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So Cal Stars Taylor Fritz and Desirae Krawczyk Shine On International Stage at the United Cup
While they started out in Southern California junior tennis, local-born talent Taylor Fritz and Desirae Krawczyk have made an international splash. This week they helped Team United States win the inaugural 2023 United Cup in Australia. The event combined the best ATP Tour and Hologic WTA Tour players in the world. It was a collection…
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ITA adopts World Tennis Number (WTN) as benchmark for ratings in 2023
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) has announced that the International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Number (WTN) is now the exclusive official rating of the ITA and college tennis. “The international tennis eco-system and the landscape of American college athletics are both evolving,” said ITA Chief Executive Officer Dr. Timothy Russell. “In continuing to empower…
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New Years Greetings from Executive Director Linda Milan
Dear Southern California Tennis Association Foundation Friends, It has been an amazing and empowering year for the SCTA Foundation. We are back in full swing with our mission of Changing Lives and Communities Through Tennis. We have given approximately $400,000 to players, programs and organizations in underserved populations throughout Southern California. Our areas of impact include youth…
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Mater Dei High School’s girls tennis team wins a program first CIF State Championship
In her first year as the head coach of the program, Mater Dei Head Coach Debbie Shaffer had to not only settle into her new role but also manage the high expectations of the girls’ team and juggle a few unexpected twists throughout the season. In the end, the best of circumstances – Mater Dei…
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A road finally traveled – Mark Warren’s long journey to nationals
Success in tennis is relative. Some might find success in every match they play or every tournament they win. Others may have to wait years to achieve their goals and truly find what they were looking for when playing tennis. Mark Warren had to try for over a decade to finally achieve his dream of…
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RSI names Champions of Tennis; Barnes Tennis Center and City of LA among honorees in 2022
Two Southern California organizations were honored for their efforts in the game as part of Raquet Sports Industry magazine’s 22nd annual “Champions of Tennis Awards,” which honor people, businesses and organizations dedicated to improving the sport and business of tennis. Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego was recognized as Municipal Tennis Facility of the Year,…
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San Diego’s Giavara enjoys big results for Team USA in France
While most collegiate tennis players are preparing for a busy tennis season and navigating final exams, San Diego native Haley Giavara is fresh off a voyage halfway around the world to unfamiliar and frigid territory, braving the cold to compete in a tournament that she’d been dreaming of for years. As luck would have it,…
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Three’s Company! Trio of SoCal juniors land first ITF trophies
It’s a milestone that three local players will remember for a long time to come. Last month, Fallbrook’s Emily Deming and Alyssa Ahn of San Diego won their first career ITF title at the Barnes Tennis Center Junior Open in the G18 Doubles category. Also lifting his maiden ITF title, local standout Trevor Svajda won…
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This is… Coronado’s Ryan Seggerman
An Ivy League graduate from Princeton currently pursuing an MBA at North Carolina, Ryan Seggerman has made the most of his collegiate career both on and off the court. One could never guess that his highly successful career in tennis started before he was even born, as his parents met playing tennis. “It only made…
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This is… Irvine’s Champion & Winner Okey
They are as known for their first names as they are for their tennis, but that tide is beginning to shift as Champion and Winner Okey further establish themselves at the height of their junior tennis careers. While the 15-year-old twins from Irvine are on the verge of major career decisions that determine their immediate…