Nov 1, 2023 | USCTA News
by George Bell Jimmy Burke’s career in court tennis began when he was 14, mopping and scrubbing the floors of squash courts at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia, and came to an end 44 years later in Boston, where he had served as the head professional for many years. Along the way, he worked at four different clubs, won countless tournaments and challenged for the world championship in 1977. But his identity is not court tennis or less so than you might think. Instead, a constriction of misfortunes shaped him and seemed, over decades, to cling to him like a… Read the Full Story >
Nov 1, 2023 | Tournament Results
by Leon Smart The Jimmy Knott Memorial Singles saw a great turnout this year. With 6 clubs represented, the tournament started on Thursday October 12th and finished on Sunday October 15th and 4 divisions were held, the Open, 35+, 45+ and 55+ handicap divisions. The 55+ Division saw last year’s defending champion get knocked out early by Max White, who ended up winning the division over Holly Meers 5/6 6/4 6/3. The 45+ Division final saw Chris Tomasevich and Connor Richmond face off once again. Richmond had the opportunity to take the championship with a match point, however, Tomasevich had… 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 8, 2023 | Tournament Results
The Racquet and Tennis Club had the pleasure of once again hosting the Below Zero this fall. This year boasted the strongest draw to date, with professionals James Stout and Tim Chisholm taking part for the first time. With several of the best amateurs in the world participating, this was sure to be a highly contested event. The Qualifier began on the 2nd of October, with the home-grown talents of John Beam and Christopher Holter progressing through to the Main Draw. The following day saw the beginning of the tournament and the start of the much anticipated, highly competitive (for… 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 30, 2023 | Tournament Results
by John Lumley This year, we had a great turnout split into two divisions: over 50s and a combined age of 115 years! Both events were played off half handicap. The 50s saw Michael Gorsen and Alex Jamieson screaming through the top half of the draw to reach the final. Anders Cohen and Shawn Herlihy also played well to reach the final, playing and serving well. Cohen and Herlihy came out of the blocks quickly, taking an early lead. Cohen was hitting some great volleys to end points, with Herlihy steady and consistent made for a deadly team. They won… 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 >
Sep 19, 2023 | International Events, International News
By James Zug Day Two Lumley won 6-4, 3-6, 6-5, 6-5. The match is now 5-3 in favor of Riviere. It was an extraordinary Day Two at Westwood, one of the great classic Day Twos in the history of the World Championship, evocative above all of the Day Two at Queens in 2018. Today the galleries were slightly less dotted by patron gift bags, which were overflowing with local chocolate, the tournament program and two frameable items—the official poster and a Mikko postcard. During the pre-match cocktails upstairs, the canaille enjoyed the two players’ favorite drinks: the Lumley (vodka, pineapple… Read the Full Story >
