Another busy month in the tennis world as players travelled up and down the East Coast for the last of the spring tournaments. Boston hosted the U.S. 40s and 50s and the Ladies' Invitational, Washington played host to the Cherry Blossom Doubles and Aiken ran the Northrop Knox Doubles.

Looking ahead to May, all eyes will be on Australia as the 2014 World Championship kicks off next week in Melbourne. Camden Riviere, the current #1 player in the world, will challenge Rob Fahey - the World Champion - in a best of 13 sets battle for the title of World Champion. Fahey first won the title in 1994 and has successfully defended his title since. After months of preparation and challenge matches, it is sure to be an amazing contest of skill and determination. There will be a live video feed, details of which can be found below. Good luck to both players!

The summer season kicks off in June with the U.S. Professional Singles playing for The Schochet Cup in Newport. Other events in June include the Newport Handicap Doubles and the Junior National Championships in Washington.

In this month's edition be sure to read the latest pro tip from Ricardo Smith on racquet positioning. Did you know that June 20^th is International Tennis Day? Protective eyewear - what's your view? Read about the Court Tennis for a Cure night in Newport and more. Finally this month, we're including a story about the U.S. Mixed Amateur Doubles and Anne Boleyn tournaments that were held in Chicago in February. Unfortunately the results were left out of the last newsletter - apologies to all - it's great to see so many new players from Chicago - both male and female!

The USCTA will hold its Annual General Meeting in New York on May 30. Details and proxies will be mailed to all current USCTA members.

Remember to set your alarm clocks for the World Championship next week!

Until next month...

Sincerely,  

Jeff Horine, Ben Cook, Lex Miron & Tony Hollins

The Tennis & Racquet Club of Boston hosted the United States National 40's and 50's Singles and Doubles Court Tennis Championships on April 4-6, 2014.  A high quality field of players from every active club in the country gathered for a continued celebration of the renovated court at the T&R. Large crowds showed up throughout the event to show their support for the superb play from both veteran and up-and-coming players.   The champions were as follows:

40's Singles: Lex Miron

50's Singles: John Prenn

40's Doubles: Ben Cook and Jeremy Wintersteen

50's Doubles: John Prenn and Alan McHugh

To read the full story, click here.

Click here for photos by Melissa Quintal

Dear USCTA  Members,

I'm writing you to help continue the great work the LLS partakes in every day and SAVE THE DATE OF THURSDAY MAY 8^TH. Thanks to Rich, Ricardo, Tony and Josh, the NTC is hosting a World Class Court Tennis Exhibition at the National Tennis Club on the grounds of the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum from 5:30-7:30PM. This doubles exhibition will feature cocktails, appetizers and a Silent Auction. There is absolutely "NO CHARGE" for this event, however if you would like to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of RI, a donation would be greatly appreciated. Your donation is tax deductible and will support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Whether you can make a monetary donation or ask friends to support the cause, any and all help is greatly appreciated.  Every dollar we can raise makes a tremendous difference in the lives of patients and families.  For your convenience, if you're unable to attend the exhibition on May 8^th, you can donate online at my personal online fundraising website, http://www.mwoy.org/pages/ri/ri14/browem8tma  If you would prefer to write a check, they can be made out to the LLS and mailed to my home address @ 8 Cliff Terrace Newport, RI 02840. 

Thanks in advance for your consideration.

6,8,10

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

MELBOURNE

30

USCTA ANNUAL MEETING

NEW YORK 

NEWPORT

Professional Singles

13-15

U.S. JUNIOR NATIONALS

19-22

NEWPORT

Doubles flights open to all levels