RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer and the Richmond Tennis Association (RTA) hosted the 27th annual Club Challenge, Thalhimer Challenge, this past weekend, September 20-22, 2019 at The Westwood Club. 12 teams competed for the 2019 Championship – acac, Burkwood, CCV, Dominion, Hermitage, Midlothian Athletic Club, Midlothian Tennis Club, Raintree, Salisbury, Westwood, Willow Oaks and Woodlake. Each team had players in the USTA rated levels from 3.0 to 5.0. Competition was doubles only with two men’s, two women’s, and one mixed doubles team at each level, except 5.0 which had one men’s and one mixed doubles team. The scoring system was new for 2019 – the tournament winner was the club that accumulated the most points over the three days of play. For each individual match, the winning team received two points, and the losing team received one point if they lost in 2 sets, but received 1.5 points if they lost in a third set tie-breaker. A default resulted in no points.

“What a great weekend of tennis! Thanks to all who played in the Thalhimer Challenge.  Congrats to this year’s winners,” said Lee Warfield, President & CEO of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer.
1st place – acac
2nd place – Westwood
3rd place – Raintree

“Richmond is recognized as one of America’s best tennis cities, and Thalhimer was excited to step up as the lead sponsor and put our name on this showcase tennis event. Beyond the Thalhimer Club Challenge, the Richmond Tennis Association makes a big impact in the RVA community. The RTA is a non-profit organization that supports the growth of tennis including adult tennis events, junior tennis development, wheelchair tennis, and brings tennis to underserved communities. Through our Thalhimer Gives community outreach program, our associates support a variety of non-profit groups that have a positive impact where we live. We are proud to support the RTA and this fantastic event! The Thalhimer Challenge showcases Central Virginia’s finest tennis players from all levels and is filled with friendly competition, team spirit and camaraderie. Special thanks to the Richmond Tennis Association and its many volunteers for the hard work they did to make the event a success,” said Lee Warfield, President & CEO of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer.