International Tennis Club of Washington

Prince's Court in 2009

The International Tennis Club of Washington plays real tennis on Prince's Court at the Regency Sport and Health Club in McLean, Virginia, 6 miles (10 km) from Washington, D.C. Dedicated on October 11, 1997, Prince's is the only new real tennis venue to be constructed in the United States since the Racquet Club of Chicago was built in 1923. (The Chicago court has since been renovated and renewed.)[1] The court, named after financial supporter and club co-founder Frederick H. Prince, features an 18 foot (5.5 m) high main wall made of plate glass giving spectators an unrivalled view of play.

Unusual features of the court include a large gong hung in the last gallery.

The head professional at Prince's Court is Ivan Ronaldson, whose father was formerly head professional at Hampton Court Palace. The assistant professional is Phil Shannon.

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Coordinates: 38°55′6″N 77°12′58″W / 38.91833°N 77.21611°W / 38.91833; -77.21611

  1. ↑ http://www.uscourttennis.org/index.php?id=128&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=623&cHash=c64282a1a6d81a23b2a73a9c1f5ae9fb
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