USTA Southern California

WE RECOUNT SOCAL’S 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. We rewind through the era-defining moments that prove when SoCal takes the court in NYC, history follows.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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SOCAL TOP JUNIORS READY FOR BJK GIRLS’ 16s/18s NATIONALS IN SAN DIEGO

Now in its 107th year, this USTA Level 1 tournament has become a launchpad for rising American tennis stars and a marquee stage for Southern California talent.

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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.

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TENNIS GEAR GUIDE: THE ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT FOR BEGINNER PLAYERS

So you’re thinking about picking up a tennis racquet for the first time and giving the sport a try, but you’re not sure where to begin? Start here with our tennis gear guide.

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HOW TENNIS ETIQUETTE SHAPES THE SPORT & SERVES AS THE HEART OF THE GAMET

The beauty of tennis isn’t found solely in the speed of the serve or the precision of a shot, it’s also found in the subtle, often unspoken acts of respect that define how the game is played.

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FRITZ BECOMES FIRST AMERICAN TO REACH ALL NINE MASTERS 100 QUARTERFINALS

From Rancho Santa Fe to the global stage, Taylor Fritz continues to redefine what’s possible for American men’s tennis, and he’s doing it with a distinctly Southern California swagger.

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ROAD TO US OPEN RUNS THROUGH KALAMAZOO FOR BOYS’ 16s AND 18s

For more than eight decades, the USTA Boys’ 16s and 18s National Championships, affectionately known as “Nats at the Zoo,” have been the gold standard of junior tennis in the United States.

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