Club Tennis

Club Tennis

About Us

Georgetown University Club Tennis (GUCT) provides a competitive, social, and welcoming tennis experience for undergraduate students. The club typically includes around 50 members with a wide range of playing backgrounds, from former varsity high school players to previously ranked junior competitors. GUCT emphasizes strong community building through regular practices, tournaments, and social events, with members frequently hitting outside of scheduled practices.

GUCT competes in approximately four tournaments per semester. The fall semester culminates in the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Mid-Atlantic Sectional Championships, where the team competes against regional schools for qualification to the USTA National Championships. The program has qualified for four of the last five national championships, a consistent highlight of the year.

GUCT also hosts the annual Duel in the District tournament in honor of alumnus Michael Jurist (SFS ’07). The tournament brings together schools from across the country and is held at Rock Creek Tennis Center, the venue of the Mubadala CITI DC Open, the only combined ATP and WTA 500 tournament in the world.

How to Join

Tryouts are held during the first two weeks of each semester. While many members have varsity high school or competitive junior tennis experience, all prospective students are encouraged to try out. Selection is based solely on performance during tryouts rather than prior accolades.

Tryouts evaluate groundstrokes, footwork, consistency, net play, serving, and point play. Callbacks may be held to further assess ability. The team typically accepts approximately 15 players in the fall and five players in the spring, depending on roster availability.

Time Commitment

GUCT practices twice per week for two hours at Yates Field House. Practices are optional, though members are expected to attend at least two practices per month. Tournament participation is not required, but strongly encouraged, as tournaments provide valuable match experience and are a major part of the club’s competitive and social culture.

Dues

Dues are $75 annually per person, which covers tournament entry fees, lodging, transportation, and practice balls.

Awards, Recognition, and Championships

2023:

  • 5th Place at the USTA Sectionals Championships.
  • 36th Place at the USTA Tennis On Campus National Championships in Surprise, Arizona.

2024:

  • 3rd Place at the USTA Fall Invitational Tournament
  • 4th Place at the USTA Sectionals Championships. 
  • 41st Place at USTA Tennis On Campus National Championships in Rome, Georgia

2025:

  • 3rd Place at the USTA Sectionals Championships. 
  • 1st Place at Michael Jurist Duel in the District Tournament.

Contact Us

Email us at clubtennis@georgetown.edu
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