Adult Tennis News
MIXED 18 & OVER KICKS OFF 2025 SOCAL ADULT LEAGUE SECTIONALS SEASON
The start of the 2025 Adult Sectionals season began April 25–27 with over 500 USTA League players converging on Orange County for three days of competition.
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.
MARCH MADNESS, SOCAL STYLE: USTA NATIONAL INVITATIONALS RECAP
With this USTA National Championship year in the books, the stage is set for a fresh season of League play in Southern California and another year of unforgettable competition.
IN WAKE OF FIRES, ALTADENA & MALIBU TEAMS POWER THROUGH ADULT SECTIONALS
USTA Adult League teams from Altadena and Malibu, which had been deeply affected by the recent LA fires, banded together to compete at SoCal Doubles Sectionals in the desert.
USTA SOCAL FEATURE: BEYOND THE BASELINE – INDIA HOFFMANN
Nearing her fourth year with the SoCal section, and seventh total working for the USTA, India Hoffman has firmly established herself as a pillar of excellence in Adult League Tennis.
Junior Tennis News
USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FEATURE: BEYOND THE BASELINE – JAYCEE CRUZ
Now in her fifth year as a Coordinator of Junior Tennis, Jaycee continues to be a trusted and approachable figure, known for her organization, leadership, and ability to connect with people.
SOCAL JUNIORS RACK UP WINS AT MAY’S USTA NATIONAL TOURNAMENTS
May has been electric for USTA SoCal’s junior tennis players, who rose to the occasion and delivered standout performances on the national stage with poise, power, and passion.
USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FEATURE: BEYOND THE BASELINE – JASON COOK
Persistent, compelling, and inspiring are just a handful of traits that define Jason Cook, helping to make him an ideal figure to help lead the next generation of tennis talent in SoCal.
HOW TO BE THE ULTIMATE SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR YOUR YOUNG TENNIS PLAYER
As a parent, you’re so much more than just the driver to practice or the cheerful face in the stands. You’re their rock and their safety net when things don’t go as planned.
A MOTHER’S DAY REFLECTION ON THE ROAD WITH HER DAUGHTER
The journey of a tennis mom can take all kinds of twists and turns. There are good days and bad days. There are peaks that go along with the big wins, and valleys with the tough losses.
THE BRIGHT LEGACY OF LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL’S TENNIS STAR BRAUN LEVI
There are some individuals whose lives stretch far beyond the years they’re given, who leave behind something more than memories. Braun Levi was one of those unforgettable souls.
Community Tennis News
HOW THE IMPACTO PROGRAM IS KEEPING TENNIS ALIVE IN BOYLE HEIGHTS
USTA Southern California CalVIP Spotlight: In a neighborhood better known for resilience than rackets, a small but mighty movement is taking root, one forehand at a time.
NBC LA FEATURE: TUME TENNIS SOCIAL CLUB – COMMUNITY OVER COMPETITION
In honor of National Tennis Month, NBC Los Angeles profiled how TuMe Tennis is making a difference on the brand new courts USTA Southern California helped resurface!
CITY OF OJAI NAMED SECOND USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TENNIS TOWN
From its rich history and iconic Ojai Tennis Tournament to deep-rooted traditions like tea under the oaks and youth programs, Ojai is a tennis community unlike any other.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NAMED TOP USTA SECTION FOR TENNIS PARTICIPATION
Tennis is booming in the United States and SoCal is no exception! The USTA confirmed that tennis participation in the U.S. has surged to an all-time high of 25.7 million Americans in 2024.
USTA GRANTS FUEL ADAPTIVE & WHEELCHAIR TENNIS EXPANSION IN SOCAL
The USTA recently announced more than $100,000 in grant funding to support 55 wheelchair tennis programs across the country, and six of those programs call SoCal home.
CARLOS ALCARAZ ACADEMY ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER UNITED STATES CAMPS
USTA SoCal has announced that Carlos Alcaraz Academy Camps are now an official camp partner of the organization, in conjunction with a newly-launched junior scholarship program.
College Tennis News
KATE FAKIH’S AANHPI ROOTS, JUNIOR DOMINANCE, AND COLLEGE ASCENSION
A winner at every stage of her young life, UCLA Bruin Kate Fakih has already built a résumé on the tennis court that many dream of, and she’s done it all by the age of 18.
BIG CHANGES, BIG DESCISION LOOMS FOR LONG BEACH’S ANDY NGUYEN
Andy Nguyen was happy with the way his first two years went playing for UC-Irvine. He liked the fun and carefree nature of his teammates. He liked his coach. But something was missing.
SOCAL SCHOOLS WIN BIG AT NCAA DIVISION I CONFERENCE TOURNAMENTS
Whether it was UCLA’s historic Big Ten title, UC Irvine’s comeback in the Big West, or San Diego State’s grit in the Mountain West, Southern California tennis stood tall.
NEW-LOOK OJAI TOURNAMENT FIRST TO FEATURE BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP
While some things never change in Ojai, for the first time ever there will be new school banners lifted in historic Libbey Park with the Big Ten hosting their women’s championship.
UC SAN DIEGO REPEATS AS TENNIS ON CAMPUS SECTIONAL CHAMPIONS
Fourteen unique schools were represented in San Diego, with many sending multiple teams from their clubs to compete, all vying for the opportunity to advance to 2025 Nationals.
BIG TEN WOMEN COMING WEST FOR CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT AT THE OJAI
USC and UCLA will still remain part of the storied tradition of The Ojai as women’s teams from the Big Ten Conference will be part of the 123rd Annual Ojai Tennis Tournament.
Pro Tennis News
SOCAL PRO SERIES: KEEGAN SMITH CLAIMS FIRST PRO SERIES SINGLES TITLE
At 26, Keegan Smith is hoping the beginning of the 2025 SoCal Pro Series serves as the marker for his own tennis renaissance, and a re-birth and re-dedication to his singles career.
SOCAL PRO SERIES: ROHAN MURALI, KEEGAN SMITH SQUARE OFF IN SINGLES SEMIS
Rohan Murali won’t commit to playing beyond this opening week on the SoCal Pro Series. As a Harvard student, tennis can be a significant part of your life, but it can’t be all-consuming.
2025 SOCAL PRO SERIES KICKS OFF IN SAN DIEGO AT BARNES TENNIS CENTER
Keegan Smith doesn’t make a habit of playing $15K tournaments on the USTA Pro Circuit anymore, but he is all too happy to make an exception for the SoCal Pro Series.
PARIS AWAITS: SOCAL CONTENDERS EYE ROLAND GARROS GLORY
The stage is set in Paris as Roland Garros 2025 kicks off on Sunday, May 25, ushering in two weeks of high-stakes tennis on the sport’s most iconic clay courts.
FOURTH-ANNUAL SOCAL PRO SERIES RETURNS WITH SEVEN WEEKS OF PRO TENNIS
USTA Southern California’s popular SoCal Pro Series is returning for the fourth consecutive year, beginning May 26 at Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego.
TEAM SOCAL ARRIVES IN PARIS FOR 2025 FRENCH OPEN QUALIFYING
Before the tennis world tunes in for the glamour of Court Philippe-Chatrier and the high-stakes battles of the main draws, a different kind of drama unfolds just beyond the spotlight.
