Nov 12, 2023 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Nick Howell The Aiken Tennis Club hosted the Calhoun Witham Cup from November 2-5. The Calhoun Witham Cup is a handicap doubles event for handicaps 35 and higher – split into two divisions. We had a great turnout this year, as 16 pairs entered the tournament. The top 8 handicaps competed in the A division, and the remaining eight competed in the B division. We had eight players from out of town play, and ten ladies compete, which was fantastic! The Calhoun Witham Cup got underway on Thursday afternoon, with Cissie Sullivan and Francois Verglas winning with a decisive… Read the Full Story >
Nov 1, 2023 | Tournament Results
by Leon Smart The Jimmy Knott Memorial Singles saw a great turnout this year. With 6 clubs represented, the tournament started on Thursday October 12th and finished on Sunday October 15th and 4 divisions were held, the Open, 35+, 45+ and 55+ handicap divisions. The 55+ Division saw last year’s defending champion get knocked out early by Max White, who ended up winning the division over Holly Meers 5/6 6/4 6/3. The 45+ Division final saw Chris Tomasevich and Connor Richmond face off once again. Richmond had the opportunity to take the championship with a match point, however, Tomasevich had… Read the Full Story >
Nov 1, 2023 | Tournament Results, US Events
A new event – The Martin Cup – was added to the US court tennis fixtures list on October 27-29, 2023. Honoring long-time champion, Alastair B. Martin, the event is an intercity team court tennis doubles tournament for seniors. It is modeled on the extremely successful and popular Whitney Cup that has been played annually for nearly a century. The “first edition” took place at Westwood Country Club. Like the Whitney Cup, it is a doubles competition but with three pairs aged in their 50s, 60s and 70s, thus matching the World Masters team categories. Washington fielded two teams that… Read the Full Story >
Nov 1, 2023 | Tournament Results, Uncategorized, US Events
by Dawson Lane Vegas came to The Tuxedo Club for Hadden Tomes 2023! A record 59 players participated in the handicapped doubles court tennis festivities throughout the weekend! The Racquets Committee at the Tuxedo Club should be applauded for supporting all the new players in Tuxedo, along with the solid junior program at Tuxedo represented by Hazel Christensen, Calliope Yannuzzi & Paul Nieuwerburgh. In addition to the strong contingent of Tuxedo players, Hadden Tomes 2023 had ten players from Lord’s, along with players from Boston, Philadelphia, Newport, Aiken, New York & Washington D.C. As usual, the pictures provide the best… Read the Full Story >
Oct 8, 2023 | Tournament Results
The Racquet and Tennis Club had the pleasure of once again hosting the Below Zero this fall. This year boasted the strongest draw to date, with professionals James Stout and Tim Chisholm taking part for the first time. With several of the best amateurs in the world participating, this was sure to be a highly contested event. The Qualifier began on the 2nd of October, with the home-grown talents of John Beam and Christopher Holter progressing through to the Main Draw. The following day saw the beginning of the tournament and the start of the much anticipated, highly competitive (for… Read the Full Story >
Oct 1, 2023 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Tony Hollins The Moore Cup is named after John Moore, an avid lawn tennis, court tennis, and squash player. After a hiatus of some years, the NTC resurrected the event as an opportunity for the lawn tennis and court tennis players to meet and enjoy a light-hearted competition. Each doubles pair featured an experienced lawn tennis player and an experienced court tennis player. The pairs then competed in both sports. The divisions were named after prominent players who collected impressive accolades in both games. These players were Richard Dudley Sears, Gene Scott, and Pete Bostwick. Richard Sears was the… Read the Full Story >
Sep 30, 2023 | Tournament Results
by John Lumley This year, we had a great turnout split into two divisions: over 50s and a combined age of 115 years! Both events were played off half handicap. The 50s saw Michael Gorsen and Alex Jamieson screaming through the top half of the draw to reach the final. Anders Cohen and Shawn Herlihy also played well to reach the final, playing and serving well. Cohen and Herlihy came out of the blocks quickly, taking an early lead. Cohen was hitting some great volleys to end points, with Herlihy steady and consistent made for a deadly team. They won… Read the Full Story >
Jul 1, 2023 | Tournament Results, US Events
by The Tuxedo Club Racquets Committee The field at The Tuxedo Club for the 2023 USCTA Mixed Doubles was a small but enthusiastic group of six teams divided into two three-team round-robins, as listed below. Claire Voegele & Rich Moroscak Elisabeth McMorris & Gordon McMorris Maria Panico & Steve Klepper Hazel Christensen & Dave Christensen Margaret Werner & Matt Ezersky Kim Kilgore & Dawson Chisholm After some entertaining Round Robin matches, the following pairs faced off on Sunday morning. 3rd Place Elisabeth McMorris & Gordon McMorris defeated Margaret Werner & Matt Ezersky. 2nd Place Claire Voegele & Rich Moroscak defeated Hazel Christensen… Read the Full Story >
Jun 27, 2023 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Tony Hollins The U.S. Professional Singles is a highlight of the court tennis season for fans and players. This year was no exception as the competitors headed to Newport, RI, to compete for the coveted Schochet Cup. The field featured nine of the top ten players in the world, and the quality of play lived up to expectations. The depth of the field was evident for all to see, with multiple close matches keeping the crowd entertained. Robert Shenkman marked his debut with a bang, taking out the number 3 seed, Chris Chapman, in the early stages with an… Read the Full Story >
Jun 1, 2023 | International News, Tournament Results, US Events
by James Greenley Westwood Country Club was honored to host the 2023 U.S. Ladies Open on May 19 – 21. With a draw comprised of players from across the U.S., UK, and France and which countries featured two World Champions, it was sure to be an exciting tournament, and the weekend did not disappoint. Twelve players competed in the singles draw. The first-round matches began on Friday afternoon and fell as expected. However, the final scores did not reflect all the competitive points and the heart with which all ladies played. Both singles semi-finals saw doubles partners pitted against each… Read the Full Story >
