Dec 19, 2015 | International News, USCTA News
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 legacy lives on having been weaved into the memories of our members. In his youth, Ed studied under the tutelage of Jimmy Dunn and made a modest living sewing tennis balls and stringing racquets . Through the unprecedented coaching of his mentor, Ed developed into a phenomenal court tennis player. By the mid… Read the Full Story >
Dec 8, 2015 | US Events
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 of ten players each competed for the title. An influx of new talent from six new players spiced up the fervor already surrounding the event. Eager onlookers from around the country came to lend support to their respective teams, adding several decibels to the usually tranquil East and West courts. Group 1 consisted of… Read the Full Story >
Dec 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
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:
Nov 23, 2015 | International Events
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 1PM EST (6PM London). Here’s the link… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz-1pYiaDiQ
Nov 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
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 racquets ever played here with James Stout winning the first leg four games to love. The Tennis saw the biggest turnout in Jimmy Dunn history with 88 players participating. With the majority of participants playing in multiple events, Squash, Doubles Squash and Racquets all courts were buzzing throughout the weekend. With a hectic time schedule the Pro Shop… Read the Full Story >
Nov 16, 2015 | US Events
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 Calhoun Witham Cup following the death of A. Calhoun Witham, MD a devotee of high handicap court tennis and a beloved member of the Aiken Tennis Club. This year the Witham Cup had a field of eighteen teams representing clubs in Boston, New York, Lakewood, Newport and England as well as many Aiken players. The field consisted of… Read the Full Story >
Nov 8, 2015 | International Events, US Events
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 four Back Draw matches. Fredericka Adams singlehandedly and masterfully streamed the entire tournament. At the close of play everyone was invited to a gala cocktail party to honor the participants of the tournament. Matt Mitchell and Magda Malak hosted this event. More than one hundred members and guests crowded into the Hamlen Room… Read the Full Story >
Nov 2, 2015 | US Events
NEW YORK OPEN HANDICAP The Racquet and Tennis Club hosted the The Silver Racquet November 4th-8th. The event continues to be a highlight of both the tournament and social schedule for the Racquet sport community in North America and Europe. In addition to 7 fantastic draws played in Racquets, Tennis and Doubles Squash, the club hosted a Stag Dinner on Thursday Night for 50+ and magical Saturday Night Dinner Dance for nearly 600 eager partygoers. The Tennis portion of the Silver Racquet weekend continues to draw in many players from the US and abroad. This year 85 entrants competed in… Read the Full Story >
Oct 31, 2015 | US Events
By Dawson Lane & Xanthe Ranger On the weekend of October 23rd – October 25th, The Tuxedo Club hosted the 2015 Hadden Tomes . Before going into detail on the court tennis, racquets, squash and social activities of the weekend, a BIG THANK YOU is extended to the following people: 2015 Hadden Tomes Chairs: Kim Kilgore & Laura Tillsley 2015 Hadden Tomes Co-Chairs: Charles de Casteja & Xanthe Ranger The following families for their ‘legendary’ Tuxedo hospitality: Sara & Guy Devereux Dee & Greg Gross Emily & Chris Heffernan Lisa & Dan Laukitis Barbara & Peter Regna Rowena & Josh… Read the Full Story >
Oct 16, 2015 | US Events, USCTA News
Spence Stages Dramatic Comebacks to Secure Jimmy Knott Title Submitted by Jeffrey Horine A competitive field gathered for the Jimmy Knott Memorial singles event at Boston’s Tennis & Racquet Club from October 16-18, with eight of the event’s 12 participants carrying a handicap between 14-22. In the end, Alex Spence, who staged two dramatic comebacks during 4 ½ hours of court time, squeezed his way through the crowded field to secure the title with a victory in the finals over Jeremy Wintersteen by the score of 6/5 4/6 6/5. Spence first had to save three match points in his semifinal… Read the Full Story >
