News & Results

* Postponements

Due to the lasting effects of Sandy, the US Ladies scheduled for November 2-4 in Tuxedo has been postponed. Also, National Legaue matches on October 31st - Chicago vs. New England/Aiken @ Washington and November 1st - Chicago vs. Philadelphia/Tuxedo @ Philadelphia...

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* Nat’l League – Tuxedo vs. NY

On October 24th The New York Tennis and Racquet Club hosted the combined team of Tuxedo and Philadelphia in the National League. Rob Whitehouse (Head Professional at The Racquet Club of Philadelphia) and Barney Tanfield (Assistant Professional at The Racquet and...

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* Under 12 & 15 Results

Newport hosted the 12 and under and 15 and under singles and doubles championships. The field included players from Tuxedo, Washington and Newport. Final results 12 and under Singles...

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* National League: NY vs. New England/Aiken

The T&R professional tennis drought has finally ended.  Last night, Boston’s Tennis & Racquet Club hosted its first National League match in several years.  And what a match it was.  This year, Boston is teaming up with Newport and Aiken with a combined...

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* 2012 Georgian Court Invitational

For the fourth year, a hearty group of court tennis players visited Georgian Court University to see and play the former private court built for Jay Gould, one of the 20th century’s most successful amateurs.  Each year I go back, I marvel at the building that...

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* The Science (and Art) of Spin

I cannot be the only one who has been thrown off by a ball that seemingly had a mind of its own, either lurching off the wall and away from the path of my stroke, or worse, straight into my body.  This degree of wonkiness –unique to court tennis amongst the...

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* The Portrait of a Champion

This past summer we were strolling through the National Portrait Gallery in London and came upon a special exhibit, the BP Portrait Award 2012. In its thirty-third year, the Portrait Award is a major event in the art world; this year the NPG selected fifty-five works...

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* Americans Dominate French Open

Americans dominated the finals of the 2012 French Open held in Bordeaux. Camden Riviere defeated Tim Chisholm, 6/5,6/4,6/2 for the Singles title. Riviere and Chisholm teamed up to win the Doubles 6/3,4/6,6/2,6/5 over Steve Virgona and John Lumley. Anyone know when the...

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* 2012 Under 12 & Under 15 Junior Tournament

Newport will host the 2012 Under 12 and Under 15 Singles and Doubles Championships on October 5-7. Open to all players 15 and under, the weekend will combine match play and coaching for a fun weekend of tennis! For more information see the attached flyer. Note: the...

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* Leamington Gets Photo Book

One of England’s older tennis clubs has just gotten a very rare treat: a professional photographer has documented it. Ray Spence is a freelance fine art photographer who just shot the Leamington Real Tennis Club. Award-winning and constantly exhibiting, he lectures at...

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* Chicago Opening – Registration Form

The Racquet Club of Chicago will host a grand opening tournament weekend on October 25-28, 2012. Please see the attached flyer for information regarding the weekend. To enter, please fill out and return the attached form CHICAGO REGISTRATION FORM Here is a list of...

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* Van Alen Cup 2012

The Van Alen Cup was held on July 6 and 7 at The Queen’s Club in London. A biennial event between the US and the UK, the tournament features top players under the age of 25 for two days of match play. Representing the US were Pat Winthrop (Captain), Dylan Ward,...

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* Velvet Rope Results

A fantastic weekend of competitive tennis with outstanding social events. B Final: Peter Bender/Sergio Lopez defeated Marc Lewinstein/David Little 10/6 A Final   Dan Villiers/Pat Winthrop defeated Brian Owens/Brook Hazelton 10/8 A special thanks to Marc...

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* 2012 Pell Cup Entry Form

It's Pell Cup time. The tournament will be held in Newport ...August 16-19. Register soon as this event is always a  sell-out! 2012 Pell Cup Entry Form

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* 2012/13 SCHEDULE

Attached is the 2012/13 Tournament Schedule. All USCTA members will receive a printed Fixture Card with their Annual Report in September. 2012/13 USCTA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

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