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STARS JOIN EXCITING LINEUP IN NORCAL
World #2 Alexander Zverev and American sensation Ben Shelton will join Team Europe and Team World respectively, at the eighth edition of the Laver Cupin San Francisco, from September 19-21, 2025. With top-level pro men’s tennis returning to the Bay Area for the first time in over a decade, Laver Cup San Francisco promises an unforgettable showdown.
ADULT TENNIS NEWS
TWO WEEKS IN THE DESERT: SOCAL DOUBLES ADULT SECTIONALS RECAP
Closing out January, SoCal Doubles Sectionals was held in the desert over two weekends: The first featuring 2.5, 3.5 and 4.5 levels, with the second showcasing 3.0, 4.0 and 5.0.
ADULT LEAGUE PLAY WRAPS UP IN 2025 WITH TWO DECEMBER SECTIONALS
Adult League competition in the 2024 calendar year season wrapped up this past weekend, with the final event concluding during back-to-back weekends of Sectionals.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OPEN TOUR TO RETURN FOR SECOND YEAR IN 2025
In every athlete there is a desire to prove themselves at the highest level. For four finalists of last year’s inaugural SoCal Open Tour, that chance will arrive in the 2025 SoCal Pro Series.
SOCAL ADULT AND JUNIOR LEAGUE PLAY REACHES NEW HEIGHTS IN 2024
As 2024 winds down, USTA SoCal is celebrating a banner year in league play. From Adult Leagues to Junior Team Tennis (JTT), the section shattered records and new reached milestones.
TEAM SOCAL RESULTS FROM 2024 USTA ADULT LEAGUE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Following the conclusion of the 2024 USTA Adult League season, the Adult League National Championships kicked off during the third weekend of October.
ADULT LEAGUE PLAYER PROFILE: SHEBA FAMILY ZAMAN-ZADEH
For 20 years, Sheba Family Zaman-Zadeh has faced the challenges of living with lupus, yet she has transformed adversity into triumph. Now, she’s a vibrant member of SoCal’s tennis community.
JUNIOR TENNIS NEWS
SOCAL JUNIORS BRING BACK HARDWARE FROM L1 WINTER NATIONALS
Southern California juniors shined at the USTA Level 1 National Winter Championships, bringing home two silver ball and two bronze ball finishes in singles and doubles at venues nationwide.
USTA SOCAL WHEELCHAIR PROFILE: THIS IS… LA QUINTA’S CHARLIE COOPER
If you had told Charlie Cooper a decade ago that he would be not only a professional athlete but also the No. 1 junior wheelchair player in the United States, he may have called you crazy.
CHAMPIONS CROWNED IN THE DESERT: JTT FALL SECTIONALS RECAP
The JTT Fall Sectional Championships concluded in Palm Desert with nearly 700 players battling it out December 14-15, hoping to be crowned champion before they left Tennis Paradise.
2024 SOCAL JUNIOR DOUBLES SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS RECAP
One of the premier events of the calendar year for SoCal junior tennis, Jim Hillman Junior Doubles Sectionals took place over the last weekend of October and first weekend of November.
USTA SOCAL JUNIOR PROFILE: THIS IS… NEWPORT BEACH’S TRISTAN PHAM
Constantly taking initiative to lend a helping hand, Tristan Pham has gone above and beyond during his time in SoCal, working to make a difference in his community and the sport he loves so much.
USTA SOCAL JUNIOR TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT: KEN SHOJI
Through his efforts of coaching and now directing tournaments, Beach Cities’ Ken Shoji has become a pivotal figure in the world of junior tennis, both in Southern California and internationally.
COMMUNITY TENNIS NEWS
OFFICIAL BRERETON BACK TO CALLING LINES AFTER LOSING HOME IN FIRE
Closing out January, SoCal Doubles Sectionals was held in the desert over two weekends: The first featuring 2.5, 3.5 and 4.5 levels, with the second showcasing 3.0, 4.0 and 5.0.
DON BLY AND OTHERS RECOGNIZED AT 2025 USTA SOCAL SERVICE AWARDS
Calling Don Bly a “true legend in the world of tennis,” and a pioneer of the game, the 92-year-old icon was presented with the the Henry Talbert Lifetime Achievement Award.
LIFELONG FRIENDS AND CANCER SURVIVORS STILL POSTING WINS
First junior rivals and then college teammates and roommates at UC-Irvine, Bruce Man-Son-Hing and Rob Hinkel have had their share of similar health issues over the past few years.
ERIKA BOND’S ALL-LOVE RACQUET CLUB EVENTS BRING CULTURE
As February celebrates Black History Month, there is no one more aware of the meaning of what this landmark month represents than Erika Bond, the founder of All-Love Racquet Club.
TEAM SOCAL STRONG: LOS ANGELES COUNTY FACES DEVASTATING WILDFIRES
The destruction caused by the fires is truly heartbreaking, and the challenges faced by so many — from the loss of homes to the uncertainty that follows — are difficult to put into words.
USTA SOCAL BEYOND THE BASELINE: COMMUNITY’S BRYAN HUDSON
As a Community Tennis Coordinator with USTA Southern California, Bryan Hudson is more than just a dedicated professional, he’s a passionate advocate for making tennis accessible to all.
COLLEGE TENNIS NEWS
TENNIS ON CAMPUS SECTIONALS RECAP: UC SAN DIEGO REPEATS AS CHAMPS
Spanning the weekend of January 11th and 12th, the 2025 Southern California Tennis On Campus (TOC) Sectionals took place at the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego.
USTA SOCAL COLLEGE PROFILE: THIS IS… CHINO HILLS’ BRANDON VU
Now competing in his first year at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, Brandon Vu continues to shape his identity through a sport to which he has always felt a profound connection.
LONGTIME AZUSA PACIFIC COACH BOHREN NAMED ITA COACH OF THE YEAR
For his nearly 30-year coaching career, Azusa Pacific University coach Mark Bohren has made it a top priority to give SoCal juniors a chance to stay home and compete in their own backyard.
SOCAL’S RODITI, BOWEN LEAD TCU TO NCAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Junior rivals growing up in Orange County, then teammates at TCU, Dave Roditi and Devin Bowen have come full circle to lead the Horned Frogs to their first-ever NCAA team championship.
AFTER 70 YEARS, THE OJAI TOURNAMENT SAYS GOODBYE TO THE PAC-12
It was a bittersweet ending as the venerable Ojai Tennis Tournament said goodbye to the Pac-12 Conference during the playing of the 122nd tournament at Libbey Park the last week of April.
SOCAL TEAMS AND PLAYERS GEAR UP FOR NCAA D1 CHAMPIONSHIPS
Teams that punched their ticket to the NCAA tournament are ready for play to begin this week. Selections have also been announced for the singles and doubles championships.
PRO TENNIS NEWS
2025 AUSTRALIAN OPEN: SOCAL TALENT SHINES WHILE NEW STARS RISE
Over the course of the two-week tournament, 27 Team SoCal players made their presence felt on the global stage, competing across a wide range of events in singles, doubles, and mixed.
ALEX MICHELSEN AND MARCOS GIRON READY FOR DAVIS CUP DEBUTS
SoCal is bringing the heat to the 2025 Davis Cup, as two of its own—Alex Michelsen (Aliso Viejo) and Marcos Giron (Thousand Oaks)—step onto the world stage to represent Team USA!
SOCAL RISING STARS TIEN AND MICHELSEN MAKING HISTORY IN AUSTRALIA
Learner Tien and Alex Michelsen have made history at the Australian Open, becoming the first pair of Americans 20 or younger to reach the third round at a Grand Slam since the 2003 US Open.
SOCAL PLAYERS SET SIGHTS ON MAIN DRAW OF AUSTRALIAN OPEN
With the qualifying rounds of the 2025 Australian Open singles draw wrapping up on January 8th, players have begun gearing up for the start of the main draw in the first Slam of the new year.
BOYER, TIEN AMONG GROUP OF SOCAL PLAYERS TO WIN IN AUSTRALIA
Far away from the comfortable confines of the clay courts he trains on, Tristan Boyer was victorious in the first round of qualifying at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
TAYLOR FRITZ AND CARLOS ALCARAZ TO PLAY AT 2025 LAVER CUP IN NORCAL
Two of the brightest stars in men’s tennis, Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz, are the first players confirmed for the eighth edition of the Laver Cup in San Francisco, from September 19-21, 2025.
