USTA National Officiating Department has published the list of Southern California officials selected for the 2017 U.S. Open. This is the singular highest honor for an American tennis official in the Professional Pathway. For many on this list, it is the result of years of hard work and dedication. We are all very proud of…

Each week we visit our Champions of Southern California Tennis – those who go above and beyond to promote and grow the game throughout SoCal and beyond. These individuals and organizations deliver the game of tennis to a variety of audiences, often in places where the significance of tennis goes far beyond the court itself. As we share their…

Grand Slam Junior Champions Highlight Entries At USTA Girls’ 16s & 18s National Championships, August 5-13, 2017 In San Diego San Diego County to be Well-Represented With Strong Contingent of Local Players Wimbledon girls’ champion Claire Liu of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and French Open girls’ champion Whitney Osuigwe of Bradenton, Fla., are among the entries…

Rogers and Jurak Score 5-4 Victory in Women’s Doubles Ryan Harrison continued to play clutch tennis this season as he led the defending Mylan World TeamTennis champion San Diego Aviators to an exciting 18-17 victory over the visiting Springfield Lasers on Tuesday night at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa. Harrison and Raven Klaasen gave…

Each week we visit our Champions of Southern California Tennis – those who go above and beyond to promote and grow the game throughout SoCal and beyond. These individuals and organizations deliver the game of tennis to a variety of audiences, often in places where the significance of tennis goes far beyond the court itself. As we share their…

Tickets for the 2017 SCTA Hall of Fame Induction Gala go on sale later this month via direct mail, phone, and online sales. This event, which celebrates the accomplishments of twelve Southern California tennis icons, will take place at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa on Sunday, October 1. Those who wish to join…

At the recent Junior Sectionals tournaments, many of Southern California’s finest young talents were front and center, competing among their peers for 2017 bragging rights. These junior players exemplify some of the disciplines that often lose their significance in the adult game. Let’s consider what adult players can learn from watching SoCal’s exceptional young athletes.…

Ryan Harrison Wins Singles and Doubles to Lead Aviators to 17-14 Victory The defending Mylan World TeamTennis champion San Diego Aviators staged an incredible comeback on Sunday night to win their home opener at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa with a thrilling 17-14 victory over the Orange County Breakers. Playing before a capacity…

Mylan WTT Champion San Diego Aviators Announce Theme Nights And Promotions For All Seven Home Matches At Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Fans Encouraged to Arrive Early to Receive Promotional Items and Enjoy Pre-Match Festivities The defending Mylan World TeamTennis champion San Diego Aviators have announced theme nights and promotions for all seven of…

Siem “Sam” Woldeab picked up a tennis racket at age 7 as a fun summer activity. His family lived across the street from the Helix Charter High School tennis courts, so it was an easy choice. After a few lessons, however, he knew tennis was his sport.  Recently, the United States Tennis Association’s Player Development…