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The Asian American and Pacific Islander Tennis Association is ready to make a difference
As the industry struggled to find direction during the pandemic, the USTA and other organizations formed Tennis Industry United. The goal was to bring together a diverse array of organizations to create a network of support in tennis, especially in times of need. However, several USTA board members and Asian American industry professionals noticed a…
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NETRESULTS Moves Indoors
NETRESULTS has begun its indoor training at the high school pavilion through winter of 2023. Space goes very quickly, don’t miss out! It’s our goal to continue us to develop you and your family’s passion to become tennis players. Happy holidays, David
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The University of Redlands honors legendary Coach Jim Verdieck with a new tennis center
Southern California is a hotbed for collegiate tennis programs at all levels, and while a lot of the attention might focus on big D1 schools like UCLA, USC, or Pepperdine, there are also programs such as the University of Redlands that boast a wealth of history and great facilities where student athletes develop. The University…
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Youth Tennis San Diego determined to welcome youngsters to the sport
With local tennis names like Taylor Fritz, Brandon Nakashima, and Zach Svajda emerging on the global scene, it stands to reason that the pipeline for young players is flowing strong across San Diego. The region continues to nurture up-and-coming athletes at all levels of the game, and Youth Tennis San Diego (YTSD) rates are among…
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Pro Circuit to kick off 2023 with stop in Malibu; Qualifier begins December 9
Fresh off a banner season in 2022, the USTA Pro Circuit returns to Southern California to kick off the new year with a $25K Malibu event at Pepperdine University featuring some of the region’s brightest young male and female players and future pro tour champions. The Pro Circuit, showcasing the future of American tennis, launched…
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This is… Carlsbad’s Andrew Lee
Growing up, Andrew Lee never thought he would be able to call himself an athlete. The Carlsbad native first tried out tennis at a local junior adaptive sports camp as a young teen, and was drawn to the individual, competitive nature of the sport. “I liked hitting,” said Andrew. “I just enjoy being able to…
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The SCTA Foundation’s Q &A Meet the Pro Madison Keys at the San Diego Open WTA 500
By Karen Ronney As a small child, American tennis pro Madison Keys was inspired to learn the sport by watching it on television. As a top-ranked junior en route to the pros, she played on many surfaces and her favorite is hard court. Her favorite food is tacos and her favorite singer is Beyonce. Her…
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Moms & Daughters team up for Nationals-bound League squad
Familial doubles tennis partners are not at all uncommon, especially among young siblings at the junior level. But adult competitors Carol Choy and Judy Su are bucking that trend with their 4.0 League team on which they each play doubles with their respective daughters. “My parents met on a tennis court,” said Choy. “I played…
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Torrance’s Raul Dominguez has built a reputation as a master athletic trainer in SoCal
At all levels of competition and recreation, most every player has found themselves feeling the bumps of the court and the recoil of their racquets and has needed a trainer during the tournament. Torrance’s Raul Dominguez is one of the most revered and successful athletic trainers in Southern California. Iin the industry since the 1980s,…
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Huntington Beach’s Mika Ikemori honored with prestigious Champions for Character Award
Mika Ikemori of Huntington Beach continues to make headlines in Southern California tennis, as the junior player was a recipient of the 2021-22 Southern Section, Jim Staunton CIF Champions for Character Award. The award is symbol of a great ideal, pursuing victory with honor, and is presented to outstanding athletes, being the only recognition in…