RESILIENCE & DETERMINATION BEHIND THE SAN DIEGO STAR AT THE US OPEN
Brandon Nakashima returns to the US Open with quiet fire and focus. From San Diego to the world stage, he’s a devoted family man, avid sports fan, and competitor you won’t want to miss.
USTA SOCAL CELEBRATES CLAREMONT AS ITS NEWEST LATEST TENNIS TOWN
Claremont is the third tennis town of 2025, serving up top-tier events, youth programs, and a love for the game from The Claremont Club to the Colleges.
SIX AREAS CLINCH LEAGUE NATIONALS BERTH AT 18 & OVER SECTIONALS
Over three weekends, more than 1,100 of SoCal’s top Adult League 18 & Over players competed a sectional championship and a ticket to USTA Leauge Nationals.
SAN DIEGO’S ALYSSA AHN & OTHER TOP SOCAL JUNIORS AT USTA NATIONALS
SoCal’s top juniors shined at the 2025 L1 USTA Nationals: Alyssa Ahn and Thea Frodin won titles and US Open wild cards, while Andy Johnson finished runner-up.
INSPIRING MORE PEOPLE TO PLAY IS VISION OF BOARD PRESIDENT CYNTHIA NEIMAN
Cynthia Neiman—the first female president in the 138-year history of USTA SoCal—is aiming to expand access to the game at all levels through enhanced courts, programming, and outreach.
TEAM SOCAL’S TOP US OPEN MOMENTS: A LOOK BACK AT LEGENDARY RUNS IN NYC
From the palm tree-lined streets of SoCal to the electric night sessions in New York, some of the most unforgettable chapters in tennis history have been written by players with SoCal roots.
USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FEATURE: THE UNSCRIPTED RISE OF RODNEY RIKAI
Rodney Rikai embodies what it means to evolve without limits. A CEO, television host, filmmaker, writer, actor, and single father, he’s built a career rooted in adaptability and community.
RANCHO SANTA FE’S TAYLOR FRITZ NAMED TO UNITED STATES DAVIS CUP TEAM
Rancho Santa Fe’s Taylor Fritz is back in action for Team USA! The top-ranked American man will compete in the Davis Cup second-round qualifiers at Delray Beach.
USTA IGNITES A COACHING EVOLUTION WITH THE LAUNCH OF USTA COACHING
Coaches are the heartbeat of tennis, especially here in SoCal, where courts stretch from city parks and community centers in the Inland Empire to beaches in San Diego.
UNITED STATES CAPTURES AUSTRIA CUP TITLE WITH UNBEATEN RUN
The US Masters 55 Men’s team turned in a flawless performance at the 2025 Austria Cup, going undefeated to capture the world championship in Portugal.