RICHMOND, VIRGINIA:  Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer and the Richmond Tennis Association (RTA) hosted the 28th annual Club Challenge, Thalhimer Challenge, this past weekend, September 24-26, 2021.  Salisbury Country Club and Westwood Club served as hosts. Twelve teams competed for the Championship – ACAC, Burkwood, CCV, Dominion, Hermitage, Midlothian Athletic Club, Midlothian Tennis Club, Raintree, Salisbury, Westwood, Willow Oaks, and Woodlake. Each team had players competing at the USTA-rated levels from 3.0 to 5.0 and above. The 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 qualifying play was held the first two days. Six clubs advanced out of qualifying to advance to the finals on Sunday. The tournament winner was the club that accumulated the most points on the final day.

“What a great weekend of tennis!  The weather cooperated and Salisbury & Westwood were excellent hosts.  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 – CCV
2nd place – Westwood
3rd place – Willow Oaks

“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.