RECENT COLLEGE GRAD LOOKS TO THE FUTURE
At 16 years old, Chula Vista’s Midori Castillo Meza was flying alone to Egypt, chasing WTA ranking points in the ITF “Futures” circuit. She still remembers the mix of fear and excitement that came with those trips to places like Sharm El Sheikh, Cairo, and Monastir, Tunisia.
MASTERING SPORTSMANSHIP: HOW TO HANDLE REAL TENNIS CHALLENGES
At USTA Southern California, we believe mastering sportsmanship in tennis is just as important as perfecting your serve or groundstrokes.
KAYLA DAY WINS 7TH PRO SINGLES TITLE AT TEMPLETON TENNIS RANCH
Santa Barbara’s Kayla Day was serenaded by a couple hundred fans who sang her Happy Birthday following her seventh pro singles title at the Central Coast Tennis Classic.
TAYLOR FRITZ SEALS THE DEAL FOR TEAM WORLD AT 2025 LAVER CUP
Rancho Santa Fe’s Taylor Fritz was the man of the moment at the 2025 Laver Cup, bringing the Southern California heat to the Bay and clinching the win for Team World.
USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PROFILE: BEYOND THE BASELINE – MICHAEL SCALERA
As USTA SoCal’s Event Production Coordinator, Michael Scalera is the force behind the section’s wide range of in-person experiences—including Adult Sectionals and the SoCal Pro Series.
SERVING CONFIDENCE: SIX WAYS TENNIS EMPOWERS GIRLS ON AND OFF COURT
Tennis is more than a sport. Every time a girl steps onto the court, she’s not just learning technique; she’s building confidence, discipline, and a sense of agency.
HHM PROFILE: RYAN NUNO – A JOURNEY FUELED BY HISPANIC HERITAGE AND PURPOSE
Ryan Nuno has always wanted to be a part of something bigger than himself—to have a sense of purpose behind everything he does in life. His purpose? Tennis.
ADULT 55 & OVER SECTIONALS BRINGS 600 PLAYERS TO COMPETE IN SAN DIEGO
With play spanning across NTRP levels from 6.0 to 9.0, each area champion fought for a chance to lead their team to a championship title and represent Team SoCal at Nationals.
SOCAL DUO FRITZ AND MICHELSEN MAKE HISTORY AT LAVER CUP IN NORCAL
For the first time in the history of the Laver Cup, two players with Southern California roots will represent Team World on one of tennis’ grandest stages in San Francisco.
TORRANCE’S IVA JOVIC MAKES HISTORY WITH WTA 500 WIN AT 17 YEARS OLD
Seventeen and unstoppable. Torrance native Iva Jovic made history at the 2025 Guadalajara Open (WTA 500), turning a single week into a series of unforgettable milestones.