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INDIAN WELLS: “Neto” nets a big win; Coco Advances to Round Two
Coco Vandeweghe in action at the BNP Paribas Open. As things heat up in the desert, Southern Californians are taking center stage, including an impressive upset on the men’s side and a strong performance in the women’s draw. The BNP is in full swing, and here’s the latest from Indian Wells! On center court…
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2018 SoCal CTA Partnership Grant
2018 Southern California Tennis Association CTA Partnership Grant The CTA Partnership Grant is offered each year to all registered CTAs in Southern California. The intention of this funding program is to help CTAs strengthen their organization, and to support them in growing tennis through partnerships and programming. The Southern California Tennis Association CTA Partnership Grant…
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INDIAN WELLS: In defeat, Nakashima wins Indian Wells fans
Near the end, someone at courtside said rather apologetically, “He’s young.” Brandon Nakashima (USTA SoCal/D.Nash) But this was not simply a flippant observation of 16-year old Brandon Nakashima, the San Diegan and top rated national collegiate recruit. It was as much a compliment to a young man who showed some fight in what could have…
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INDIAN WELLS: Escobedo continues a dream journey
Last winter, Ernesto Escobedo began a promising upward trend. At the 2017 Australian Open, the West Covina native made a rather improbable run on the Grand Slam stage after emerging from the tournament qualifier. In the opening round, Escobedo surprised the #63 ranked Daniil Medvedev in four sets, then took the first set from #23…
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INDIAN WELLS: Kratzer Kicks Into High Gear
As a wild card entry into the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells this week, Ashley Kratzer had the misfortune of drawing the #1 seed in the women’s qualifying event to open the two week competition. Ukraine’s Kateryna Kozlova reached her career high WTA ranking last month (#62) and earned her first tour championship last…
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Top Senior Player Loeb Enjoying the Southern California Lifestyle
Teaching Pro Spotlight: Larry Loeb The City of Riverside should seriously consider signing up longtime tennis teaching professional Larry Loeb to do a promotional tourism video spot praising all the great things about living in the Inland Empire. Born and raised in Denver, Colo., the 65-year-old Loeb and his wife found their way to sunny…
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Still Going Strong: Coachella’s 70s League
If you think that all seniors retire to the desert for rest and relaxation, playing Gin rummy or lounging at poolside, there are plenty of racquet-wielding tennis enthusiasts who beg to differ. So many, in fact, that USTA Area League Coordinator Donna Ringer has spearheaded a team tennis league for 70-and-over women in Coachella Valley,…
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PTR Offers Variety of Coaching Education Courses This Spring
The Professional Tennis Registry is offering many specialized workshops to fit the needs of teaching professionals this spring in Southern California. Registration is now open for the following courses certifications. Fees are listed for the courses for members. To learn more regarding non-members, please call PTR Headquarters 843-785-7244. The Indian Wells Tennis Coaches Summit hosted…
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USC-Bound Cayetano Keeps Her Focus On Tennis, School
Junior Spotlight: Eryn Cayetano Eryn Cayetano is far from your typical junior tennis player, especially for someone who is considered one of the elite players in the nation. The USC-bound Cayetano, 16, started 2018 by making the finals of the USTA Winter Nationals falling to Gianna Pielet in the final for her first USTA national…
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Woods to Host UPSTA Coaching and Kids Clinic
Pete Brown Junior Tennis Program and Harvard Tennis Park led by Coach Marty Woods will host a free kids’ tennis clinic on Sunday, April 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. At the same time at the Jackie Tatum Harvard Tennis Park (1535 West 62nd Street, Los Angeles CA 90047), Woods and fellow USPTA coaches will…