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ADULT TENNIS NEWS
JULY 26, 2023 – David Hoffman named June 2023 Adult League Captain of the Month
JUNE 28, 2023 – Steve Lakowske named May 2023 Adult League Captain of the Month
MAY 2, 2023 – SoCal swings through the 121st Ojai Tournament
APRIL 21, 2023 – For Hollywood writer Fasick, sportsmanship all part of the game
MARCH 23, 2023 – Andrea Crum named February 2023 Adult League Captain of the Month
FEBRUARY 21, 2023 – Rene Carmichael named January 2023 Adult League Captain of the Month
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 – Cook & Love Love Tennis spread love one ace after another
JANUARY 19, 2023 – This Is… Anaheim’s Jaycee Estefani
JUNIOR TENNIS NEWS
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 – David Goodman named August 2023 Junior Tournament Director of the Month
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 – Breaking Barriers: USTA Billie Jean King Nationals highlights show to air on Tennis Channel
AUGUST 6, 2023 – Danny Echt named July 2023 Junior Tournament Director of the Month
JULY 9, 2023 – Steve Bickham named June 2023 Junior Tournament Director of the Month
JULY 7, 2023 – Sportsmanship 52: Alyssa Ahn and the mentality of a champion
JUNE 30, 2023 – Sportsmanship 52: Katherine Hui an exemplary figure of sportsmanship and success
JUNE 16, 2023 – Eric Barnard named May 2023 Junior Tournament Director of the Month
JUNE 15, 2023 – Mika Ikemori looks to the future after a stellar SoCal junior career
JUNE 13, 2023 – Shaya Jovanovic remains focused on getting better ahead of Junior Sectionals title defense
MAY 25, 2023 – John Lee named April 2023 Junior Tournament Director of the Month
MAY 2, 2023 – SoCal swings through the 121st Ojai Tournament
APRIL 21, 2023 – SoCal’s search to defend the Maze Cup title in the 48th annual SoCal vs. NorCal battle
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 – This Is… Newport Coast’s Ryan Honary
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 – National Signing Day 2023: SoCal juniors are college-bound!
JANUARY 26, 2023 – Frank Giampaolo releases new book aimed at tennis parents
JANUARY 19, 2023 – Mater Dei High School girl’s tennis team wins first CIF state championship
DECEMBER 13, 2022 – This Is… Irvine’s Champion & Winner Okey
COMMUNITY TENNIS NEWS
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 – Hispanic Heritage Day at Barnes a celebration bringing awareness, new players to the game
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 – Past USTA President and SoCal tennis star Franklin Johnson passes away
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 – Nam Jack, Executive Board member and passionate advocate, remembered for life of service
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 – Don Bly enjoying life playing, teaching at Don Bly Tennis Complex
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 – Southern Californians to participate in US Open celebration of Latin culture and history
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 – Three Southern California facilities receive 2023 USTA Outstanding Facility Award
AUGUST 29, 2023 – Deep love of tennis follows Jason Collins wherever he goes
JULY 26, 2023 – Women & Girls Who Ace: SoCal summit aims to support growth of female coaching in tennis
JULY 26, 2023 – Karen Ronney working to develop the next gen of female leaders in tennis
JULY 9, 2023 – Jami Yonekura-Jones honored with Women & Girls Who Ace Award
JUNE 19, 2023 – Juneteenth celebration at 40 Love Foundation in Inglewood a huge success
JUNE 19, 2023 – In Memoriam: Dee Henry’s life was all about serving
MAY 31, 2023 – Dave Higaki is a natural, lifelong fit for new USTA Foundation job
MAY 25, 2023 – In Memoriam: John Kosakowski remembered as loving tennis family man
MAY 25, 2023 – Q&A: Noa Family takes pride in celebrating their Samoan heritage
MAY 19, 2023 – Harvard-Westlake partners with USTA SoCal to bring community tennis programming to the River Park
MAY 14, 2023 – Mother’s Day Q&A with South Bay Tennis Center’s Courtney Hance
MAY 11, 2023 – Cynthia’s Journey: How Relay for Life empowers survivors to fight cancer and empower others
MAY 8, 2023 – Ready to add some serious years to your life? Tennis can add 10!
MAY 2, 2023 – Tennis is goooood for your mental health
MARCH 31, 2023 – Billie Jean King nominated for the Congressional Gold Medal
MARCH 22, 2023 – In Memoriam: The passing of SoCal tennis icon Jim Buck
MARCH 21, 2023 – Win 2023 US Open tickets and help raise money for Ivan Smith
MARCH 8, 2023 – BNP Paribas Open Family Day brings smiles to Indian Wells
MARCH 6, 2023 – Surge in tennis participation led by growth in ethnic diversity
JANUARY 26, 2023 – ACEing Autism look to serve and grow at Claremont
JANUARY 19, 2023 – Tennis popularity continued to surge in 2022
COLLEGE TENNIS NEWS
AUGUST 6, 2023 – Sportsmanship 52: Noah Zamora – A glimpse into the life of a world-class sportsman and competitor
JUNE 19, 2023 – Southern California players well represented on ITA All-American teams
JUNE 8, 2023 – UCLA’s Fangran Tian carries momentum from NCAA singles title into the SoCal Pro Series
MAY 24, 2023 – Blando twins show the advantages of playing tennis with family
APRIL 20, 2023 – Cal Poly SLO reflect on magical run at Tennis on Campus National Championship
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 – Claremont Colleges grow Tennis on Campus through inclusivity
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 – Pepperdine seeks a return to Tennis on Campus Nationals in 2023
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 – Sibling duo Siem and Winta Woldeab exemplify the true meaning of sportsmanship
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 – National Signing Day 2023: SoCal juniors are college-bound!
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 – Driscoll reflects on community and the dawn of a promising college career
JANUARY 26, 2023 – This Is… Coronado’s Ryan Seggerman
PRO TENNIS NEWS
AUGUST 22, 2023 – Alex Michelsen leads a talented group of SoCal wild cards into the US Open
JULY 16, 2023 – Stefan Dostanic dramatically clinches Race to Indian Wells qualifying wild card into BNP Paribas Open
JULY 13, 2023 – Kate Fakih outlasts Megan McCray in first round at final SoCal Pro Series stop in Lakewood
JULY 10, 2023 – Hanna Chang, Andre Ilagan win SoCal Pro Series titles in Lakewood
JULY 8, 2023 – Stefan Dostanic joins Hanna Chang, Eryn Cayetano in Lakewood SoCal Pro Series semifinals
JULY 6, 2023 – Learner Tien knocked out, Patsy Daughters picks up first WTA point in Lakewood
JULY 3, 2023 – Learner Tien, Haley Giavara both win singles and doubles titles at SoCal Pro Series in Irvine
JULY 1, 2023 – Hui, Cayetano win three-setters to advance to semifinals at Racquet Club of Irvine
JUNE 29, 2023 – Four Irvine players feeling right at home in SoCal Pro Series at Racquet Club of Irvine
JUNE 26, 2023 – Omni Kumar and Fangran Tian take SoCal Pro Series singles titles at Jack Kramer Club
JUNE 24, 2023 – Three UCLA women’s players advance to singles semifinals at SoCal Pro Seres in Los Angeles
JUNE 21, 2023 – Teenager Thea Frodin claims first WTA singles point at SoCal Pro Series
JUNE 19, 2023 – Sara Daavettila claims SoCal Pro Series double in San Diego, shares doubles title with Katherine Hui
JUNE 17, 2023 – Kate Fakih, Warren Wood claim first ITF singles semifinal berths at SoCal Pro Series in San Diego
JUNE 15, 2023 – Former UCLA teammates Kimmi Hance and Taylor Johnson face off in singles at SoCal Pro Series
JUNE 12, 2023 – Rancho Santa Fe’s Jacob Brumm wins first ITF singles title at SoCal Pro Series in San Diego
JUNE 10, 2023 – Keegan Smith, Jacob Brumm into SoCal Pro Series semifinals in San Diego
JUNE 9, 2023 – San Diegans keep winning on San Diego swing of SoCal Pro Series
JUNE 8, 2023 – San Diego’s Katherine Hui continues steady rise at the SoCal Pro Series
JUNE 8, 2023 – UCLA’s Fangran Tian carries momentum from NCAA singles title into the SoCal Pro Series
JUNE 7, 2023 – SoCal Pro Series resumes this week at the University of San Diego
JUNE 5, 2023 – Oceanside’s Megan McCray wins first ITF title at SoCal Pro Series in Rancho Santa Fe
JUNE 3, 2023 – San Diegans answering the bell as SoCal Pro Series rings in its first championship weekend
JUNE 2, 2023 – Fangran Tian takes down top seed, James Blake out of doubles at SoCal Pro Series
JUNE 1, 2023 – James Blake marks return to pro tennis with doubles win at SoCal Pro Series in Rancho Santa Fe
MAY 23, 2023 – Kent Hunter ready to give pro tour a try at SoCal Pro Series
MAY 23, 2023 – James Blake to play first tournament in ten years at SoCal Pro Series in Rancho Santa Fe
MAY 1, 2023 – SoCal Pro Series returns this spring with seven ITF World Tour tournaments
APRIL 3, 2023 – Trey Van Buskirk: Making dreams a reality with the SoCal Pro Series
MARCH 29, 2023 – SoCal Pro Series is back for the summer of 2023!
JANUARY 10, 2023 – Arthur Fery, Jamie Loeb win SoCal Pro Series titles in Malibu
