Feb 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
On Wednesday February 23rd the Racquet Club played host to Tuxedo in the National League. Some fifty spectators were on hand to witness some top quality tennis. In the first match, Rob Whitehouse played Tony Hollins in what proved to be the match of the evening. Hollins came out very sharp taking the first set 6/4 and streaked in the second set to a 3/1 lead. Hollins mixed up a nice cocktail of retrieving, cutting the ball for length and smashing the odd force very effectively in the first hour or so of play. Whitehouse facing a large deficit gradually… Read the Full Story >
Feb 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
The US 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s were held in NY on February 24-27th. The draws are attached….full report to come!
Feb 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
The 2011 Junior Nationals turned out to be an all Aiken field. Four players participated in an initial round robin format playing a ten game pro set against each-other in order to be seeded for the semis and finals in each of the age group categories. Unfortunately, one player, George Handy Jr., was delayed in returning from a college visit, so he missed the round robin, as a result he became the lowest seed in the 18 + Under and the 21 and Under divisions. Dana Kopald, Zach Harrington and Charles Bostwick all had close matches when they faced each… Read the Full Story >
Feb 22, 2011 | Uncategorized
Congratulations to Patrick Winthrop on his win over Addsion West! Draws for the singles and the Cuspidor Doubles events are attached.
Feb 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
The national league match between New England and New York in NY, has been postponed from February 23 to March 23. Tuxedo will play Philadelphia in Philadelphia on Febrary 23, as originally scheduled.
Feb 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
Tom Pickin hit the grille on match point to win the 2011 Etchebaster Tournament in Newport this past weekend. The men’s amateur singles event is open to players who: Have less than one year of experience, or Have more than one year, but less than 2 years and have a handicap of 25 and over, or Have a handicap of over 30, regardless of experience. The tournament attracted only entries from Boston and Newport. Sixteen players, evenly divided between the clubs, made up the draw. The fact that only Boston and Newport were represented set the stage for a bigger… Read the Full Story >
Feb 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
The latest Top 25 List is out and there are 2 new names in the #1 Player spot. Congratulations to Pat Winthrop of Newport and Alexis Hombrecher of New York! …To view the list Top 25 List – Feb 2011 To view past lists
Feb 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
Prince’s Court was pleased to host this year’s Wharton (50-59) and Hickey (60+) level championships. Thanks to the efforts of our tireless leaders, Ivan Ronaldson and Phil Shannon, the weekend treated players, members and newfound fans to thrilling tennis. Friday’s match of the day pitted two future Prince’s Court stars against one another. Tristan Motz, 15, and Erik Barker, 9, sons of legends John Motz and Bill Barker, wowed the gallery with their incredible digs, forces, volleys, and stellar sportsmanship. Tristan eked out a nail-biting 5/6 6/4 6/4 victory that left Prince’s Court members counting the days to Whitney Cup… Read the Full Story >
Feb 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
Crowell & Nagy take the golds!
Feb 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
Arnold Spangler of New York added another level championship to his collection by winning the 2011 Burke Cup in Newport this past weekend. Hesitant to travel because of the weather forecast, Spangler opted to make the trip to Newport at the last minute. Good decision as the weather turned out to be nice and Spangler was on his game! Playing two matches on Saturday, Spangler played the match of the weekend in the Saturday night semifinal against Ken Forton of Boston. After losing the first set 6/3, Spangler fought back in the second to win 6/5. The third set started… Read the Full Story >
