Dec 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Tommy Greevy, the longtime tennis pro at Tuxedo, died last Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. Earlier in November, he had celebrated his seventy-eighth birthday. Born in Philadelphia, Thomas Matthew Greevy, Jr. worked at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia from 1956 to 1968 and then as head professional at Tuxedo Club from 1968 to 2010. A beloved coach and mentor, Greevy taught the game to hundreds of men, women and children, champions and beginners alike. A fine player-in 1973 he won the U.S. Professionals-he was a consummate marker, tournament director, friend, storyteller and practical joker. In 2000 he was inducted into the International… Read the Full Story >
Dec 1, 2019 | Uncategorized, USCTA News
Two great articles about Tommy Greevy by James Zug Click here to read Jim Zug’s 2012 story “Tommy Turns 70” including quotes and stories from fellow players and professionals. Click here to read James Zug’s interview with Tommy Greevy in 2011.
Mar 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
Prested Hall has sent us the following information in advance of Legs & 3 of the FInal Eliminator: Final Eliminator at Prested Hall – Legs 2 & 3 – Wednesday 7th & Friday 9th March – 6.30pm start 1st Leg Result : Rob Fahey bt Steve Virgona 4/6 6/4 6/3 6/1 (in Chicago) Rob now needs to win 1 more match to earn the right to Challenge for the World Championship in April. Steve needs to win the next 2 matches to secure his place. Please see below how you can follow the results/score/Live stream for this event. 1) Prested… Read the Full Story >
Feb 5, 2018 | Uncategorized, US Events
Level Championships – Singles Greevy Cup – Handicaps 20-29 – Washington Erik Barker def. Noah Motz 6-4, 3-6, 6-5 Consolation Dan Sternberg def. Vu Hoang 6-1, 6-0 By Chris Aley Princes Court hosted the 2018 Greevy Cup from January 2nd to January 4th. The level singles tournament for players with a handicap between 20-29 attracted a draw of 11 players, and we were happy to welcome members of the New York Racquet Club, and from the Aiken Tennis Club. We ran the tournament alongside a Plate Draw, ensuring all players had the opportunity of a full weekends tennis! Our top two… Read the Full Story >
Dec 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
Sixteen teams battled it out in the 2017 Calhoun Witham Doubles Tournament hosted by the Aiken Tennis Club November 2-5. Four former championship teams, eight visiting players from Great Britain, Newport, Washington D.C., Boston and New York competed in two divisions for the title. The tournament was very capably marked by visiting pro – Leon Smart – and Aiken’s Trey Bogue. After thirty-two matches had been played, the Division I trophy was lifted by a left-handed Ryan Carey and his partner Dana Kopald by defeating the team of Cheryl Glance and Claire Voegele. The Division II title was won by Morgan… Read the Full Story >
May 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
By Mit Carothers, Tennis Chair Ten teams entered the 2017 Northrop Knox Tournament at the Aiken Tennis Club. Play began on Thursday April 13 with the finals on Easter Sunday April 16th. The entrants included the defending champions, previous winners and a mix of local and out of town players anxious to hoist the trophy. In addition to the doubles tournament, this year’s version also contained a singles competition. Three brackets began play Thursday evening to determine Sunday mornings semifinalists with the 4th semifinalist chosen from the rest of the field. In Bracket A, the defending champions, Rakesh Jasani/Jason Mengel… Read the Full Story >
Apr 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
by Tony Hollins This year’s Anne Boleyn was hosted by the Tennis & Racquet Club – Boston. We had a large draw of 16 ladies sign up; the welcoming handicapped format meant that some of these ladies were brand new to the game, only having played a handful of times. There were some stand out performances from newcomers Emma Haley, Olenka Olesnycky, Alex Post and Maura Imel, all coming from strong racquet sports backgrounds and battling with success in their first Court Tennis event. Suzy Schwartz had an extremely close match in the Semi Finals eventually succumbing to the large… Read the Full Story >
Mar 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
by John Lumley We had a fantastic draw for this year’s U.S. 50’s hosted by the Racquet Club of Philadelphia. Special shout out to John Prenn & Alexander Anton that came over from the UK to play. Friday’s matches saw the seeding to plan and the match of the day was between John Madzin & Sewall Hodges. Madzin took the first set 6-5 after being 5-2 up. Hodges fought back with some lovely control and serving to take the second set 6-5. Tied at 1 set all Madzin used his experience and length to put Hodges under too much pressure… Read the Full Story >
Mar 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
Helen Grassi won the Ladies Invitational tournament held at Prince’s Court last weekend. Grassi defeated fellow Bostonian Suzy Schwartz in the singles final 6-0, 6-2. The Singles Finalists teamed up to win the Invitational Doubles title over Washington’s Tess Browne and Aiken’s Claire Voegele 6-1, 6-1. Full report and photos to follow.
Jan 17, 2017 | Uncategorized, US Events
2017 U.S. Junior Handicap Results Prince’s Court U13- Jakob Bregenhoj def. Avi Fruman 10-9 U15 – Lydia Danas def. Robert Chitic 10-4 U17 – Keawe Johnson def. Eddie Johnson 10-7 U19 – Dawson Chisholm def. Michael Haley 10-5 There were eighteen entries in this year’s event at Prince’s Court. Newport’s Jakob Bregenhoj took the U13 final in a nail biter, 10/9 against Avi Fruman despite losing 6/1 when they played in the round robin two days earlier. In the U15s, the group tiebreakers came down to game difference and a Prince’s Court final in which Lydia Danas overcame her 6/1… Read the Full Story >
