Dec 14, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events
by RTNYC The 91st annual Payne Whitney Memorial Intercity Tennis Doubles (“Whitney Cup”) featured a remarkable gathering of the country’s top amateur players for three days of exceptional competition in early December. Washington aimed to replicate last year’s triumph, fielding a formidable team under the leadership of new captain Ryan Carey. Meanwhile, first-time New England captain Andrew Peabody was eager to kick off the tournament on a strong note, despite navigating a series of roster changes. Although they were missing the talented Ben Hudson this year, New England welcomed two promising newcomers, Tarquin Sotir and Ben Dickinson, while being anchored… Read the Full Story >
Dec 1, 2025 | Tournament Results
by Rob Whitehouse The Racquet Club of Philadelphia enjoyed an extraordinary weekend hosting the 2025 Jimmy Dunn Tournament. With 191 players competing in 294 matches, every draw across the Club’s four distinguished sports was filled—many athletes even took part in multiple divisions. Court tennis alone featured seven divisions, setting the tone for a packed, high-energy schedule. Play began at 4 p.m. on Wednesday and continued non-stop through the weekend, with matches running nearly around the clock—from first serves at 7 a.m. to final points at 11 p.m. Spectators were treated to a steady stream of thrilling, high-level competition across racquets, court tennis, squash,… Read the Full Story >
Nov 30, 2025 | Tournament Results
by R&TC Professionals Silver Racquet Invitational Draw 2025 The 2025 Invitational Draw saw playing excellence exceeding previous iterations of the Silver Racquet. The entrants included top talent from the United States, United Kingdom, and France who clashed in the Invitational Draw. The top seeds of Freddie Bristowe (1) and Henry Smith (2) progressed to meet each other in the final but there were multiple excellent performances from across the draw with stellar results from other entrants and qualifiers. Notable performances include qualifiers Ben Dickinson and Jack Turchetta who made their maiden main draw appearances following spirited competition in the qualifying draw.… Read the Full Story >
Nov 30, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events
By Nick Howell This year’s Calhoun Witham Cup featured the largest field in recent memory, with 20 teams competing across two divisions for doubles handicaps of 35 and higher. The 12 lowest-handicap teams played for the Calhoun Witham Cup, while the eight highest-handicap teams battled for the Witham B title. We were thrilled to welcome players from several clubs—seven players came from Newport alone—and to see fantastic participation from the women of our sport, with 14 ladies competing, a strong sign of the continued growth of the women’s game. Thursday – Opening Matches With a large number of best-of-three matches… Read the Full Story >
Nov 10, 2025 | Tournament Results
by Ben Taylor-Matthews Westwood hosted the 2025 edition of the Anne Boleyn Ladies Handicap Singles, with 9 participants. With seven names in the draw, the odds were in favor of a Westwood winner. Players were split into two groups and played in a round-robin format, with group winners and runners-up progressing to the semifinals. The Tower Group consisted of four players, playing six game sets. Aidana Saudabayeva (Boston) and Ashley Fitz-Patrick (Westwood) both won their first two matches on Saturday, guaranteeing them a place in the finals. They faced off on Sunday morning in their final group match, which went… Read the Full Story >
Oct 31, 2025 | International Events, Tournament Results, US Events
For the first time in the United States, the Aiken Tennis Club proudly hosted the IRTPA Championships under its new title, the IRTPA Players Championship, sponsored by the Johnston Howell Academy. This event marked the third major international tournament Aiken has staged this year, following both the First and Final World Championship Eliminators. It was another huge undertaking for the club and its President, Michael Sullivan, whose leadership and commitment made it all possible. All top 10 players in the world competed — the first time this has happened in several years — making it one of the strongest and… Read the Full Story >
Oct 31, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events
By Haven Pell On October 24-26, Westwood Country Club (aka Washington) successfully defended its title in the 2025 Martin Cup versus senior teams from Philadelphia and New York/Greentree. Now in its third year, the Martin Cup aims toward becoming a senior version of the Whitney Cup, the most popular event in the US game. The format has evolved (and is likely to continue to in the coming years) as we seek a formula that will attract three pairs of senior players from as many clubs as possible. We hope to replicate the popular team competition experience for those in their… Read the Full Story >
Oct 31, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events
By Dawson Lane Hadden Tomes 2025; one of the staples of the court tennis calendar at The Tuxedo Club was held October 17th – 19th…. with another oversubscribed contingent of court tennis players. Historically, the Tuxedo Club’s themed party during this event is a rousing success; and 2025 was no exception to this historical trend. Congratulations to Randy St. John on his staff for their excellence at the party and throughout the weekend.’ After 40 Handicapped doubles matches, the 12 finalists were determined and then flighted based on their handicaps. In addition to all the Court Tennis; Hadden Tomes also comprised a… Read the Full Story >
Oct 31, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events
By John Lumley Senior Challenge 50’s Doubles – 2025 Recap The 2025 Senior Challenge 50’s Doubles delivered another exciting weekend of competitive play, camaraderie, and great sportsmanship. All matches were played off half handicap, with each contest decided over a single 8-game set. In the A Division, Peter Vogt and Rob Whitehouse proved a formidable pairing, demonstrating consistency, tactical awareness, and strong teamwork throughout the event. They advanced through a talented field that included Mike Noll and Anders Cohen, before facing Alex Dean and John Iole in a thrilling final. The championship match could not have been closer, with Vogt… Read the Full Story >
Sep 25, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events, USCTA News
by James Zug Day Two Camden Riviere beat John Lumley 5-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. He retained his world championship title 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, 5-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. It was a slightly different Day Two at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. It had rained most of Wednesday and all Thursday morning, a steady downpour for much of the time. Humidity was at ninety-six percent. There was a worry of the walls sweating. Wednesday had been a busy off day. The Pineapple Cup, the handicap doubles event running in parallel with the Challenge, was in full swing. In the Casino… Read the Full Story >
