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Can you find JR Lampa?

Stringing Services at Princeton Racquet Club

JR Lampa’s face has been seen around PRC for years, on court teaching many of the junior and adult clinics.  Maybe you see him near the front desk, stringing racquets daily.  JR had a surprise when he saw his photo on the internet in an ad for Prince Global Sports.    The website is for the EFK…

Why Play Tennis?

USTA Serves

In this present day climate of polling and opinions, we could conduct a poll at Princeton Racquet Club regarding why people play tennis.  Various answers may include, have fun, get exercise, play with friends, learn a new skill, burn some calories, etc. Without much debate, tennis, dubbed the “sport for a lifetime,” is one of the…

School Holiday = More Tennis

Mailbox at Princeton Racquet Club

The Princeton Racquet Club will host two junior mini tennis camps during the President’s extended holiday weekend.  The camps will be offered on February 12th and 15th, 12:30-3:30 pm.  The fee is $60/day or take advantage of the early registration discount of $48/day if paid by February 10th.  Registrations are accepted online or by visiting or…

Neither Snow (Part 2) and More Super Tennis

Adult tennis at PRC

Naresh (junior in earlier post) set the tone on Wedenesday by riding his bike to tennis through the pouring rain.  Fran Perlman was the first arrival at 7:45 am today, despite a heavy snowfall.  She shed her many layers and then joined Kathy, Gisella and Manju for an exciting game of Super Bowl Tennis, which was…

Weather Update

Winter Welcome at Princeton Racquet Club

All clinics and match play will be held this morning as scheduled.  If you cannot participate in match play, please email or call the club.   Drive safely.

Super (Bowl) Tennis Continues on Super Thursday

Super Bowl Tennis at Princeton Racquet Club

Will the touchdowns scored today in the Thursday 9:30 and 11:00 adult clinics be less exciting than the touchdowns scored on Super Bowl Sunday?   The difficult decisions whether to take the field goal or go for a touchdown were very calculated and it became very clear how important it is to hold serve to score…

Neither Snow, Nor Rain Will Hinder Naresh

Junior Dedication at Princeton Racquet Club

Neither snow, nor rain hindered Naresh Rao from biking to tennis on Wednesday for his tennis.  Naresh is very dedicated and participates in Mansour’s clinics and private lesson each week.  He certainly demonstrated good mental toughness while making the trek to Princeton Racquet Club.

Super (Bowl) Tennis on Super Tuesday

Adult Clinic Tuesday 9:30

Super Bowl week is one of the favorite weeks at  Princeton Racquet Club.  Prior to Super Bowl Sunday, most of the adult and juniors in the clinics will play “Super Bowl Tennis”.  Just like football, you want to be in possession of the ball (serve).  The focus of the game is to earn enough downs (by…

USTA MS Names PRC a Premier Facility

USTA Middle States Premier Facility

The USTA Middle States announced that the Princeton Racquet Club will be designated as a 2016 USTA MS Premier Facility.   Thirty four facilities and organizations were recognized this year for providing many of the programs that the USTA offer for it’s communities.  PRC has received this distinction every year since it’s inception in 2013 for it’s continued…

Set Your Alarm Clock – Australian Open Finals Set

Australian Open logo

After two weeks of exciting matches, the finals of the Australian Open are set.  The women’s final between Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber will be broadcast on ESPN on Saturday, January 30 at 3:00 am.  Andy Murray will try to upset Novak Djokovic in the men’s final, which will be shown on Sunday at 3:00 am on…