May 1, 2025 | National League, Tournament Results, US Events
Early April in New York witnessed another National League Super Event, marking the third such gathering in as many years. This year, the event featured four teams, each comprising four players. Over three nights, twelve thrilling matches were played, complemented by a robust Pro-Am and two informative seminars hosted by the Preservation Foundation. The event attracted nearly all U.S.-based professionals, along with three of the country’s top amateurs. The gathering of talent was truly impressive, with the top players from both the professional and amateur circuits gracing the event. Players were selected through a draft conducted during the U.S. Open by the event’s captains: John Lumley, SteveVirgona, Nick Howell, and Camden Riviere, who unfortunately had to withdraw due to injury. One of the standout features of the new format was… Read the Full Story >
Apr 30, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events
by John Lumley The Racquet Club Of Philadelphia hosted the 2025 U.S. Amateur Singles and Doubles. We had an outstanding turnout this year with 16 players in the singles draw and nine teams competing in doubles. Singles Recap:All seeds advanced comfortably through the first round, with no major upsets. One of the highlights was a Friday night thriller between Jeremy Wintersteen and Chase Motz, where Motz came back from 2–5 down to win 6-5 in a match that wrapped up at 11:30pm. Henry Smith delivered a strong 6-2, 6-2 win over Jon Crowell, showcasing solid court tennis. In the semifinals,… Read the Full Story >
Apr 24, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Leon Smart On April 4th – 6th, the Tennis & Racquet Club in Boston hosted the USCTA National 40s, showcasing a strong field. The singles main draw kicked off with tightly fought matches, setting the tone for the weekend. Alex Spence opened his campaign with a hard-earned victory over Jeff Horine, prevailing 6-5, 3-6, 6-3 in a match full of momentum swings. On the same day, Shep Skiff faced a dominant Todd Meringoff; Todd advanced in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2. Jeremy Wintersteen came from a set down to outlast John Pak, 5-6, 6-2, 6-3, in a gritty performance. Meringoff continued… Read the Full Story >
Apr 1, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events, USCTA News
John Lumley won his first US Open title at Westwood Country Club this year, battling past Camden Riviere, who had held the singles title for twelve consecutive championships. Lumley’s victory followed his strong performance at Westwood in the prior World Championship, where Riviere won out. Lumley came back from two sets down with his usual unflappable play, while Riviere was plagued by injury in the last set. The match was the fifth time the two have played in open finals and marked Lumley’s first victory. The match capped 10 days of astonishing play, beginning with several days of qualifiers that… Read the Full Story >
Apr 1, 2025 | US Events, USCTA News
by An Interested Observer The 2025 US 50s Singles and Doubles was contested at the Racquet Club of Chicago from March 21-23. We had 7 players travel to Chicago from New York, Charleston, Aiken, Westwood, Radley and Queen’s. There was also a strong field of Chicago players and there were some notable performances in the early rounds. One of those performances goes to Aiken’s Vaughan Massie, who played much better than his handicap would have suggested in pushing Westwood’s Bill Barker all the way in a 6-5 6-5 battle. Another tremendous performance goes to Chicago’s Stewart Licudi. He was in… Read the Full Story >
Mar 31, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events
The Northrup Knox Memorial Tournament, Aiken Tennis Club’s signature annual event, once again delivered a weekend of high-level court tennis competition, camaraderie, and vibrant social gatherings. This prestigious handicap doubles tournament, open to players with handicaps of 35 or better, featured intense matches across four days of play. The tournament format consisted of best-of-three-set matches, with third-set adjustments in the group stages (4-all) and semifinals (3-all), while the final played a full best-of-three. Tournament Format and Participants The tournament featured two groups of five teams, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semifinals. The participants were… Read the Full Story >
Mar 19, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events
By Brittany C. Wakim-Harde and Robert Whitehouse Every March, court tennis enthusiasts circle a single event on their calendar – The Percy Cup. Started in 2001, it’s the can’t miss event in Philadelphia – and this, its 24th year, was no exception. For those who are new to the game, the Percy Cup was initially started as an equivalent to the Whitney Cup for higher handicap participants. In a Davis Cup style format, teams of 3 doubles squads compete together to move throughout the tournament with aggregate win-loss records. This year saw 9 teams from 6 clubs, 54 competitors, 36 matches… Read the Full Story >
Mar 1, 2025 | International Events, Tournament Results, US Events
by John Lumley The 2024 US Open saw a record turnout for the Ladies’ division, with 24 entrants—the highest in recent years—highlighting the growing strength and depth of the women’s game. Claire Fahey and Jo See Tan faced the Philadelphia duo of Victoria Scott and Alexis Dorr. Fahey and Tan’s consistent railroads kept their opponents under pressure, forcing scooped returns down the center of the court. The top seeds were clinical in their grille hitting, capitalizing on loose balls. Tan held her position in the galleries, allowing Fahey to command the back of the court. Tan’s left-handed forehand proved effective,… Read the Full Story >
Feb 28, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events, USCTA News
by Nick Howell Aiken hosted the 2025 U.S. 60s and 70s- singles and doubles – on February 7-9. The 2025 U.S. 60s and 70s National Championships took place at Aiken Tennis Club from March 7-9, bringing together top senior real tennis players from across the country. The tournament featured high-quality competition, with many closely contested matches, long days of play, and a thrilling conclusion to both singles and doubles events. U.S. 60s Division In the singles final, Matt Fraidin delivered an impressive performance to claim the national title, defeating Steve Hufford 6-2 6-3. Both players representing Westwood Country Club had strong… Read the Full Story >
Feb 2, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events
by John Lumley The 2025 Noll Cup brought together 22 top competitors from Boston, Aiken, Newport, and New York for an exciting and hard-fought tournament. With standout performances, major upsets, and a thrilling final, this year’s event delivered on every level. One of the tournament’s biggest shocks came when Vern Cassin pulled off a remarkable win over the No. 1 seed, sealing victory in a tense 6-4 final set. Cassin’s resilience and shot-making under pressure made for one of the most talked-about matches of the event. Spencer Yager had an impressive run to the final, showing his consistency and skill.… Read the Full Story >
