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SoCal Stars Ready for BJK Girls’ Nationals in San Diego

FIELD INCLUDES WORLD #1 JUNIOR JULIETA PAREJA

From August 2-10, the USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 16s and 18s National Championships return to San Diego’s Barnes Tennis Center, drawing nearly 400 of the nation’s top junior players, including almost all of SoCal’s best, for one of the most prestigious events in American junior tennis.

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

San Diego’s Kiana and Paolo Huerta are more than just siblings—they’re tennis training partners, fierce competitors, and supportive cheerleaders for one another.

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HOW KIANA AND PAOLO HUERTA ARE SERVING UP A TENNIS DREAM TOGETHER

San Diego’s Kiana and Paolo Huerta are more than just siblings—they’re tennis training partners, fierce competitors, and supportive cheerleaders for one another.

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HOW ANGIE DEL GAUDIO IS REDEFINING INCLUSION THROUGH MOVEMENT

When Angie Del Gaudio created Rams Without Limits—now The Without Limits Foundation—during her junior year at Millikan High School, she had no idea what it would become.

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USTA SOCAL FEATURE: LOVE OF TENNIS RUNS DEEP FOR USTA OFFICIAL TERRY CHAN

For Terry Chan, the game of tennis isn’t just a hobby or vocation and a casual game just to be played on weekends. The love of tennis for Chan runs much deeper than that.

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USTA SOCAL COMMUNITY FEATURE: BEYOND THE BASELINE – SAMMIE XIAO

As a Community Coordinator with USTA SoCal, Sammie Xiao has made a positive impact, working daily to help expand tennis accessibility across the section.

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FROM TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH: KEISARI PENMAN’S JOURNEY OF RESILIENCE

Keisari Penman is not your typical teenager. The sixteen year old has been through the unimaginable after tragically losing her home to the Eaton Fire in Altadena in January 2025.

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NAVIGATING TENNIS TOURNAMENTS: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE

Before reaching the world’s biggest stage at Grand Slams, the top professional players around the globe all competed in local or regional junior tennis tournaments.

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RECOVERY LIKE A PRO: SLEEP, STRETCHING, AND REFUELING AFTER A MATCH

Whether you’re a junior player pushing for your next win or a casual player who just wrapped up a friendly match, recovery is the key to staying strong and maintaining your love for the game.

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FRED GUERRA LEAVES LECACY OF COMMUNITY IN ALTADENA AFTER EATON FIRE

Often described as a sleepy town nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, Altadena was jolted awake on January 7th, 2025 when fierce Santa Ana winds fueled the Eaton Fire.

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