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SIX AREAS CLINCH LEAGUE NATIONALS BERTH AT 18 & OVER SECTIONALS

Over three weekends, more than 1,100 of SoCal’s top Adult League 18 & Over players competed a sectional championship and a ticket to USTA Leauge Nationals.

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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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40 & OVER RECAP: OC LEADS CHARGE AS FOUR AREAS CAPTURE FIRST TILES OF 2025

Held at premier San Diego venues, including Barnes Tennis Center, the event featured spirited match play across the 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and Capstone 40 & Over Divisions.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Junior Tennis News

SAN DIEGO’S ALYSSA AHN & OTHER TOP SOCAL JUNIORS AT USTA NATIONALS 

SoCal’s top juniors shined at the 2025 L1 USTA Nationals: Alyssa Ahn and Thea Frodin won titles and US Open wild cards, while Andy Johnson finished runner-up.

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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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SOCAL WILD CARDS BRING EXCITEMENT TO BJK NATIONALS GIRLS’ 18s DRAW

Whether they’re returning champions, rising stars, or gaining experience between the junior and pro circuits, these players reflect the depth and competitive fire that define SoCal tennis.

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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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HOW KIANA AND PAOLO HUERTA ARE SERVING UP A TENNIS DREAM TOGETHER

San Diego’s Kiana and Paolo Huerta are more than just siblings—they’re tennis training partners, fierce competitors, and supportive cheerleaders for one another.

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FROM TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH: KEISARI PENMAN’S JOURNEY OF RESILIENCE

Keisari Penman is not your typical teenager. The sixteen year old has been through the unimaginable after tragically losing her home to the Eaton Fire in Altadena in January 2025.

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Community Tennis News

USTA SOCAL CELEBRATES CLAREMONT AS ITS NEWEST LATEST TENNIS TOWN

Claremont is the third tennis town of 2025, serving up top-tier events, youth programs, and a love for the game from The Claremont Club to the Colleges.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Pro Tennis News

STAR POWER & SOCAL SPARK: A NEW ERA FOR US OPEN MIXED DOUBLES

A star-studded, high-stakes reboot of US Open Mixed Doubles puts Taylor Fritz and Venus Williams in the spotlight like never before.

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RISING SOCAL STARS EYE 2025 US OPEN SINGLES MAIN DRAW

Southern California tennis stars chase main draw spots at the 2025 US Open, from Wimbledon standouts to rising collegiate and pro talent.

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QUIET FIRE: THE OTHER SIDE OF SAN DIEGO’S BRANDON NAKASHIMA

Brandon Nakashima returns to the US Open with quiet fire and focus. From San Diego to the world stage, he’s a devoted family man, avid sports fan, and competitor you won’t want to miss.

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TAYLOR FRITZ NAMED TO UNITED STATES DAVIS CUP TEAM

Rancho Santa Fe’s Taylor Fritz is back in action for Team USA! The top-ranked American man will compete in the Davis Cup second-round qualifiers at Delray Beach.

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TEAM SOCAL’S TOP US OPEN MOMENTS: A LOOK BACK AT 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.

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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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