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2025 Tournaments & Events
Junior Tennis News
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.
UNLOCKING THE MENTAL BENEFITS OF TENNIS FOR YOUTH PLAYERS
Tennis isn’t just about mastering forehands and backhands or acing your serves; it’s a sport that offers a multitude of real mental benefits, particularly for junior players.
MAZE CUP 2025 PREVIEW: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SOCAL VS. NORCAL
The 50th edition of the Maze Cup, the annual SoCal vs. NorCal for junior bragging rights, will take place May 2-4 at the Berkeley Tennis Club in Northern California.
JOHNSON, VERGNE TO REPRESENT THE UNITED STATES IN JUNIOR TEAM COMPETITION
Their inclusion in these elite teams underscores not only their individual prowess but also the strength of the USTA Southern California junior development programs.
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.
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.
Community Tennis News
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.
USTA SOCAL FEATURE: WHY TENNIS MIGHT JUST BE THE BEST SPORT IN THE WORLD
In honor of National Tennis Month, we’re celebrating the magnificent sport that is tennis, not just because it’s fun, but because it’s genuinely good for you in just about every way.
USTA SOCAL WHEELCHAIR FEATURE: THIS IS… TORRANCE’S ATIF MOON
In a world where he had every reason to hold back, Atif Moon always chose to push forward. Diagnosed at birth with a tumor in his spinal cord, Atif’s life began with immense challenges.
ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAM SERVING ADVANTAGE INSPIRES AUTISTIC YOUTH
Serving Advantage exists for young students on the autism spectrum and similar cognitive impairments like Jacob Cid, who recently suffered the devastating loss of his mother.
College Tennis News
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.
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.
