Feb 1, 2023 | Tournament Results, US Events, USCTA News
by James Greenley The Hickey Cup was played at Georgian Court University in Lakewood, NJ. There was a total draw of sixteen players from Washington, Philadelphia, Chicago, Boston, Tuxedo, and Newport. There was some fantastic tennis from everyone in the tournament. Libby Gephart (RCOP)played Anwaar Spence from California in the first semi-final, and Anwaar progressed into the final. For the second semi-final, Conard Calcagno (Westwood) was drawn against Brittany Wakim (RCOP). Unfortunately, Brittany had to withdraw, and Conrad had a walk over to the final. During the final, Conrad got off to the perfect start taking the first set comfortably… Read the Full Story >
Feb 1, 2023 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Dawson Lane Play in the 2023 Burke Cup started Friday afternoon the 27th of January with Theo Yannuzzi from The Tuxedo Club taking on Christopher Gould of the New York Racquet & Tennis Club. Twenty matches later Theo Yannuzzi was playing Gordon McMorris in the Final of the 2023 Burke Cup. Along the way to the Final, Gordon had already defeated Calliope and Todd Yannuzzi….but as the title states…“NOBODY BEATS THE ENTIRE YANNUZZI FAMILY!” Congratulations to both Theo and Gordon as they put on a show for the enthusiastic Tuxedo gallery with a hard fought three set match! Theo… Read the Full Story >
Feb 1, 2023 | Juniors, Tournament Results, US Events
by an Interested Observer The 2023 Parent-Child and Junior Handicap Singles were contested at the Racquet Club of Chicago from January 14th – 16th, 2023. Families from three US clubs made the trip to Chicago; guests from New York, Tuxedo Park, and Westwood Country Club joined the Chicago members vying for the titles. The weekend started with Steve Virgona giving a two-hour clinic for all of the juniors to give them a chance to get used to the court and its characteristics before the tournament. In the Parent-Child, there were many fantastic matches throughout the weekend. Jonathan and Barron Lewis… Read the Full Story >
Jan 22, 2023 | Tournament Results, US Events
By Barney Tanfield and Pete Dickinson On Friday January 20th players from eight clubs arrived in Midtown for the 2023 Kendrick/Etchebaster weekend to display what is surely a promising future for all participants. The round of thirty-two kicked off on Friday afternoon with both East and West courts hosting some entertaining competition. James Cannon, Conor Allen, and Christopher Gould made things interesting early, all winning in the third set 6/5. Top seeds made their presence known on both sides of the draw with dominant wins from John Pak, Stephen Wetherill, Ned Lanipher, and Sebastian Kreitz. These four generated a lot… Read the Full Story >
Jan 1, 2023 | US Events, USCTA News
by Jim Zug In mid-December 2022, the Racquet & Tennis Club hosted the twenty-fifth annual United States Court Tennis Association dinner and auction during the traditional Whitney Cup weekend. Two hundred and sixteen people came to the silver anniversary dinner. It was one of the largest crowds in USCTA history. The evening, ably chaired by Ted Goneos, was a spectacular black-tie affair. It began with a splendid cocktail hour in the main lounge of the club’s second floor. Especially because of the pandemic, it was a reunion of sorts, with old friends gathering from every club in the U.S. and… Read the Full Story >
Dec 31, 2022 | US Events, USCTA News
by George Bell A lesson with Jimmy Dunn 45 years ago was nothing like a lesson today. The legendary Racquet Club of Philadelphia head pro entered the court in sneakers, gray flannels, and a white sleeveless sweater, a small man with the arms of a blacksmith, usually with a cigarette hanging from his mouth. He didn’t look you in the eye and had no memory for names. You were summoned to the dedans with a jerk of his square head. “Let me see you cut a forehand,” he would growl, his racquet tucked under his armpit. Already he had an… Read the Full Story >
Dec 28, 2022 | International Events, US Events, USCTA News
From the IRTPA: On behalf of the International World Championship Committee (IWCC) the IRTPA Executive are delighted to announce their acceptance of the bid from the Westwood Country Club in Washington, DC. The dates of the challenge matches are Sunday 17th, Tuesday 19th and Thursday 21st September 2023. Around the Challenge match days there will be social events and sporting activities for the spectators including a court tennis tournament and lawn tennis tournament. Congratulations to the Westwood team and we look forward to a great World Championship Challenge on their new court.
Dec 28, 2022 | International Events, US Events
The first round of the Eliminators will be held in Philadelphia and Aiken in March to determine the challenger for the World Championship. The best of nine set competition will be played over two days – on the first day, four sets will be played, and five sets or until one player has won five sets on the second day. John Lumley (1) will play Chris Chapman in Philadelphia (4) on March 22 and 24. Aiken will host Ben Taylor-Matthews (2) and Nick Howell (3) on March 29 and 31. The winner of each match will play a final eliminator… Read the Full Story >
Dec 15, 2022 | Tournament Results, US Events
The 2023 National Open was played in Aiken on December 2-4, 2022. John Lumley defeated Steve Virgona in straight sets. 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 Click here for a link to the draw and streaming.
Dec 11, 2022 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Erik Barker The Racquet & Tennis Club hosted the 88th annual Payne Whitney Intercity Doubles competition December 9-11. The tournament was comprised of six teams, (Greentree, New England, Tuxedo-Aiken-Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington), and was, as usual, well-attended and extremely competitive. Play began Friday morning with Greentree combatting Tuxedo-Aiken-Chicago and New York taking on Philadelphia. The steady pair of Dylan Patterson and Hugh McDonald took down Charlie Michele and Jason Mengel (one has to laud Patterson and Mengel for even walking out on court, given recent severe injuries), and Will Thompson and John Beam survived inspired tennis from… Read the Full Story >
