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January 29, 2025 UPDATES
NMTA News
- January President Letter
- 2025 tournaments have been moved to menu
- Sectional Tournaments Updated
Other Tennis News
- ITF World Masters Info
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As we step into the 2025 tournament season, I hope you all had a joyous and restful holiday season. This time of year, marks an exciting new chapter for the National Men's Tennis Association (NMTA) as we reflect on our past accomplishments and look forward to the future with great enthusiasm.
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Paul Fein, tennis writer extraordinaire, has again crafted a compendium of his best articles titled GAME CHANGERS: How the Greatest Players, Matches, and Controversies Transformed Tennis. As the title implies, the author has selected articles and interviews with famous players, specific tournament events that complement the premise of the book, and two thought-provoking sections titled “The Great Debates” and “Topical Trends, Turning Points, and Intriguing Questions.”
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Paul Sullivan on December 7, 2024. Paul leaves behind a legacy and an unforgettable impression on others. He touched many lives in many ways. We will remember and cherish him.
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Happy Holidays!!! 🎾✨ As we wrap up another exciting year in tennis and look forward to the new season, it's a great time to reflect on the past year's achievements and plan for the future. The 2025 changes in dates and sites always bring fresh challenges and opportunities.
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Glenn “Rip” Fulton, 89, of Green Valley, Arizona passed away on September 24th, 2024. Born and raised on a farm in Sparta, Illinois, he later graduated from Monmouth College where he met his wife Elaine (née Richards) of Bloomsburg, PA. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary before her passing in 2018. Rip is survived by his two daughters: Stacy Lagan (and her husband Mark Lagan) of Madison, WI and Cara Fulton (and her husband Mario Cristaldo) of Washington, DC.
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As we approach the holiday season, what better way to celebrate the spirit of tennis than by gifting books that offer inspiration, insight, and a deeper connection to the game we all love? This November, I am excited to highlight four exceptional books by our very own NMTA members—each offering a unique perspective on tennis, its players, and the world surrounding this timeless sport. Whether you're looking for a thoughtful gift for a fellow tennis enthusiast or something special for yourself, these books are sure to inspire and entertain.
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The author describes the role of tennis in his life in vivid terms from the perspective of a now-wiser septuagenarian in a way that draws you in. Despite a thirty-year sabbatical from tennis, Finger’s entire life is affected by tennis experiences. Through all the inevitable vagaries of life’s changes and challenges, tennis remained his constant.
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I hope this message finds you safe and surrounded by loved ones. As everyone begins to process the impact of Hurricane Helene and Milton, I want to take a moment to reach out to each of you during this challenging time.
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Paul Fein | Oct 2024
Roger North started playing the sport of a lifetime in the Northeast with his high school buddies and once defeated one of the biggest names in tennis history. He then competed on the Swarthmore tennis team under a renowned coach and author. North’s professional career took him to the Pacific Northwest, where he, serendipitously, returned to tennis competition as a senior with modest expectations. Roger candidly admits he never imagined that he’d someday rank No. 1 in the U.S. If only his famous coach could see him now!
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One of the giants in contributions to men’s senior tennis in the US passed away peacefully in Sarasota, Florida on September 18, 2024 at the age of 89. Alan Messer played many roles within the game of tennis over six decades – player, official, tournament director, and perhaps most significantly as the originator of the first website devoted exclusively to men’s senior tennis. Supersenior.info was the go-to place to find just about everything one needed to know in the world of American senior tennis for over two decades.
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The National Men's Tennis Association (NMTA) is dedicated to enhancing the tennis experience for players across the nation. With a focus on accessibility and player engagement, the NMTA provides a comprehensive roadmap for competition, ensuring that players of all levels can find events and tournaments that suit their skill set and competitive desires.
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What will Happen! What is Happening... Back in May the USTA sent out Tournament Bid Forms to all 2024 Level 1-Level 3 events for renewal in 2025. The USTA published timeline was for all 2025 Bid Forms were to be submitted by July 8, 2024, for the 2025 tournament season:
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As the summer heat reaches its peak and the pace of tournaments begins to wane, it’s the perfect time to start looking forward to one of the fall’s premier exciting event. This event offers a refreshing change of pace and a chance to engage with some of the top players in the country.
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May is "National Tennis Month". In the USTA tennis tournament landscape, there are a multitude of events all happening at once. There are Level 1, 2 and 3 National Championship events, NTRP Level 1 Championships, and many other Sectional events for all to enjoy.
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The National Men's Tennis Association (NMTA) recently hosted the inaugural NMTA Masters Clay Court Championships in Columbus, GA, marking a significant addition to the tennis calendar. This event, held at the Judy and Roger Pearce Tennis Center, showcased a high level of competition and camaraderie among players. The NMTA Board extends its heartfelt gratitude to all participants who displayed exceptional skill and sportsmanship on the clay courts.
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April 2024
Jimmy Parker's achievements in the year 2023 have been nothing short of extraordinary, marking him as a standout player in the history of tennis. His selection as Player of the Year by the National Men's Tennis Association is a testament to his exceptional performance and dedication to the sport. Winning nine Gold Balls across various categories, including Men's Singles and Doubles, and the Ultra Father/Son category, showcases his versatility and skill in the game.
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April 2024
The President’s Award is esteemed as the pinnacle of recognition within the NMTA. It is annually bestowed upon a volunteer member whose exceptional dedication and efforts have significantly furthered the NMTA’s mission, to promote and develop the growth of tennis and notably enhanced the stature of adult competitive tennis. Joe's contributions to tennis are truly remarkable.
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Gary Weichman | March 2024
Have you ever attended a national super-senior tournament a year before you intend to play it for the first time? Gary Weichmann, a Wisconsinite who started playing the game in his 30s and quickly fell in love with it, did exactly that last year. Gary was “a man with a plan”: to learn as much as he could about elite players. What Gary learned proved quite interesting and instructive, as you will read in his personal story.
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By now you should have received your personal invitation to play the inaugural National Level 3 NMTA Masters Clay Court Championships in Columbus, GA April 10-14. The registration closes on March 27th. This will be an annual event striving to bring the players tournament experience on an equal plane like the now 2 premium events in the south, the Harry V Barton Bocage Clay Court Championships and the Atlanta Senior Invitational.
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Armistead Neely, born March 19, 1947 in Tampa, lost a lengthy battle with cancer on March 7, 2024. He is survived by Alice Pendergrast, his wife of forty some years. They lived in the Atlanta area for several decades.
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The spring national tournaments are just around the corner. Already the first two National Level 2 events in the NMTA Triple Crown Series had almost 300 players participate in each event. Part of our mission statement is to foster tennis competition among adult players on a nationwide basis.
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We are delighted to wish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR! and to celebrate our 6th anniversary of enhancing the tennis environment for the highly competitive player. Our Board of Directors, with diverse expertise in legal, medical, digital, financial, marketing and tournament management, has been instrumental in our strategic planning process for setting our objectives for 2024. Our mission, since 2018, has been to improve the players' tournament experience.
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