USTA Southern California announced today the launch of the 2022 SoCal Pro Circuit, a series of ITF events showcasing college and high-level juniors as they begin their journey to the professional ranks.

The new USTA SoCal Pro Circuit launches its inaugural schedule on Monday, May 30 with qualifying rounds of the $15k Rancho Santa Fe event. Both male and female players who live in SoCal or who compete on a college team within the region are eligible to compete and earn points toward a coveted wild card slot at the 2023 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.

These six-day, $15k events feature equal prize money for both men’s and women’s draws. Following the premiere at Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Center (May 30 – June 6), followed by two stops in San Diego, then Los Angeles, Fountain Valley, and Claremont.

Find the complete schedule at ustasocal.com/procircuit.

“These players represent the future of tennis,” says Tour Supervisor Cathy Jacobson-Guzy. “This is the final stepping stone before they take on the world. Our goal is to make sure they are ready when it’s time for the next step.”

“Many of the nation’s top players consider Southern California home,” said Trevor Kronemann, Executive Director at USTA Southern California. “Whether they are homegrown talent or collegiate players competing with a SoCal program, the depth of talent in our Section is unparalleled. We look forward to nurturing these players even further as they develop into the next wave of American tennis champions.”

Tour sponsors include Wilson Sporting Goods and Crabel Investments. The SoCal Pro Circuit is part of the ITF World Tennis Tour and USTA Pro Circuit.

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