Oct 16, 2018 | US Events
2017/18 National League Final Team New England/Philadelphia took on Tuxedo in the final of the National League hosted at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia. First up was John Lumley vs Josh Dodgson which started at a quick pace. Both players retrieved well with Dodgson looking good. Two games found a little burst of momentum for Lumley where he went to a 4-2 lead. Dodgson, playing a solid game from the serving end, got it back to 4-3 before Lumley stepped it up and closed out the set 6-3! Momentum still in Lumley’s favor he pressed on taking an early… Read the Full Story >
Oct 16, 2018 | US Events
2018 Fall Invitational by John Lumley We had a great field for this year’s Fall Invitational held at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia. With the first round matches underway the best match of the day was Tony Hollins vs Tom Brownlie. Brownlie, with home court advantage and playing very solid tennis, took an early lead but Hollins was able to rely on his experience to stay in the match and reach five-games-all in the first set. Hollins, serving well, closed out the set 6-5 and went on to take the match 6-5 6-1. In the quarterfinals Josh Dodgson vs Will… Read the Full Story >
Aug 20, 2018 | US Events
It would be hard to imagine that the 2018 Pell Cup would be larger than last year’s event – but it exceeded it by two teams and seven more matches which added at least seven extra hours of court time! We were very pleased to welcome Nick Wood back, coming all the way from Hampton Court Palace, UK along with his partner, Josh Smith, playing in the Open Division. We were also joined by Zac Smart, Trainee Professional at Prested Hall, for the first time who played with our very own Summer Trainee, Pete Dickinson, competing in the B division.… Read the Full Story >
Jul 21, 2018 | US Events
Tuxedo is hosting the 2018 US Junior Singles – U19/17,U15, U13 & U11 Divisions. Draws and times are below:
Jun 30, 2018 | US Events
Jun 30, 2018 | US Events
Tuxedo hosted the 2018 U.S. Amateur Mixed Doubles. Will Hopton and Xanthe Ranger defeated Pat Winthrop and Phoebe Livingston. The score was 4-6,6-2,6-1. Rich Mueller and Jeannie Heffernan won the back draw over Dan Laukitis and Mary Livingston.
Jun 30, 2018 | US Events
The Racquet Club of Philadelphia was pleased to host the U.S. Junior Doubles U19 Lieb Cup, U17 and U15 in conjunction with the National Parent Child. The field consisted of twelve juniors ranging from 14 to 18 years old, so the RC Proshop had every player in the U19 division where each player partnered with each other. The format was terrific for all players getting a huge amount of court time and match experience. The field consisted of seven Philadelphians (Spencer Yager, Jack Cassidy, Ben Sheridan, Jack Whitehouse, Asher Ricci, Michael Harrity and Reid Kleinman) two Tuxedo Parkers (Bob Wang… Read the Full Story >
Jun 1, 2018 | US Events
by Ivan Ronaldson What a great turnout this year. Fifteen entries, six of whom were in serious contention for gold medals in the main events. Friday’s A division matches were all nail-biters, going three sets in the singles and 9-8, 9-7, or 9-6 in the doubles. Philly’s rapidly improving Henry Smith (Henry’s handicap has dropped 20 points in the last year) beat out one of the home favorites, Noah Motz, 1-6 6-5 3-6. Erik Barker dropped the first set 5-6 to Philly’s Spencer Yager before storming back 6-1 6-2. Boston’s Ben Hudson had some trouble with Spencer Yager as well.… Read the Full Story >
Jun 1, 2018 | US Events
The fourth annual Spring Invitational and Pro-Am was hosted by the Racquet and Tennis Club May 3rd to 6th. Sixteen players competed in the Main Draw, of which eight were professionals and eight were amateurs. Shep Skiff and Matt Mackin won the two Qualifier spots that took place Wednesday and Thursday, and included Manek Mathur, Eric Bedel, Phil Stockton and Dylan Patterson, all representing New York. Top professionals included Rob Whitehouse (Philadelphia), James Asher (Philadelphia), Barney Tanfield (New York), Adrian Kemp (New York), Tony Hollins (Boston), Leon Smart (Boston), Josh Dodgson (Tuxedo) and Neil Smith (New York). The other six… Read the Full Story >
Jun 1, 2018 | US Events
Last month the Tennis and Racquet Club hosted another edition of it’s flagship event, the Sears Cup. There were upward of 150 matches played, spread over the three sports (court tennis, racquets, and squash). Alongside the athletics the participants and members enjoyed a Saturday evening 1920’s themed shin dig featuring the Gatsby Gang Jazz Band. Thanks to all the participants who travelled from near and far to take part. Also a big shout out to the social committee of Brittany Miller, Phil Rimmler, and Harris Rosenheim, the T&R Staff and everyone who helped pulled off another fun weekend at the… Read the Full Story >
