Nov 14, 2023 | Tournament Results, US Events
By the R&TC Professional Staff Silver Racquet Invitational The Invitational Tennis Singles produces a draw nearly commensurate with the U.S. Amateur, and this year did not disappoint. Players from five clubs fought it out in the Main Draw. Seeds progressed accordingly despite an exceptional performance from Matt Mackin against his clubmate, Ben Stein. Both Bristowe and Stein were nearly flawless in their Semi-Final performances, with Freddie overcoming James Medlow and Stein likewise overcoming Henry Smith. This is perhaps the youngest Semi-Final in memory and a terrific sign of the times to come. In the Final, Ben played one of the… Read the Full Story >
Nov 13, 2023 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Tony Hollins On a chilly November weekend in Newport, RI, the International Tennis Hall of Fame hosted the Anne Boleyn Ladies Singles. It wasn’t just cold outside, but the ladies had ice in their veins as they steadied themselves for some handicapped singles matches. The round-robin handicapped format of this event meant that there was no clear favorite. It also offers a fantastic opportunity to meet new players and get multiple matches under the belt early in the 2023/24 season. It was great to see that half of the draw was populated by traveling players from Aiken, Philadelphia, and… Read the Full Story >
Nov 12, 2023 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Nick Howell The Aiken Tennis Club hosted the Calhoun Witham Cup from November 2-5. The Calhoun Witham Cup is a handicap doubles event for handicaps 35 and higher – split into two divisions. We had a great turnout this year, as 16 pairs entered the tournament. The top 8 handicaps competed in the A division, and the remaining eight competed in the B division. We had eight players from out of town play, and ten ladies compete, which was fantastic! The Calhoun Witham Cup got underway on Thursday afternoon, with Cissie Sullivan and Francois Verglas winning with a decisive… Read the Full Story >
Nov 1, 2023 | US Events
American Court Tennis has its newest venue – this one at a resort more well-known for another royal ancient game. Brothers Michael and Chris Keiser have completed the country’s 11th court, the centerpiece of a sparkling new Tennis Center that features dining, a pro shop, locker rooms and 15 outdoor grass courts. “We are so excited to introduce our guests – and fans of golf and racquets in general – to the game and this new court,” Michael Keiser said. It’s such a wonderful pairing with the traditions and history of golf. My brother and I grew up playing all… Read the Full Story >
Nov 1, 2023 | Tournament Results, US Events
A new event – The Martin Cup – was added to the US court tennis fixtures list on October 27-29, 2023. Honoring long-time champion, Alastair B. Martin, the event is an intercity team court tennis doubles tournament for seniors. It is modeled on the extremely successful and popular Whitney Cup that has been played annually for nearly a century. The “first edition” took place at Westwood Country Club. Like the Whitney Cup, it is a doubles competition but with three pairs aged in their 50s, 60s and 70s, thus matching the World Masters team categories. Washington fielded two teams that… Read the Full Story >
Nov 1, 2023 | Tournament Results, Uncategorized, US Events
by Dawson Lane Vegas came to The Tuxedo Club for Hadden Tomes 2023! A record 59 players participated in the handicapped doubles court tennis festivities throughout the weekend! The Racquets Committee at the Tuxedo Club should be applauded for supporting all the new players in Tuxedo, along with the solid junior program at Tuxedo represented by Hazel Christensen, Calliope Yannuzzi & Paul Nieuwerburgh. In addition to the strong contingent of Tuxedo players, Hadden Tomes 2023 had ten players from Lord’s, along with players from Boston, Philadelphia, Newport, Aiken, New York & Washington D.C. As usual, the pictures provide the best… Read the Full Story >
Oct 1, 2023 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Tony Hollins The Moore Cup is named after John Moore, an avid lawn tennis, court tennis, and squash player. After a hiatus of some years, the NTC resurrected the event as an opportunity for the lawn tennis and court tennis players to meet and enjoy a light-hearted competition. Each doubles pair featured an experienced lawn tennis player and an experienced court tennis player. The pairs then competed in both sports. The divisions were named after prominent players who collected impressive accolades in both games. These players were Richard Dudley Sears, Gene Scott, and Pete Bostwick. Richard Sears was the… Read the Full Story >
Sep 30, 2023 | International Events, US Events
by John Lumley It was always a dream of mine to play in the World Championship and I was lucky enough to make it into the World Championship Eliminator process for the first time this year. My first round was against Chris Chapman on my home court at The Racquet Club of Philadelphia. We had a great match which I won 5 sets to 2 with incredible support from the RCOP crowd. I then played Nick Howell in the final eliminator, again winning the bid to play on my home court! Again, the crowd and support were amazing as I… Read the Full Story >
Sep 21, 2023 | International Events, US Events
by James Zug Day Three Riviere won 6-5, 6-3. Riviere won 6-5, 6-3. Riviere won the 2023 World Championship seven sets to two: 6-4, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 5-6, 5-6, 6-5, 6-3. Congratulations to Camden Riviere and his team of Josh Smith and Noah Motz. The air-conditioned atmosphere at Westwood Country Club could not possibly mask the tension as Day Three unfolded. The unofficial odds, emerging across the pond, had tightened considerably. Before Day One, Camden Riviere was 1/10 to win while John Lumley was 33/1; and the Challenge finishing in two days was 8/11. Before Day Three, Lumley… Read the Full Story >
Aug 17, 2023 | US Events
by Tony Hollins August at the National Tennis Club was dominated by the 2023 Pell Cup. This is the club’s flagship doubles event. Seventy-two players descended upon the National Tennis Club, with every club in the U.S. represented and players from the U.K. The energy in the club was amazing right from the start, with a full club room of spectators even on Wednesday evening. Thank you to Kathy Minevitz and Sewall Hodges for their sponsored cocktail party on Thursday night, and thank you to the members who made the Friday evening event a big success. The tournament participants and… Read the Full Story >
