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UCLA Bruins tennis player Mayu Crossley celebrates on court after defeating former Junior World No. 1 Kristina Penickova at the SoCal Pro Series in Lakewood. She is captured smiling in profile with her right fist pumped forward in celebration. She is wearing a grey Asics tank top, a white tennis skirt, a dark blue Asics visor, and a matching blue wristband. A chain-link fence on a sunny outdoor court frames the shot, with a blurred figure visible in the background.

SoCal Pro Series:  Mayu Crossley Wins in Lakewood

BRUIN TAKES DOWN FORMER WORLD #1 JUNIOR

Perhaps inspired by watching fellow 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva win her first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros on Saturday, UCLA Bruin Mayu Crossley also took home a pro tournament title Sunday, winning the second week of the SoCal Pro Series at Lakewood Tennis Center.

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Kristina Penickova

SOCAL PRO SERIES: FORMER WORLD #1 JUNIOR PENICKOVA ADVANCES TO SEMIS

Two-time junior Grand Slam champion Kristina Penickova’s SoCal Pro Series debut has been a smashing success as the 16-year-old has reached the semifinals in Lakewood.

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Tennis legend Serena Williams and player Victoria Mboko pose together for a photo on an outdoor grass tennis court. Serena, on the left, smiles while wearing a pink short-sleeved top, a white tennis skirt over white athletic pants, white Nike shoes, and a white visor. Victoria Mboko, on the right, smiles alongside her, dressed in a white Wilson zip-up jacket, black athletic shorts, white tennis shoes, and a white visor. They are standing on the green grass court under a bright, partly cloudy sky, with red HSBC sponsor banners and row houses visible in the background.

GOOD NEWS TRAVELS FAST: SERENA WILLIAMS AND THE ULTIMATE THIRD ACT

Whenever observers recount the career of Serena Williams, they often frame it as a completed masterpiece, sealed behind glass like a museum artifact.

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Tennis player Jean-Baptiste Badon celebrates a point with a fist pump during a match at the SoCal Pro Series in Lakewood. He is wearing a black Nike t-shirt, grey shorts, a white Adidas cap, and a white wristband on his right arm. He holds his yellow and black tennis racket in his left hand, looking forward with intense focus. The background features a textured blue windscreen on a bright, sunny day.

SOCAL PRO SERIES: JEAN-BAPTISTE BADON COMES BACK TO WIN FIRST ATP POINT

Jean-Baptiste Badon took advantage of a wild card granted by the USTA SoCal and put it to good use on Wednesday in the first round of the Lakewood SoCal Pro Series.

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Junior Team Tennis

THE SOCAL STANDARD: COMPETING WITH CHARACTER IN JUNIOR TENNIS

In SoCal, a global epicenter for tennis excellence, the community has long produced athletes who are not only accomplished competitors, but also respected leaders among their peers.

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A portrait of photographer Lexie Wanninger smiling broadly while working at the BNP Paribas Open. She is standing in the stadium stands, wearing a navy blue polo and matching pleated skirt, a bright blue "Live Like Braun" trucker hat, and a tournament media credential around her neck. She is playfully balancing two large professional DSLR cameras with massive white telephoto lenses on her shoulders. The background shows the blue and green tennis stadium court with blurred spectators and sponsor banners like Rolex and Verizon.

USTA SOCAL STAFF FEATURE: BEYOND THE BASELINE – LEXIE WANNINGER

As USTA SoCal’s Integrated Marketing Manager and current Interim Marketing Director since April, Lexie Wanninger stands at the forefront of the organization’s media presence. 

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Learner Tien is captured in the middle of a service motion on a red clay court at the Geneva Open. He tosses a yellow tennis ball into the air with his left hand while holding a blue racket in his right. He is wearing a turquoise Adidas kit consisting of a t-shirt and matching shorts, along with a black visor and a black wristband. A sharp shadow is cast behind him on the bright, sunlit clay.

SOCAL’S CLAY COURT CONTINGENT ARRIVES IN PARIS FOR 2026 FRENCH OPEN

After weeks of sliding through the European dirt, the 2026 Roland Garros main draw is locked. Success demands patience and precision, where slow clay turns matches into marathons.

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Coachella Valley Tennis Town

TENNIS TOWNS: COACHELLA VALLEY CELEBRATES A CENTURY OF HERITAGE

Sitting just two hours to the east of Los Angeles, the Coachella Valley is a desert oasis that holds as much tennis history as it does heat. We are proud to name it a USTA SoCal Tennis Town.

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Dr. KyoungBin Im stands proudly in Lausanne, Switzerland, holding his IOC Diploma in Sports Psychiatry in September 2025. He is dressed in a black suit with a bright red tie, posing in an open plaza. Behind him is a modern building featuring the iconic Olympic rings and a "Milano Cortina 2026" logo on the glass doors. The scene is bright and sunny, with his shadow cast on the grey stone pavement.

CAN TENNIS REALLY MAKE YOU HEALTHIER? DR. KYOUNGBIN IM EXPLAINS

For years, research has pointed toward tennis as the healthiest sport in the world. Studies have linked it to improved cardio health, better mental health, and longer life expectancy.

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A portrait of Roz King standing on a tennis court, proudly holding a large silver championship trophy plate. She is wearing a red and white athletic jacket, a white "USA" cap, and her gold winner's medal.

ROZ KING IS PROOF AGE IS NEVER A BARRIER TO COMPETITION OR SUCCESS

While most people fortunate enough to reach the age of 88 are content to enjoy quieter days, San Diego’s Rosalie ‘Roz’ King is doing quite the opposite.

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