Nov 30, 2024 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Dawson Lane The Tuxedo Club hosted the 2024 Anne Boleyn Handicapped Ladies singles from November 9th to 10th. Twelve players representing three different US-based clubs participated in the 2024 event. The Tuxedo Club Racquet Club of Philadelphia Aiken Tennis Club The format for this event was (3) four-person round robins with the winners of each round robin and the player with the next highest number of games won progressing through to the semi-finals. After 18 matches and 216 games played, the semi-finalists were set! · Penny Lumley Flight Winner – Claire Voegele · Charlotte Cornwallis Flight Winner – Lindsay Maxwell · Claire Fahey… Read the Full Story >
Nov 30, 2024 | Tournament Results, US Events
By Haven Pell The second edition of the Martin Cup was played at Westwood Country Club near Washington on November 1 through 3. Named for Alastair B. Martin, one of the finest amateur tennis players of all time, the event is designed to be a senior version of the Whitney Cup. Last year it was won by Philadelphia and this year by the host club. As with all new events, the goal was to further develop player enthusiasm and to work out the best format for the enjoyment of all the participants. In the first year, teams came from Philadelphia… Read the Full Story >
Nov 29, 2024 | Tournament Results, US Events
By John Lumley The 2024 Jimmy Dunn Tournament has officially gone down in history as the biggest and most successful yet, boasting a record number of participants and an electric atmosphere. From Wednesday to Sunday, 74 thrilling court tennis matches were played, showcasing the talent and spirit of seasoned players and newcomers. This year, the event saw a remarkable turnout, with players traveling across the United States and overseas. The Boston club led the charge with 27 players, while the Washington D.C. contingent also made a strong showing. Athletes from Atlanta and the West Coast joined in the fun, and… Read the Full Story >
Nov 29, 2024 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Nick Howell The Calhoun Witham Trophy delivered an exciting 4 days of tennis, with 18 teams competing fiercely across two divisions. The tournament is known for its tradition of competitive play and camaraderie, and this year’s event was no exception, featuring numerous thrilling three-set matches and showcasing the talents of seasoned players and newcomers. Division A Final Kadi Meldrum and Adam Haselkorn emerged as the champions of Division A, with a dominant performance in the finals. They convincingly defeated Dan Villiers and Kate Villiers with a scoreline of 6/2, 6/2. Meldrum and Haselkorn displayed remarkable synergy and consistency, neutralizing… Read the Full Story >
Nov 22, 2024 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Dawson Lane The Tuxedo Club once again put on quite a show for the 2024 Hadden Tomes, which had a ‘PIRATE’ theme for this year’s event. A huge THANK YOU to Randy St. John and his staff for providing a first-rate experience for all the attendees…. which has become the norm under this staff as they outdo themselves every year! All the participants are already wondering what the theme for 2025 will be, and what wonderful experiences the Tuxedo Club F&B staff will provide for the participants. Fifty-Six players representing seven different clubs from around the world participated in the racquets… Read the Full Story >
Nov 10, 2024 | Tournament Results, US Events
Oct 30, 2024 | US Events
The Racquet and Tennis Club had the pleasure of once again hosting the Below Zero this fall. This year boasted the strongest draw to date in the events 9th anniversary. A strong showing from all the top young players, including America’s newest professional Max Trueman, going head-to-head against the seasoned favorites. Some new faces, Ross Bolling and Ben Lawrence, emerged from the qualifier draw, after battling through three set matches on Sunday afternoon. The Pro-Am kicked off on Monday morning. Josh Dodgson and Adam Inselbuch made easy work of their group, all while legends Rob Whitehouse and Kip Gould made… Read the Full Story >
Sep 30, 2024 | Juniors, Overseas Events, US Events
Click for photo album by Dawson Lane Eight juniors representing the United States and supported by the USCTPF (United States Court Tennis Preservation Foundation) spent 9 days in England on a court tennis tour with a final stop at The Queen’s Club for the British Junior Championships. The Juniors players: representing Tuxedo – Hazel Christensen, Campbell Langdon, Walt Laukitis, Kurt Mueller, Paul Nieuwerburgh, Calliope Yannuzzi and Anson Devinney and Elliot Philpott – representing Westwood. August 9th & 10th Dedicated travel days for the US contingent of court tennis players, with plans for convening as a group on the morning of… Read the Full Story >
Aug 31, 2024 | Juniors, Tournament Results, US Events
by Ivan Ronladson Following the Junior Academy at the end of July, Westwood hosted the USCTA U11s, U13s, and U15s. In the U11s, Magnus Mitby (Haven Pell’s grandson) won the final 8-0 against Liliana Ronaldson. With a handicap of 65 and only ten years old, Magnus is almost certainly the World #1 in his age group. The U13s and U15s were dominated by Kurt Mueller from Tuxedo. Kurt almost stumbled against Jack Morrison in the U15 semi-final, winning an 8-7, 40 all-match point nail-biter. The U13 and U15 finals ended up 8-2 in Mueller’s favor over Mina Mitby. All the… Read the Full Story >
Aug 30, 2024 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Tony Hollins The Pell Cup is the National Tennis Club’s flagship event, guaranteeing high-quality tennis and plenty of social activities. This year was an exception, with sixty-six players registered for the doubles event. The teams are divided into five divisions, including the Pro Division and A to D divisions. Thank you to all of the tournament participants from near and far. We had all of the US clubs represented with the exception of the new Sand Valley court. The matches were played in good spirit, with lots of nail-biting contests and even more on-court smiles. The social activities were… Read the Full Story >
