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A close-up portrait of tennis player Brandon Nakashima holding up his finalist trophy from the Montreal Open overhead with both hands. He is dressed in a light blue athletic shirt featuring the Fila logo and looks into the distance with a focused, proud expression against a softly blurred background.

Brandon Nakashima’s Road to the Top 20

A JOURNEY OF RESILIENCE & REDEMPTION

Brandon Nakashima has climbed to a career high No. 17 in the ATP Rankings after a remarkable resurgence that has taken him from injury and a ranking slide back to the biggest stages in professional tennis. As he heads into the US Open, take a look at the journey, resilience, and breakthrough moments that have fueled his breakthrough into to the Top 20.

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Taylor Fritz smiles as he signs an autograph for fans during a men's singles match at the 2025 US Open on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 in Flushing, NY.

HISTORIC TOP 20 STARS & RISING TEENS HIGHLIGHT US OPEN MAIN DRAW FIELD

The final Grand Slam of the year begins in Flushing Meadows, with 14 SoCal tied players and several SoCal Pro Series alumni chasing spots in the US Open main draw.

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Tracy Austin hits a two-handed backhand shot in a vintage match. She wears a white tennis dress with blue trim, pigtails, a pink wristband, and holds a wooden tennis racket.

ONE GENERATION TO THE NEXT: SOCAL’S US OPEN LEGACY

Explore Southern California’s lasting tennis legacy, from Billie Jean King and Tracy Austin to today’s stars, and its impact on the US Open and next generation.

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Richard Gallien and Giuliana Olmos

LONG STANDING COACHING RICHARD GALLIEN RETIRES & REFLECTS

After 40 years coaching at some of SoCal’s most iconic tennis institutions, Richard Gallien has retired, leaving a legacy of competitive excellence, empathy, and mentorship.

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Tennis player Thea Frodin smiles brightly as she holds the large, ornate silver Maureen Connolly Brinker trophy high overhead with both hands after capturing the 18s singles title at the 2026 USTA Billie Jean King Girls' National Championships. She is captured from a low angle outdoors under a clear, bright blue sky, wearing a sleeveless light pink Nike crop top, a black tennis skirt, and a matching pink Nike visor over her long, dark curly hair. White event tents, outdoor court lighting fixtures, and spectating fans in red hats are visible at the base of the frame.

SOCAL GIRLS’ THREE-PEAT IN SAN DIEGO HIGHLIGHTS L1 HARD COURT NATIONALS

Top junior players made their mark at the USTA L1 National Championships, earning national titles, Sportsmanship Awards, and US Open opportunities across multiple age divisions. 

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An outdoor headshot portrait of Riley Shear smiling directly at the camera in Palos Verdes. She has long, blonde hair and wears a black athletic tank top featuring the white USTA Southern California logo. A blurred view of lush green trees and the blue ocean horizon frames the background under a clear sky.

BEYOND THE BASELINE: USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S RILEY SHEAR

A look at Riley Shear’s journey from competitive junior player to USTA SoCal marketing team member, and how she found her way back to tennis after nearly a decade away.

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Mixed doubles partners Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams share a fist bump on a hard court during a tennis match. Carlos, on the left, wears a vibrant purple sleeveless Nike jersey with red and white trim, dark shorts, white compression sleeves, and bright red shoes while holding his tennis racket low in his right hand. Serena, on the right, reaches out to bump fists while wearing a sleeveless light-and-dark purple Nike top, a black pleated tennis skirt with white accent trim, and white Nike shoes, holding her racket behind her. They are surrounded by a packed stadium crowd filled with spectators under bright outdoor stadium lights.

SERENA WILLIAMS’ US OPEN RETURN SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON SOCAL TENNIS

Serena Williams’ US Open return alongside Carlos Alcaraz brought together generations of tennis greatness and offered SoCal a powerful reminder of its rich tennis legacy.

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Spencer Johnson fist pumps at the SoCal Pro Series in Irvine

SOCAL TALENT READY TO CHASE US OPEN MAIN DRAW SPOTS IN QUALIFYING

The final Grand Slam of the year begins in Flushing Meadows, with 14 SoCal tied players and several SoCal Pro Series alumni chasing spots in the US Open main draw.

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Thea Frodin

USTA GIRLS’ NATIONALS: THEA FRODIN CLAIMS SINGLES TITLE IN SAN DIEGO

Woodland Hills’ Thea Frodin captured the Girls’ 18s singles title at the USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ Nationals to earn a US Open main draw wild card.

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USTA Girls' Nationals

LIVE BLOG: DAILY RECAPS FROM USTA GIRLS’ NATIONALS IN SAN DIEGO

The path to the US Open officially began on Saturday, August 8th, as nine straight days of high-stakes junior competition got underway at Barnes Tennis Center.

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