The National Tennis Club at the International Tennis Hall of Fame was proud to host the 2026 U.S. Women’s National Championship this past weekend in Newport.
Ten players representing five clubs competed in an outstanding weekend of ladies’ real tennis, highlighted by fiercely competitive matches, exceptional shot-making, and remarkable athleticism throughout the draw.
Congratulations to our 2026 National Champions:
🏆 Singles Champion — Annie Clark
def. Kadi Meldrum, 6/0, 6/0
🏆 Doubles Champions — Annie Clark & Ashley Fitz-Patrick
def. Kadi Meldrum & Claire Voegele, 6/1, 6/3
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Back Draw Winners 🏅
Singles - Ashley Fitz-Patrick def. Amy Wintersteen, 10/9
Doubles - Victoria Scott & Alexis Dorr def. Helen Grassi Vest & Amy Wintersteen, 10/7
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Annie Clark delivered the standout performances of the weekend, capturing both titles with commanding play and decisive court coverage. Newport spectators were treated to excellent tennis from start to finish, with four matches decided in the final game.
Our sincere thanks to the USCTA, the USCTPF for their generous support, Ryan Carey for his outstanding broadcasting, the NTC members who hosted traveling players, and to everyone who came courtside to support!
A wonderful weekend for the game and an exciting showcase of the strength and spirit of women’s real tennis. 👏🏻👏🏻
CHAMPIONS! Congratulations to @the_tuxedo_club_ ’s own @tim.chisholm.549 on his win with @camdenriviere at the Court Tennis World Doubles Championships this weekend. This victory means that Tim now holds the record for the most World Doubles Championships ever won by a single player. He and Cam playing as a pair are tied at #1 for the most World Doubles Championships ever won. A huge congratulations, gentlemen!
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Congratulations to the 2026 National League Super Event Champions- Team Winning Gallery (Captain John Lumley, James Stout, Barney Tanfield, Henry Smith). If you missed any of the unbelievable action, watch the archived matches on the USCTA YouTube channel.
All the necessary preparations have been made and no detail has been spared by the amazing Racquet Club of Chicago staff to ensure that the pros have no excuses for the next 10 days as they compete in the 2026 U.S. Open! Watch all the matches live on the USCTA YouTube channel.