Dec 11, 2022 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Erik Barker The Racquet & Tennis Club hosted the 88th annual Payne Whitney Intercity Doubles competition December 9-11. The tournament was comprised of six teams, (Greentree, New England, Tuxedo-Aiken-Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington), and was, as usual, well-attended and extremely competitive. Play began Friday morning with Greentree combatting Tuxedo-Aiken-Chicago and New York taking on Philadelphia. The steady pair of Dylan Patterson and Hugh McDonald took down Charlie Michele and Jason Mengel (one has to laud Patterson and Mengel for even walking out on court, given recent severe injuries), and Will Thompson and John Beam survived inspired tennis from… Read the Full Story >
Dec 1, 2022 | US Events
Dec 1, 2022 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Rob Whitehouse The 41st annual Jimmy Dunn saw its biggest turnout in history, with 186 entrants competing in Court Tennis, Singles Squash, Doubles Squash & Racquets! Two hundred forty-four matches were played in four days at the Racquet Club. We had players attend from all over the country and a few from across the pond. The tennis had fifty-six teams entered with seven different divisions. The atmosphere was incredible, with matches scheduled literary all day long, and the competition was very even in all divisions. Most players enter themselves into multiple events, making them exhausted on Sunday! The Jock… Read the Full Story >
Dec 1, 2022 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Mit Carothers, Tennis Chair Aiken Tennis Club The Witham returned to the Aiken Tennis Club with ten teams in 3 brackets playing 18 competitive matches. Thirteen of the matches went three sets; handicap tennis was back! From the defending champions (Mount & Silvay) to first-time participants (Reilly & Granade) and including out-of-towners Zach Pallis and Peter Bender, the semifinalists were only set after the 15th match in typical tiebreaker drama. In the first semifinal, Kate Villiers and her partner/husband Dan defeated Atlanta teammates Sawyer Duncan and Eric Granade in 3 sets. Next, Matt Dupee, playing below his handicap and… Read the Full Story >
Nov 14, 2022 | Tournament Results, US Events
Silver Racquet Freddie Bristowe def. Ben Stein 6-2, 6-2 NY Open Handicap A Division Winston Simone def. George Wheatley IV 8-5 B Division Browning Platt def. Henry Wilson 8-3 C Division Andrew Beacham def. William Berkowitz 8-7 Photos by Barney Tanfield
Nov 1, 2022 | International Events, USCTA News
by Jon Crowell Arriving in London at 6:40 am on Saturday morning the excitement of match play was still two days away. Despite not having slept at all on the plane, I arrived surprisingly awake with the possibilities of this fabulous tournament at the top of my mind. It was not intentional but, very conveniently, 3 of the 4 US Bathurst Cup team members landed within minutes of each other at Heathrow airport and met up for the second time as teammates in the arrival hall beyond customs. Having seen each other in Philadelphia for a two-day training camp the… Read the Full Story >
Nov 1, 2022 | Tournament Results, US Events, USCTA News
by Leon Smart On October 13th – 16th, The Tennis and Racquet Club hosted the annual Jimmy Knott Memorial Singles. This year’s field included 31 players with representation from the USA, England, and France. The Open Division was highly contested with Whitey Cup selection on the line. The shock result of the tournament came when T&R local, Andrew Peabody, defeated the number 1 seed and former US Amateur champion Todd Meringoff, 6-5 in the third set. On the other side of the draw, Alex Spence faced numerous match points against Ben Hudson at 5-2 40-0 down, but somehow, Alex managed… Read the Full Story >
Nov 1, 2022 | USCTA News
THE SOLDIER A RECOLLECTION OF JIMMY KNOTT by George Bell He was stocky, feral in his gait, wild-eyed with one brow often arched as he strode down the third-floor hallway of the R&T on his way to the locker room. But he was dapper too, arrayed with his pocket square and regimental tie and doubled-breasted blazer and gold buttons. He honored the club’s dress code, even in his early 20s, while most of us came through the backdoor without a tie and rode up the service elevator. With his long face and prominent nose, he resembled a French nobleman. Jimmy… Read the Full Story >
Nov 1, 2022 | Tournament Results, Uncategorized, US Events
by Dawson Lane The carriages and holsters on the 3:10 to Tuxedo were fully loaded with passengers from near and far for Hadden Tomes 2022. Cowboy Chisholm kicked off a jam-packed schedule of tennis on Friday, complete with unique orange and yellow balls designed to give everyone vertigo even before the bourbon was opened. Off the court, Rich Mueller once again delighted the evening crowd with his musical talents – accompanied on the mic by some of his favourite saloon girls. On the court, duels were battled (with racquets and witty barbs only), and excellent play continued throughout the weekend. On Saturday… Read the Full Story >
Nov 1, 2022 | Juniors, Tournament Results, US Events
by Tim Chisholm A small but enthusiastic group of Juniors and their parents descended upon The Tuxedo Club on October 8th & 9th for the rescheduled USCTA Junior Nationals. With juniors from The Tuxedo Club, The Racquet Club of Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and The Queen’s Club…37 matches were played over two days to determine the 2022 National Champions. U11 Championship Champion – Magnus Mitby Finalist – Kurt Mueller U13 Championship Champion – Henry Nieuwerburgh Finalist – Kurt Mueller U15 Championship Champion- Maximus Warner Finalist – Paul Nieuwerburgh U17/19 Championship Champion- Maximus Warner Finalist – Johnny Dawson A special thanks to Dave Christensen… Read the Full Story >
