This Is… Costa Mesa’s Hank Lloyd
September 20, 2021
Hank Lloyd is a man on the move. From a coaching session at Costa Mesa Tennis Center to running youngsters around the court with drills, it’s hard to catch up
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This is… Riverside’s Jeselle Ante
September 17, 2021
Riverside’s Jeselle Ante wants to be a tennis player when she grows up – and she knows that’s sooner than later. Currently inside the Top 20 on Babolat’s California recruitment
Univ. of San Diego senior vaults to top of men’s college rankings in SoCal
September 16, 2021
For eight of the past nine years Ryan Keckley has been associated with the University of San Diego men’s tennis team, the big boys at USC and UCLA have ended
Section welcomes two familiar faces to the USTA SoCal roster
September 14, 2021
USTA Southern California is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Shirley as Adult Tennis Competition Manager, and Gina Havelka as Manager of Junior Team Tennis, the Section announced recently.
SoCal Wheelchair hopefuls look to pro athletes as inspiration at Paralympics, US Open
September 8, 2021
Watching high-profile United States wheelchair tennis players David Wagner and Dana Mathewson compete in last week’s Tokyo Paralympics Games left young Southern Californians inspired and dreaming of competing for gold
USTA SoCal Names Nancy Abrams as New Industry Relations Director
September 8, 2021
USTA Southern California is pleased to announce that Nancy Abrams will serve as the organization’s new Director of Engagement and Industry Relations, with the primary goal to build partnerships and
This is… Riverside’s Jeselle Ante
September 17, 2021
Riverside’s Jeselle Ante wants to be a tennis player when she grows up – and she knows that’s sooner than later. Currently inside the Top 20 on Babolat’s California recruitment
This is… Riverside’s Jeselle Ante
September 17, 2021
Riverside’s Jeselle Ante wants to be a tennis player when she grows up – and she knows that’s sooner than later. Currently inside the Top 20 on Babolat’s California recruitment
A long journey for six Riverside juniors shows why tennis is among the best team sports
August 20, 2021
Tennis has long been viewed as a battle between two gladiators, each resigned to one side of the net with nothing more than the contents of their tennis bag to
Girls Nats: Texas’ Krueger has chance to double up as national champion in 18s
August 15, 2021
The semifinals of the USTA Billie Jean King Girls 16/18 National Championships in San Diego produce two finalists who will play for a wild card in the US Open main
Girls Nats: Brantmeier returns to her adopted stomping ground as 18s kick off in San Diego
August 5, 2021
It’s hard to believe Reese Brantmeier won’t be among the top six seeded players when the Billie Jean King USTA Girls’ 18s kickoff this weekend, joining the underway 16s as
Girls Nationals arrives in San Diego as players vie for entry in the 2021 US Open
August 2, 2021
The USTA Billie Jean King Girls 16/18 National Championships return to Southern California this week when play begins at Barnes Tennis Center on Wednesday in San Diego. Many of the
SoCal’s Intersectional teams announced; Tournament kicks off November 8 in Phoenix
August 23, 2021
USTA Southern California is pleased to announce the 2021 Women’s Intersectionals teams. From nearly a hundred applications, just 42 players were selected to represent Southern California at the annual Intersectional
SoCal’s Intersectional teams announced; Tournament kicks off November 8 in Phoenix
August 23, 2021
USTA Southern California is pleased to announce the 2021 Women’s Intersectionals teams. From nearly a hundred applications, just 42 players were selected to represent Southern California at the annual Intersectional
El Cajon’s Strode leans on faith, family as his tennis journey moves forward
July 8, 2021
His father and coach no longer by his side, Isaiah Strode knows there will be times this week during play at the 134th Annual Southern California Open Section Championships that he
Cayetano, Strode among top seeds as SoCal Open Sectionals get underway in San Diego
July 7, 2021
For 134 years, they’ve come from far and wide to compete for a Southern California Open Sectional title, and this week in San Diego, winners will be crowned in eight
The Road to Intersectionals: #TeamSoCal women can qualify now for November events in Arizona
July 6, 2021
USTA Southern California has a rich history of success in USTA Senior Women’s Intersectional Team competition, and the Section is seeking its next #TeamSoCal representatives in 2021. USTA SoCal is
Double Dunkle in Father/Daughter Open at USTA Hardcourts; La Jolla’s Buffingtons capture 60+ crown
June 13, 2021
Champions in seven divisions were crowned at the Barnes Tennis Center on the final day of action at the United States Tennis Association Cor Jewelry National Father-Daughter & Mother-Son Hard
This Is… Costa Mesa’s Hank Lloyd
September 20, 2021
Hank Lloyd is a man on the move. From a coaching session at Costa Mesa Tennis Center to running youngsters around the court with drills, it’s hard to catch up
This Is… Costa Mesa’s Hank Lloyd
September 20, 2021
Hank Lloyd is a man on the move. From a coaching session at Costa Mesa Tennis Center to running youngsters around the court with drills, it’s hard to catch up
Tory Bailey follows legend’s example as he kicks off his own college career
August 27, 2021
Just like the pioneering Billie Jean King has done for the past 60 years, Tory Bailey serves as a role model and inspiration to others in his community. Both learned
PRATT: Former tour pro Cecil Mamiit now shapes future champions in Southern California
July 26, 2021
All throughout his junior, college and professional tennis career, Cecil Mamiit competed at the highest level of the sport. Now, Mamiit spends his time teaching Southern California’s elite juniors who
SoCal juniors honored at ESPN Sports Humanitarian Awards; Special to air Saturday on ABC
July 20, 2021
ESPN’s seventh annual Sports Humanitarian Awards were awarded recently in New York City, and four Southern California juniors were celebrated for their vision and leadership as recipients of the Billie Jean King
Be a USTA Tennis Champion and help us grow the game in Southern California
June 16, 2021
Hey Tennis Fans! Help us grow the game in SoCal by becoming a USTA Tennis Champion! Share your passion for tennis by volunteering 1-2 hours per month as part of
Univ. of San Diego senior vaults to top of men’s college rankings in SoCal
September 16, 2021
For eight of the past nine years Ryan Keckley has been associated with the University of San Diego men’s tennis team, the big boys at USC and UCLA have ended
Univ. of San Diego senior vaults to top of men’s college rankings in SoCal
September 16, 2021
For eight of the past nine years Ryan Keckley has been associated with the University of San Diego men’s tennis team, the big boys at USC and UCLA have ended
Bruins, Trojans, and Waves still kickin’ as women’s quarters begin Sunday at NCAAs; USC Men slated for Monday in Orlando
May 11, 2021
It’s the final stretch of 2021 for Southern California’s college teams as the quest for a national title ramps up in Orlando. Quarterfinals begin Sunday at the USTA National Campus
San Diego’s Giavara leads the charge in Berkeley as NCAA Championships begin
May 6, 2021
When the dust cleared last week in the battle of the Bears and Bruins at this year’s PAC-12 Championship tournament, underdog California (Berkeley) surprised powerhouse UCLA to claim the title.
NCAA draws set for tourney time – UCLA, USC, Pepperdine to host
May 3, 2021
The NCAA tournament is ready to kick off on Friday with plenty of Southern California storylines sprinkled throughout. UCLA (W), USC (M), and Pepperdine (W) will host early rounds of
PAC-12: USC Trojans run it back for second straight men’s title; Cal Bears upend UCLA for women’s crown
April 26, 2021
Monday’s championship round at the PAC-12 Championships in San Diego featured two of the Section’s premier programs and a variety of notable SoCal players making the best of their homecoming
SoCal Wheelchair hopefuls look to pro athletes as inspiration at Paralympics, US Open
September 8, 2021
Watching high-profile United States wheelchair tennis players David Wagner and Dana Mathewson compete in last week’s Tokyo Paralympics Games left young Southern Californians inspired and dreaming of competing for gold
SoCal Wheelchair hopefuls look to pro athletes as inspiration at Paralympics, US Open
September 8, 2021
Watching high-profile United States wheelchair tennis players David Wagner and Dana Mathewson compete in last week’s Tokyo Paralympics Games left young Southern Californians inspired and dreaming of competing for gold
SoCal remains a hotbed for wheelchair tennis
June 16, 2021
Count Jason Allen as a fan of the USTA Southern California and all they have done for wheelchair tennis over the years. The USTA National Manager of Wheelchair Tennis, Allen
Brotherly bond evolves into valuable opportunity for adaptive youngsters in OC
April 20, 2021
It started as a thoughtful effort to bridge the gap between two brothers, and flourished into a support system that creates tennis experiences for developmentally-challenged youngsters in Orange County. Last
PRATT: Determination drives Tsue to reach and achieve tennis career
November 30, 2020
Her love for tennis and her desire to make tennis a lifelong profession inspired Kaitlin Tsue to achieve something no one like her has ever done before. A few years
PRATT: Retired or Not, Wheelchair Tennis Still a Priority for Dee Henry
September 17, 2020
All it took was one call, and Dee Henry immediately knew. The caller wanted to know how she could try wheelchair tennis, and Henry had to smile, knowing the recently
Section welcomes two familiar faces to the USTA SoCal roster
September 14, 2021
USTA Southern California is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Shirley as Adult Tennis Competition Manager, and Gina Havelka as Manager of Junior Team Tennis, the Section announced recently.
Section welcomes two familiar faces to the USTA SoCal roster
September 14, 2021
USTA Southern California is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Shirley as Adult Tennis Competition Manager, and Gina Havelka as Manager of Junior Team Tennis, the Section announced recently.
USTA SoCal Names Nancy Abrams as New Industry Relations Director
September 8, 2021
USTA Southern California is pleased to announce that Nancy Abrams will serve as the organization’s new Director of Engagement and Industry Relations, with the primary goal to build partnerships and
#TeamSoCal US Open Blog: Still alive in doubles, SoCal with shot at three titles before the dust settles in NYC
September 8, 2021
Our final entry ahead of championship weekend… Double trouble if you’re facing a tandem with #TeamSoCal roots at the US Open this week. Steve Johnson & Sam Querrey are on
Emerging as one of the nation’s top tennis facilities, Barnes TC earns USTA accolades ahead of welcoming ATP event in September
August 20, 2021
George E. Barnes amassed quite a tennis resume throughout his illustrious lifetime. He served as the president of the USTA (where he initiated the membership model for the organization), the
Tennis Corps uses sport to bond veterans and junior players; arrives in SoCal on Sept. 11
August 20, 2021
Tennis Corps is a program that brings U.S. military veterans and young people together through tennis in a fun new way, and it will soon hit courts in Southern California. The program provides weekly