February 2026 Newsletter
BRYAN BROS. DOUBLES RACE – CONSOLATION INFORMATION – L5 FLIGHTED COMPASS DRAWS – BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL WORKSHOP – JTT RED BALL CLINIC
FRIENDSHIP CUP – DISCOUNTED L7S – ULTIMATE SPORTSMANSHIP CHALLENGE – SPORTSMANSHIP CORNER – EARLY DEVELOPMENT CAMPS
L1 WINTER NATIONALS RESULTS – JTT 10U SECTIONALS – L1 WILD CARD CRITERIA – RECENT NEWS – PARENTAL SUPPORT – TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
BRYAN BROS. DOUBLES RACE
CONSOLATION INFORMATION
L5 FLIGHTED COMPASS DRAWS
BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL WORKSHOP
JTT RED BALL CLINIC
FRIENDSHIP CUP
DISCOUNTED L7S
ULTIMATE SPORTSMANSHIP CHALLENGE
SPORTSMANSHIP CORNER
EARLY DEVELOPMENT CAMPS
L1 WINTER NATIONALS RESULTS
JTT 10U SECTIONALS
L1 WILD CARD CRITERIA
RECENT NEWS
PARENTAL SUPPORT
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
2025 Bryan Bros. Doubles Race Results
Doubles teamwork, consistency, and passion defined the 2025 Bryan Bros Grand Prix Race. Congratulations to our top finishers who brought the energy all season long and made every match count.
Thanks to USTA SoCal and the Bryan Bros Foundation, the No. 1 teams in each division will enjoy a special outing at this year’s BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells! An unforgettable reward at one of tennis’s biggest stages.
And the excitement continues. The 2026 race is already underway. Grab a partner, hit the courts, and start building your doubles story.
2025 Bryan Bros Grand Prix Race Top 3 Finishers
> BOYS’ 12s
#1 – Kade Grover/Jaden Joyner
#2 – Benedict Zhong/Eason Dai
#3 – Henrik Khemiy/Reed Kuai
> BOYS’ 14s
#1 – Milo Marr/Hudson Marr
#2 – Benjamin Inukai/Matthew Kolomeyer
#3 – Justin Tsi/Haven Chae
> BOYS’ 16s
#1 – Takuko Goh/Zhiyu Yuan
#2 – Kona Parseghian/Takuto Goh
#3 – Andrew Savkin/Stefanos Constantinides
> BOYS’ 18s
#1 – Colin Bringas/Edward Feuer
#2 – Paxton Au/Justin Yuan
#3 – Hans Sempre/Everett Somerville
> GIRLS’ 12s
#1 – Eva Yang/Melody Li
#2 – Isabella Ball/Kira Elliott
#3 – Sofia Radulescu/Suzanne Kang
> GIRLS’ 14s
#1 – Hazel Kol/Charlotte Ackad
#2 – Erin Wang/Hannah Hwang
#3 – Melissa Stojanovic-Vasquez/Nicole Handjono
> GIRLS’ 16s
#1 – Keira Dean/Damahria Clark
#2 – Carolyn Hu/Isabelle Nguyen
#3 – Valerie Machikawa/Surabhi Raghavendra
> GIRLS’ 18s
#1T – Cassie Blakey/Ava Min
#1T – Olivia Mlouk/Stella Simpson-Morgan
#3 – Emilie Lew/Cassie Donar
Important: Consolation Information
> MANDATORY TO PLAY: Unless the draw type is listed as a “Voluntary Consolation,” consolation is mandatory. You should only withdraw for cogent reasons.
> VOLUNTARY CONSOLATION: If you sign up for a Voluntary Consolation, you are expected to play. Please do not enter if you don’t intend to finish.
> WITHDRAWALS ARE WALKOVERS: Any withdrawal from a consolation draw—even if it was voluntary and you signed up—will be recorded as a walkover.
> WRITE IT DOWN: All withdrawals (singles, doubles, main draw, consolation, etc.) must be communicated to the tournament director in writing.
> THE PENALTY: If you fail to notify the tournament director about a withdrawal, you will receive a default no-show penalty and 5 suspension points.
Coming Soon: Level 5 Flighted Compass Draws
Beginning in April 2026, we will introduce eight player flighted compass draw tournaments, giving every player the opportunity to compete in three matches with full draws.
All singles matches will be played best of three sets, using a 10-point match tiebreak in place of a third set with regular scoring.
The full schedule can be found below. Tournaments will be listed on playtennis.usta.com as they become available.
– April 4-5 (BG12): Glendale Tennis Academy
– May 2-3 (BG14-16): Palm Desert Resort Country Club
– Summer 2026 (B18): Azusa Pacific University
– July 11-12 (BG14): Santa Monica Tennis
– August 1-2 (BG16; G18): Irvine Valley College
– November 14-15 (BG18): Biola University, La Mirada
– December 12-13 (B12-18): Lakewood Tennis Center
– December 12-13 (G12-16): Burbank Tennis Center
– December 12-13 (G18): Cal State Northridge
Boys’ High School Workshop
Join us for a fun, competitive, and educational experience designed to help high school players of all levels improve their game and discover new tennis opportunities as they get ready for the Boys’ High School season! Lunch will be provided!
> LOCATION: Marina High School – 15871 Springdale, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
> WORKSHOP DATES: February 7, 2025 (Camp) + February 8, 2025 (WTN Match Play)
> TIMES: Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Check-in @ 8:15 AM); Sunday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
> REGISTRATION FEE: $25 per player or $125 per team (up to 8 players). For players signing up on their own use Promo Code: HSCAMP
Registration is limited to the first 150 participants!
Junior Team Tennis Red Ball Clinic
Be sure to join the first Junior Team Tennis Red Ball Clinic at Racquet Club of Irvine on February 22, 2026.
Led by USTA SoCal staff and RCI coaches, this clinic will take place on the club’s pickleball courts and is designed for 8U players who are ready to start their tennis journey, learn more about Junior Team Tennis, and most importantly have fun!
2026 Barbara Estes Friendship Cup (BG16/18)
Grab all your friends! The Level 5 Barbara Estes Friendship Team Cup is a tournament where YOU get to create your own teams! It will be held on April 18 at Marina High School.
Each team will be made up of 2-3 boys and 2-3 girls (minimum 4 players, maximum 6 players per team) with team matches similar to World Team Tennis (one boys singles, one girls singles, one boys doubles, one girls doubles, one mixed doubles). Lunch, t-shirts, and a commemorative award will be provided for all participants! Registration opens February 18.
Discounted L7 Tournaments
In an effort to provide play and tournament opportunities focusing on the underserved or underrepresented areas, the USTA SoCal staff has added a number of discounted Level 7 tournaments. These tournaments are nearly free – once players play the tournament to completion, they will receive a refund minus fees (approximately $4.25).
Below is the schedule for 2026 and links to register (if available):
– February 14-15: Santa Barbara High School
– March 21: Palm Desert Resort Country Club
– April 11-12: Cypress High School
– June 13-14: Irvine Valley College
– November 14-15: Lakewood Tennis Center
Additional dates will be announced as they are confirmed. Register early to secure your spot!
Ultimate Sportsmanship Challenge Winners
> CHALLENGE Q3 WINNERS
Sportsmanship shines brightest when it’s consistent, and these two athletes proved it all season long. Congratulations to our Quarter 3 Ultimate Sportsmanship Challenge winners, recognized for leading with respect, integrity, and positivity both on and off the court:
– Girls’ Winner: Tea Vincent
– Boys’ Winner: Siva Pfanschmidt
Both players were nominated by members of our community for the way they compete, carry themselves, and elevate everyone around them. Well deserved!
> 2025 ULTIMATE SPORTSMANSHIP CHALLENGE CHAMPIONS
We are proud to announce the overall winners of the 2025 Ultimate Sportsmanship Challenge:
– Girls Champion: Tea Vincent
– Boys Champion: Jaden Joyner (earning the title for a second consecutive year!)
As part of their recognition, Jaden and Tea will each receive two tickets to the BNP Paribas Open and a hotel stay in Palm Desert during the event. Their leadership, fairness, and consistent sportsmanship set the gold standard for junior players in our section.
2026 Ultimate Sportsmanship Challenge
The Ultimate Sportsmanship Challenge has officially restarted for the new year! Here’s how the quarters are structured:
– Quarter 1: January-April
– Quarter 2: May-August
– Quarter 3: September-December
At the end of each quarter, we will select one boy and one girl who stood out for their sportsmanship. The winners of each quarter will receive a $100 gift card to Tennis Warehouse and some sportsmanship swag as well!
We look forward to seeing more players lead with character and continue shaping a positive tournament environment across Southern California.
Sportsmanship Corner
> BATHROOM BREAKS & MATCH READINESS REMINDER
We’ve noticed a growing trend of bathroom breaks being taken after players have checked in for their matches, including during warmups or mid-match. While we understand that emergencies can happen, we kindly ask all players to take care of personal needs such as using the restroom, getting water, stretching, and warming up before checking in.
Checking in means a player is ready to go on court immediately. Bathroom breaks should ideally be taken during set breaks and not during the warmup or in the middle of a set unless absolutely necessary.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping matches run smoothly and fairly for all players involved.
Level Up Your Game with 10 & Under Early Development Camps
USTA Southern California Early Development Camps are the first step in the USTA Player Development Pathway. Our goal is to bring together SoCal 10 & Under players, who currently compete in Junior Circuit tournaments in order to practice and play together. Early Development Camps are developed and designed by the USTA High Performance Player Development and utilize local USTA trained coaches.
This two-day camp emphasizes fundamentals and overall athletic development in a fun, educational environment while giving players an opportunity to earn PlayTracker points through match play. Players with excellent work ethic, commitment, talent, and attitude are encouraged to participate.
Register for upcoming Early Development Camps with the links below.
2025 USTA L1 Winter Nationals Recap
Congratulations to our top Team SoCal finishers at the 2025 USTA Level 1 Winter National Championships!
Junior Team Tennis Orange & Green Ball Sectionals
It was an exciting weekend of tennis action at the Barnes Tennis Center. The best Next Gen players in Southern California competed in a Fast Four round robin with the winner determined by total games won. The weather was perfect, the competition was fierce, and the players had a ton of fun. Who knows, maybe we are watching the next Australian Open contenders in action!
> ORANGE BALL
– Champions: Orange Slices – SGV – Coach Antony Lin
– Finalists: Mini LNRC – OC – Coach Hassam Sabghian
> GREEN BALL
– Champions: Wolverine Superstars – SD – Coach Nhuan Do
– Finalists: BBQ Ninjas – SGV – Coach Antony Lin
2026 USTA SoCal Level 1 Quota Wild Card Criteria
Each section has two “wildcard” quota spots available for the National Championships, an exciting opportunity for players to earn a spot at Nationals even if they haven’t qualified through ranking or tournament results. Don’t miss your chance to compete on the national stage!
Recent Junior News
> TIEN, JOVIC, & FRITZ: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S 2026 AUSTRALIAN OPEN STANDOUTS
> IN OR OUT? A CONVERSATION ON SPORTSMANSHIP AND GAMESMANSHIP
> CELEBRATING CHARACTER, GROWTH, AND EXCELLENCE AT THE 2025 JUNIOR AWARDS BANQUET
> TEAM USA SWEEPS JUNIOR BILLIE JEAN KING CUP AND DAVIS CUP 2025 TITLES
> WINNING STARTS IN THE MIND: 5 MENTAL MINDSETS EVERY SOCAL TENNIS PLAYER NEEDS
We Are Here to Support You
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> MEDALLIA: After every tournament, you should be receiving a tournament survey from Medallia. Please take a moment to fill out the survey(s). It’s very important when it comes time for the staff and Junior Comp Committee to award new bids and it also helps us improve our tournaments. Responses will remain confidential.
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Tournament Schedule
CLICK HERE FOR THE FEBRUARY 2026 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE!
More tournaments may be added if there is a need for them so please check the USTA website for the most up-to-date information.
Deadlines are staggered by level so please make sure you are not double entering in tournaments.
