NOLTC Member Acheivements
For over a century, the New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club has stood as a pillar of tennis tradition, excellence, and community. As the oldest tennis club in the United States, it has been home to generations of passionate players; some of whom have risen to national and international acclaim. This page honors those distinguished members whose achievements on and off the court have left a lasting legacy, including inductees into prestigious tennis halls of fame and champions who have helped shape the sport's history. Their stories are a proud part of our heritage and a continuing inspiration to players of all levels.
Emmett Paré
Career Highlights
- Head Pro at New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club (NOLTC) for many years.
- Head Coach of Tulane University’s men's tennis team.
- Coached and recruited juniors from NOLTC to Tulane, including Linda Tuero, Tulane’s first female athletic scholarship recipient.
- Coached Tulane to 20 SEC titles (before departure from the SEC in 1966).
- His players won six NCAA singles titles.
- NCAA team results:
- Runner-up: 1949, 1957
- Tied for 1st: 1959 (with Notre Dame)
Playing Career
- U.S. National Clay Court Singles Champion (1929)
- U.S. Pro Doubles Champion (1934)
- Toured with Bill Tilden
Hall of Fame Inductions
- Tulane Athletics Hall of Fame (1977)
- Georgetown Hall of Fame (1929)
- ITA Hall of Fame (1983)
- Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame (1997)
- Southern Tennis Hall of Fame (2012)
- Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame (1981)
Linda Tuero
Junior & Collegiate Career
- 6 U.S. National Junior Titles
- Multiple #1 Junior Age-Group Rankings
- First Female Athlete with Scholarship at Tulane (date?)
- Winning record on Tulane Men’s Team
Professional Career
- 3 U.S. National Women’s Singles Titles
- Italian Open Champion (1972)
- Beat Martina Navratilova
- Wightman & Federation Cup Team Member
- Captain of the Fed Cup
- Wildcard at 100th Anniversary of U.S. Clay Courts (1979)
Hall of Fame Inductions
- Tulane Athletics Hall of Fame (1983)
- Louisiana Tennis Hall of Fame (1985)
- USTA Southern Hall of Fame (1995)
- Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame (2015)
J. Randolph Gregson
Career Highlights
- Wimbledon Senior Doubles Semi-Finalist (1965)
- President, USTA (1985–1987)
- President, Southern Tennis Association
- President, Louisiana Tennis Association
- Barred John McEnroe from Davis Cup during term
Honors & Awards
- Southern Tennis Hall of Fame (1987)
- Dixon Award, Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame (2005)
Other Notable Members
Cliff Sutter
- 1933: NOLTC member Cliff Sutter competed in the 1933 Wimbledon championships, reaching the Round of 16.
Michael McNulty III
- 2021-2022: NOLTC member Michael J. McNulty III served as USTA President.