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Over 40 Teams Represent SoCal at USTA League National Championships
From winning League Sectionals at home to competing on the National stage, the USTA League season has come to an end, marking a banner year for #TeamSoCal in national competition across the country. In total, thirty-six Southern California League teams competed among almost 600 League teams at various events across five cities, each seeking a…
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This Is… Anaheim’s Jaycee Estefani
Jaycee Estefani considers tennis a major part of his life now, and is very quickly hopping up the levels and making a name for himself. However, the Anaheim native had a relatively late introduction to the sport, and never even played any junior tennis, giving him a large hill to climb at adult tournaments. Jaycee…
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Iva Jovic of Torrance has been representing SoCal on a global scale
Former Junior Sectionals champion and Orange Bowl titlist Iva Jovic has emerged on the global scene as part of Team USA’s entry in the 2022 Junior Billie Jean Cup tournament (formerly Fed Cup). The team was victorious in the finals in Turkey, marking yet another step in the development of one of SoCal’s top junior…
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Los Angeles native Jayara White shines in USTA National NJTL Essay contest
Each year, the USTA Foundation sponsors an essay contest for youngsters ages 10-18 involved in NJTL programming nationwide. In 2022, entrants were asked to describe how tennis best reflects confidence, character, sportsmanship, and teamwork. For her winning essay among 10-year-olds, SoCal’s Jayara White and her father were awarded a trip to New York City as…
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Torrance’s Atif Moon has been fighting for his place in tennis for his entire life
In late October, Southern California and Northern California did battle in the annual North-South Wheelchair Tennis Challenge. Led by Torrance native Atif Moon, SoCal emerged with its largest margin of victory ever. But that was the plan, after all. TeamSoCal had been gunning for revenge ever since NorCal defeated them by the same margin a…
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This is… Santa Ana’s Elson De Cantuaria
As the founder and director of Match Point Tennis Academy, Elson De Cantuaria has forged a place for himself in Southern California tennis as an educator and coach of elite, well-rounded athletes. Although the Brazilian national is thousands of miles from his native land, his numerous students and companions in the sport of tennis have…
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Signature Series wraps 2022 schedule with Super Sectionals finale as juniors earn Final 8 Masters trophies
There was lots of hardware handed out over the weekend as both adult and junior competition culminated the 2022 Signature Series schedule. In Orange County, a host of adults earned sectional titles while juniors vied for the top spot in the annual Final 8 Junior Masters in Rancho Mirage. Nicolas Calixto and Daniela Borruel were…
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Portola High School’s girls tennis program has earned its first ever shot at a state championship
With so many ways to enjoy the sport of tennis, many junior players might focus solely on tournament play, college tennis, or even starting a pro career early. However, in the midst of all these competitive endeavors, there is a special place that high school tennis occupies. Portola High School is a remarkable example of…
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Spring Combo Registration Now Open
Spring Combo registration is now open that will be a combination of the first 4 weeks indoors and the last 4 weeks moving outdoors. The program will begin March 22nd. The indoor programs fill up fast so don’t wait to keep your development on the right path. NETRESULTS wants to express our gratitude to be…
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Matt & Tom Willson have a father-son tennis connection that stretches decades
Matt Willson currently resides in Palos Verdes and is in his late fifties, while his father, Tom, is a spry 92-year-old living the good life in Florida. After winning a gold ball, six silver balls, and a bronze ball playing at father-son tournaments over 25 years, the duo has a lot to celebrate. However, despite…