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40 LOVE FOUNDATION CEO RECOGNIZED
For all the hours Doris Obih has poured into her 40 Love Foundation over the years, she has never expected a good word or pat on the back. The reward has always been in the results. In announcing this year’s Women & Girls Who Ace Award winner, Nancy Abrams cited Obih’s unselfish attitude and willingness to give back to her community that so often doesn’t have examples to follow.
CATHE BAIRD AND JANET LONNEKER NAMED LEAGUE CAPTAINS OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to the outstanding junior players from SoCal who showcased their talent by capturing numerous titles and hardware at various L2 and L3 events throughout the month of June.
HOW COACHES CAN IMPROVE THE MENTAL GAME OF BEGINNER TENNIS PLAYERS
Helping turn beginners into champions, Marina High School Head Men’s Tennis Coach Chuck Kingman has as deep of a wealth of knowledge as anyone when it comes to assisting newcomers.
SOCAL JUNIOR SHINE AT USTA NATIONAL CLAY COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS
When Allie Glover shared the news that she been diagnosed with the rare disease Late Onset Tay-Sachs in January 2022, she was overwhelmed by the reaction of her Bruin family.
ADULT TENNIS NEWS
ADULT LEAGUE SECTIONALS RECAP: 40 & OVER 3.0 / 4.0 / CAPSTONE
Closing out the month of May, the third Adult League Sectionals event of the calendar year took place, with 40 & Over men and women at the 3.0 and 4.0 levels competing in San Diego.
LEAGUE SECTIONALS RECAP: ADULT 40 & OVER 3.5/4.5 IN SAN DIEGO
More than 600 participants traveled to San Diego for a weekend of tennis, with play varying between the 3.5 and 4.5 levels and sectional champions crowned in four different divisions.
WEST PRESENTED WITH ADULT LEAGUE CAPTAIN OF THE MONTH HONORS
In a journey that began later than most, Wayne West has found comfort in the sport that has provided him with opportunities to remain active, meet friends, compete, and now lead a team.
PETER SMITH, BILL MOSS AMONG 2024 VON CRAMM CUP WINNERS
The ITF Masters 50, 55, and 60 World Team Championships saw a total of 101 teams compete in Mexico City for the ultimate award: a World Championship gold medal.
USTA NTRP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS CONCLUDE WITH DOUBLES ACTION
The NTRP National Championships for 2024 featured singles and doubles events for three age divisions: 18+, 40+ and 55+ and a mixed doubles event for the 18+ division.
MIXED 18 & OVER KICKSTARTS 2024 LEAGUE SECTIONALS SEASON
The first Adult League Sectionals of 2024 kicked off this past weekend as more than 500 players from all thirteen areas met in Orange County for three days of team competition.
JUNIOR TENNIS NEWS
SOCAL JUNIORS HAVE A GREAT MONTH, CLAIM NATIONAL HARDWARE
Congratulations to the outstanding junior players from SoCal who showcased their talent by capturing numerous titles and hardware at various L2 and L3 events throughout the month of June.
TAREMEREDZWA MARIGA NAMED TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR OF THE MONTH
In recognition of his dedication and impact on junior tennis players and their families, USTA Southern California proudly names Tare Mariga as the Tournament Director of the Month.
CELEBRATING OUR JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS MOST VALUABLE PROVIDERS
This year, we are thrilled to honor the exceptional coaches and providers who have made significant contributions to the Junior Team Tennis program across Southern California.
JUNIORS CAPTURE HARDWARE AT NATIONAL L2 TOURNAMENTS
Southern California juniors took home seven USTA Level 2 National Tournament titles in singles and doubles from May 18-20 at various sites throughout the country.
NICO RIEGO DE DIOS NAMED JUNIOR TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR OF THE MONTH
The ITF Masters 50, 55, and 60 World Team Championships saw a total of 101 teams compete in Mexico City for the ultimate award: a World Championship gold medal.
FORMER COLLEGE COACH MATIAS LOVES HELPING JUNIORS FIND THEIR PATH
For 13 years, April heading into May was a busy and stressful – yet the most exciting – time of the year for Dianne Matias as an NCAA Division I women’s tennis coach.
COMMUNITY TENNIS NEWS
ALLIE GLOVER INSPIRES THOSE FACING LIFE-ALTERING DISEASE
When Allie Glover shared the news that she been diagnosed with the rare disease Late Onset Tay-Sachs in January 2022, she was overwhelmed by the reaction of her Bruin family.
LEGENDARY COACH ROBERT LANSDORP HONORED BY FORMER PLAYERS
Robert Lansdorp was recently honored by some of his past Grand Slam champion players, longtime members of his former private club at the Jack Kramer Club in the South Bay.
USTA SENIOR HALL OF FAMER ADLER LIVED LIFE ALWAYS COMPETING
For her entire life, Phyllis Adler was a devoted athlete and dedicated sportswoman always competing in some kind of sport. The Boyle Heights native passed away on May 22nd.
CAROL CHOY REFLECTS ON A WHOLE NEW WORLD AS A USTA OFFICIAL
A love of engineering steered Carol Choy to a dream job working for DreamWorks Animation. It was a similar love affair with tennis that led Choy to become a certified USTA Official.
WIMBLEDON CHAMP PO UNDERSTANDS IMPORTANCE OF AAPI MONTH
Kimberly Po is immensely proud of her heritage and ethnic background – her father is from Singapore and her mother’s side were Japanese immigrants to California in the early 1900s.
HOW TO DEFEAT YOUR NEGATIVE THOUGHTS DURING A MATCH
Playing well when you’re under significant pressure at a tennis tournament is all about controlling your focus of concentration both before AND during your matches.
COLLEGE TENNIS NEWS
LONGTIME AZUSA PACIFIC COACH BOHREN NAMED ITA COACH OF THE YEAR
For his nearly 30-year coaching career, Azusa Pacific University coach Mark Bohren has made it a top priority to give SoCal juniors a chance to stay home and compete in their own backyard.
SOCAL’S RODITI, BOWEN LEAD TCU TO NCAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Junior rivals growing up in Orange County, then teammates at TCU, Dave Roditi and Devin Bowen have come full circle to lead the Horned Frogs to their first-ever NCAA team championship.
AFTER 70 YEARS, THE OJAI TOURNAMENT SAYS GOODBYE TO THE PAC-12
It was a bittersweet ending as the venerable Ojai Tennis Tournament said goodbye to the Pac-12 Conference during the playing of the 122nd tournament at Libbey Park the last week of April.
SOCAL TEAMS AND PLAYERS GEAR UP FOR NCAA D1 CHAMPIONSHIPS
Teams that punched their ticket to the NCAA tournament are ready for play to begin this week. Selections have also been announced for the singles and doubles championships.
CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT TIME FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS
As the regular college tennis season reaches its climax, the excitement escalates among teams and players preparing for the pinnacle of competition: the Conference Championships.
UC-SAN DIEGO WINS TENNIS ON CAMPUS SECTIONALS IN CLAREMONT
UCSD claimed the TOC sectional title for the first time in a decade by beating UCLA in the finals and clinched a bid to 2024 Nationals in Georgia to represent SoCal alongside four other schools.
PRO TENNIS NEWS
LEARNER TIEN TAKES FOURTH 2024 SOCAL PRO SERIES TITLE IN LAKEWOOD
The Learner Tien Express roared through Lakewood on Sunday as the 18-year-old phenom from Irvine won his 25th consecutive match and fifth straight professional title.
PASADENA’S KINARD ADVANCES TO SOCAL PRO SERIES SEMIFINALS
For Tori Kinard, playing pro tennis continues to be a dream that will not die. Over the past 18 years, the 36-year-old has played in close to 300 ITF tournaments in search of a first pro singles title.
LEARNER TIEN EXTENDS WINNING STREAK TO 21 AT LAKEWOOD PRO SERIES
On a day when Learner Tien made his return to the SoCal Pro Series and won his 21st straight match, he was joined by some of SoCal’s top teenagers in moving on to the second round.
GOVIND NANDA OUTLASTS STEFAN DOSTANIC TO WIN LAKEWOOD PRO SERIES
They say injuries are the cruelest thing to deal with in all of sports. Just ask Govind Nanda and Stefan Dostanic, who happen to be two of SoCal’s rising pro tennis prospects.
BRANDY WALKER KEEPS PRO DREAM ALIVE BY PLAYING IN SOCAL PRO SERIES
The SoCal Pro Series was created for players like Brandy Walker. For the sixth consecutive week, Walker, who grew up in Brea, has competed in ITF World Tour put on by USTA SoCal.
STEFAN DOSTANIC MAKES WINNING RETURN TO THE SOCAL PRO SERIES
One year ago, Stefan Dostanic was riding a tennis high. After a series of injuries that forced him to miss most of USC’s season, Dostanic is back at Lakewood competing in the SoCal Pro Series.
