Aug 29, 2025 | International Events, US Events
2025 REAL TENNIS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPNewport, Rhode IslandSeptember 23–27, 2025📍 National Tennis Club at the International Tennis Hall of Fame DON’T MISS OUT! FINAL CALL TO SECURE YOUR SPOT Get ready for the 2025 Real Tennis World Championship as world #1 and defending champion Camden Riviere faces #2 John Lumley in an exciting three-day match in Newport, RI. This historic showdown promises world-class tennis and a week full of events. 📅 Match Days Each match day kicks off with a 1pm cocktail reception with play beginning at 2:30pm. 🎟️ Tickets: Dedans seats are sold out, but limited General Admission, Side Gallery and Club… Read the Full Story >
Aug 29, 2025 | Juniors, US Events
2025 Court Tennis Academy (CTA) – Supported by the USCTPF The Tuxedo Club After more than a decade, the Junior Court Tennis Academy continues to be a popular week among junior court tennis players here in the US and occasionally among overseas juniors. In 2025, Tuxedo hosted this event, with 24 campers enjoying the fantastic facilities available at the Tuxedo Club. Court Tennis is the focus for this week, but the wide range of racquet sports available at the Tuxedo Club keeps the kids interested and engaged throughout the week. The CTA in 2025 had juniors participating from (4) US… Read the Full Story >
Jun 30, 2025 | Juniors, Tournament Results, US Events
by Dawson Lane Some of the top Under 26 players not only in the US; but in the world of Court Tennis were in Tuxedo Park June 27th – 29th to compete in the U26 Championships. Local Tuxedo players included Hazel Christensen, Johnny Dawson, Kurt Mueller, Paul Nieuwerburgh & Theo Yannuzzi who have all been a part of the robust junior program coming out of Tuxedo for years. All (4) players acquitted themselves quite well even though this was a large step up in competition along with older competitions. The other competitors represented a variety of clubs and countries: Eric Barker – Westwood… Read the Full Story >
Jun 26, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Dawson Lane Eight teams convened at The Tuxedo Club June 13th – 15th to compete in the 20-25 USCTA Mixed Doubles National Championships. Tournament organizer Tim Chisholm decided to alter the ‘traditional’ format slightly to get as much competitive play as possible for all the entrants. The top (3) teams with team HCPs under 30 were all placed into the semi-finals of the main draw, with the other (5) teams competing in a round robin competition to determine the 4th semi-finalist of the main draw. Hazel Christensen & Kurt Mueller, Amy Gold & Dan Laukitis, and Alice Devereux & Spencer Yager all… Read the Full Story >
Jun 1, 2025 | International News, US Events
by Chris Werner cwerner1@outlook.com International Tennis Day is on Friday 20 June 2025. International Tennis Day is actually not just twenty-four hours long. It lasts thirty-nine hours, from the first minutes of the 20th after midnight in Sydney/Melbourne/Hobart/Ballarat to the last minutes of the 20th near midnight in Chicago/Sand Valley. Once again all fifty real tennis courts around the world are going to celebrate ITD in grand fashion for much if not all of the thirty-nine hours. ITD banners, courtesy of the Preservation Foundation, have been distributed and many clubs are creating a theme for tournaments, exhibitions, clinics and lessons.… Read the Full Story >
Jun 1, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Helen Grassi Vest edited by Amy Wintersteen The top women from the US traveled to Westwood this May to play in the US Women’s National Championship. Although the draw was small, it provided quality competition. The weekend started with fun round-robin doubles, allowingout-of-towners to get to know the court and the tambour. The tournament kicked off on Saturday with Victoria Scott taking on Westwood local Tess Browne. Victoria came out strong with her amazing backhand return of serve, moving Tess around and creating great chases. Unfortunately, Tess’s steady play and strong shots while placing the ball all over the court (particularly into that extreme tambour)… Read the Full Story >
May 1, 2025 | National League, Tournament Results, US Events
Early April in New York witnessed another National League Super Event, marking the third such gathering in as many years. This year, the event featured four teams, each comprising four players. Over three nights, twelve thrilling matches were played, complemented by a robust Pro-Am and two informative seminars hosted by the Preservation Foundation. The event attracted nearly all U.S.-based professionals, along with three of the country’s top amateurs. The gathering of talent was truly impressive, with the top players from both the professional and amateur circuits gracing the event. Players were selected through a draft conducted during the U.S. Open by the event’s captains: John Lumley, SteveVirgona, Nick Howell, and Camden Riviere, who unfortunately had to withdraw due to injury. One of the standout features of the new format was… Read the Full Story >
Apr 30, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events
by John Lumley The Racquet Club Of Philadelphia hosted the 2025 U.S. Amateur Singles and Doubles. We had an outstanding turnout this year with 16 players in the singles draw and nine teams competing in doubles. Singles Recap:All seeds advanced comfortably through the first round, with no major upsets. One of the highlights was a Friday night thriller between Jeremy Wintersteen and Chase Motz, where Motz came back from 2–5 down to win 6-5 in a match that wrapped up at 11:30pm. Henry Smith delivered a strong 6-2, 6-2 win over Jon Crowell, showcasing solid court tennis. In the semifinals,… Read the Full Story >
Apr 24, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Leon Smart On April 4th – 6th, the Tennis & Racquet Club in Boston hosted the USCTA National 40s, showcasing a strong field. The singles main draw kicked off with tightly fought matches, setting the tone for the weekend. Alex Spence opened his campaign with a hard-earned victory over Jeff Horine, prevailing 6-5, 3-6, 6-3 in a match full of momentum swings. On the same day, Shep Skiff faced a dominant Todd Meringoff; Todd advanced in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2. Jeremy Wintersteen came from a set down to outlast John Pak, 5-6, 6-2, 6-3, in a gritty performance. Meringoff continued… Read the Full Story >
Apr 1, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events, USCTA News
John Lumley won his first US Open title at Westwood Country Club this year, battling past Camden Riviere, who had held the singles title for twelve consecutive championships. Lumley’s victory followed his strong performance at Westwood in the prior World Championship, where Riviere won out. Lumley came back from two sets down with his usual unflappable play, while Riviere was plagued by injury in the last set. The match was the fifth time the two have played in open finals and marked Lumley’s first victory. The match capped 10 days of astonishing play, beginning with several days of qualifiers that… Read the Full Story >
