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The veteran players captured the headlines in May as the U.S. hosted the international team championships and the World Masters. The month began with the U.S. 60's and 70's in Newport and then on to Philadelphia and Tuxedo for the Cockram, Bostwick and Danby Cups. Be sure to read Dawson Lane's story on the Bostwick and Danby Cups.

 The final stop was New York for the World Masters - singles and doubles events for players 50 and over. Congratulations to John McLean on winning the over 75 singles at the World Masters. McLean was the only U.S. winner, but we had plenty of finalists. Hats off to - Simon Aldrich, Charlie Johnstone, Pete Bostwick , Ralph Howe, Dick Tanfiield and Peter DeSvastich - on making it to the finals. Complete results can be found below.

While the focus was on the veterans, Steve Virgona and Camden Riviere were on the other side of the globe playing in the Australian Open. Virgona captured the singles and doubles titles. Now the focus turns to Newport for the U.S. Professional Singles playing for the Schochet Cup, where many of the top professionals will be competing for the $35,000 purse.

Other events in June include the U.S. Ladies' Open, U.S. Under 21 & Under 18 Juniors and the Newport Handicap Doubles. And, don't forget the USCTA Annual Meeting On June 22 in Newport!

In this month's edition we've also included a short video from Dublin and a great story from Washington on three brothers who walked into Prince's Court. The Pro Tip for the month can be summarized as - check out the U.S. Pro Singles, either in person or through the video broadcast, to see the game played at its highest level. It's a visual lesson.

Finally, Court Tennis or Real Tennis - this is your last chance to vote. Please see the sidebar story for all of the details....voting closes on June 20.

Until next month...

Players from around the world gathered in New York for the biennial World Masters. Singles and doubles titles were contested in the following age brackets: 50,55,60,65,70 and over 75. The final results were:

Singles

• 50 Mike Happell (AUS) def. David Watson (UK) 6/1,6/4
•  55 John Prenn (UK) def. Mark Nicholls (UK) 6/1,6/4
•  60 John Prenn (UK) def. Wayne Spring (AUS) 6/3,6/2
• 65 Graeme Holloway (AUS) def. John Ward (UK) 6/1,6/5
• 70 John Ward (UK) def. Dick Tanfield (US) 6/4,3/6,6/2
• 75 John McLean (US) def. Paul Wheeler (AUS) 6/2,6/2

Doubles

• 50 Mike Happell (AUS) & John Prenn (UK) def. Simon Aldrich (US) & Mark Nicholls (UK) 6/0,4/6,6/3
• 55 John Prenn / Mark Nicholls (UK) def. Simon Aldrich / Charlie Johnstone (US) 6/0,6/2
• 60 Tim Hurburgh / Wayne Spring (AUS) def. Michael McAuley (AUS) & Bernard Weatherill (UK) 6/0,6/2
• 65 John Faull / Graeme Holloway (AUS) def. Peter DeSvastich / Dick Tanfield (US) 5/6,6/0,6/2
• 70 Tim Hurburgh /Paul Wheeler (AUS) def. Ralph Howe/Dick Tanfield (US) 6/1,6/4
• 75 Paul Wheeler / Bob Malseed (AUS) def. Pete Bostwick/ John McLean (US) 5/6,6/0,6/2

For Complete Draws, click here.

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