Adult Tennis News
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.
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.
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.
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.
Junior Tennis News
FROM SET TO COURT: YOUNG STARS BALANCING HOLLYWOOD AND TENNIS
For these Southern California juniors, balancing two worlds is not just a challenge, it is a masterclass that will shape every role they play, both on stage and on the court.
CHARLIE COOPER RETURNS TO US OPEN FOR THE 20TH YEAR OF WHEELCHAIR TENNIS
One year after reaching both the Boys’ singles and doubles finals at the US Open Junior Wheelchair Championships, La Quinta’s Charlie Cooper is headed back to NYC.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Community Tennis News
CELEBRATING WOMEN IN TENNIS: SHAINA ZAIDI AT THE CHAMPIONS OF EQUALITY
Shaina Zaidi of TuMe Tennis Club continues Southern California’s tradition of celebrating leaders who create meaningful access and opportunities in tennis.
USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FEATURE: BEYOND THE BASELINE – GAILOR LARGE
As Senior Director of Marketing, Gailor Large blends strategy, creativity, and heart—qualities that have elevated the organization’s brand and redefined how it engages the tennis community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
FROM VENUE TO CONTENDERS, USTA SOCAL CASTS ITS LONG SHADOW ON THE US OPEN
Before you even see a ball hit at the US Open, the engaging and enduring impact of the USTA Southern California section is present at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center.
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 New York tennis spotlight like never before.
RISING TEAM SOCAL STARS EYE THE 2025 US OPEN SINGLES MAIN DRAW
Southern California’s tennis stars are all chasing main draw spots at the 2025 US Open in New York City, from Wimbledon standouts to rising collegiate and pro talent.
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.
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.
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.
