Oct 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
The Jimmy Knott singles tournament was held in Newport on October 21-23. Jeremy Wintersteen defeated Todd Merignoff in the final…the score was 6/2,6/5. In the back draw, Brian Owens defeated Andy Roberts 10/1. The draws are attached. Special thanks to Brian Owens for hosting the Saturday night cocktail party and to the Newport Professionals – Rich Smith & Jake Worseldine for running a smooth weekend. Read on for Richard Gilder’s comments on the final…. Wintersteen wins first set over upstart racquets star turned court tennis player 6/2. Racquets guy comes back strong in second set with surgically precise, lethal backhand… Read the Full Story >
Oct 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
The first match of the 2011/12 National League was played in Philadelphia on October 12, 2011. New England played Philadelphia. The results were: Steve Virgona def. Camden Riviere 6/5,6/1 Rich Smith def. Rob Whitehouse 6/4,6/4 Riviere/Smith def. Whitehouse/Virgona 8/7 For the 2011/12 National Leage schedule, rules and players, go to National League
Oct 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
Melbourne will be hosting the following events in January 2012: Roo Cup – January 9-14, 2012 Handicap Singles & Doubles World Masters Team Competition – January 15-19, 2012 Singles and Doubles Team Competition for the following age groups: 50 & over, 55 & over, 60 & over, 65 & over, 70 & over and 75 & over World Masters Individual Competition – January 20-28, 2012 Singles and Doubles Individual Championships for the following age groups: 50 & over, 55 & over, 60 & over, 65 & over, 70 & over and 75 & over For the complete information packet, click here
Oct 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
Lippincott & Mason win 2011 US Junior Doubles – Lieb Cup!
Oct 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
For the third year, intrepid Northeastern court tennis players packed in to the house that Gould built in scenic Lakewood, New Jersey for the 2011 Lakewood Invitational. True, Lakewood is a strange mix of influences these days, but parts of the Georgian Court University campus, where the court still remains, appear just as they did a hundred years ago. The court, for those not familiar with it, is housed in a larger building called The Casino. Court tennis was just one of the entertainments held within The Casino’s doors. Our fair game was accompanied by hard racquets, polo, bowling, swimming,… Read the Full Story >
Sep 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
The 2011 Men’s and Women’s French Open begins today (September 19-25) in Paris. Six US-based pros are competing in the singles and doubles tournament: Camden Riviere, Rich Smith, Tim Chisholm, Mike Gooding, Steve Virgona and James Stout. The tournament will be streamed live at: 2011 French Open Coverage Men’s Singles Draw Men’s Doubles Draw
Sep 7, 2011 | Uncategorized
John Edmund Slater, age 89, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011after an extended illness. Born in 1922 in Yonkers, New York, John was a true depression-era baby. He was the only child of Margaret and John Slater, a copy-rewrite editor for the Yonkers daily newspaper. In high school John excelled in both academics and tennis and received a scholarship to the Cornell School of Engineering where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering. Shortly after graduation, John entered WWII as a field artillery officer and forward observer in the European Theatre with the 34th Field Artillery Battalion (9th Division) under… Read the Full Story >
Aug 31, 2011 | Uncategorized
Attached is the notice for the Witham Cup to be held in Aiken On November 9-13, 2011. Note that the tournament is limited to 20 teams. The max has been reached – new entries will be palces on a wait list. Calhoun Witham Cup
Aug 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
Smith & Bainton Win Open Division!
Aug 1, 2011 | Uncategorized
The 2011/12 USCTA Tournament Schedule is attached. Note that there are several events that still need to be scheduled. They should be resolved shortly. 2011/12 Schedule
