Nov 1, 2022 | Juniors, Tournament Results, US Events
by Tim Chisholm A small but enthusiastic group of Juniors and their parents descended upon The Tuxedo Club on October 8th & 9th for the rescheduled USCTA Junior Nationals. With juniors from The Tuxedo Club, The Racquet Club of Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and The Queen’s Club…37 matches were played over two days to determine the 2022 National Champions. U11 Championship Champion – Magnus Mitby Finalist – Kurt Mueller U13 Championship Champion – Henry Nieuwerburgh Finalist – Kurt Mueller U15 Championship Champion- Maximus Warner Finalist – Paul Nieuwerburgh U17/19 Championship Champion- Maximus Warner Finalist – Johnny Dawson A special thanks to Dave Christensen… Read the Full Story >
Oct 9, 2022 | International Events, US Events
The Bathurst Cup matches begin on Monday. Representing the USA are: Jon Crowell, Freddie Bristowe, Peter Dickinson & Pat Winthrop for the men and Freddie Adam & Xanthe Ranger for the women. Lots of great info in the attached program. Watch The Bathurst Cup Livestream here! https://bit.ly/3CK0dkl #RealTennis Bathurst Program
Oct 4, 2022 | Tournament Results, US Events
Freddie Bristowe wins 2022 Below Zero – defeating Tony Hollins 4-6, 6-0, 6-1 The Racquet and Tennis Club hosted the 2022 Below Zero from October 3rd through the 6th. A total of sixteen of the country’s professional and top-amateur players competed for the prize of Below Zero champion. Unfortunately, top-seed and past winner, Barney Tanfield, was forced to withdraw shortly before the event leading to a shake-up in the draw. Josh Dodgson, Tony Hollins and Adrian Kemp were the top seeded professionals, with Jon Crowell and Freddie Bristowe leading the amateur ranks. The event began on Monday the 3rd with… Read the Full Story >
Oct 1, 2022 | US Events, USCTA News
by James Zug photo by Tim Edwards In September 2022 the USCTA was proud to award Kathryn Ronaldson McNicoll the 2022 George Plimpton Prize. The ceremony was held at Prested Hall during the Fourth International Conference on the History of Tennis. Frederica Adam, on behalf of the Real Tennis Society, hosted the conference on the second day of the World Championship. Numerous historians gave talks during the conference, including John Shneerson on tennis at Lords, Ian Harris on Philip the Bold of Burgandy, David Best on tennis in London and Michael Lindell on the world of Mikko, the famous tennis artist.… Read the Full Story >
Jul 1, 2022 | International News, US Events, USCTA News
On June 20, 2022 the court tennis community celebrated International Tennis Day, from Ballarat to Newport, the tennis courts were busy with singles and double matches. Players proudly posed for the now traditional photo holding the ITD banner. Also, in celebration of International Tennis Day, the USCTA announced the launch of its new introduction to court tennis page, “Get Involved in Court Tennis”. Watch the video on the new page at https://uscourttennis.org/get-involved/ We look forward to ITD 2023, Tuesday, June 20. Click here to Visit the International Tennis Day website for more!
Jul 1, 2022 | Tournament Results, US Events
The 2022 US Mixed Doubles and Anne Boleyn tournaments were held jointly on June 17-19th at the Tuxedo Club. The mixed doubles had a draw of 11 teams and Anne Boleyn saw 6 participants. The tournaments included players from across the country representing Tuxedo, Aiken, New York, Boston, Newport, Philadelphia and DC. Two international players joined from Seacourt and Prested. Play started Friday at 1pm with mixed doubles and Anne Boleyn singles (handicap/round robin) matches each day. Pat and Alex Winthrop (Newport) were the top of the draw with Xanthe Ranger (Tux) and Will Hopton (DC) on the other side. The rest of the field saw… Read the Full Story >
Jun 1, 2022 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Ivan Ronaldson The USCTA parent/child doubles went ahead at the beautiful Lakewood court in New Jersey on May 21st despite a couple of teams dropping out at the last minute due to illness. This year’s format was a level round-robin and a handicap round-robin. Dick and Parker Brickley won the level tournament division, beating Stijn and Paul Van Nieuweburgh 6/0 6/5 and Peter and James Cannon 6/0 6/1. The handicap final was tight until four games before the cannons ran away with it 8/4 against the Van Nieuweburghs.
Jun 1, 2022 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Neil Smith The 2022 Women’s U.S. Open got off to an excellent start on Friday and barely took a breath until the last ball was struck Sunday afternoon. Fifteen players competed in the singles and eight pairs in the Doubles. All but one U.S. Club was represented – and one special player traveling from overseas, with many of the players competing in their first U.S. Open (two of them being only fourteen years old). The early rounds of the singles went to form, which set up the semi-finals between the current World Champion Claire Fahey and Helen Grassi Vest.… Read the Full Story >
Jun 1, 2022 | Juniors, Tournament Results, US Events
by Peter Dickinson May 29th – 30th, the Racquet Club was proud to host the National Under 26, Singles and Doubles, Championships. With the Van Alen and Clothier Cups approaching fast, players from Philadelphia and Washington came eager to spar in tight head-to-head battles. Henry Smith and James Greenley led the weekend off, with Smith taking a commanding 6-1 6-2 win to push on to the semifinal. Newcomer Eli Segal made his first tournament appearance against Pete Dickinson in the next match that ended with Dickinson moving on to play Noah Motz in the semifinal. Motz had no issues adjusting… Read the Full Story >
May 1, 2022 | Tournament Results, US Events
From an Interested Observer: The Racquet Club of Chicago welcomed over 20 competitors from Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, Aiken, Washington, New York, and Manchester. In the Singles draw, after rather convincing straight-sets victories by the top-seeded competitors in the early rounds, the quarterfinals action saw some very spirited and close matches. In the top half of the draw, Ben Stein narrowly edged Todd Meringoff in two sets after a number of very long deuce games, 6-4, 6-5. Jon Crowell also outlasted an inspired and energetic onslaught by Erik Barker in two tight sets and strategically avoided a third, winning, 6-5, 6-5,… Read the Full Story >
