Home to one of New England’s most extensive racquet facilities, Owl’s Nest Resort in Thornton, New Hampshire, gears up to host the Men’s UTR Pro Tennis Tour Fall White Mountain Classic. The five-day men’s singles tournament will feature a 16-player field competing for $12,500 in prize money and UTR Pro Tennis Tour points at Owl’s Nest’s racquet complex in Thornton
The professional tournament features a mix of elite juniors, former NCAA players, and emerging pros. Names to look out for include Xander Barber of Portland, Maine, a former Dartmouth player who was ranked No. 1 in New England; Lane Leschly of Boston, a former Harvard player whose grandfather, Jan Leschly, reached the top 10 in the world; Cole Shoults of Delray Beach, Florida, a former University of Toledo player now pursuing a professional career and documenting the journey for approximately 67,000 Instagram followers, among 13 other players from around the world.
Professional tennis takes a shot at New England
Owl’s Nest Resort serves as the perfect setting for the professional tennis tournament. Situated in the White Mountains, the racquet complex at the resort includes eight Italian red-clay tennis courts, four heated platform tennis courts, and 13 pickleball courts.
“Hosting the UTR Pro Tennis Tour gives tennis fans in New Hampshire and throughout New England an opportunity to see an incredibly high level of tennis up close,” said Brian Lash, owner of Owl’s Nest Resort. “These are talented players at very different stages of their careers. From elite juniors to accomplished college players to athletes pursuing professional tennis, they are coming here to compete for real prize money and meaningful points. It’s going to be a great week of tennis.”
From Newport to Nahant, tennis holds strong history in New England, and this tournament just adds to the action.
The tournament includes $12,500 of prize money on the line. The Fall White Mountain Classic will take place as a round-robin style tournament from October 12–16 at Owl’s Nest Resort, 40 Clubhouse Lane in Thornton, New Hampshire. The tournament is free and open to the public for spectating and located 2 hours north of Boston.
