Mar 1, 2024 | International Events, US Events
The Racquet Club of Chicago is pleased to be hosting the 2024 World Doubles Championship. We are expecting a strong field of contenders and a week filled with outstanding competition, camaraderie, and fun. Below, please find a schedule of the week’s athletic and social events, along with per diem ticket pricing for interested attendees. We look forward to welcoming you to Chicago and the Racquet Club! Schedule of Events Wednesday afternoon/ evening, Day 1 Semifinals (First four sets), Opening Cocktail Party Thursday afternoon/ evening, Day 2 Semifinals (remaining sets), followed by Racquet Club Thursday Night Buffet Saturday afternoon/ evening, Day 1 Finals, followed… Read the Full Story >
Sep 30, 2023 | International Events, US Events
by John Lumley It was always a dream of mine to play in the World Championship and I was lucky enough to make it into the World Championship Eliminator process for the first time this year. My first round was against Chris Chapman on my home court at The Racquet Club of Philadelphia. We had a great match which I won 5 sets to 2 with incredible support from the RCOP crowd. I then played Nick Howell in the final eliminator, again winning the bid to play on my home court! Again, the crowd and support were amazing as I… Read the Full Story >
Sep 21, 2023 | International Events, US Events
by James Zug Day Three Riviere won 6-5, 6-3. Riviere won the 2023 World Championship seven sets to two: 6-4, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 5-6, 5-6, 6-5, 6-3 The air-conditioned atmosphere at Westwood Country Club could not possibly mask the tension as Day Three unfolded. The unofficial odds, emerging across the pond, had tightened considerably. Before Day One, Camden Riviere was 1/10 to win while John Lumley was 33/1; and the Challenge finishing in two days was 8/11. Before Day Three, Lumley was getting 20/1 to win 7-6 and 25/1 to win 7-5. It was even just 33/1 for… Read the Full Story >
Sep 19, 2023 | International Events, International News
By James Zug Day Two Lumley won 6-4, 3-6, 6-5, 6-5. The match is now 5-3 in favor of Riviere. It was an extraordinary Day Two at Westwood, one of the great classic Day Twos in the history of the World Championship, evocative above all of the Day Two at Queens in 2018. Today the galleries were slightly less dotted by patron gift bags, which were overflowing with local chocolate, the tournament program and two frameable items—the official poster and a Mikko postcard. During the pre-match cocktails upstairs, the canaille enjoyed the two players’ favorite drinks: the Lumley (vodka, pineapple… Read the Full Story >
Sep 17, 2023 | International Events
by James Zug Day One Camden Riviere won the first four sets 6-4, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 It was a remarkable scene at Westwood Country Club, just outside Washington City, in the suburb of Vienna. There are sixteen states in the U.S. that have a town named Vienna, but it was the Virginia one that now could boast the record for hosting the Challenge Round of the World Championship. The shortest time between a court’s original opening and hosting a Challenge: Philadelphia was just six and a half years old when it hosted in 1914 and the marble court in Dublin… Read the Full Story >
Aug 1, 2023 | International Events, Juniors
by Camden Riviere It was a busy July at the Westwood Country Club, hosting the Under 26 Championships and a week of international junior competitions between the US, Australia, and the UK. The US team of Freddie Bristowe, Noah Motz, Erik Barker, Henry Smith, & Chase Motz came out victorious in both battles, bringing the US its first-ever joint Val Alen & Clothier Cup victories. Also played was the Limb Cup, which pitted the UK against Australia, with the UK coming out on top. The tennis played on the week was of the highest quality I have ever seen at… Read the Full Story >
Jul 1, 2023 | International Events, USCTA News
by Victoria Scott From the clubs worldwide, tennis professionals, participating members, and court tennis enthusiasts, this past International Tennis Day looked to be the best year yet!! The courts and players were buzzing; the tournaments were intense—some were entertaining, celebratory, and comical, and others were dubbing the New England champion. This day is a wonderful way to celebrate our sport, commemorate our extraordinary community, grow the game, educate, and promote it to all racquet sport lovers who have fallen in love with the game or those who could be converted. The annual celebration of our game of real tennis (as… Read the Full Story >
Jun 9, 2023 | International Events
Jun 1, 2023 | International Events, International News, US Events, USCTA News
by Victoria Scott Mark your calendars! June 20 is our tenth annual International Tennis Day, and we have organized an international committee to promote the day, with leaders in all four playing nations. My name is Victoria Scott (from the Racquet Club of Philadelphia), and I am taking the lead for the U.S. effort this year. Both the USCTA and the Preservation Foundation have been great influences in making sure that every club in the U.S. is participating and that this year is our most memorable year yet. Here’s what we can look forward to this year and what you… Read the Full Story >
Dec 31, 2022 | International Events, International News, Overseas Events
2023 Ladies World Championship Singles & Doubles April 10-16 The Oratory School Click Here for Entry Form
