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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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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.

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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.

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Junior Tennis News

NATIONAL SIBLINGS DAY GIVES TIME TO REFLECT ON FAMILIES WHO LOVE TENNIS

In celebration of National Siblings Day we caught up with some SoCal’s current players who have experienced that intense, unbreakable bond of having a sibling to share the court.

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USTA SOCAL & SWINGVISION MAKE HISTORY WITH ELC HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS DEBUT

The highly successful SoCal Pro Series, which has helped launch the pro careers of SoCal stars like Learner Tien, returns this May with events across San Diego and LA counties.

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USTA NATIONAL TITLES HIGHLIGHT SOCAL’S RECENT SUCCESS AT EASTER BOWL

SoCal’s top players recently converged in Indian Wells for the Easter Bowl, a USTA Super National where Gold, Silver, and Bronze Balls were handed out in the Boys’ and Girls’ 12s-18s divisions.

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USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA APRIL 2025 JUNIOR NEWSLETTER

Featuring all of the most important information for the month of April for junior parents and players, including Friendship Cup and the FILA International Junior Championships.

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Community Tennis News

SOCAL LEGEND BILLIE JEAN KING GETS A STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

At 81 years old, Billie Jean King, a Southern California native and one of the most groundbreaking athletes and activists in history, made history once again.

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RACHEL ZINER: LEADING THE WAY IN PREVENTATIVE SPORTS MEDICINE IN SAN DIEGO

We caught up with Dr. Ziner during Women’s Wellness Month to discuss her journey into athletic training and the impact of her work at Catalyst Performance Center. 

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USTA SOCAL FEATURE: BAKERSFIELD NAMED FIRST TENNIS TOWN

This initiative highlights local towns that have been instrumental in the growth of SoCal tennis and where tennis is more than just a sport – it’s woven into the fabric of daily life.

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WOMEN’S HISTORY/WELLNESS MONTH FEATURE: DR. N’DEA IRVIN-CHOY

A biomedical engineer turned influencer and now tennis enthusiast, Dr. N’Dea Irvin-Choy has continuously challenged herself to push past the limits of conventional expectations.

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USTA SOCAL FEATURE: ASHA HOLLAND HAS NEVER STOPPED LIVING HER DREAM

You think Mirra Andreeva winning the BNP Paribas Open at 17 is impressive, wait till you hear about Asha Holland’s journey and how she became a renowned DJ at the age of 11.

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USTA SOCAL FEATURE: BEYOND THE BASELINE – CATHY JACOBSON-GUZY

One of the most decorated and highly regarded professionals in the SoCal community, Cathy Jacobson-Guzy embodies the qualities that companies strive to find in an employee. 

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College Tennis News

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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UCLA BRUINS KATE FAKIH, OLIVIA CENTER MAKE RUN TO NCAA DOUBLES FINAL

UCLA freshmen and SoCal natives Olivia Center and Kate Fakih, both 18, have now faced the ultimate highs any junior and aspiring pro tennis player can experience.

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Pro Tennis News

SOCAL PRO SERIES RETURNS FOR ITS FOURTH SEASON STARTING IN MAY

The highly successful SoCal Pro Series, which has helped launch the pro careers of SoCal stars like Learner Tien, returns this May with events across San Diego and LA counties.

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BNP PARIBAS OPEN RECAP: SOCAL PROS CHASE TITLES, JUNIORS SWEEP

From March 2 to March 16, the world’s best players battled at Tennis Paradise in Indian Wells, delivering nonstop action despite unpredictable weather challenges.

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HOME COURT ADVANTAGE: TEAM SOCAL PLAYERS READY FOR BNP PARIBAS OPEN

As the BNP Paribas Open kicks off, a new generation of SoCal standouts is ready to leave its mark in the desert. From seasoned pros to rising stars, these local players are ready.

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