Calendar of Events

Aug 2 9:00 am	Wild Card Tournament
Aug 9 5:30 pm	Summer BBQ *
Aug 16 5:30 pm	Summer BBQ *

* Bring your own table setting, something to grill, and a dish to share

New!!! Substitutes List . . .

There is now a tennis substitutes list which can be found both at the tennis kiosk as well as the website.. (After signing in to the website, click on Members > Substitutes and, "voila!" the list with names, email addresses, and phone number

The Brightwork Open Tournament Coming Soon

The Brightwork Open, a Level 4 USTA tennis tournament, is scheduled for August 5th-10th, 2025. This tournament is free to spectators, and is the best pro tournament easily accessible to RTC members. Many RTC members have enjoyed watching matches at this tennis tournament in past years.

Play is scheduled to start no earlier than 9:00 a.m. according to the USTA. Matches will be held at Moraga Country Club and St. Mary's College. The tournament is a single elimination format with a 128 draw limit.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

• Dates: Tuesday, August 5th to Sunday, August 10th, 2025.
• Location: Moraga Country Club (main site) and St. Mary's College (for the first two days).
• Start Times: Play begins no earlier than 9 AM each day.
• Singles Matches: 2 out of 3 full sets, with a new can of balls provided for the third set (and every set in the final).
• Doubles Matches: 2 out of 3 sets with a 10-point tiebreaker in lieu of a third set (except for the final).
• Draws: The Men's Doubles draw will be posted by 8:00 AM on Wednesday, August 6th, and the Women's and Mixed Doubles draws will be posted by 8:00 AM on Thursday, August 7th.
• Registration: Registrations for players closes on July 28th, 2025.

The U.S. Open Tennis Tournament Begins August 24 ...
Here's a brief history of the Event:

The U.S. Open Tennis Tournament has its origins dating back to 1881, when it began as the U.S. National Championships. Initially held at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island, the tournament was originally an exclusive event for amateur players from affluent social circles. The men's singles was the first event contested, with women's singles added in 1887. For decades, the tournament moved between various locations, including the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, Queens, where it resided from 1915 to 1977. During this era, the tournament maintained its amateur-only status, which meant that professional players were excluded from competition until the Open Era began in 1968.

The modern U.S. Open as we know it today truly emerged with the dawn of the Open Era, when amateur and professional players were finally allowed to compete together. In 1978, the tournament found its permanent home at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens, where it has remained ever since. The venue has undergone numerous expansions and renovations, including the addition of Arthur Ashe Stadium in 1997, which became the largest tennis stadium in the world. The tournament has grown from a small amateur competition to one of tennis's four Grand Slam events, attracting the world's best players and hundreds of thousands of spectators annually. Notable for its hard court surface and unique atmosphere, the U.S. Open has been the site of countless memorable matches and has played a crucial role in tennis history, including breakthrough moments for players like Billie Jean King, John McEnroe, Serena Williams, and many others who have left their mark on the sport.

A Reminder: Many ways to Play

• Every Sunday 8:30 - Open Play…..Just Show up!
• Every Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 - Drop-In tennis on courts 3 and 4. All levels of play. Contact Marc Parham (marc.parham@gmail.com) to be included in his email notifications.
• Every Wednesday 10:00 - Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Skills with Eugenio. Just Drop In!
• Every Friday 10:00 - Ball Machine Clinic. Get a few pointers from an advanced player.

* Court #7 has a hopper with used balls to practice serving.

Linda Hague, Publicity
Rossmoor Tennis Club