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Tournament Do’s and Don’ts
When playing tournaments, we hope you’ll follow these best practices to make the event better for all participants.
ITF International Tournament Primer
There is an entire circuit of ITF Masters Tournaments, including one in the USA (all of our Level 1/Gold Ball tournaments, most Level 2 and some Level 3 events). There are ITF tournaments on every continent except Antarctica. Here’s how to get started…
*BIDDING OPEN* 2024 NWTO Tournament Entry Auction
Bidding is now open for 2024 NWTO tournament entries
Let’s Create A Tournament
My friend, Julie Thu (who has played the National Senior Women’s Clay Court Championships in Houston MANY times), asked me to write an article about running that tournament.
Tournament Recap: USTA National 40s Hard Court Championships
Every year, the picturesque La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club in La Jolla, California, hosts one of the most prestigious events on our tennis calendar: the 40s National Hardcourt Championships, held from November 27 to December 3.
Tournament Recap: USTA National Women’s Intersectional Team Championships
The 2023 Women’s Team Intersectional Event is in the books! Over 350 women tennis competitors descended on the courts of Phoenix Tennis Center November 6-12…
Tournament Recap: USTA National Hard Court Championships
The National Hard Court Championships for the odd divisions were held October 23-29 at the Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, CA.
Tournament Recap: 2023 World Team Championships
Location: Capdepera, Mallorca, Spain
Dates: October 8-12, 2023
Tournament Recap: USTA National Indoor Championships
Playing on the 5 indoor courts made the event intimate and friendly, with players of all ages meeting new friends and catching up with others. The 70 and 80’s divisions were well attended and played traditional draws, while the younger ones played a round robin format. All play was 2 out of 3 sets, regular scoring, even in the consolation matches…
Tournament Recap: USTA National Grass Court Championships
Since going over to London this summer for another tennis event and only being able to practice on grass (I got injured and couldn’t play the matches), I’ve been set on making it to the Grass Court Championships at the Mission Hills Country Club. I was supposed to make it last year but ended up having to cancel. And, I am so glad I made it! …
Tournament Recap: 2023 ITF World Team Championships
The 2023 ITF World Team Championships for the 55 and 60 age groups took place August 13 to 18 in Oeiras and Estoril, Portugal (just west of Lisbon). Overall, over 350 male and female players competed, with competitions spread out over three red clay venues…
Tournament Recap: New England Wins the 2023 Women's Friendship Cup
The Friendship Cup has a rich history and successful story of establishing international camaraderie and sisterhood both on and off the court. The tradition started in 1967 when Walter Foeger of Vermont was looking to establish competitive senior tennis play in alliance with the New England Lawn Tennis Association (NELTA), now USTA New England. He contacted George Barta of the Canadian senior division, and together, they created the Friendship Cup. In that year, players competed on three courts at the Jay Peak Resort in Vermont…
Tournament Recap: USTA National Women’s 35-85 Grass Court Championships
This was my first time playing in the Grass Court Championships at Germantown Cricket Club. I’ve seen pictures but never imagined how big the club really was. The clubhouse is the first thing you see when you drive through the gates of the club. It is the original building from when the club was founded in 1854. Then, you look to the left and you see the huge field with 22 grass courts. It is impressive!
Tournament Recap: 91st Asheville Open Tennis Championships
The Level 2 tournament in Asheville, North Carolina, wound up on Friday, July 14, 2023. This was the 91st year of this tournament!
Tournament Recap: Pauline Betz Addie Cup 2023
The Addie Cup was formed in 1981 when several long-time Sears Cup players began to age up into the over-40 division. These events are annual and rotate venues once a year…
Tournament Recap: The Ralph & Mary Wilson Friendship Cup
The 14th Ralph and Mary Wilson Friendship Cup, held in beautiful Villach, Austria, ended with the International Team besting the US team, 15-9. Points were decided counting 1 point for each singles match and 2 points for the doubles.
Tournament Recap: Level 1 USTA National Hard Courts
The La Jolla 50s Nationals started with overcast skies but beautiful temperatures for tennis. Every time I come to one of the national tournaments, I say to myself: “It’s always amazing to see these women.” It’s great to not only reconnect with women I played with in juniors and college, but also to make new friends and acquaintances. It’s truly an honor to be here at La Jolla with multiple generations who have wonderful stories and experiences to share…
Tournament Recap: USTA National Indoor Championships
The 2023 USTA National Indoor Championship was played at one of the premier indoor court facilities in the U.S. With 15 indoor courts and viewing of all courts, the setting was ideal whether playing or watching. As I start to write this article, it is the second day of the tournament and it is pouring rain outside. We do not have to hole up in our hotel rooms or contemplate shortened formats. The play goes on…a prime benefit of indoor play, along with no need for sunglasses or sunscreen…
Tournament Recap: Westwood Senior Championships
The Westwood Senior Championships is a Level 2 tournament that is traditionally held over the Labor Day Weekend in Austin Texas.
The Westwood Country club is located in an idyllic setting adjacent to a nature preserve with stunning views of the Colorado River. Wild peacocks occasionally roam the grounds. Majestic oak trees provide ample shade and the sight lines for spectators are very good on most courts…
Tournament Recap: NWTO-NSMTA Team Doubles Invitational
On Saturday, April 15, over 120 participants showed up at the stunning Columbus Regional Tennis Center in Columbus, Georgia. With 39 har-tru courts, 14 hard courts, and 4 pickleball courts, it is arguably the premier public clay court facility in the country…
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