The US 60’s and 70’s Singles and Doubles will be held in Newport on May 3-5. Attached is a letter from Jonathan Pardee -Tournament Chair Tournament Information & Entry Form ENTRY FORM For additional information contact Rich Smith or Sergio Lopez at rich@nationaltennisclub.org or (401) 849-6672
National league Results from February 19th: The night started out with Assistant Pro Gabe Kinzler licking his chops to take out Head Pro Rob Whitehouse. After Gabe’s solid display of tennis at the US Open just a few weeks ago, and after he took the first set 6/1, it looked like Kinzler was going to have is way with Rob. Rob recovered well in the second set with great retrieving and finding the dedans on a number of shots. The third set was a battle throughout with Rob hanging on to take the match 6/5. The second match was a… Read the Full Story >
How many players??? Wow, we were heading into a record breaking weekend and Tuxedo was ready to welcome the many players, friends and guests to the Park, we came into the Gold Racquets weekend with great anticipation. Our pro Tim Chisholm was getting a huge response for racquets and court tennis players, in turn we had the phones ringing off the hook for party attendance, we knew we were heading for a big weekend! As we have many new members who were going to experience their first GR, we had to show all attendees a wonderful time, all weekend long!… Read the Full Story >
The Bathurst Cup will be played on February 17-19 at Holyport. The Bathurst Cup is a team event between the UK, US, Australia and France. The format calls for singles and doubles matches. Representing the US – Jeremy Wintersteen, Rakesh Jasani and Ben Cook. Good Luck to Team USA!
Pat Winthrop of Newport continues as the #1 Amateur based on the latest Top 25 List. For the complete list, click here.
Prince’s Court hosted this year’s 60+ level tournament. The action began Friday night as players squared off to move onto the semi-final rounds. Top seeded entrants included Chase Motz and Chris Hughey who played strongly in their opening round matches to move on in straight sets. Saturday’s semi-final matches saw two very close matches that both went to three sets. Matt Longley started out strong, but couldn’t hold on in his match against Chris Hughey, with Hughey winning at 3/6 6/5 6/5. Chase Motz faced Larry Brown in his Saturday semi-final and found himself down a set, but was able… Read the Full Story >
The 2013 Burke Cup was held in Chicago. The level championship for players with handicaps between 40 & 49 was won by Baker Thompson over Jack Brown. The score was 6/3,3/6,6/4.
Rakesh Jasani defeated Dave Tedeschi, 6/2,6/3, in the finals of the 2013 Greevy Cup. The national level championship for players with handicaps between 20 and 29 was held in Aiken. In the back draw, Andy Roberts defeated Ryan Carey 6/4,6/2.
Coming up this weekend are the rest of the Level Championships. The draws are posted here. Please check in with the pro shops to confirm times and to learn of any last minute changes! Greevy Cup – Aiken – Handcaps 20-29 Noll Cup – Newport – Handicaps 30-39 Burke Cup – Chicago – Handicaps 40-49 Hickey Cup – Washington – Handicaps 60+ Note: Minor change in Hickey Cup draw as of 2/7/13. The Noll Cup has been postponed.
National League results Philadelphia/Tuxedo Vs Chicago: Will Hopton beat Rob Whitehouse 6/1 6/2 Steve Virgona beat Tim Chisholm 6/4 6/1 Steve/Will beat Tim/Rob 8/3 Standings as of 2/4/13
