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Greetings!
The theme in May was definitely the Masters, but in June it switched to the younger set. Camden Riviere won his fourth consecutive U.S. Professional Singles playing for the Schochet Cup, eighteen-year-old Tara Lumley won the U.S. Ladies' Open, while her brother John won the Satellite Tournament of the U.S. Pro Singles and nineteen-year-old Paul Monaghan won the U.S. Junior Title. Oh...to be young! Newport hosted its annual Handicap Doubles which brought players of all ages, nationalities and abilities for weekend of spirited play. Looking forward, The Clothier Cup - a biennial team event between the United States and Australia will be held in Newport. Later in July, the club will host the Velvet Rope Invitational followed by The Pell Cup in August. What better place to be, than in the City-by-the-Sea for the summer? Read on for all the details, plus some special announcements and don't forget to check out Ivan Ronaldson's Pro Tip. It's all here. So enjoy the news and enjoy the summer. Until next month... Sincerely,
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RIVIERE WINS U.S. PRO SINGLES
(AGAIN!)
by Jane Lippincott
Camden Riviere captured his fourth consecutive U.S. Professional Singles title (playing for the Schochet Cup) in Newport capping off a spectacular year for the 26 year old lefty from Aiken. Just a year earlier, coming off a long shoulder injury, Riviere surprised everyone, including himself, by winning the 2012 U.S. Pro Singles. Since then, Riviere has compiled an impressive record; winning in 2012 - the French Open Singles, the IRTPA Championships and European Open. He's kept up the pace in 2013 by adding the National Open, U.S. Open and the U.S. Pro Singles titles. There were two losses along the way - in the semis of the British Open to Rob Fahey and the final of the Australian Open to Steve Virgona - but still, it's been a great year for Riviere.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL REPORT AND TO VIEW PHOTOS BY MELISSA QUINTAL PHOTOGRAPHY
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U.S. LADIES OPEN
by Jane Lippincott
The 2013 U.S. Ladies' Open was held in Tuxedo Park on June 14-16. Originally scheduled for November 2012, the tournament had to be postponed due to the long-lasting impact of Hurricane Sandy. The delay, however, was worth the wait as 18 women from Boston, Newport, Tuxedo, Queens Club, Hatfield, Holyport and Oxford were treated to a weekend of great weather and spectacular tennis.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL REPORT
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2013 U.S. UNDER 21, UNDER 18 JUNIOR NATIONALS
by Rob Whitehouse
The Under 18's had a four player round robin format. Erik Barker from Washington hit a very clean ball all weekend and didn't drop a match in the singles. Evan McDonnell (Philadelphia) & Erik Barker took the Doubles with a win over newcomers to the game Frank McDermott (Philadelphia) & Drew Callahan (Philadelphia).
The under 21 division had seven players in the draw, which was also a round robin format. Erik Barker held his own in the round robin with tough battles with Paul Monaghan and a great win over Sam Gerson 10/9. Laurenson Ward and Sam Gerson had a very exciting semi-final with Sam nudging it out 10/9. Paul Monaghan played his best tennis in the finals with a 6/2, 6/2 win over Sam Gerson.
The Under 21 doubles went to the power hitting Ben Boddington and Erik Barker over Paul Monaghan and Sam Gerson 6/1, 6/3.
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2013 NEWPORT
HANDICAP DOUBLES
Newport hosted the 18th Annual Newport Handicap Doubles. Affectionately referred to as "Kip's tournament" in honor of its creator and primary sponsor; the tournament brought players of all ages, nationalities and abilities for weekend of competitive play, sunny skies and lively off-court activities.
Here are the results:
A: J. Wintersteen/A. Spence def. Ben Cook/R. Jasani 8/7
B: V. Hoang/JP Patton III def. Bob Cook/G. Ellis 7/6
C: S. Wickes/B. Carse def. A. Drane/A. Booth 9/4
D: A. MacMillan/P.Livingston def. F.Van Liew/M. Hunter 7/6
FOR COMPLETE RESULTS CLICK HERE
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CLOTHIER CUP
 
The 2013 Clothier Cup - a biennial team event - USA vs. Australia - for players under the age of 25, will take place in Newport on July 5 & 6. The 2 day event consists of 4 singles matches on Friday and 4 doubles matches on Saturday. Matches will take place between 10 & 12 and 2 & 4 each day and will be streamed live on UStream.
The line-up and video link will be posted later in the week.
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SAVE THE DATE -
THE CHICAGO INVITATIONAL
 The First Annual Chicago Invitational tournament will be held October 17th-20th, so save the date!
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BOSTON COURT RE-OPENING GALA
Please join the Tennis & Racquet Club for the re-opening of their court tennis court on the weekend of October 25th.
Save the date!
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CLOTHIER CUP
NEWPORT
Junior International Team Competition. USA vs. Australia
19-21 VELVET ROPE NEWPORT Invitational Doubles for ages 21-40 AUGUST 15-18 PELL CUP NEWPORT Doubles round robins for pros and multiple amateur levels.
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PRO TIP
by Ivan Ronaldson
Are you getting hammered while stuck at the hazard end? Stop aiming at the dedans! You might win that point but it won't get you the serve back very often.
A softer shot aimed at the base of the second gallery post will either hit the gallery or create a tough shot on your opponent's backhand side.
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RECORD ALL SCORES!
RTO STATS
NUMBER OF MATCHES ENTERED INTO RTO IN THE LAST 30 DAYS
NEWPORT 151
WASHINGTON 62
TUXEDO 53
CHICAGO 34
NEW YORK 33
BOSTON 7
PHILADELPHIA 1
AIKEN 0
LAKEWOOD 0
COMPARED TO -
HAMPTON COURT 276
HOBART 226
MELBOURNE 229
RADLEY 229
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