… Read the Full Story >

2026 U.S. 60s & 70s

2026 U.S. 60s & 70s

by Rob Whitehouse The Racquet Club of Philadelphia was proud to host the U.S. 60’s & 70’s Singles and Doubles National Championshipsover the weekend of February 27th – March 1st, welcoming a strong field of competitors and producing many outstanding matches throughout the event. Champions • 60’s Singles: Bill Barker• 60’s Doubles: Bill Barker & Steve Hufford• 70’s Singles: Marty Hublitz• 70’s Doubles: Marty Hublitz & Kip Gould 60’s Singles The 60’s Singles draw featured seven competitors. In the opening round, Steve Hufford defeated Sewall Hodges 6/2, 6/2, while Kenny Soffer advanced over John Iole. Thad Gray moved through by default due to injury. In the semifinals, Bill Barker displayed… Read the Full Story >