News & Results
U.S. 70s – Chicago: Walsh wins Singles
We kicked off the 2016 ‘over 70 nationals’ here in Chicago today. Outside it was a balmy 55 degrees, but inside it was a perfect 72. The match was Delray Beach – Chicago Vs Newport. Although the score was 6/0 6/0, it doesn’t indicate how competitive this match was...
Final Eliminator Information – April 6, 8, 10
2016 Levels Recap
2016 Hickey Cup – Handicaps 60+ Boston Tennis and Racquet Club January 15-17, 2016 Main Draw – Al Santosuosso def. Art Horowitz, 6-4 6-0 Back Draw – Connor Currier def. Bob Rulli, 4-6 6-3 6-2 Over MLK weekend the Boston Tennis and Racquet Club hosted the 2016 Hickey...
U.S. Amateur & U.S. 50s Results
2016 US Amateur and US 50’s Tournament Report Aiken Tennis Club By Dacre Stoker USCTA Rep. The last time the US Amateur and the US 50’s were held in Aiken in 2010 and 2009 respectively, we had a difficult time attracting competitive out of town players to round...
114th Gold Racquet Weekend
U.S. 60s – Van Schaack – Double Winner
We had a fantastic turnout at this year’s US Over 60’s at The Racquet Club of Philadelphia. The first round singles saw Sewall Hodges play very steady and consistent Tennis to beat Rob Carlson but he was stopped by a very strong Bruce Manson who was serving and...
U.S. Open Draws
The U.S. Open Draws have been released. Go to our 2016 U.S. Open page for detailed information and up-to-date information once the tournament begins.
2016 Junior Handicap
By Camden Riviere We were treated to a wonderful weekend of junior tennis at the National Tennis Club in January for the U.S. Junior Handicap. Alongside our 6 local players, we were happy to have two traveling players (Michael Hill from Boston and Tess Browne from...
2016 Ladies Invitational
By Camden Riviere The top Ladies in the US descended upon Newport for the Ladies Invitational, helping us to host a great weekend of tennis. With over ten players in attendance we were treated to some high level tennis, as well as a wonderful atmosphere....
Cohen wins Etchebaster
Photo & Story by Barney Tanfield The 2016 Etchebaster Trophy The Racquet and Tennis club hosted the Etchebaster Trophy and its Racquets equivalent the Kendrick Cup January 22nd- 24th. Twenty-six competitors representing eight U.S. clubs sought the title. The...
Barker wins U.S. 40s
by Nino Merola & Ryan Carey The first game of the day featured two players on their home court, Steve Hufford vs John Saxe, being familiar with each others games gave this match a feel of tactical importance. John Saxe took an early lead with aggressive volleying...
2016 Hickey Cup Results
2015 USCTA Annual Dinner Honors Tennis Greats
2015 Annual Dinner Honors Tennis Greats By James Zug The Racquet & Tennis Club hosted the eighteenth annual United States Court Tennis Association dinner and auction during the traditional mid-December Whitney Cup. More than a hundred and fifty people attended the...
In Memoriam – Ed Noll (1950 – 2015)
From the Racquet Club of Philadelphia: Edward Noll 1950 - 2015 It is with great sadness that our Club mourns the passing of one of the most beloved men to ever serve the membership. Edward Noll departed this world the morning of Thursday December 17th, though his...
2015 Whitney Cup
2015 Whitney Cup By Barney Tanfield The 82nd Whitney Cup was hosted by the Racquet and Tennis Club December 11-13th. The Whitney remains one of the true highlights in the USCTA calendar, drawing the very best players from each club in the states. Six teams consisting...
2015 National Open – Final Results
The National Open was held this weekend in Tuxedo. John Lumley won in a tight 5-setter. Leon Smart claimed the top honors in the back draw. Here are the draws: [gview...
British Open Updates
Congratulations to Steve Virgona on winning the 2015 British Open Singles over Tim Chisholm 6-3,6-2,6-4. Tune in on Tuesday to watch Steve and Chris Chapman take on Bryn Sayers and Ricardo Smith for the British Open Doubles Title. The match will be streamed live at...
2015 Jimmy Dunn
We had another incredible Jimmy Dunn weekend down here in Philadelphia, with all the draws filled to the brim. We were also blessed to host the World Championship Racquets between defending champion, James Stout and challenger, William Hopton. We witnessed the best...
2015 Calhoun Witham
The Aiken Tennis Club was pleased to host the 16th Annual Calhoun Witham Handicap Doubles Tournament beginning on Wednesday November 11 and concluding on Sunday November 15, 2015. The Tournament was previously known as the Aiken 30+ Handicap and was renamed the...
U.S. Ladies Open Results
The Tennis and Racquet Club had the honor of hosting the 2015 U.S. Ladies open. There were a total of seventeen players in the Singles and Doubles draw. Play began on Friday with no major upsets in the preliminary round. The crowd witnessed five Singles matches and...