USTA Southern California

ZAIDI NAMED A 2025 CHAMPION OF EQUALITY

Following in the footsteps of Bakersfield’s Beth Kuney (2024) and Doris Obih of 40 Love Foundation (2023), Shaina Zaidi, co-founder of TuMe Tennis Club, continues Southern California’s tradition of celebrating leaders who create meaningful access and opportunities in tennis.

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FROM SET TO COURT: YOUNG STARS BALANCING HOLLYWOOD AND TENNIS

For these Southern California juniors, balancing two worlds is not just a challenge, it is a masterclass that will shape every role they play, both on stage and on the court.

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USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FEATURE: BEYOND THE BASELINE – GAILOR LARGE

As Senior Director of Marketing, Gailor Large blends strategy, creativity, and heart—qualities that have elevated the organization’s brand and redefined how it engages the tennis community. 

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CHARLIE COOPER RETURNS TO US OPEN FOR THE 20TH YEAR OF WHEELCHAIR TENNIS

One year after reaching both the Boys’ singles and doubles finals at the US Open Junior Wheelchair Championships, La Quinta’s Charlie Cooper is headed back to NYC.

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STAR POWER & SOCAL SPARK: A NEW ERA FOR US OPEN MIXED DOUBLES

A star-studded, high-stakes reboot of US Open Mixed Doubles puts Taylor Fritz and Venus Williams in the New York tennis spotlight like never before.

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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.

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RISING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA STARS EYE 2025 US OPEN SINGLES MAIN DRAW

Southern California ATP and WTA tennis stars chase main draw spots at the 2025 US Open. Catch all of the qualifying draw action and cheer on Team SoCal!

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QUIET FIRE: THE OTHER SIDE OF SAN DIEGO’S BRANDON NAKASHIMA

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.

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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.

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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.

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