UCLA & USC WOMEN CONTINUE TRADITION
For more than a century, the Ojai Tennis Tournament has been a time capsule of tradition, the kind of place where legends are born under the California sun. But this year, a new chapter begins. While some things never change, for the first time ever there will be new school banners lifted in historic Libbey Park.
JOHNSON, VERGNE TO REPRESENT THE UNITED STATES IN JUNIOR TEAM COMPETITION
Their inclusion in these elite teams underscores not only their individual prowess but also the strength of the USTA Southern California junior development programs.
BRANDON HOLT TALKS INJURIES, PUSHING FOR THE TOP 100, SOCAL FIRE RELIEF
SoCal native Brandon Holt recently spoke with KCAL about his run of injuries, the continuing push to reach the ATP top 100 and USTA Southern California’s Fire Relief Fund.
USTA SOCAL CELEBRATES EARTHY DAY WITH A NEW GREEN INITIATIVE
At USTA SoCal, our two favorite things are both round and covered in fuzzy green(ish) stuff: Earth and tennis balls. One helps us rally, the other keeps us alive, so we need to take care of both.
USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FEATURE: BEYOND THE BASELINE – ANTHONY SHIRLEY
Family, community, and connection have always been central to Anthony Shirley’s life, continuing to guide him today as he leads USTA SoCal’s Adult Tournament landscape.
SOCAL MAKES HISTORY WITH HIGH SCHOOL ELECTRONIC LINE CALLING DEBUT
Following a partnership between USTA Southern California and SwingVision in 2023, electronic line calling has been tested and used in numerous tournaments across the section.
NATIONAL AUTISM MONTH SHIFTS FOCUS FROM AWARENESS TO ACCEPTANCE
Marina Ruiz has lost track of how many times she’s had to rustle up her children Samantha and Ivan for their weekly Saturday morning tennis clinic put on by the ACEing in West Covina.
NATIONAL SIBLINGS DAY GIVES TIME TO REFLECT ON FAMILIES WHO LOVE TENNIS
In celebration of National Siblings Day we caught up with some SoCal’s current players who have experienced that intense, unbreakable bond of having a sibling to share the court.
SOCAL LEGEND BILLIE JEAN KING GETS A STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME
At 81 years old, Billie Jean King, a Southern California native and one of the most groundbreaking athletes and activists in history, made history once again.
SOCAL PRO SERIES RETURNS FOR ITS FOURTH SEASON STARTING IN MAY
The highly successful SoCal Pro Series, which has helped launch the pro careers of SoCal stars like Learner Tien, returns this May with events across San Diego and LA counties.