LONGTIME BOARD MEMBER WILL BE MISSED
The USTA Southern California Section is mourning the loss of Executive Board member Nam Jack of San Marino, who passed away on September 7th at the age of 64. “Nam’s passion and dedication to all things SoCal Tennis was immeasurable,” USTA SoCal Board President Bob Hochstadter said. “She was a friend, confidant and advisor and I will be forever appreciative.”
PAST USTA PRESIDENT AND SOCAL STAR FRANKLIN JOHNSON PASSES AWAY
Tennis was “his first love,” USTA President Brian Hainline shared, quoting Anne Johnson after speaking to the wife of Franklin Johnson, who recently passed away at the age of 87.
DON BLY ENJOYING LIFE PLAYING, TEACHING AT DON BLY TENNIS COMPLEX
Every time Don Bly leaves the house and tells his wife he’s headed to the tennis courts, he must get a kick out of what he’s about to say next: “Dorothy, I’m headed out to Donald Bly Tennis Complex.”
DEEP LOVE OF TENNIS FOLLOWS JASON COLLINS WHEREVER HE GOES
Former NBA star and Northridge native Jason Collins has found a new love since he retired from professional basketball: the sport of tennis. He brings his racquets with him wherever he goes.
WOMEN & GIRLS WHO ACE AIMS TO SUPPORT GROWTH OF FEMALE COACHING
USTA Southern California has named David Hoffman of Westlake Village, who captains teams out of Westlake Athletic Club, as the June 2023 Adult League Captain of the Month.
DAVID HOFFMAN NAMED JUNE 2023 ADULT LEAGUE CAPTAIN OF THE MONTH
USTA Southern California has named David Hoffman of Westlake Village, who captains teams out of Westlake Athletic Club, as the June 2023 Adult League Captain of the Month.
SOCAL PRO SERIES: USC’S DOSTANIC CLINCHES RACE TO INDIAN WELLS
Stefan Dostanic saved his best tennis for last as the Irvine native won his first ITF World Tour title and capture the Race to Indian Wells after seven weeks of SoCal Pro Series play.
WTA SAN DIEGO OPEN TO AWARD QUALIFYING WILD CARD TO GIRLS’ 18S CHAMP
The WTA San Diego Open will award a qualifying wild card to the Girls’ 18s champion at USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ Nationals, taking place next month at Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego.
SOCAL PRO SERIES: FAKIH OUTLASTS MCCRAY IN FIRST ROUND AT LAKEWOOD
Pasadena’s 17-year-old rising star Kate Fakih knocked out five seed Megan McCray of Oceanside in the first round of the SoCal Pro Series finale at Lakewood Tennis Center.
SOCAL PRO SERIES: HANNA CHANG, ANDRE ILAGAN WIN IN LAKEWOOD
Fontana’s Hanna Chang and Hawaii’s Andre Ilagan take the singles titles from a dramatic first week of SoCal Pro Series action at the Lakewood Tennis Center in the South Bay.
SOCAL PRO SERIES: DOSTANIC JOINS CHANG IN LAKEWOOD SEMIS
USC’s Stefan Dostanic pulled out a three-set win to join SoCal natives Hanna Chang and Eryn Cayetano in Saturday’s singles semis at the SoCal Pro Series event in Lakewood.
TIEN KNOCKED OUT, DAUGHTERS PICKS UP FIRST WTA POINT IN LAKEWOOD
Southern California natives Katherine Hui and Eryn Cayetano both came through long three-setters on Friday to advance to Saturday’s singles semifinals at the SoCal Pro Series in Irvine.
SOCAL PRO SERIES: LEARNER TIEN GRABS FIRST ITF SINGLES TITLE IN IRVINE
Irvine’s Learner Tien and San Diego’s Haley Giavara both pulled a double by winning the singles and doubles titles at the SoCal Pro Series event at Racquet Club of Irvine.
WELCOME TO USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
WELCOME TO USTA
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
Southern California has always been synonymous with tennis. We produce champions, make headlines, fill courts and bond communities. Tennis is a game for all in Southern California. Professional players train here year-round with access to world-class coaches. Adults play in leagues and tournaments that combine competition and community. Juniors have access to a pathway of tournaments that can prepare them for innumerable college programs. And, children are exposed to the compelling nature of the sport through city parks, schools and tennis clubs.
USTA Southern California serves all of these diverse constituencies by providing resources and programming, supporting our players, and celebrating the tennis lifestyle that is uniquely part of SoCal culture.
Southern California has always been synonymous with tennis. We produce champions, make headlines, fill courts and bond communities. Tennis is a game for all in SoCal. Professional players train here year-round with access to world-class coaches. Adults play in leagues and tournaments that combine competition and community. Juniors have access to a pathway of tournaments that can prepare them for innumerable college programs. And, children are exposed to the compelling nature of the sport through city parks, schools and tennis clubs.
USTA Southern California serves all of these diverse constituencies by providing resources and programming, supporting our players, and celebrating the tennis lifestyle that is uniquely part of SoCal culture.
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