---------------------------   July 11, 2007: Top 100 Singles Players in the US   July 11, 2007: Top 100 Doubles Players in the US ---------------------------   Newport Doubles 2007: June 20-24. Ryan Carey and Michael Do captured the "B" division.            - Newport Tournament photos            - Newport Saturday Dinner Beth Curren attacked a chase of "better-than-half" Beth's return bombed the dedans - chase won Partner Leslie Hornor reacted L-t-R: Michael Do, Tournament Chair Kip Curren (blue shirt), Ryan Carey, NTC Head Pro Richard Smith (hat). --------------------------- Club Finals Day & Prize Giving - 5 May 2007 Final's Day Report Gallery of Photos 2007 Jeffery Rockwell Cudlip Memorial Trophy Champion Chase Motz is presented with his trophy by Frances Dickinson. Princess Cup Ladies Doubles Championship - Sunday 29 April 2007 Four teams competed in fun round-robin matches all day. Back row l-r: Ivan, Pat, Elisabeth, Sandy, Phil and Charlotte. Front row l-r: Ros, Cecilia, Anne and Genie. Full Results & Details 2007 Princess Cup Champions L-R: Champions Genie Gordon & Charlotte Grassi. 15-18 March 2007: The Lord Percival Cup at Philadelphia (l-r): Ryan Carey, Michael Do, Temple Grassi, Ros Clark, Al Clark and Haven Pell. Prince's Court brought home the silverware from Philadelphia in the Lord Percival Cup for the 2nd year in a row after a tough tournament. The Racquet Club of Philadelphia did a great job of hosting the tournament, the Black-Tie dinner was fabulous with dancing until the early hours and Steve Virgona, Rob Whitehouse and Barney Tanfield all did a great job of marking and organizing the tournament. 6 teams entered and were split into 2 Divisions of 3 teams: Division 1 - had teams from Tuxedo, Newilly (supposedly a mix of Newport and Philadelphia but also included our very own Charlotte Grassi teamed up with Mike Ziatyk from New York) and Philadelphia 1. Division 2 - the Prince's Court team were joined by Philadelphia 2 (although the Dutch contingent of another PC member Steve Chapman partnered by Patrick Reuser were seconded to this team) and Philadelphia 3. The Washington team were made up of: 1st Pair - Michael Do & Ryan Carey (both in the winning team last year). 2nd Pair - Haven Pell & Al Clark. 3rd Pair - Temple Grassi & Ros Clark (Temple was also in the winning team last year). In the Division stage, we beat both the Philadelphia 2 & 3 teams 2-1. With the 1st & 2nd pairs winning both matches and the 3rd pair narrowly losing both. This meant that we made it through to the final on Sunday against the Division 1 champions, Philadelphia 1. In the final, first up were Temple & Ros against the hard hitting Matt Lapish and Baird Standish. This was a nail biter which went down to the wire and Temple & Ros held their nerve to sneak a win in the 3rd set and take a 1-0 lead for PC! Next up were Haven & Al- they were up against Melissa Grassi (on the PC winning team last year and now representing Philly!) and the fleet-footed Jack Graham. Haven & Al were always in command and took a convincing win to give PC an unassailable lead 2-0, the silverware stays in PC for another year! The last match was Michael & Ryan up against Brian Owens & Alec Monaghan. Maybe because the pressure was already off, maybe because Michael didn't go to church to get a blessing like he did last year, maybe due to the St. Patrick's Day celebrations, maybe they were exhausted after their heroic efforts in winning their group matches - who knows, but the A game stayed away from our A team and they couldn't pull off a win, so it finished 2-1 to Prince's Court, but a great victory for the team. 1-4 March 2007: The Ann Boleyn Ladies Handicap and US National Mixed Doubles at Aiken - A wonderful weekend of tennis was hosted at Aiken for the Ann Boleyn Ladies Handicap singles and the US National Mixed Doubles. A strong team from Prince's Court travelled down with Kim Jaske, Leslie Willard, Pat Homer, Genie Gordon, Cecilia Forbes and Ros Clark entering the Ann Boleyn and Ros and Al Clark, Ryan Carey (with Brenda Nardolillo of Newport) and Leslie Willard (with Alan Rutherfurd of Aiken) entering the Mixed Doubles. Ros Clark the defending champion from 2006 was knocked out in the Quarter Finals by Leslie Willard and all of the other semi-finalists were also from Prince's Court - Kim Jaske, Genie Gordon and Cecilia Forbes. Kim and Cecilia made it through to the final and it was a great match after a false start as Cecilia got hit in the eye (from a ball off her own racquet) in the warm-up, so they delayed the match so she could ice her eye and recuperate. It was a fantastic final - virtually level pegging throughout and it inevitably got to 9-9, 40 all, championship ball. Kim hit a ball to Cecilia's feet that she couldn't quite get back over - it hit the net and Kim was the champ! A fantastic match and congratulations to Kim for winning the Ann Boleyn and in keeping the trophy at Prince's Court. Congratulations also to Pat Homer who beat both Jane Lippincott and Freddie Adam on Sunday morning to win the Ann Boleyn Consolation trophy. All 3 of the Prince's Court teams got through the their 1st round matches in the US Mixed, but against tough opposition both the Clarks and Leslie Willard and Alan Rutherfurd were beaten convincingly in the Quarter Finals. Ryan Carey and Brenda got a walk over to the semi due to injury and lost a tough semi to the defending champions - Freddie Adam and Greg van Schaack. The US Mixed final was also wonderful to watch. 3 very close sets between Freddie Adam & Greg van Schaack and Ginny Goodyear & Simon Aldrich. Ginny & Simon started well and won the first set 6-4 but Greg & Freddie were too tough and won the next two sets 6-3 6-4 to hold onto their trophy for another year. Wonderful tennis and a great weekend in Aiken. Gallery of Ann Boleyn & US Mixed Doubles Photos

26 January 2007: PC Glass Wall Repaired - On January 26th 2007, PC was restored to it's former glory when the glass wall was repaired - we no longer have to put up with the dull thud of the wooden panel. This time the Canadian company supplying the new glass panel got the bolt holes in the right place and it fitted perfectly. There is even a semi-circular cut-out to hopefully prevent Ivan from breaking it again!! Photos of PC restored to it's former glory! League Party at Princes Court - December 2006 The "Regulars" gathered for wine, food and egg nogg to celebrate the holiday. - View more photos! Price Cup at Washington - December 2006 Winner Bill Barker (holding trophy) won in 3-set over Kris Motz. The Price family presented the cup. Jimmy Dunn Doubles at Philadelphia - November 2006 Al & Ros Clark captured the D Division Championship. 4 & 5 November 2006: PC Ladies Visit Tuxedo - 6 Ladies from Prince's Court were invited up to Tuxedo Park to promote Women's Tennis between the 2 clubs. The date was chosen to coincide with the men playing in New York at the Silver Racquet and Handicap Tournaments, so that the Ladies could have full use of the Tuxedo Park Court. On Saturday afternoon, everyone played a singles match - Tom Greevy and Ken Jacobs ably marked and adjusted the handicaps during some of the matches to ensure close results. The PC Ladies won 5 of these matches and drew one. That evening saw a very sociable dinner at a local restaurant for the players, markers and supporters. The visitors were treated to wonderful overnight Tuxedo Park hospitality. Sunday morning saw fun doubles with PC and Tuxedo Park Ladies playing alongside and against each other. It was such a success that it was agreed that we would reciprocate and host the Tuxedo Park Ladies in Washington in Spring 2007. Photos of the PC Ladies Visit to Tuxedo 24 October 2006: Now that's what I call a Boast! - Tuesday 24th October, the 2 Prince's Court Pros, Ivan Ronaldson and Phil Shannon were having a "friendly" match. Ivan was at the Hazard End and in his words - "I just wanted to boast it hard into the Dedans!". Unfortunately 1 of the glass panels shattered (but stayed in place until Ivan & Phil pushed it out) so the court was temporarily out of action. We were back up and running after a one day "break". We have a ply wood panel in place with a new plexi-glass panel ordered. The boast hit the metal ring that is on the net where it attaches to the main wall and the ring slammed into the panel turning it into a "spider's web". We'll keep you updated on the repair progress and on the investigation into why it happened!!! Smashing Photos 6 October 2006: Junior National Handicapped Tournament & Clinic at Tuxedo Park - Alex Lombard & Chase Motz represented Prince's Court at the Junior National Handicapped Tournament & Clinic at Tuxedo Park. Chase (6 years old) beat John Chamberlin (9) 3-0 in a level match and Alex won his Division beating Caroline Lippincott of Newport 6-2 and then Gus Eletherio in the final 6-1. Congratulations to our undefeated Juniors!! Tuxedo Junior Photos L-R: Alex Lombard & Chase Motz. August 2006: The Pell Cup at the National Tennis Club, Newport, Rhode Island - Princes Court Mens Singles Champion Richard Moroscak teamed up with Dough Spear of Newport to win the A Division. It was an exciting final. They lost the first set to the powerful New York team of Lex Miron & Peter Pell. Rich and Dough fought back and took the third set 6-5 and the match. - Princes Court Michael Do and Ryan Carey captured the B Division Title with a convincing win 6/1,6/0 over our assistant pro Angus Williams & John Mears (Boston). The hard hitting lawn-tennis style of Do/Carey seemed to rattled their opponents again as they pounded the dedans and the tambours. There were much talk of "A" play for the D/C boys next year (maybe?). - Princes Court Ladies Champion Melissa Grassi was a finalist in the C Division. Melissa and partner Richter lost 3/6 3/6 to Hampton & Spangler. (view photos) L-R: Michael Do, Angus Williams and Ryan Carey. July 2006: The Fowler Hamilton Cup at Washington - The Hatfield Team from England beat Princes Court 3-2 to reclaim the Fowler Hamilton Cup. Wonderful competition on our court and a great dinner party hosted by Al & Ros Clark at their residence. June 2006: The Capitol Cup Cup at Newport - Washington beat Newport 6-5. Front row (l-r): Larry McCray, Pat Homer, Melissa Grassi, Temple Grassi. Back row (l-r): Michael Do, Al Clark, Ros Clark, Kim Jaske, Ryan Carey. Newport Handicap Doubles - June 2006 Princes Court Sweeps: 4 Champions, 4 Finalists, 1 Semifinalist. Front row (l-r): Pat Homer, Beth Curren, Ros Clark, Al Clark, Ryan Carey. Back row (l-r): Meredith Winters, Kim Jaske, Michael Do. (missing from photo are Temple & Melissa - B division finalists.) Anne Boleyn Championship at Lakewood - March 2006 Our Ros Clark (right) beat Alex Escher (left) of Philly to keep the Anne Boleyn trophy at Princes Court for another year!. 2006 Princess Cup Ladies Doubles Championship Six teams competed, fun round-robin matches, all day. Back row l-r: Leslie, Ashley, Kim, Sandy, Pat, Elisabetand Cecilia. Front row l-r: Melissa, Meridith (crown maker), Beth, Anne, Charlotte, Ros. Champions & Finalists L-R: Champions Pat Homer & Elisabeth Lombard; Finalists Ashley Thomas & Leslie Hornor. 2006 Lord Percival Champions: Team Washington Team Washington won the 14th Lord Percival Cup in Philadelphia L-R: Will Parlett, Melissa Grassi, Ryan Carey, Temple Grassi, Ashley Thomas, Michael Do. 2005-2006 League Champions: Team Musketeers The Wranglers were outnumbered and out-sworded by the Champion Musketeers. The National Hickey Cup 2006: February 24-26. Winner CHARLIE FOX & Finalist AL CLARK L-to-R: Ivan Ronaldson, Al Clark, Charlie Fox, Haven Pell For a free 30 day membership and a free lesson please call our club head professional, Ivan Ronaldson at 703-556-8801. Prince's Court The International Tennis Club Of Washington 1800 Old Meadow Road, McLean, Virginia 22102 703-556-8801 - email us