Newport Handicap Doubles Draw
The Newport Handicap Doubles begins on Thursday, June 25.
International Tennis Day 2015
International Tennis Day is almost here! Saturday – June 20 is the Big Day! This is an exciting grass-roots attempt, supported by the United States Court Tennis Association and the United States Court Tennis Preservation Foundation, to raise the profile and catalyze interest in our game. Our goal is to motivate current players and to mobilize new ones who have never heard of Court Tennis or its origins. Modeled on the successful World Squash Day, International Tennis Day (ITD) will occur annually on June 20th. June 20th is the anniversary of the “Tennis Court Oath” during the French Revolution. The… Read the Full Story >
US Pro Singles Results Through Monday
World Doubles Championship
Congratulations to Tim Chisholm and Camden Riviere on winning the 2015 World Doubles Championship. Chisholm & Riviere defeated defending champions Rob Fahey and Steve Virgona in the best of 9 sets competition. The final score was: 6-3, 6-1, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. A huge thank you to Tuxedo for running a fantastic week of tennis. Here’s a sample of Michael Do’s amazing photos….more to come! Missed the match? – check out the video coverage: 2015 World Doubles Find out more about the week at: Court Tennis World Doubles Championship Page
Job Opportunity in New York
Two openings at the Racquet & Tennis Club in New York
2015 Bostwick Cup
by Charlie Johnstone The 2015 Bostwick Cup was always going to be a struggle for the USA team. Captain Charles Johnstone welcomed his team to Newmarket, England on May 10th with a spirited practice and team dinner. The 2015 team consisted of Johnstone, Jamie Whitall and Bob Hay, New York, Ed Hughes, Lakewood, Doug Shear, Newport, Al Gordon, Chicago and Haven Pell and Vern Cassin, Washington. Missing were senior team veterans Greg Van Schaack, Peter Clement and Peter Vogt. The team’s first match was on May 13 against Australia. The USA lost a tight 3-2 match. Bob Hay/Charles Johnstone at… Read the Full Story >
2015 Cockram Cup
U.S. Cockram Players Bond Over the Pond By Steve Hufford In spite of having seven players from five different clubs, or perhaps because of it, the US Cockram Trophy squad quickly formed a cohesive cadre of teammates, cheering each other on and providing useful advice, consolation, and congratulations. We began our team practice on Monday, May 11 with three hours of structured play, and started to learn the features of the Cambridge blue court: very lively back walls, “sticky” side walls that pop the ball out sideways, and natural lighting that varies with the patchy sunshine of the English spring.… Read the Full Story >
2015 Danby Cup
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 >
Team BOS/WSH wins the 2014/15 National League
Team BOS/WSH (Riviere, Hollins, Mackenzie) defeated Team CHI/PHL (Virgona/Lumley) to win the 2014/15 USCTA National League title last night at Prince’s Court. Results: Lumley def. Hollins 6-3, 6-3 Riviere def. Virgona 6-2, 6-1 Riviere/Mackenzie def. Virgona/Lumley 8-5 Watch the matches here: https://youtu.be/qG920JK4Vbg
2015 U23, U26 Championships
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 >
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