Jan 1, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events
By the R&T The Racquet & Tennis Club hosted the 90th Annual Payne Whitney Memorial Cup at the peak of New York holiday festivities in December. The Christmas wreaths were hung in the East and West Courts, and anticipation hung thick in the air, with several teams in contention. The previous five years had seen five different winners, and with holders Philadelphia missing a couple of key players, the event was thrown wide open. The two home teams, New York and Greentree, were pitted against each other in a first-round matchup that hadn’t been seen before in some years. Matches were… Read the Full Story >
Jan 1, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Leon Smart The 2024 USCTA National Open, hosted by the Tennis & Racquet Club in Boston, took place from December 6th to 8th, featuring players from all eight court tennis clubs across the United States in a weekend of top-tier competition. The first round provided exciting moments, including a gripping three-set battle between Tony Hollins and Ben Hudson. Both players traded momentum in a closely contested match that thrilled spectators. Max Trueman also delivered a strong performance, narrowly defeating Erik Barker 6-5, 6-4 in another standout match. The quarterfinals featured one of the tournament’s most thrilling matches, as Max… Read the Full Story >
Dec 23, 2024 | International Events, US Events
The USCTA and the National Tennis Club are hosting the 2025 Ladies World Championship in Newport from May 23 to 31, 2025. Under the new rules of this event, the top four players in the world (based on RTO Singles Handicap six months before the start of the tournament) are invited to compete as automatic qualifiers into the main draw of the Championship. As a result, we are delighted to announce that these four players are: 1 Claire Fahey (UK), 2 Lea Van Der Zwalmen (France), 3 Tara Lumley (UK) and 4 Saskia Bollerman (Netherlands). Entry forms for the Ladies World Doubles… Read the Full Story >
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 >
