~ Calhoun Witham – Important Update

The Calhoun Witham, scheduled for November 12-15 in Aiken, has reached its capacity of 20 teams. Anyone not already entered, will be placed on a wait list.  Questions? Please contact the Aiken Club

~ US 50’s – Finals Postponed Due to Rain!

The 2009 US 50’s Singles and Doubles finals, originally scheduled for Boston, have been postponed and will be played in New York. The date is to be announced. The finals will be: Singles – Simon Aldrich vs. George Bell Doubles – Aldrich/ Charlie Johnstone vs. Bell/ Greg Van Schaack Dates will be posted as soon as they are available.

“Origins of Tennis” on TV – Rescheduled

Sorry for the inconvenience…Tuesday’s showing of “Origins of Tennis” was pre-empted by a replay of the 2009 US Men’s Open Final – imagine that! At any rate, this is the latest information we have. I would advise all interested viewers to check the schedule to avoid any disappointments! As for those of you that do not get the Tennis Channel, we are looking into getting copies of the show. We will keep you posted. RESCHEDULED – ON TV: ORIGINS OF TENNIS – September 17th The Tennis Channel will be showing a series entitled “Origins of the Game” Thursday, September 17th… Read the Full Story >

A Man, a Dream and a Most Unusual Court

This article appeared in the Washington Post on September 6, 2009. It’s a great article in the building of Prince’s Court, with some great quotes from the membership. Check it out here! Note: If you are having trouble with the link, you can access the article via a pdf copy, but you will not get the links to the video. PDF Copy. Related Links http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/05/AR2009090502593.html?referrer=emailarticle

Clothier Cup – Australians Win UPDATED STORY!

THE CLOTHIER CUP THE NATIONAL TENNIS CLUB JULY 10-11, 2009 The 2009 incarnation of Australia versus United States junior team championship – known as The Clothier Cup – was contested over two days at the National Tennis Club in Newport last Friday and Saturday. When it was over, the young men from the Australian side had come away with a solid victory, splitting the singles matches but dominating the doubles. The American team consisted of four talented young players from the Racquet and Tennis Club of New York -William Broadbent, Patrick Haynes, Gordon McMorris and alternate Trevor Rees – and… Read the Full Story >

Newport Handicap Doubles

June 17-21, 2009…Newport The winners were: A Division: Rich Smith & Pat Winthrop B Division: Andy Segal & Arthur Whitcomb C Division: Phoebe Livingston & Jacob Mason Complete results are attached.