Michael Flinn 1941-2015

Michael Flinn 1941-2015

Michael Flinn passed away on August 1, 2015. As recently as May, Michael captained the 2015 U.S. Danby Cup Team which competed in the over 70 international team championships at Prested Hall. In March of 2015, Michael partnered with Jonathan Pardee to win his second consecutive U.S. 70s Doubles title. Michael also won the U.S. 70s Singles titles in 2012 and 2013. Michael was a great supporter of tennis and was a member of the USCTPF board. He will be missed. The pictures below were taken at Prested Hall during the Danby Cup matches. Click here to read Michael’s Danby Cup… Read the Full Story >

U.S. Junior Results

U.S. Junior Results

U.S. Junior Singles – A HUGE Success By Jane Lippincott   The National Tennis Club hosted the 2015 U.S. Under 19, Under 17, Under 15 and Under 13 Junior Singles. Despite a short downpour on Friday night, the weekend was a huge success. Thirteen players participated representing Chicago, Boston, Tuxedo, Washington, New York, Newport and the UK. The junior weekend was the first event for Newport’s newly installed pros ­– Camden Riviere and Nick Howell. Both, former junior players, did a wonderful job of organizing a fun-filled competitive weekend of tennis and clinics. The players began arriving on Friday and… Read the Full Story >

2015 Newport Handicap Doubles

2015 Newport Handicap Doubles

Celebrating its 20th year!! FINAL RESULTS A Division Tom Rowe & Jake McCray def. John Murphy & Oliver Buckley 7-6 B Division Kim Kilgore & Laura Tillsley def. Amy MacMillan & Ryan Carey 11-8

Team BOS/WSH wins the 2014/15 National League

Team BOS/WSH wins the 2014/15 National League

Team BOS/WSH (Riviere, Hollins, Mackenzie) defeated Team CHI/PHL (Virgona/Lumley) to win the 2014/15 USCTA National League title last night at Prince’s Court. Results: Lumley def. Hollins 6-3, 6-3 Riviere def. Virgona 6-2, 6-1 Riviere/Mackenzie def. Virgona/Lumley 8-5 Watch the matches here: https://youtu.be/qG920JK4Vbg  

2015 U23, U26 Championships

2015 U23, U26 Championships

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 >

2015 Northrop Knox Results

2015 Northrop Knox Results

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 >