Porter Goes for Two in the Hub
The US Amateur Singles and Doubles was held in Boston, April 25-27.
Northrup Knox Results
Story and full results now availble.
Greevy Dinner
A dinner to honor Tom Greevy’s 40th year at Tuxedo will be held on May 3 in Tuxedo.
Pell Cup Date Change
Pell Cup moves to August 21-24, 2008.
The 2008 Bathurst Cup
Kris Motz and Ryan Carey represented the US in the biennial team event. The matches were played in Paris.
Cherry Blossom Results
The 2008 Cherry Blossom was a great success with over 40 (if not world class, then certainly high class) players coming from as far away as Australia and from such exotic places as Scotland! The centerpiece of this year’s tournament was a 22-inch Prince’s Court inscribed gong, which was hung in the Winning Gallery. Why settle for the dainty ring of a cow bell when you could announce your winning shot with the omnipresent sound of a 22-inch gong?? It was great fun to watch people alter their normal course of play to have a shot at hitting the gong. … Read the Full Story >
Results from the World Masters
New York hosted the World Masters and the international team championships. The UK swept the team competitions. the draws for the individual age tournaments are posted below. A story and pictures will follow shortly.
Results from the US 50’s/60’s
US 50 Singles – George Bell def. Greg Van Schaack 4/6,6/2,6/1 US 50 Doubles – Bell & simon Aldrich def. Van Schaack & Charlie Johnstone 6/3,6/0 US 60 Singles – Dick Tanfield def. Peter DeSvastich 4/6,6/2,6/4 US 60 Doubles – DeSvastich & Tanfield def. Dick Brickley & Russell Corey 6/1,5/6,6/2
Riviere wins over Gunn in First Match
Camden won the Aiken Eliminator over Ruaraidh Gunn in a very close and thrilling match. 3/6 3/6 6/0 6/1 6/4
Chisholm and Virgona kick off 2008 Eliminator Series in Boston
Steve Virgona, World #2 and Senior Professional at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia, squared off against Tennis & Racquet Club member and World #5 Tim Chisholm in Boston on March 3rd to kick off the 2008 Eliminator Series for the World Championship. An overcapacity crowd of 140 was geared up to watch a rematch of the 2006 Eliminator, which Tim won 7-2. The match started off with both players exchanging floor shots and galleries and working to establish a rhythm and feel for the match. The first three games lasted over half and hour. Tim went up 4-1 and the… Read the Full Story >
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