2022 SAW HIS FIRST ATP CHALLENGER TITLE
Tennis has long been a sport that spans generations in families–from mother to daughter, father to son, sibling to sibling. There’s no better example than Los Angeles native and touring professional Emilio Nava. The rising #TeamSoCal star reached new heights in 2022, including his first ATP Challenger Tour singles title and an exciting run at the US Open in New York.
USTA SOCAL JUNIOR PROFILE: THIS IS… SANTA MONICA’S RAINA KIM
Fueled by the opportunities give to her, thirteen-year-old Raina Kim has been making the most of her junior tennis journey so far while appreciating that not everyone has those same opportunities.
FINAL 8 & SUPER SECTIONALS WRAP 2022 SIGNATURE SERIES
There was lots of hardware handed out over the weekend at major events in Southern California as both adult and junior competition culminated the 2022 Signature Series schedule.
PORTOLA HIGH SCHOOL EARNS FIRST EVER SHOT AT GIRLS’ STATE TITLE
After winning their first Pacific Coast title in the history of the program, the Portola High School girls’ tennis team will compete for a state championship for the first time ever on Friday.
TWO GALINDO SISTERS COULD COLLIDE THIS WEEKEND AT FINAL 8
This weekend in Rancho Mirage, 64 top juniors will descend upon the desert at Final 8. But for sisters Johanna and Julianna Galindo, this is more than a tournament – it’s a family affair.
USTA SOCAL COLLEGE PROFILE: THIS IS… DELANIE & PEYTON DUNKLE
Meet Cal Poly’s tag team of Delanie and Peyton Dunkle as the Arroyo Grande sisters talk about a deep love for tennis that has only been amplified through each other’s company.
TOP JUNIORS READY TO SHINE AT FINAL 8 IN RANCHO MIRAGE
On November 19, the USTA SoCal + Universal Tennis Junior Masters Championships head to Rancho Mirage for two days of play among many of Southern California’s top ranked junior players.
SOCAL PRO SERIES BACK IN JANUARY WITH TOURNAMENT IN MALIBU
Fresh off a banner season in 2022, the SoCal Pro Series returns to Southern California to kick off the new year with a $25K Malibu event at Pepperdine University starting January 2.
USTA SOCAL’S NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022 ADULT TOURNAMENTS
The year may be coming to a close, but Southern California’s slate of adult tournaments continues into November and December–featuring several prize money open-level events.
NEW U OF REDLANDS TENNIS CENTER HONORS COACH JIM VERDIECK
The University of Redlands recently celebrated the groundbreaking of their new 12-court tennis facility, named after legendary former Bulldogs coach Jim Verdieck.
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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 SoCal serves all of these constituencies by providing resources and programming and celebrating the tennis lifestyle that is uniquely part of Southern California 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 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 SoCal serves all of these constituencies by providing resources and programming and celebrating the tennis lifestyle that is uniquely part of Southern California culture.
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