October 9 - October 12
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.
USTA SOCAL FEATURE: BEYOND THE BASELINE – ESTHER AVILA-HENDERSHOTT
As USTA SoCal’s Director of Community & DEI, Esther Avila-Hendershott has spent 30 years making tennis accessible and welcoming for thousands of players across SoCal.
FROM PLAYER TO MENTOR: THE COACHING JOURNEY OF TIGRAN MARTIROSYAN
This October, National Coaches Month shines a spotlight on the coaches who guide athletes not just to success, but toward growth, resilience, and joy in the sport.
FINDING THE PERFECT TENNIS COACH IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
A great coach is essential for any prospective player. They not only teach the fundamentals, but also help motivate you to improve, succeed, and reach your potential.
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.
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.
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Upcoming USTA Southern California Events
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October 25 - October 26
JUNIOR DOUBLES SECTIONALS – 1ST WEEKEND
November 1 - November 2
JUNIOR DOUBLES SECTIONALS – 2ND WEEKEND
November 7 - November 9
L4 INTERSECTIONAL SHOWDOWN
November 7 - November 9
ALL COMERS CAMP
