Dec 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
Jimmy Dunn By James Zug The 33rd annual Jimmy Dunn tournament weekend at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia was its most successful ever. One hundred and fifty-seven people came to South Sixteenth Street to play a total of 225 matches over the course of four very full days (and nights). The highlight of the weekend was the Edward M. Noll Testimonial Dinner at the Saturday evening black-tie dinner-dance. Two hundred and thirty-five people attended, making it one of the largest events in RCOP history and recalling some of the legendary testimonial dinners of the past. Guests included Ed’s two… Read the Full Story >
Dec 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
Dec 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
The 2013 Palmetto Challenge took place at the Aiken Tennis Club on the 16th of November. The match featured the top two ranked players in the world, current World Champion Rob Fahey and World no. 1 Camden Riviere. The event was hosted to support the efforts of Court Tennis Charleston, who are working with the USCTA to build a court at the Daniel Island Club in Charleston, SC. Before the match started the crowd was treated to a very informative on court presentation from the Daniel Island Company about the hopeful new club. With over 140 people in attendance Fahey… Read the Full Story >
Nov 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Racquet and Tennis Club played host to the 21st annual Silver Racquet from November 7 – 10. The weekend began with a well-attended and fittingly boisterous stag dinner on Thursday night in memory of Edward F. Ulmann. Generations of fellow batsmen shared hilarious stories throughout the dinner, helping to build on Ulmann’s considerable lore. Consistent with Ulmann’s status as one of the most iconic players, the Racquet & Tennis club named its racquets court in his honor. Additionally, the North American Racquets Association commemorated the US Amateur Doubles trophy (a stunning racquets bat cast in sterling silver from the… Read the Full Story >
Nov 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
The National Open will be held in Boston on December 2-5. For entry information, click here.
Nov 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
The 2014 United States Ladies Open was held at Prince’s Court November 1-3. The field consisted of ten ladies including top U.S. player Amanda Avedissian and featuring the ladies world number one player, Claire Vigrass. The early rounds in singles held true to form and saw the debut of Washington’s talented junior upstart, Tess Browne, who showed a fighting spirit and gave the spectators many reasons to believe that she could contend for this title down the road as she continues to develop her game. Prince’s Court’s own Mary Livingston and Pat Homer used the home court advantage to their… Read the Full Story >
Nov 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
Oct 31, 2013 | Uncategorized
Tuxedo/Philadelphia @ New York October 30, 2013 Chisholm (Tux) def. Stout 4/6,6/3,6/4 Tanfield (NY) def. Whitehouse 6/2,6/1 Stout/Tanfield def. Chosholm/Whitehouse 8/2 NY 5, Tux/Ph 2
Oct 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
Roof Raised by Matt Mitchell Click here to read! For photos from Friday & Sunday by Melissa Quintal, click here. Looking for the finals draws? Click here!
Oct 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Chicago Invitational Doubles was held on October 17-20. Open Division 1st Place: Steve Virgona & Greg Van Schaack 2nd Place: Rich Smith & Jeremy Wintersteen A Division Jamie DeYoung & Anders Cohen def, Adam Inselbuch & Rowan Carroll 8/5 B Division Charlie Buaron & Leo Mazzone def. John Murphy & Ben Ringrose 8/6 C Division Joe Tomaino & Arthur Drane def. John Broussard & Jay Leonard 8/7 For complete results, click here.
