* National League – January 22 Promo
National League – January 22…New England vs. Chicago @ Washington. For Details, click here
* Going the Full 12 Rounds
On 12/12/12, I attempted to play 12 straight hours of tennis at Prince’s Court in support of my charitable initiative “12 Rounds”. A phrase like “well conditioned” is not usually associated with yours truly, so it was anyone’s guess as to what would happen with such a undertaking. I am pleased to report that I was able to complete all 12 Rounds and would like to thank my manager Ivan Ronaldson and my 18 opponents who made such a feat possible. The main event (the 12th Round) was billed “The Ol’ 1-2” where Phil “The Bandeau Bandit” Shannon and I… Read the Full Story >
* Revised US Open Policies
US Open Policies – Revised 12/20/12 For other policies, go to TOURNAMENTS
* National Open Draw
The 2013 National Openwill be played in Aiken on January 11-13. The draw is posted here.
* An Update From Boston
As many of you know, the Tennis & Racquet Club of Boston (T&R) has been working on repairing its roof for some time now. In addition to fundraising, this project has involved: receiving permitting from the Back Bay Historical Society, sign off from banks, and thanks to Dev Hamlen, the placement of a permanent restrictive covenant on the court tennis court, granted to the United States Court Tennis Preservation Foundation (USCTPF). In the six months since fundraising began, over 50 donors have contributed roughly $469,000. Over the course of 2012, the T&R’s roof-fundraising committee raised more than ½ of the… Read the Full Story >
* National League – NY @ Chicago UPDATED!
Thursday 13th December saw the Racquet Club of Chicago host its first ever National League Tennis match. The visiting team was James Stout and Mike Gooding from the Racquet and Tennis Club in New York. They faced up against world number two Steve Virgona and a relative newcomer to tennis: RCC’s own rackets professional Will Hopton. The evening provided a first opportunity for many of the members to see top class competitive tennis. The dedans, side galleries and the new bar were all crowded throughout the night as many Chicagoans enjoyed the spectacle that was played out before them. The first… Read the Full Story >
* Winthrop Wins Jimmy Knott
Pat Winthrop won the 2012 Jimmy Knott Tournament held in Newport this weekend. Winthrop defeated Tom Pickin in the final 6/1,6/2. In the backdraw, Aitor Aldazabal defeated Jonathan Pardee 10/5.
* 2012 Whitney Cup – Updated Full Report
The Racquet & Tennis Club hosted the 82nd annual Payne Whitney Intercity Doubles competition this weekend. The tournament included six teams of ten players each with 54 of the top 60 US amateurs. Seven young rookies (Dillon Aldrich, Vu Hoang, Marty Kinsella, Steve Rozek, David Tedeschi, Clayton Vaughters, and Zach Sacks) took to the courts in tow of their wizened teammates. Despite strong efforts in group play, especially from the New England and Washington teams, the odds-maker’s favorites, New York and Greentree-Aiken advanced to Sunday’s final. By way of a 2/1 match lead early Friday afternoon and with Simon Aldrich… Read the Full Story >
* 15th Annual Dinner Breaks Records
The 15th official conclave of the United States Court Tennis Association, the Annual Dinner came off in spectacular fashion at the Racquet & Tennis Club on Friday 7 December 2012. The largest crowd in the history of the Annual Dinner—save when there has been inductions into the International Court Tennis Hall of Fame—came to New York to celebrate one of the most successful years in the history of the Association. Membership is at an all-time high; the number of courts is at an all-time high; and play, as seen upstairs during the Whitney Cup, is perhaps for amateurs also at… Read the Full Story >
* Carey to Play 12 Rounds
Ryan Carey will attempt to play 12 matches this Wednesday (12/12/12) to raise money for 12 charities as part of his ’12 Rounds campaign. In order to accomplish this feat he needs opponents!! Please book yourself into any open time slot in the booking sheet. Ryan is requesting that each player donate $12 to play and if Ryan wins the match you donate an additional $12. Ryan can play rightyor lefty, so any handicap level is welcome. If you would prefer to play singles at a particular time where doubles is listed (or vice versa) call Ivan to have him change it. If you cannot play, but would still like to donate go to… Read the Full Story >
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