Sep 25, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events, USCTA News
by James Zug Day Two Camden Riviere beat John Lumley 5-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. He retained his world championship title 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, 5-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. It was a slightly different Day Two at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. It had rained most of Wednesday and all Thursday morning, a steady downpour for much of the time. Humidity was at ninety-six percent. There was a worry of the walls sweating. Wednesday had been a busy off day. The Pineapple Cup, the handicap doubles event running in parallel with the Challenge, was in full swing. In the Casino… Read the Full Story >
Sep 23, 2025 | International Events, International News, Tournament Results, USCTA News
First Day: Camden Riviere leads John Lumley 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 By James Zug This was the sixty-third playing of the open World Championship, dating back to the first recorded Challenge in 1816. But in the past thirty years, world championships are a common occurrence here at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, RI. In 2004 and 2016 the open Challenge was here; and the women’s World Championship was here in 1995, 2009 and in 2025. The glorious summer of 2025 started with the women and is ending with the men. In the past thirty years, no other… Read the Full Story >
Sep 1, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events
By Tony Hollins We had a wonderful weekend at the 2025 Pell Cup. Each of the U.S. clubs was represented as well as an overseas traveler. It is great to see the enthusiasm which has built around this tournament, so much so that next year we will be running two summer events to give more players a chance to scratch their Newport itch. The dates of these will be: Pineapple Cup – June 25 to 28, 2026 Pell Cup – August 15 to 19, 2026 The entry links for these events will be released in early March of 2026. If you would… Read the Full Story >
Sep 1, 2025 | USCTA News
Ave Atque Vale Ivan Ronaldson 1974 – 2025 The world court tennis community was shocked at the unexpected death in mid-August of Ivan Ronaldson, 51, Head Court Tennis Professional at Westwood Country Club. He leaves a wife, Christy, two young children, Liliana (11) and Bruce (8), his parents, Lesley and Chris, and two brothers, Ben and Luke. A Go Fund Me has been established to support his immediate family in a variety of ways including 529 college savings plans. Ivan was born in Melbourne in 1974 and grew up immersed in court tennis. He was educated at Papplewick and Canford, before attending… Read the Full Story >
Aug 29, 2025 | International Events, Juniors, US Events
Aug 29, 2025 | International Events, US Events
2025 REAL TENNIS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPNewport, Rhode IslandSeptember 23–27, 2025📍 National Tennis Club at the International Tennis Hall of Fame DON’T MISS OUT! FINAL CALL TO SECURE YOUR SPOT Get ready for the 2025 Real Tennis World Championship as world #1 and defending champion Camden Riviere faces #2 John Lumley in an exciting three-day match in Newport, RI. This historic showdown promises world-class tennis and a week full of events. 📅 Match Days Each match day kicks off with a 1pm cocktail reception with play beginning at 2:30pm. 🎟️ Tickets: Dedans seats are sold out, but limited General Admission, Side Gallery and Club… Read the Full Story >
Aug 29, 2025 | Juniors, US Events
2025 Court Tennis Academy (CTA) – Supported by the USCTPF The Tuxedo Club After more than a decade, the Junior Court Tennis Academy continues to be a popular week among junior court tennis players here in the US and occasionally among overseas juniors. In 2025, Tuxedo hosted this event, with 24 campers enjoying the fantastic facilities available at the Tuxedo Club. Court Tennis is the focus for this week, but the wide range of racquet sports available at the Tuxedo Club keeps the kids interested and engaged throughout the week. The CTA in 2025 had juniors participating from (4) US… Read the Full Story >
Aug 22, 2025 | International News
A message from Vern Peterson-Cassin: The Celebration of Life for Ivan Ronaldson will be held from 12 to 3 p.m. on August 31st at the Racquet Center at Westwood Country Club. As Ivan would have wanted, all are welcome. Guests should dress as they like, including in the Hawaiian shirts he loved. Many people have asked how they can help after Ivan Ronaldson’s sudden loss. To support his family, Ivan’s friends have organized a gofundme campaign. Proceeds will go to helping Christy, Lily, and Bruce get back on their feet and help make up for the loss of Ivan’s income… Read the Full Story >
Aug 18, 2025 | Uncategorized, USCTA News
Ivan RonaldsonAugust 3, 1974 – August 17, 2025Head Professional – Westwood Country Club A Message from the USCTA and the USCTPF It is with profound sadness that we write to inform you of the unexpected passing of Ivan Ronaldson. Since 2005, Ivan was the head professional in Washington. The United States Court Tennis Association and the United States Court Tennis Preservation Foundation extend their deepest condolences to his wife, Christy, and their children, Lily and Bruce, along with his parents, Chris and Lesley, his brothers, Ben and Luke, and the entire Ronaldson family. During his tenure as head professional at… Read the Full Story >
Aug 1, 2025 | International Events, International News, Juniors
2025 Van Alen & Clothier Cups Seacourt Tennis Club, Hayling Island, UK The United States sent a young, enthusiastic and talented group of players to the United Kingdom for the 2025 Van Alen & Clothier Cup competitions. The US team of Ben Dickinson, Spencer Yager, Tarquin Sotir & Dawson Chisholm all lacked experience playing international competitive real tennis and on paper were heavy underdogs versus the British & Australian teams, which were comprised of some of the top amateurs in the game. Ben Taylor-Matthews was fantastic as the US coach throughout the competition, with the players raving about his encyclopedic knowledge… Read the Full Story >
