Jan 1, 2025 | USCTA News
We are excited to announce a new, exciting merchandise program with Summit Brands. USCTA members can purchase apparel from the following brands – B. Draddy, Zero Restriction, Fairway & Greene and EP New York – and add either the USCTA logo or the legacy USCTA “Racquet” logo. The code also comes with a 40% discount logo off the retail price – all of which accrues to the benefit of our members! Access the brands on Summitgolfbrands.com Pick your items, and when you check out, put one of the discount codes below into the box asking for a “discount code or gift… Read the Full Story >
Jan 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
The 27th annual USCTA dinner and auction took place on Friday, the 13th of December, at the Racquet and Tennis Club. 200+ court tennis enthusiasts filled the R&T’s South Lounge for our annual celebration of the very best of our game. The convivial atmosphere was infectious for old-timers and newcomers alike. USCTA President Dacre Stoker emceed the evening like a pro. He celebrated our successes and remembered our departed friends: James F.C. (Jimmy) Bostwick, Rick Malone, Will Hartigan, Larry McCray, Ed Wadsworth, Russell Gregory, William Shettle and Stephen Smith. Peter Pell, Whitney Cup Tournament Chairman, welcomed everyone to the Club, recognized the Whitney Cup rookies… Read the Full Story >
Jan 1, 2025 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Leon Smart The 2024 USCTA National Open, hosted by the Tennis & Racquet Club in Boston, took place from December 6th to 8th, featuring players from all eight court tennis clubs across the United States in a weekend of top-tier competition. The first round provided exciting moments, including a gripping three-set battle between Tony Hollins and Ben Hudson. Both players traded momentum in a closely contested match that thrilled spectators. Max Trueman also delivered a strong performance, narrowly defeating Erik Barker 6-5, 6-4 in another standout match. The quarterfinals featured one of the tournament’s most thrilling matches, as Max… Read the Full Story >
Dec 23, 2024 | International Events, US Events
The USCTA and the National Tennis Club are hosting the 2025 Ladies World Championship in Newport from May 23 to 31, 2025. Under the new rules of this event, the top four players in the world (based on RTO Singles Handicap six months before the start of the tournament) are invited to compete as automatic qualifiers into the main draw of the Championship. As a result, we are delighted to announce that these four players are: 1 Claire Fahey (UK), 2 Lea Van Der Zwalmen (France), 3 Tara Lumley (UK) and 4 Saskia Bollerman (Netherlands). Entry forms for the Ladies World Doubles… Read the Full Story >
Dec 1, 2024 | USCTA News
The 27th USCTA Annual Dinner, Awards and Auction will occur on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the Racquet and Tennis Club in New York. The cocktails will start promptly at 6:30 PM, followed by dinner, awards and a live auction at 7:30 PM. Attire is black tie. The 2024 Hall of Fame inductee will be Graham Hyland (1956- ). Hyland served as head professional at the Racquet & Tennis Club from 1978 to 1982. He was a multiple time U.S. Open singles and doubles champion and he captured the inaugural World Doubles title at the official reopening of the Newport court in… Read the Full Story >
Dec 1, 2024 | USCTA News
On the Eve of the Whitney Cup In Praise of a Small Field by George Bell bell.george@gmail.com One of the enduring knocks against our game, possibly even more than its obscurity, is that nobody plays it. Tennis participation is 24 million, or just under 8% of the US population, not huge, but for every 24,000 of them, there is one of us. PhDs in dead languages outnumber us, too. Imagine a slender folder holding the last copy of the rules and customs of a nearly forgotten game, misplaced between volumes in a library of infinite books. And yet, here we… Read the Full Story >
Nov 30, 2024 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Dawson Lane The Tuxedo Club hosted the 2024 Anne Boleyn Handicapped Ladies singles from November 9th to 10th. Twelve players representing three different US-based clubs participated in the 2024 event. The Tuxedo Club Racquet Club of Philadelphia Aiken Tennis Club The format for this event was (3) four-person round robins with the winners of each round robin and the player with the next highest number of games won progressing through to the semi-finals. After 18 matches and 216 games played, the semi-finalists were set! · Penny Lumley Flight Winner – Claire Voegele · Charlotte Cornwallis Flight Winner – Lindsay Maxwell · Claire Fahey… Read the Full Story >
Nov 30, 2024 | Tournament Results, US Events
By Haven Pell The second edition of the Martin Cup was played at Westwood Country Club near Washington on November 1 through 3. Named for Alastair B. Martin, one of the finest amateur tennis players of all time, the event is designed to be a senior version of the Whitney Cup. Last year it was won by Philadelphia and this year by the host club. As with all new events, the goal was to further develop player enthusiasm and to work out the best format for the enjoyment of all the participants. In the first year, teams came from Philadelphia… Read the Full Story >
Nov 29, 2024 | Tournament Results, US Events
By John Lumley The 2024 Jimmy Dunn Tournament has officially gone down in history as the biggest and most successful yet, boasting a record number of participants and an electric atmosphere. From Wednesday to Sunday, 74 thrilling court tennis matches were played, showcasing the talent and spirit of seasoned players and newcomers. This year, the event saw a remarkable turnout, with players traveling across the United States and overseas. The Boston club led the charge with 27 players, while the Washington D.C. contingent also made a strong showing. Athletes from Atlanta and the West Coast joined in the fun, and… Read the Full Story >
Nov 29, 2024 | Tournament Results, US Events
by Nick Howell The Calhoun Witham Trophy delivered an exciting 4 days of tennis, with 18 teams competing fiercely across two divisions. The tournament is known for its tradition of competitive play and camaraderie, and this year’s event was no exception, featuring numerous thrilling three-set matches and showcasing the talents of seasoned players and newcomers. Division A Final Kadi Meldrum and Adam Haselkorn emerged as the champions of Division A, with a dominant performance in the finals. They convincingly defeated Dan Villiers and Kate Villiers with a scoreline of 6/2, 6/2. Meldrum and Haselkorn displayed remarkable synergy and consistency, neutralizing… Read the Full Story >
