* Robert “Bobby” Goodyear

We regret to announce that Robert M. “Bobby” Goodyear of Aiken, SC passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2011. Bobby Goodyear loved the Aiken Tennis Club – serving as its president for 35 years. A former lawn and court tennis player himself, Goodyear, after giving up the games, loved watching his daughter, Ginny Goodyear and granddaughter, Dana Goodyear Kopald, progression in the game. His daughter, Margie Goodyear, although living in Colorado, would travel to Aiken from time-to-time to play as well. What most people in the court tennis world will remember his genuine hospitality. He was a conduit for people… Read the Full Story >

* Velvet Rope 2011

The Velvet Rope Doubles tournament, open to players aged 21-40, was held in Newport on July 15-17. The results were: A Final: Jake Worseldine/Ryan Carey def Brad Ursprung/Zack Sacks    10/6. B Final: JC.Raby/J.Metzler def  E.Turner/P.Travis    10/8                    Special thanks to Marc Lewinstein and Brian Owens for hosting a fabulous weekend.

* Clothier Cup 2011

The US Team comprised of: Pat Winthrop (Capt.), Dylan Ward, Garrett Gates and Tom Pickin travelled to Melbourne for the biennial team event. Matches were played over 2 days – singles and doubles. Australia won 6-2. The results are as follows: Day 1: No 4s – Simon Carr def Tom Pickin 6/0 6/0. No 3s – Patrick Dunne def Garrett Gates 5/6 6/5 6/4 (great match, 3 match pts to Garrett in set 2, but no easy balls for him to put away.) No 2s Dan Williams def Dylan Ward 6/0 6/0. No 1s Pat Winthrop def Hilton Booth 6/3… Read the Full Story >

* Pell Cup 2011

The National Tennis Club will host The Pell Cup on August 10-14. The doubles event is open to Professionals and Amateurs. For information on entering the event and/or contributing to the Professional Prize money please click on the following links. Pell Cup Invitation Pell Cup Entry Pell Cup Sponsorship

* USCTA Annual Report – AD Opportunities! UPDATED

Special opportunity….to advertise in the 2010/11 USCTA Annual Report. The full color 70+ page report will come out in the early fall. Last year’s response to the book was fantastic. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Full details are attached!!!! USCTA 2010/11 Advertisements

* Riviere wins 2011 US Pro Singles

The US Professional Singles playing for the Schochet Cup will be played in Newport beginning on Sunday, May 29. The Final will be played on Sunday, June 5th. Draws are attached Day 7 – Finals (June 5, 2011) Camden Riviere wins 2011 US Pro Singles playing for the Schochet Cup  6/2,6/1,6/3. Day 6 – Semifinals (June 3, 2011) Rob Fahey def Bryn Sayers 6/1,6/2,6/0 Camden Riviere def Steve Virgona 4/6,6/4,6/2,6/4 Satellite Final: Chris Chapman def Rich Smith 6/3,6/2 Match Comments: US Pro Singles – Semifinals – June 3, 2011 Rob Fahey def. Bryn Sayers 6/1, 6/2, 6/0     Marker – Rich… Read the Full Story >