Sep 28, 2015 | US Events, USCTA News
The R.D. Sears Cup was held at the T&R last weekend. It is the first USCTA tournament of the 2015-2016 season! We hosted players from seven different clubs. Players traveled from far and wide. Besides a great draw in Court Tennis, there were tournaments in Racquets and Squash as well. Matches began on Thursday evening and continued through to Sunday. On Friday evening there was a BBQ held in the parking lot. Nelson and Alex had the grill going for hours. It was a beautiful evening weather-wise. Good to get outside after playing matches all day. Saturday brought another full… Read the Full Story >
Jul 7, 2015 | International Events, USCTA News
CLOTHIER AND VAN ALEN CUP RESULTS June 29 – July 4, 2015 Melbourne CLOTHIER CUP RESULTS SINGLES Michael Williams (AUS) def. Dylan Ward (USA) 6-3 6-2 Paul Rosedale (AUS) def. Paul Monaghan (USA) 6-2 6-0 James Gould (AUS) def. Laurenson Ward (USA) 6-1 6-0 Simon Carr (AUS) def. Adrian Camacho (USA) 6-1 6-0 DOUBLES
Michael Williams & Paul Rosedale def. Dylan Ward & Paul Monaghan 6-1 6-0 Simon Carr & John Moran (AUS) def. Laurenson Ward & Adrian Camacho 6-1 6-1 Michael Williams & Simon Carr (AUS) def. Dylan & Laurenson Ward 6-2 6-0 Paul Rosedale & John Moran (AUS)… Read the Full Story >
May 31, 2015 | International Events, Overseas Events, USCTA News
by Michael Flinn The 2015 Danby Cup to be played at Prested Hall, Coggeshall, Essex, England, with Team USA comprised of Sam Abernathy, Mike Flinn, Cpt., Robert Pilkington, Dick Tanfield, Rick Malone and Howard McMorris, as well as the Australian and Great Britain Teams enjoyed a rousing pre-tournament welcome at Willie and Madeline Wilks flat in London on May 10th. Willie is one of our favorite over seventy competitors-temporarily out of real tennis action—who nevertheless gave us all special camaraderie and hospitality. Many thanks to Willie and Madeline. On Monday, May 11th from 12-2PM, Mike Carter, the builder/owner of the… Read the Full Story >
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 >
Apr 29, 2015 | International News, Overseas Events, USCTA News
By Ben Cook The United States headed to Hobart, Tasmania in early April looking to compete with the world’s best amateur players in the 2015 Bathurst Cup. Captain Ben Cook of Charleston, SC who was making his second consecutive Bathurst appearance led this year’s squad. Joining him were first-timers Pat Winthrop of Newport, RI and Jon Crowell of Philadelphia, PA. The Americans, as did the three other countries, arrived two days early to check out the freshly renovated Hobart court. The new court was well received by all, offering a blue colored court with fantastic lighting. The tournament started with… Read the Full Story >
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 13, 2015 | USCTA News
Stické tennis. by Nigel à Brassard “Stické provides most vigorous exercise, and at the same time affords considerable opportunity to the player who uses his head. Curious twists can be obtained by hitting on the side walls, and the ball often has an egg-shaped appearance. There is little doubt that stické is a splendid game for country houses, where rackets courts are too large an undertaking and squash rackets provides too insipid an amusement.” From The Times March 11th 1910. Stické was invented by the Royal Artillery in the 1870s as similar to rackets and providing good exercise without… Read the Full Story >
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.
