Ladies Real Tennis World Championship Program 2025 A

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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,

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SATURDAY & SUNDAY May 24–25

Qualifying Matches

MON DAY May 26

First Round

TUES DAY May 27

Second Round

Cocktail Event

5:00pm NTC Clubroom and Upper Gallery

WEDNES DAY May 28

Singles Semi Finals

THURS DAY May 29

Doubles Semi Finals

Cocktail Event

5:00pm Hosted by Bettie and Jonathan Pardee

FRI DAY May 30

Singles Final

SATUR DAY May 31

Doubles Final

Championship Dinner

6:00pm Midtown Oyster Bar

N ATIONAL TENNIS C L UB

at the INTERNATIONA L TENNI S HAL L O F FAME

ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

This initiative is an annual single ask which supports improvements to the court tennis facilities as well as the professional tournaments. A warm thank you is extended to these kind supporters:

PLATINUM LEVEL

Ellen & Stephen DeVoe

Adam Inselbuch

Amy & Jeremy Wintersteen

Chris & Laura Yalanis USCTPF

GOLD LEVEL

Richard Brickley

Ross Cann

Jane Lippincott

Doug Shear

Anonymous

SILVER LEVEL

Diane Carhart & Jay Ankenbrock

John Damon

Brad Dellenbaugh

Steve Fazzini

Sewall Hodges

Michele & Nigel Ingram

Stathi Kyriakides

Michael Lanza

Randy Barr

Parker Brickley

Ryan Carey

Madison Daly

Keith Giambruno

Peter Arment

William Berkowitz

David Boenning

Jeremy Booth

Arthur Chapman

Deanna Conheeny

Jamie Cushing

Kathy Minevitz

Daniel Paquette

Jonathan Pardee

Bill Rives

Nick Saint

Andy Segal

Noelle Shiland

Beth Winthrop

Anonymous

BRONZE LEVEL

George Handy

Kim Hunter

John Iole

Jason Mengel

John Murphy

Peter Damon

Kelsey Dolan

Ben Flatgard

Josh Freeman

Shirley Freitag

Jim Hamilton

John Jones

Midtown Oyster Bar

Steve Richter

John Shafer

Phil Stockton

David Thill

Paul Trombly

SUPPORTER

Julia Knowlton

Phoebe Livingston

Anne Livingston

Sergio Lopez

Keith Mayes

Ed McDermott

Andrew McLaughlin

Steve Mellekas

Laura Nestor

Frank Oliveira

Sheila Reilly

Bradley Roberts

Tom Rowe

Scott Shiland

Tom Van Buskirk

Claire Voegele

Fred Warren

Paul Weber

Hazard Strategic Partners

Sarah Stanley

Mark Thompson

Eliot Van Buskirk

Chris Werner

Jedd Whitlock

Alex Winthrop

Patrick Winthrop

PL A YER PROFILES

Jess Garside

Claire Fahey

World Ranking: 1

Nationality: British

Singles Handicap: 6.8

Home Club: Oratory

World Ranking: 11

Nationality: British

Singles Handicap: 34

Home Club: Seacourt

Saskia Bollerman

World Ranking: 3

Nationality: Dutch

Singles Handicap: 25.6

Home Club: Radley

JoSee Tan

World Ranking: 17

Nationality: Australian

Margaux Randjbar

World Ranking: 68

Nationality: French

Singles Handicap: 48

Singles Handicap: 35.6

Club: Melbourne

Home Club: Bordeaux

Lea

van der Zwalmen

World Ranking: 2

Nationality: French

Singles Handicap: 16.4

Home Club: Bordeaux

Tara Lumley

World Ranking: 4

Nationality: British

Singles Handicap: 25.9

Home Club: Queen’s

Xanthe Ranger

World Ranking: 36

Nationality: Australian

Singles Handicap: 41.7

Club: Tuxedo Park

Nicola Doble

World Ranking: 9

Nationality: British

Singles Handicap: 32.7

Club: Hampton Court

Kadi Meldrum

World Ranking: 91

Nationality: American

Singles Handicap: 50.4

Home Club: Aiken

Claire Voegele

World Ranking: 187

Nationality: American

Singles Handicap: 58.4

Home Club: Aiken

QUALIFYING DRAW

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

USCTA NATIONAL FUND

Many thanks go to our 2024-25 National Fund Sponsors, Lot 12 Contributors, and National Fund Appeal Donors below. The USCTA’s National Fund supports the professional game, including the U.S. Open, the National Open, the U.S. Professional Singles playing for the Schochet Cup, the Ladies Open, and the USCTA National League.

SPONSORS

A Friend of the Game

Hank Smith

LOT 12 CONTRIBUTORS

Ian Highet

Adam Inselbuch

Charlie Katz

Dan Laukitis

Jonathan Lewis

Jane Lippincott

Howard McMorris

John Motz

Jon Pak

Dylan Patterson

Xanthe Ranger

Zach Sacks

Winston Simone

Henry Smith

Phillip Stockton

Will Thompson

Claire Voegel

Greg Van Schaack

Amy & Jeremy Wintersteen

Chris Yaracs

NATIONAL FUND DONORS

Anne Livingston

John Lumley

Jake McCray

John Motz

Jonathan Pardee

John Patton

Haven Pell

Peter Pell, Sr.

Chris Preston

Stephen Sader

Winston Simone

Chandre Soucek

William Spruance

Mary Stevens

Phillip Stockton

Dacre Stoker

Richard Tanfield

Rahul Vinnakota

Greg Van Schaack

Anne Von Weise

Alexander Walsh

Jeremy & Amy Wintersteen

The International Tennis Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization that preserves the history of tennis and celebrates its champions to inspire excellence across generations globally.

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