May 22, 2015 | US Events, USCTA News
A small, but enthusiastic group of young court tennis players made their way to The Tuxedo Club for two very busy days of play! Players representing The Prince’s Court (D.C.), The Philadelphia Racquet Club, The Boston Tennis & Racquet Club & The Tuxedo Club were represented. Singles Summary As expected, Paul Monaghan (Philadelphia) & Erik Barker (D.C.) navigated their respective halves of both singles draws to meet in the Final of both events. After a long weekend of Tennis; both players and the tournament committee decided that one best of three set match would determine the champion for both age… Read the Full Story >
May 19, 2015 | Uncategorized, US Events
Newport will host the 2015 U.S. Pro Singles playing for the Schochet Cup On June 7-14, 2015.
Apr 30, 2015 | US Events
Apr 20, 2015 | International Events, Uncategorized, US Events, USCTA News
Apr 20, 2015 | US Events, USCTA News
This years Knox drew a smaller then anticipated field of only 7 teams. One player dropped out at the last minute due to an injury, which forced Camden Riviere to join in and play with his right hand as a partner for Mike McElroy. We added a second doubles tournament with 7 teams to coincide with the Knox; The Aiken Spring Handicap for higher handicap players, and six players participated in the inaugural Knox Handicap Singles event. The social events were well attended all weekend regardless of the sporadic rain, which forced the tournament dinner indoors. ATC member Robert Glance… Read the Full Story >
Apr 7, 2015 | International Events, US Events
Mar 24, 2015 | US Events, USCTA News
The Racquet Club held its last weekend event of the calendar year this past weekend. The draws were a bit small but extremely competitive on court. The singles draw saw three hard fought Quarter Final matches on Friday with David Boenning over taking Jules Zacher 6-0, 6-1, Peter Vogt winning 6-0, 6-2 over Steve Fazzini and Al Gordon out lasting Sewall Hodges 6-0, 6-3. The Semi’s on Saturday saw Greg Van Schaack have a classic floor game battle against David Boenning. Greg Van Schaack hit many openings to win 6-3, 6-3.The second Semi saw Peter Vogt play a flawless game… Read the Full Story >
Mar 24, 2015 | US Events, USCTA News
Jonathan Pardee won the U.S. 70s Singles & Doubles in Newport earlier today. Pardee teamed up with Michael Flinn to win the Doubles over Tom Rowe and Frank Oliveira 6-5,6-5. Earlier Pardee defeated Oliveira 6-0,6-0 to capture the singles title. Details and pictures to follow.
Mar 23, 2015 | US Events, USCTA News
Vive la France!! by Simon Aldrich The 2015 US Amateur and US Over-50 Championships were played in New York at the Racquet & Tennis Club March 19-22, 2015. Participation in the event was terrific and play was very competitive throughout the weekend. The Amateur included 18 players in the singles and 10 teams in the doubles. The 50s attracted 15 singles players and 8 doubles teams. A particular highlight was that Adrian Kemp, current assistant pro at the Racquet & Tennis Club and former head professional at the Société du Jeu de Paume et Racquets (Paris), was a key factor… Read the Full Story >
Mar 22, 2015 | US Events, USCTA News
Newcomer wins the 2015 Anne Boleyn by Sheila Reilly As has often happened in this tournament’s 30-year history, the winner was a relative newcomer to the game, Sarah Hamilton of Boston’s T&R, who bested a field of 17 players from across the US. Congratulations to Sarah and all the players. The Anne Boleyn was created by Edward Hughes, a past president of the USCTA and the person responsible, along with Barry Toates, for the original restoration of the Lakewood Court. In its earliest years, the trophies were electroplated gold and silver hatchets and the hatchet logo remains the signature image of… Read the Full Story >
