Dear Participants,
On behalf of the United States Court Tennis Association, it is my great honor to welcome you to the Ladies Real Tennis World Championships hosted by The National Tennis Club at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, in beautiful Newport, Rhode Island. As you gather from around the globe to compete in this prestigious event, we celebrate not only your remarkable talent and dedication but also the spirit of camaraderie and sportsmanship that defines our sport.
Newport, with its rich history and stunning coastal scenery, provides the perfect backdrop for this first ladies world championship to be held in the USA. We are thrilled to host you in a club that has long been associated with excellence in both court tennis and lawn tennis.
You will be competing in the oldest court tennis court in the country, it has witnessed many thrilling matches and legendary players over the years, and I am confident that this year's competition will add to that legacy.
Thank you to the patrons, volunteers and the organizing committee for your many contributions to stage this special tournament . To the players, I thank you for being here and for your commitment to excellence in court tennis. I wish you all the best in your matches and hope you enjoy every moment of this extraordinary championship.
Warm regards,
Dacre Stoker President United States Court Tennis Association
LADIES REAL TENNIS WORLD CHAM P I O N S
SINGLES CHAMPIONS
YEAR WORLD CHAMPION
1985 Judith Clarke
1987 Judith Clarke
1989 Penny Fellows
1991 Penny Lumley (née Fellows)
1993 Sally Jones
1995 Penny Lumley (née Fellows)
1997 Penny Lumley (née Fellows)
1999 Penny Lumley (née Fellows)
2001 Charlotte Cornwallis
2003 Penny Lumley (née Fellows)
2005 Charlotte Cornwallis
2007 Charlotte Cornwallis
2009 Charlotte Cornwallis
2011 Claire Vigrass
2013 Claire Vigrass
2015 Claire Fahey
2017 Claire Fahey
2019 Claire Fahey
2022 Claire Fahey
2023 Claire Fahey
DOUBLES CHAMPIONS
YEAR WORLD CHAMPION
1985 Judith Clarke/Ann Link
1987 Lesley Ronaldson/Katrina Allen
1989 Sally Jones/ Alex Garside
1991 Sally Jones/ Alex Garside
1993 Charlotte Cornwallis/Penny Lumley
1995 Sue Haswell/Penny Lumley
1997 Sue Haswell/Penny Lumley
1999 Sue Haswell/Penny Lumley
2001 Jo Iddles/Penny Lumley
2003 Jo Wood/Penny Lumley
2005 Charlotte Cornwallis/Sue Haswell
2007 Charlotte Cornwallis/Penny Lumley
2009 Charlotte Cornwallis/Karen Hird
2011 Claire Vigrass/Sarah Vigrass
2013 Claire Vigrass/Sarah Vigrass
2015 Claire Fahey/Sarah Vigrass
2017 Claire Fahey/Sarah Vigrass
2019 Claire Fahey/Tara Lumley
2022 Claire Fahey/Sarah Vigrass
2023 Claire Fahey/Tara Lumley
RUNNER-UP
Lesley Ronaldson
Katrina Allen
Sally Jones
Sally Jones
Charlotte Cornwallis
Sue Haswell
Sue Haswell
Sue Haswell
Penny Lumley
Charlotte Cornwallis
Jo Iddles
Penny Lumley
Karen Hird
Karen Hird
Sarah Vigrass
Sarah Vigrass
Sarah Vigrass
Isabel Candy
Lea van der Zwalmen
Lea van der Zwalmen
RUNNER-UP
Lesley Ronaldson/Karen Toates
Judith Clarke/Jane Hyland
Katrina Allen/Penny Fellows
Penny Lumley/Helen Mursell
Sally Jones/ Alex Garside
Sally Jones/ Lesley Ronaldson
Fiona Deuchar/ Kate Leeming
Alex Garside/ Sally Jones
Alex Garside/Charlotte Cornwallis
Alex Garside/ Kate Leeming
Frederika Adam/Susay Castley
Sue Haswell/ Kate Leeming
Amy Hayball/ Juliette Lambert
Karen Hird/ Rosie Snell
Penny Lumley/Tara Lumley
Penny Lumley/Tara Lumley
Amanda Avedissian/Saskia Bollerman
Penny Lumley/Kate Leeming
Saskia Bollerman/Isabel Candy
Lea van der Zwalmen/Saskia Bollerman
U S C T P F
United States Court Tennis Preservation Foundation
Our Objectives
In working to build for the future of court tennis, while maintaining its core values and preserving its history, the USCTPF acts as a fiduciary partner in fostering the growth of court tennis through several core national programs.
Player Development
Working with the USCTA, athletic clubs, and professionals, the Foundation supports the development of juniors, elite juniors, women, and top amateur Court Tennis players.
Court Preservation & Restoration
From our current project in Charleston to the development of the court in Washington, the Foundation works alongside committed donors to improve the condition of courts throughout the U.S.
SASKIA BOLLERMAN
Monday 10:00am
Qualifier 1
Qualifier 2
Monday 11:30am
SINGLES DRAW
Wednesday 5:00pm
DOUBLES DRAW