April 23 - April 27
UCLA & USC WOMEN CONTINUE TRADITION
For more than a century, the Ojai Tennis Tournament has been a time capsule of tradition, the kind of place where legends are born under the California sun. But this year, a new chapter begins. While some things never change, for the first time ever there will be new school banners lifted in historic Libbey Park.
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USTA SOCAL CELEBRATES EARTHY DAY WITH A NEW GREEN INITIATIVE
Aat USTA SoCal, our two favorite things are both round and covered in fuzzy green(ish) stuff: Earth and tennis balls. One helps us rally, the other keeps us alive, so we need to take care of both.
USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FEATURE: BEYOND THE BASELINE – ANTHONY SHIRLEY
Family, community, and connection have always been central to Anthony Shirley’s life, continuing to guide him today as he leads USTA SoCal’s Adult Tournament landscape.
SOCAL MAKES HISTORY WITH HIGH SCHOOL ELECTRONIC LINE CALLING DEBUT
Following a partnership between USTA Southern California and SwingVision in 2023, electronic line calling has been tested and used in numerous tournaments across the section.
NATIONAL AUTISM MONTH SHIFTS FOCUS FROM AWARENESS TO ACCEPTANCE
Marina Ruiz has lost track of how many times she’s had to rustle up her children Samantha and Ivan for their weekly Saturday morning tennis clinic put on by the ACEing in West Covina.
NATIONAL SIBLINGS DAY GIVES TIME TO REFLECT ON FAMILIES WHO LOVE TENNIS
In celebration of National Siblings Day we caught up with some SoCal’s current players who have experienced that intense, unbreakable bond of having a sibling to share the court.
SOCAL LEGEND BILLIE JEAN KING GETS A STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME
At 81 years old, Billie Jean King, a Southern California native and one of the most groundbreaking athletes and activists in history, made history once again.
SOCAL PRO SERIES RETURNS FOR ITS FOURTH SEASON STARTING IN MAY
The highly successful SoCal Pro Series, which has helped launch the pro careers of SoCal stars like Learner Tien, returns this May with events across San Diego and LA counties.
USTA NATIONAL TITLES HIGHLIGHT SOCAL’S RECENT SUCCESS AT EASTER BOWL
SoCal’s top players recently converged in Indian Wells for the Easter Bowl, a USTA Super National where Gold, Silver, and Bronze Balls were handed out in the Boys’ and Girls’ 12s-18s divisions.
RACHEL ZINER: LEADING THE WAY IN PREVENTATIVE SPORTS MEDICINE IN SAN DIEGO
We caught up with Dr. Ziner during Women’s Wellness Month to discuss her journey into athletic training and the impact of her work at Catalyst Performance Center.
USTA SOCAL FEATURE: BAKERSFIELD NAMED FIRST TENNIS TOWN
This initiative highlights local towns that have been instrumental in the growth of SoCal tennis and where tennis is more than just a sport – it’s woven into the fabric of daily life.
WOMEN’S HISTORY/WELLNESS MONTH FEATURE: DR. N’DEA IRVIN-CHOY
A biomedical engineer turned influencer and now tennis enthusiast, Dr. N’Dea Irvin-Choy has continuously challenged herself to push past the limits of conventional expectations.
USTA SOCAL FEATURE: ASHA HOLLAND HAS NEVER STOPPED LIVING HER DREAM
You think Mirra Andreeva winning the BNP Paribas Open at 17 is impressive, wait till you hear about Asha Holland’s journey and how she became a renowned DJ at the age of 11.
Upcoming USTA Southern California Events
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April 25 - April 27
MIXED 18 & OVER SECTIONALS – IRVINE
April 26 - April 27
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CAMP
May 2 - May 3
HBCU EVENT – WEST HOLLYWOOD
May 2 - May 5
SOCAL PRO SERIES PRE-QUALIFIER #2 – SAN DIEGO
May 3 - May 4
JTT SPRING CHAMPIONSHIPS – ORANGE COUNTY
