Mar 4, 2008 | Uncategorized
Form held up in the US Open this year, but some hints of future landscape in the game at the highest level appeared. Rob Fahey showed why this extraordinary player continues to comfortably sit at the top of the ziggurat. He dropped only three sets on his way to a convincing 6-0, 6-5, 6-3 finals win over number two ranked player Steve Virgona. On the Doubles side Fahey and Virgona showed why they are the world doubles crown holders by soundly beating Ruaraidh Gunn and Camden Riviere 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 in the finals. In the doubles draw one of the… Read the Full Story >
Mar 4, 2008 | Uncategorized
The US Ladies was held in Aiken, February 29-March 1. The final results were: US Open Singles – Claire Vigrass def. Sue Haswell 6/2,6/1 US Open Doubles – Sue Haswell & Ginny Goodyear def. Claire Vigrass & Margie Goodyear 6/2,5/6,6/5 Consololation Singles Final: Ginny Goodyear def. Margie Goodyear 6/2,6/0
Feb 29, 2008 | Uncategorized
Spike Willcocks wins! Story to follow….draw attached. To view photos by Michael Do of the weekend .. Photo Albums of Tuxedo Gold Racquets 2008! http://www.michaeldo.com/tuxedogoldracquets-2008-02-page1.htm Related Links http://www.michaeldo.com/tuxedogoldracquets-2008-02-page1.htm
Feb 19, 2008 | Uncategorized
The entries in the Greevy cup this year were a bit disappointing, two of our regular Aiken players were unable to play one due to injury and the other was going to be out of town. So there were just the four of us battling it out. Rick Preston narrowly beat Dacre Stoker, who gave owe half 15, in a tight 3 set match: 6-5, 3-6, 6-3 while Ben Cook, gave owe half 15, beat Charlie Bostwick 6/2 6/1. In the finals Ben Cook, who owed ¼ 15 proved he is really improving every time he steps on the court… Read the Full Story >
Feb 4, 2008 | Uncategorized
A small, but determined group of players gathered in Newport for the 2008 Burke Cup. The tournament, for players in the handicap range of 32-38, was played off handicap. Frank Curren moved easily through the top half of the draw to reach the finals. The only tight match was between Blake Henderson, who had just returned from a month in Dubai, and world traveler, Peter Bender. Henderson won in three. Curren easily dispatched Henderson in the semis. The bottom half of the draw, however, was another story, as Berry Packham kicked off the weekend with a come from behind win,… Read the Full Story >
Feb 3, 2008 | Uncategorized
Results from Greevy, Noll, Burke, Wharton & Hickey
Feb 1, 2008 | Uncategorized
To be held in NY – April 3-13.
Jan 29, 2008 | Uncategorized
This year’s Etchebaster Cup Tournament, held at the Racquet & Tennis Club January 25 through 27, set the record for the second largest draw ever with twenty-four entrants from Boston, Washington, Tuxedo and New York. The format of the tournament was the same as the very successful Etchebaster tournament held at the R&T two years ago: to make the event more interesting to players with 30+ handicaps, the Tournament Committee (Tournament Chair, Lindsay McManus, and Tournament Organizer, Mike Gooding) added a consolation draw for players who did not win in their first match of the event, guaranteeing all players at… Read the Full Story >
Jan 28, 2008 | Uncategorized
For the first time, 3 of the 4 challengers are US-based.
Jan 28, 2008 | Uncategorized
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