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ADULT 55 & OVER SECTIONALS BRINGS 600 PLAYERS TO COMPETE IN SAN DIEGO

With play spanning across NTRP levels from 6.0 to 9.0, each area champion fought for a chance to lead their team to a championship title and represent Team SoCal at Nationals.

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SIX AREAS CLINCH LEAGUE NATIONALS BERTH AT 18 & OVER SECTIONALS

Over three weekends, more than 1,100 of SoCal’s top Adult League 18 & Over players competed a sectional championship and a ticket to USTA Leauge Nationals.

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UNITED STATES CAPTURES AUSTRIA CUP TITLE WITH UNBEATEN RUN

The US Masters 55 Men’s team turned in a flawless performance at the 2025 Austria Cup, going undefeated to capture the world championship in Portugal.

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40 & OVER RECAP: OC LEADS CHARGE AS FOUR AREAS CAPTURE FIRST TILES OF 2025

Held at premier San Diego venues, including Barnes Tennis Center, the event featured spirited match play across the 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and Capstone 40 & Over Divisions.

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MIXED 18 & OVER KICKS OFF 2025 SOCAL ADULT LEAGUE SECTIONALS SEASON

The start of the 2025 Adult Sectionals season began April 25–27 with over 500 USTA League players converging on Orange County for three days of competition.

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MARCH MADNESS, SOCAL STYLE: USTA NATIONAL INVITATIONALS RECAP

With this USTA National Championship year in the books, the stage is set for a fresh season of League play in Southern California and another year of unforgettable competition.

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Junior Tennis News

KEATON HANCE CLAIMS 2025 US OPEN JUNIOR BOYS’ DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP

Days after bowing out of the US Open junior singles draw, the 17-year-old Keaton Hance bounced back in the best way possible—hoisting a Grand Slam trophy.

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FROM SET TO COURT: YOUNG STARS BALANCING HOLLYWOOD AND TENNIS

For these Southern California juniors, balancing two worlds is not just a challenge, it is a masterclass that will shape every role they play, both on stage and on the court.

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CHARLIE COOPER RETURNS TO US OPEN FOR THE 20TH YEAR OF WHEELCHAIR TENNIS

One year after reaching both the Boys’ singles and doubles finals at the US Open Junior Wheelchair Championships, La Quinta’s Charlie Cooper is headed back to NYC.

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SAN DIEGO’S ALYSSA AHN & OTHER TOP SOCAL JUNIORS AT USTA NATIONALS 

SoCal’s top juniors shined at the 2025 L1 USTA Nationals: Alyssa Ahn and Thea Frodin won titles and US Open wild cards, while Andy Johnson finished runner-up.

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ROAD TO US OPEN RUNS THROUGH KALAMAZOO FOR BOYS’ 16s AND 18s

For more than eight decades, the USTA Boys’ 16s and 18s National Championships, affectionately known as “Nats at the Zoo,” have been the gold standard of junior tennis in the United States.

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SOCAL WILD CARDS BRING EXCITEMENT TO BJK NATIONALS GIRLS’ 18s DRAW

Whether they’re returning champions, rising stars, or gaining experience between the junior and pro circuits, these players reflect the depth and competitive fire that define SoCal tennis.

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Community Tennis News

USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PROFILE: BEYOND THE BASELINE – MICHAEL SCALERA

As USTA SoCal’s Event Production Coordinator, Michael Scalera is the force behind the section’s wide range of in-person experiences—including Adult Sectionals and the SoCal Pro Series.

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SERVING CONFIDENCE: SIX WAYS TENNIS EMPOWERS GIRLS ON AND OFF COURT

Tennis is more than a sport. Every time a girl steps onto the court, she’s not just learning technique; she’s building confidence, discipline, and a sense of agency.

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HHM PROFILE: RYAN NUNO – A JOURNEY FUELED BY HISPANIC HERITAGE AND PURPOSE

Ryan Nuno has always wanted to be a part of something bigger than himself—to have a sense of purpose behind everything he does in life. His purpose? Tennis.

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HHM PROFILE: EDUARDO GONZALEZ’S JOURNEY ON AND OFF THE COURT

From the Palm Desert courts to the University of California, Davis halls, SoCal’s own Eduardo Gonzalez brings resilience, drive, and heart to his tennis and life.

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HHM PROFILE: ANGELICA GAVALDON IS TEACHING THE GAME SHE LOVES

At six years old, Angélica Gavaldón sat wide-eyed before the television, captivated by the clash of titans in the Wimbledon women’s singles final between Chris Evert and Hana Mandlikova.

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CELEBRATING WOMEN IN TENNIS: SHAINA ZAIDI AT THE CHAMPIONS OF EQUALITY

Shaina Zaidi of TuMe Tennis Club continues Southern California’s tradition of celebrating leaders who create meaningful access and opportunities in tennis.

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College Tennis News

KATE FAKIH’S AANHPI ROOTS, JUNIOR DOMINANCE, AND COLLEGE ASCENSION

A winner at every stage of her young life, UCLA Bruin Kate Fakih has already built a résumé on the tennis court that many dream of, and she’s done it all by the age of 18.

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BIG CHANGES, BIG DESCISION LOOMS FOR LONG BEACH’S ANDY NGUYEN

Andy Nguyen was happy with the way his first two years went playing for UC-Irvine. He liked the fun and carefree nature of his teammates. He liked his coach. But something was missing.

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SOCAL SCHOOLS WIN BIG AT NCAA DIVISION I CONFERENCE TOURNAMENTS

Whether it was UCLA’s historic Big Ten title, UC Irvine’s comeback in the Big West, or San Diego State’s grit in the Mountain West, Southern California tennis stood tall.

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NEW-LOOK OJAI TOURNAMENT FIRST TO FEATURE BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP

While some things never change in Ojai, for the first time ever there will be new school banners lifted in historic Libbey Park with the Big Ten hosting their women’s championship.

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UC SAN DIEGO REPEATS AS TENNIS ON CAMPUS SECTIONAL CHAMPIONS

Fourteen unique schools were represented in San Diego, with many sending multiple teams from their clubs to compete, all vying for the opportunity to advance to 2025 Nationals.

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BIG TEN WOMEN COMING WEST FOR CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT AT THE OJAI

USC and UCLA will still remain part of the storied tradition of The Ojai as women’s teams from the Big Ten Conference will be part of the 123rd Annual Ojai Tennis Tournament.

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Pro Tennis News

TAYLOR FRITZ SEALS THE DEAL FOR TEAM WORLD AT 2025 LAVER CUP

Rancho Santa Fe’s Taylor Fritz was the man of the moment at the 2025 Laver Cup, bringing the Southern California heat to the Bay and clinching the win for Team World.

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SOCAL DUO FRITZ AND MICHELSEN MAKE HISTORY AT LAVER CUP IN NORCAL

For the first time in the history of the Laver Cup, two players with Southern California roots will represent Team World on one of tennis’ grandest stages in San Francisco.

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TORRANCE’S IVA JOVIC MAKES HISTORY WITH WTA 500 WIN AT 17 YEARS OLD

Seventeen and unstoppable. Torrance native Iva Jovic made history at the 2025 Guadalajara Open (WTA 500), turning a single week into a series of unforgettable milestones.

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FROM VENUE TO CONTENDERS, USTA SOCAL CASTS ITS LONG SHADOW ON THE US OPEN

Before you even see a ball hit at the US Open, the engaging and enduring impact of the USTA Southern California section is present at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center. 

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STAR POWER & SOCAL SPARK: A NEW ERA FOR US OPEN MIXED DOUBLES

A star-studded, high-stakes reboot of US Open Mixed Doubles puts Taylor Fritz and Venus Williams in the New York tennis spotlight like never before.

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RISING TEAM SOCAL STARS EYE THE 2025 US OPEN SINGLES MAIN DRAW

Southern California’s tennis stars are all chasing main draw spots at the 2025 US Open in New York City, from Wimbledon standouts to rising collegiate and pro talent.

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