May 31, 2015 | International Events, Overseas Events, USCTA News
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 >
May 30, 2015 | US Events
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
May 22, 2015 | US Events, USCTA News
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 >
May 19, 2015 | Uncategorized, US Events
Newport will host the 2015 U.S. Pro Singles playing for the Schochet Cup On June 7-14, 2015.
May 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Inaugural Spring Invitational and Pro-Am was hosted by the Racquet & Tennis Club May 7-10th. A fifteen-player field made up of eight professionals and seven amateurs competed for the title. On the Amateur side, the pedigree was very strong, with a multitude of both club champions and national titleholders. The Professional field was headed by World #13 John Lumley and featured Professionals from Boston, Washington, Philadelphia and New York. Seven teams entered the Pro-Am. Nearly all of the matches were closely contested including the Final between Chris Oberbeck/ Tony Hollins and David Ford/ Matt Ronaldson. The nip and… Read the Full Story >
May 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
Apr 30, 2015 | US Events
Apr 29, 2015 | International News, Overseas Events, USCTA News
By Ben Cook The United States headed to Hobart, Tasmania in early April looking to compete with the world’s best amateur players in the 2015 Bathurst Cup. Captain Ben Cook of Charleston, SC who was making his second consecutive Bathurst appearance led this year’s squad. Joining him were first-timers Pat Winthrop of Newport, RI and Jon Crowell of Philadelphia, PA. The Americans, as did the three other countries, arrived two days early to check out the freshly renovated Hobart court. The new court was well received by all, offering a blue colored court with fantastic lighting. The tournament started with… Read the Full Story >
Apr 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
Chicago hosted the 2015 Ladies Invitational Singles and Doubles on April 24-26, 2015. Singles – Xanthe Ranger defeated Helen Grassi 3-6,6-1,6-5 Doubles – Helen Grassi & Dara Walsh defeated Xanthe Ranger & Suzy Schwartz 6-4,6-1
Apr 20, 2015 | International Events, Uncategorized, US Events, USCTA News
