11-Nov-2024
Signing Week: Blue Chip Boys
This coming Wednesday, November 13, is Signing Day - the first day that any senior in the Class of 2025 can sign a financial aid agreement with an NCAA Division I or II institution. Take a look at the status of the Blue Chip boys.
8-Nov-2024
Meet the Assistant: Princeton's Nathan Thompson
Assistant coaches might not get as much attention as head coaches, but they are highly valued by everyone within a college program. In this edition of Meet The Assistant, we profile Princeton women's assistant coach Nathan Thompson.
6-Nov-2024
Colorado Partners with City of Boulder for New Indoor Facility
The University of Colorado and the city of Boulder announced they are partnering to provide a new indoor facility for tennis players throughout the community, including members of the CU women’s team. The expected completion is 2026.
4-Nov-2024
USTA to Utilize Electronic Line Calling at Junior Indoor Nationals
The USTA announced last week that four 2024 USTA Junior National Indoor Championships will utilize PlayReplay electronic line-calling in competition, marking the first time USTA national junior tournaments have formally featured ELC in play.
1-Nov-2024
Scary Good Results in October for Collegiate Stars
College tennis continues its time in the spotlight, with current Division I stars earning five titles last month, and recent collegians picking up 10 more. The ITF also crowned champions at the World Junior Finals, two Americans claimed titles at the Pan American Closed and two 16-year-olds captured ITF women's World Tennis Tour title at the $75,000 level.
28-Oct-2024
Recruiting Insider: Michigan State's Harry Jadun
Getting more insight into how college coaches recruit can make the process less intimidating for prospects. Our "Recruiting Insider" series features coaches from across the nation providing their recruiting methods. Today, we hear from Michigan State's Harry Jadun.
22-Oct-2024
USTA Announces Reorganization for Player Support
The USTA announced that it is reorganizing to better support players at all levels of their competitive pathway, with Player Development, Pro Circuit, Team Events, Collegiate and Junior Competition teams now combined into a single cohesive department.
18-Oct-2024
Kennedy and Iyengar Claim ITF Pan American Regional Titles
A warm and sunny week ended in Spring, Texas with four all-American finals at the International Tennis Federation's J300 Pan American Regional Championships, hosted by the Giammalva Racquet Club. Jack Kennedy and Maya Iyengar captured the singles titles.
14-Oct-2024
Hot 100 List - October 2024
It's time to unveil the October 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
11-Oct-2024
USTA Eastern Prepares for 36th Annual College Showcase
USTA Eastern is holding its 36th annual College Showcase on November 10th in Mount Kisco, New York. Along with juniors and seniors participating in the showcase, the section is also offering a separate event for freshman and sophomores at the same site.
9-Oct-2024
Meet The Assistant: UC Irvine's Jurence Mendoza
Assistant coaches might not get as much attention as head coaches, but they are highly valued by everyone within a college program. They work long hours to help teams try to win matches and help players try to achieve their goals. In this edition of Meet The Assistant, we profile UC Irvine's Jurence Mendoza.
4-Oct-2024
First-Time Winners Highlight September Aces
September produced first-time titles for teenagers on both the junior and pro circuits. Division I college tennis crowned its first champions of 2024-25, while current and recently graduated collegians also earned their share of the spotlight as summer turned to fall.
30-Sep-2024
College Tennis Benefits from Team IMPACT Relationships
Thirteen college tennis programs are involved with Team IMPACT for the 2024-25 season. The organization matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams to create a long-term life-changing experience for everyone involved.
27-Sep-2024
ATP Accelerator Program Brings Top Juniors Up To Speed
Sensing the progress of top junior boys was stalling at that entry level, the ATP introduced a new pathway two years ago for highly-ranked junior boys, collaborating with the ITF on a program giving them more opportunities to compete immediately at the Challenger level.
23-Sep-2024
Hot 100 List - September 2024
It's time to unveil the September 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
20-Sep-2024
New College of Florida Ready to Launch New Programs
New College of Florida is launching men’s and women’s tennis programs in the fall of 2025. The Mighty Banyans will compete in the NAIA as part of The Sun Conference. New College has hired Jeff Maren to coach both programs.
18-Sep-2024
Team USA Seeks Players for 2025 World Maccabiah Games
Team USA is seeking participants for the 2025 World Maccabiah Games in Israel. Tennis will be fielding rosters for Open, Junior, Masters and Paralympic divisions. The juniors have Under-18 and Under-16 teams for boys and girls in singles, doubles and mixed doubles.
16-Sep-2024
Star Ratings - Fall 2024 Edition
After months of waiting, the Star Ratings have finally arrived again. Find out right now how many stars you have as The Tennis Recruiting Network proudly presents the Fall Star Ratings for 2024.
13-Sep-2024
Improbable Runs Lead Jodar and Stojsavljevic to US Open Titles
Rafael Jodar and Mika Stojsavljevic both emerged with their first junior slam titles after inspiring runs in the US Open Junior Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, with Jodar defeating top seed Nicolai Budkov Kjaer and Stojsavljevic downing No. 7 seed Wakana Sonobe in the singles finals.
9-Sep-2024
Meet The Assistant: Texas A&M's Kevin O'Shea
Assistant coaches might not get as much attention as head coaches, but they are highly valued by everyone within a college program. They work long hours to help teams try to win matches and help players try to achieve their goals. In this edition of Meet The Assistant, we profile Texas A&M's Kevin O'Shea.
4-Sep-2024
NJTL Essay Winners Honored During US Open in New York City
The USTA Foundation celebrated the winners of the 2024 National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) Essay Contest during US Open Fan Week. The wiriters were asked to "Who is your GOAT?" as their prompt.
2-Sep-2024
Tennis Recruiting Welcomes the Class of 2031
Tennis Recruiting Network welcomes the Class of 2031 to the rankings this week. Among the young rising stars are sixth graders James Borchard, Lucy Dupere, Evan Fan and Aimee Peng.
30-Aug-2024
August Standouts Shine on Hard Courts
The hard courts take center stage in August leading up to the US Open, and many former collegiate stars had great performances that landed them a spot in the Aces column for the month.
28-Aug-2024
Jodar and Kostovic Capture College Park J300 Titles
Spain's Rafael Jodar and Serbia's Teodora Kostovic warmed up for the US Open Junior Championships by capturing the singles titles at last week's International Federation J300 tournament in College Park, Maryland
27-Aug-2024
USTA Awards Grants to Wheelchair Grassroots Programs
The USTA recently announced it has awarded more than $100,000 in USTA Wheelchair Tennis Grassroots Grants to 56 local organizations that promote and develop the growth of wheelchair tennis and use the sport to help build stronger, healthier communities nationwide.
23-Aug-2024
USTA Creates New Player Development Advisory Council
The United States Tennis Association recently announced the formation of a new Player Development Advisory Council (PDAC) to provide input on how the USTA can best enhance and optimize its support for high-performance American players at all levels of the sport.
21-Aug-2024
Hot 100 List - August 2024
It's time to unveil the August 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
19-Aug-2024
Recruiting Insider: UCF's Lloyd Bruce-Burgess
Getting more insight into how college coaches recruit can make the process less intimidating for prospects. Our "Recruiting Insider" series features coaches from across the nation providing their recruiting methods. Today, we hear from UCF's Lloyd Bruce-Burgess.
16-Aug-2024
Jovic Sweeps Through 18s, Nets Two US Open Wild Cards
Iva Jovic captured the Girls 18s singles and doubles title at the Billie Jean King National Championships in San Diego. The 16-year-old didn't drop a set while sweeping through singles, and teamed with Tyra Grant to continue their success in doubles.
16-Aug-2024
Forbes Finds Form in Capturing 18s Title in Kalamazoo
Matthew Forbes arrived in Kalamazoo with an uninspiring recent match record and a lower seed. But the rising Michigan State freshman left with a gold ball, a US Open wild card and a Gatorade bath from his college teammates after winning the 18s singles title.
15-Aug-2024
Ashar's Dream Run Ends with Gold Ball, Junior US Open Berth
Ishika Ashar spent the last year dreaming about playing in the Junior US Open. The blue chip rising junior made it a reality by capturing the Girls 16s singles title at the USTA Billie Jean King National Championship in San Diego. Ashar and singles finalist Nicole Weng both earned their first national balls.
15-Aug-2024
Grumet's Golden Summer Continues at Kalamazoo
Gus Grumet won his first gold ball at the USTA National Clay Courts Championships in July. A second came in his very next tournament, with the No. 1 seed capturing the USTA Boys 16s National championship with a nerve-jangling comeback at Kalamazoo College's Stowe Stadium.
14-Aug-2024
Kockinis Beats the Heat, Opponents for Girls 14s Gold
Armira Kockinis nearly bowed out in the quarterfinals when she was overcome by the heat. But the California native hung tough and won every match to capture the singles gold ball at the USTA Girls 14s Natiional Championships in Rome, Georgia
14-Aug-2024
Berezin Triumphs Over Adversity to Capture Gold
Daniil Berezin overcame adversity to claim a major title. The Florida native captured the gold ball at the USTA Boys 14s National Championship in Alabama, defeating Tabb Tuck in straight sets in the final.
13-Aug-2024
Poznick Sweeps Girls 12 Titles to Prolong Golden Summer
Nadia Poznick swept the singles and doubles titles at the USTA Girls 12s National Championships in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. Poznick also won the USTA Girls 12s Clay Court singles title last month.
13-Aug-2024
Marla, Seeded No. 15, Captures Boys 12s Singles Title
No. 15-seed Ishaan Marla won the singles title of the USTA Boys 12s National Championships, while James Borchard and Nathan Lee were the doubles champions in Mobile, Alabama.
12-Aug-2024
Championship Week Rewind
The USTA National Championships took place last week, with gold balls being awarded to all age divisions at sites across the country - from Georgia to California. All week long, TRN features champions from these tournaments in our Championship Week series.
9-Aug-2024
NJTL's Benefit from Return the Serve Grants
The USTA Foundation and longtime sponsor Chase will be helping more than 23,000 youth from under-resourced communities through Return the Serve grants. The $325,000 in funds will help support 13 chapters of the USTA Foundation’s flagship National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) network.
5-Aug-2024
Top Juniors Representing US in ITF World Finals
Six top juniors have been nominated by the USTA to represent the United States at the ITF World Junior Tennis Finals, the world’s premier 14-and-under team competition, which will take place Aug. 5-10 in Prostejov, Czech Republic.
2-Aug-2024
Svajda, Grumet Enter Kalamazoo as Top Seeds in 18s, 16s
Although two-time defending champion Learner Tien will not be competing for an unprecedented third Kalamazoo 18s title this year, plenty of players with stellar Kalamazoo pedigrees are setting their sights on the US Open men's wild card awarded to the champion in the 81st edition of the USTA 18s and 16s National Championships at Kalamazoo College.
31-Jul-2024
Former Collegians Shine on Grass, Clay in July
From grass at Wimbledon and Rhode Island to clay in Sweden, Hungary and Croatia, former collegians had a banner month in July, with milestones for both veterans and newcomers to professional tennis. Wimbledon Junior champions also made the cut.
29-Jul-2024
Hot 100 List - July 2024
It's time to unveil the July 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
26-Jul-2024
Kosteva and Lee Treasure Wimbledon 14U Experience
Wimbledon is the best possible place to receive an introduction to grass court tennis, and American juniors Jordan Lee and Raya Kotseva took full advantage of their opportunities at the third edition of the 14-and-under invitational.
23-Jul-2024
Historic Wimbledon Titles for Budkov Kjaer and Jamrichova
After four frustrating days of rain to start the Junior Championships, six players, including three Americans, saw their patience rewarded with Wimbledon titles on Championship Sunday at the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
22-Jul-2024
Fall Star Rating Period Begins
Twice a year, TennisRecruiting.net updates its Star Ratings - sometimes known as "The Stars". Our next update to the Star Ratings comes in September. Those new ratings will be based on players' highest rankings during eight-week period starting this week - July 22 - and running through the week of September 9, 2024. We invite players to review their player records to ensure accurate ratings.
19-Jul-2024
Hill Stays Confident, Secures First Gold Ball at Girls 18s Clays
Rising senior Claire Hill captured the first gold ball of her career by winning the singles title at the USTA Girls 18 National Clay Court Championships in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Kady Tannenbaum and Linda Ziets-Segura won the doubles title.
19-Jul-2024
Long Goes the Distance for Gold Ball at Boys 18 Clays
Dylan Long's first national ball was the gold variety after he captured the singles title with a three-set victory at the USTA Boys 18 Clay Court Nationals in Florida. Max Pettingell and Jack Satterfield won the doubles title.
18-Jul-2024
Traynor Wins First Ball, Captures Gold at USTA Girls 16 Clays
Olivia Traynor overcame the steamy conditions in Huntsville, Alabama, to win the USTA National Girls 16 Clay Court singles title without losing a set. Reagan Levine and Addy Rogin won the doubles title.
18-Jul-2024
Grumet Nets First Gold Ball in Familiar Final at Clay Court 16s
Gus Grumet captured his first gold ball by winning the singles title at the USTA Boys 16 National Clay Court Championships in Delray Beach, Florida. Grumet faced a familiar opponent in the final, having beaten Andrew Johnson in an ITF event earlier in the month as well.
17-Jul-2024
Wang Secures Another Gold Ball with Girls 14s Clay Title
Allison Wang won her third gold ball by capturing the singles title at the USTA Girls 14s Clay Court Championships in Plantation, Florida. Reiley Rhodes and Emery June Martin were the doubles champions.
17-Jul-2024
Vaughan Claims Double Gold at Boys 14 Clay Courts
Mason Vaughan captured his first-ever gold balls by winning the singles and doubles titles at the USTA Boys 14s Clay Court Championships in Dothan, Alabama. The third-seeded Vaughan won a three-set singles final and teamed with Dylan Meinke to win the doubles title.
16-Jul-2024
Poznick Pockets Gold Ball at USTA Girls 12 Clay Nationals
Nadia Poznick won the singles title while Tara Guhan and Gwyneth Britton captured the doubles crown at the USTA Girls 12s Clay Court Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina.
16-Jul-2024
Double Gold for Gardality at USTA Boys 12 Clay Championships
Daniel Gardality captured the singles and doubles titles at the USTA Boys 12 Clay Court National Championship at the USTA Campus in Orlando, Florida. Gardality won the singles title in straight sets and teamed with David Bender for a three-set win in the doubles final.
15-Jul-2024
Clay Court Championship Week
The USTA Clay Court Championships wrapped up over the weekend. This week, TRN has wrap-up stories of all the action from across the country, from the Boys' 12s at the USTA National Tennis Center to the Girls' 18s in Mount Pleasant, S.C. Check out the latest gold ball winners of all ages during our coverage of Clay Court Championship Week.
12-Jul-2024
Recruiting Insider: Pomona-Pitzer's Mike Morgan
Getting more insight into how college coaches recruit can make the process less intimidating for prospects. Our "Recruiting Insider" series features coaches from across the nation providing their recruiting methods. Today, we hear from Pomona-Pitzer's Mike Morgan.
10-Jul-2024
Stan Smith Still Loves Helping Young Players Develop
Stan Smith still loves being on a tennis court every day. But instead of playing for himself, the former world No. 1 and multiple Grand Slam champion enjoys developing younger players at Smith Stearns Tennis Academy in South Carolina.
3-Jul-2024
Success on All Surfaces Produces Aces in June
From the clay of Roland Garros to the hard courts of Southern California and the grass of Europe, great performances from juniors, current collegians and former collegians on all surfaces produced a wide variety of highlights in June.
2-Jul-2024
SMU Programs Ready for New Challenges in ACC
Southern Methodist University officially joined the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) on Monday. Men's head coach Grant Chen and women's head coach Jeff Nevolo discuss what the moves means to their programs and how it may impact recruiting.
28-Jun-2024
USTA Foundation Plans More Help for Communities in Need
The USTA Foundation announced plans to increase its impact in under-resourced communities by 30 percent and reach nearly 200,000 youth nationwide by 2026. The plan is part of the launch of the 30-All Campaign, a special effort to celebrate the organization's 30th anniversary.
26-Jun-2024
Mullins Named ITA CEO Amid Collegiate Landscape Shifts
Dave Mullins was recently named the new Chief Executive Officer of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. In recent Q&A, Mullins discussed the ITA’s role in a rapidly changing collegiate landscape, how college tennis is preparing for potential disruptions and how the ITA can help in recruiting.
24-Jun-2024
Ten Questions with NCAA Champion Alexa Noel
After transferring to the University of Miami, Alexa Noel broke through and won the NCAA women's singles title this year. Colette Lewis spoke to Noel about what she gained from competing in college, earning respect for her game, her plans for the summer, and several other topics.
21-Jun-2024
2024 Top NCAA D-III Women's Classes
TRN wraps up three weeks of recruiting class rankings with a look at Division III. Our final list of the season shows the Top 25 NCAA Division III women's recruiting classes.
20-Jun-2024
Seven Former College Players Named to Olympic Team
Seven former college players on Thursday were named to the US Olympic Tennis Team that will compete in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The tennis competition will be held July 27-August 4 at Roland Garros.
19-Jun-2024
Hot 100 List - June 2024
It's time to unveil the June 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
17-Jun-2024
2024 Top NCAA D-III Men's Classes
The Tennis Recruiting Network is excited to present its recruiting class rankings for NCAA Division III conferences. Today we unveil our Top 25 D-III men's recruiting classes for 2024.
14-Jun-2024
2024 Top Mid-Major Women's Classes
The Tennis Recruiting Network continue its recruiting class ranking series this week with a look at the mid-majors. Today we present the Top 25 Women's Mid-Major Recruiting Class Rankings for the Class of 2024.
13-Jun-2024
USTA Announces 2024 Collegiate Summer Team
The USTA earlier this week announced the 12 top American college players named to the 2024 USTA Collegiate Summer Team, the training program designed to help America’s premier college players assimilate to professional tennis in a team-oriented environment.
12-Jun-2024
How to Prepare for the Transition to College Tennis
Summer is here and many players will be making the transition from their junior tennis careers to starting anew in college tennis. To help with the transition, a number of current college players offered advice on successful strategies to prepare for the experience.
10-Jun-2024
2024 Top Mid-Major Men's Classes
The Tennis Recruiting Network continue its recruiting class ranking series this week with a look at the mid-majors. Today the Top 25 Men's Mid-Major Recruiting Class Rankings for the Class of 2024 comes crashing in ... like a Wave.
7-Jun-2024
Meet The Assistant: UNK's Caleb Diller
Assistant coaches might not get as much attention as head coaches, but they are highly valued by everyone within a college program. They work long hours to help teams try to win matches and help players try to achieve their goals. In this edition of Meet The Assistant, we profile University of Nebraska at Kearney's Caleb Diller.
6-Jun-2024
Midwest College Showcase Returns This Month
The USTA Midwest Section is bringing back the Midwest College Showcase this month. The Indianapolis-based event is for all high school players and USTA Midwest Closed tournament participants that are interested in learning more about the college recruiting process.
5-Jun-2024
NCAA, Clay Court Success Among May Standouts
While collegians were busy in the United States at the NCAA Championships, many top juniors were preparing for this week's Roland Garros Junior Championships by finding success on clay, while former collegians continued to prosper as professionals.
3-Jun-2024
Top Women's Classes - 2024 Rankings
With the school year coming to a close and Fall just around the corner, most college-bound seniors have made their selections fort the Fall. Today is a great day to check in on who's heading where - as TRN proudly releases its spring rankings of the Top 25 Women's Recruiting Classes.
31-May-2024
Alabama's Planinsek, Miami's Noel Capture NCAA Titles
The NCAA Division I Singles and Doubles championships were filled with upsets and unprecedented performances during the six-day tournament, culminating in come-from-behind victories in the championship matches by Alabama's Filip Planinsek and Miami's Alexa Noel.
29-May-2024
Southeastern Nova, Valdosta State Win NCAA Division II Titles
The Nova Southeastern women defeated six-time defending champion Barry to capture the first NCAA Division II national title in program history. The Valdosta men held off a Flagler comeback attempt to win the program's third national title
27-May-2024
Top Men's Classes - 2024 Rankings
Memorial Day marks the end of another college tennis season - and a time when college coaches are looking to the future. Today TRN and Inspiration Academy announce our Top 25 Men's Recruiting Classes - and check out Hoo's at the top of the list ...
25-May-2024
UChicago Sweeps Men's and Women's NCAA Division III Titles
The University of Chicago men's and women's swept the team titles at the NCAA Division III Championships in St. Louis, Missouri. The women won the first title in program history while the men captured its second title in three years.
23-May-2024
TCU, Texas A&M Claim First NCAA Team Titles
The TCU men and the Texas A&M women took different routes, but both programs made history last Sunday at the Greenwood Tennis Center, capturing their first NCAA team titles. TCU defeated Big-12 rival Texas in a 4-3 classic, while Texas A&M avenged three previous losses to Georgia in an all-SEC final.
22-May-2024
Virtual Conference for Junior Players, Parents
The Junior Tennis Player and Parent Virtual Conference is an online event that will provide valuable tips and strategies on how to successfully navigate the junior tennis landscape. The event is being held on June 9th and features many guest speakers and industry experts.
20-May-2024
Hot 100 List - May 2024
It's time to unveil the May 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
15-May-2024
US Juniors Capture BNP Paribas World Cup Team Title
The U.S. juniors snapped a seven-year drought by capturing the BNP Paribas World Team Cup wheelchair title last weekend in Turkey. The sixth-seeded American squad beat Australia 2-0 in the final at the Megasaray Club Belek in Antalya, Turkey.
13-May-2024
Two Favorites Ousted in NCAA Division I Super Regionals
Sixteen Division I teams will turn their attention to Stillwater, Oklahoma after the Super Regionals concluded over the weekend at 15 campuses across the country, but two of the favorites for the 2024 NCAA Team Championship will not be among them.
9-May-2024
NCAA Unveils Division II Championship Brackets
The NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Tennis Committee this week selected the 96 teams that will be participating in the 2024 NCAA Division II Championships. The Barry women and men are trying to extend their national title winning streaks.
7-May-2024
McInerney Retires After 40 Years at Arizona State
After four decades of leading the Arizona State women's program, Sheila McInerney announced her retirement on Tuesday. The legendary coach helped ASU reach 36 straight NCAA Tournaments and won nearly 600 matches.
6-May-2024
NCAA Unveils 2024 Division III Tournament Brackets
The 2024 NCAA Division III Team Championships brackets were revealed on Monday. The tournament begins Thursday and Friday at regional sites around the country. The final rounds of the championships will take place at Washington University in St. Louis.
5-May-2024
Former NCAA Champions Among April's Top Performers
Former NCAA champions earned titles on the ATP and WTA tours, while juniors excelled on both the ITF Junior and Pro circuits. They are all featured among the players who excelled across the group in April.
3-May-2024
NCAA Roundtable: Dark Horse, National Championship Picks
The NCAA Division I men's and women's team championship begins this weekend across the country. Our panel of experts tackled a few questions about the tournament fields before all the action begins. Part II features dark horse candidates and national champion selections.
2-May-2024
NCAA Roundtable: Season Storylines and Super Regionals
The NCAA Division I men's and women's team championship begins this weekend across the country. Our panel of experts tackled a few questions about the tournament fields before all the action begins. Part I features regular-season storylines and Super Regional hopefuls.
30-Apr-2024
Bittersweet End to Pac-12 Championships in Ojai
The final Pac-12 Conference Championship was tinged in nostalgia and sadness this year at The Ojai. The Stanford women and Arizona men captured the last titles before all the schools go their separate ways and The Ojai tries to find life after the Pac-12.
26-Apr-2024
USTA National Coach Caballero Guides Junior Development
Jose Caballero is a USTA National Coach guiding junior development. He recently sat down with Colette Lewis to discuss his coaching career, the daily responsibilities of a USTA National coach, his favorite and least favorite parts of the job and the impact of the recent budget cuts at Player Development.
24-Apr-2024
Avila University Prepares to Launch Tennis Programs
Avila University, an NAIA Division I institution located in Kansas City, is launching men's and women's tennis programs. The teams will begin play in the fall, and the coach as plenty of scholarships to offer to fill both rosters.
19-Apr-2024
Meet The Assistant: Oklahoma State's Jaime Sanchez-Canamares
Assistant coaches might not get as much attention as head coaches, but they are highly valued by everyone within a college program. They work long hours to help teams try to win matches and help players try to achieve their goals. In this edition of Meet The Assistant, we profile Oklahoma State women's associate head coach Jaime Sanchez-Canamares.
17-Apr-2024
Hot 100 List - April 2024
It's time to unveil the April 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
15-Apr-2024
Houston Captures National Collegiate Wheelchair Title
Houston captured the team title at the 2024 ITA National Wheelchair Tennis Championships over the weekend to end Alabama's seven-year run. Arizona’s Eric Court, Alabama’s Martha Harris, Auburn’s Gabe Puthoff and Houston’s Nicholas Tijerina advanced to the Final Four Showcase.
12-Apr-2024
Recruiting Insider: NC State's Simon Earnshaw
Getting more insight into how college coaches recruit can make the process less intimidating for prospects. Our "Recruiting Insider" series features coaches from across the nation providing their recruiting methods. Today, we hear from NC State's Simon Earnshaw.
10-Apr-2024
Updates to TRN Subscription Fees
Effective May 1, 2024, there will be a change to pricing for Recruiting Advantage subscriptions at TRN. Take a look at the updates ...
8-Apr-2024
San Francisco Discontinues Men's and Women's Programs
The University of San Francisco announced last Friday that its men's and women's tennis programs will be discontinued following the end of this season. University officials cited the need to save money and be more efficient in athletic spending.
5-Apr-2024
Busy March Brings Abundance of Titles at All Levels
Always a busy month, as the hard court season begins to transition to clay, March produced so many junior and college champions that former collegians had to win two titles or a first $50,000 tournament to make the cut.
3-Apr-2024
Manning, Wang, Goode, Payne Capture Easter Bowl Titles
The 2024 FILA Easter Bowl USTA Spring National Championships 16s and 18s finals were scheduled over two days due to the forecast of rain in the normally arid Coachella Valley. But William Manning, Tianmei Wang, Bella Payne and Gavin Goode handled every challenge thrown their way to add their names to the long and prestigious list of Easter Bowl champions.
1-Apr-2024
Easter Bowl Sweeps for Kotseva, Johnson, Davletshina
Familiar faces continued their success last week at the FILA Easter Bowl USTA Spring National Championships, with Andrew Johnson and Jiarui Zhang adding to their gold ball collections,, Raya Kotseva staying perfect in the desert and Nikol Davletshina claiming her first singles gold.
29-Mar-2024
College Recruiting Videos: Yes, No or Maybe?
Former college coach Danielle Lund McNamara is now providing guidance on how to navigate the recruiting process and advice on transitioning to college. In her most recent entry for TRN, she provides tips on using videos to help attract interest from programs.
27-Mar-2024
Jovic, Kennedy Eye Summer Slams After J300 Titles
Iva Jovic and Jack Kennedy are looking forward to competing at Roland Garros and Wimbledon for the first time in their careers after capturing the singles titles at the International Tennis Federation J300 North American Closed last Saturday at Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego.
22-Mar-2024
Quan, Glozman Burst Through for ITF Indian Wells Titles
Rudy Quan and Valerie Glozman were able to celebrate another title in Indian Wells after capturing the singles crowns at the ITF J300. Quan and Glozman had previously won Easter Bowl titles in desert.
18-Mar-2024
Hot 100 List - March 2024
It's time to unveil the March 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
11-Mar-2024
Evaluating UTR Progress Prior to College Commitments
How much do players improve as they get closer to making their college commitments? Not as much as many may expect. Let Donovan Tennis Strategies explain the math behind the projections and how recruits should approach their decisions.
6-Mar-2024
ITA National Indoor Championships
The ITA National Indoor Championships have concluded for the year with winners in all three NCAA divisions and the NAIA level. From repeat titles to historic breakthroughs, read all the stories about how the champions were crowned.
1-Mar-2024
Top Performances Spanned the Globe in February
February's top performances include titles on every continent except Antarctica, from WTA and ATP Challenger championships in Australia and Asia to ITF World Tennis tour titles in Europe and North America and ITF Junior titles in South America and Africa.
26-Feb-2024
Cutillo Returns to Tennis to Give Back
Ryann Cutillo left tennis once she graduated from Wake Forest. But the sport drew her back through the Johnny Mac Tennis Project. Cutillo is beginning her third year as the executive director at JMTP, which is a non-profit that helps kids in underserved communities in New York play tennis.
21-Feb-2024
Ohio State Captures Indoor Title with Thrilling Win over TCU
Ohio State claimed its third ITA Division I National Men's Indoor Team title on Monday in New York with a thrilling 4-3 comeback victory over Texas Christian University to deny the Horned Frogs a third-straight title. Fifth-year senior Robert Cash clinched the victory with a three-set singles win.
19-Feb-2024
Hot 100 List - February 2024
It's time to unveil the February 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
16-Feb-2024
Sevim's Match Tiebreaker Mastery Leads to First L2 Title
Luca Sevim demonstrated his mastery in match tiebreakers throughout the USTA Boys 14s Level 2 in Grand Rapids, clinching the title with a 1-6, 6-3, 10-8 win over top seed Mason Vaughan, who recovered to win the doubles titles with partner Marko Mikic.
13-Feb-2024
Oklahoma State Captures First ITA National Indoor Title
The Oklahoma State women captured the program's first ITA National Indoor title with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Michigan on Monday in Seattle. The Cowgirls notched their fourth top-six win by fighting off a Michigan comeback attempt.
11-Feb-2024
Djokovic's Mental Strength: Talent or Training?
Can Novak Djokovic’s approach to mental fitness be appplied to junior tennis? Medical scientist Leon Box explores that issue in depth to try and help juniors improve their overall games.
9-Feb-2024
Meet The Assistant: VCU's RJ Nagel
Assistant coaches might not get as much attention as head coaches, but they are highly valued by everyone within a college program. They work long hours to help teams try to win matches and help players try to achieve their goals. In this edition of Meet The Assistant, we profile Virginia Commonwealth University assistant RJ Nagel.
5-Feb-2024
Top Women's Classes - 2024 Winter Rankings
The size of our commitment list is pushing 500 for the senior girls. With that in mind, today is a great time to check in on how schools are doing on the recruiting trail. Today, the Tennis Recruiting Network is proud to announce the Top 25 Women's Recruiting Classes for 2024.
2-Feb-2024
Global Success Spans All Levels in January
The global span of tennis is always on display the first month of the year, with juniors and former collegians piling up great performances in Australia, Central America, Europe, Asia and North America last month. All earned spots as top performers in January's Aces column.
29-Jan-2024
Top Men's Classes - 2024 Winter Rankings
With Signing Week in the rear view mirror and over 800 college commitments in the books, today is a great time to take a look at the top recruiting classes. TRN is excited to present its 2024 Men's Recruiting Class Rankings ... Wahoowa!
26-Jan-2024
Americans Sweep Junior Doubles Titles at Aussie Open
American teams swept the junior doubles titles at the Australian Open on Friday in Melbourne. Tyra Caterina Grant and Iva Jovic won the girls title without dropping a set, while Max Exsted and Cooper Woestendick won the boys title as an unseeded tandem.
22-Jan-2024
Hot 100 List - January 2024
It's time to unveil the January 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
19-Jan-2024
Eight Intriguing Questions for 2024
Colette Lewis provides her annual look at issues in college and junior tennis with eight intriguing questions for 2024. This year's issues include CEOs, NIL, ITF and UTR. They ponder budget cuts, television deals and coaching rules.
17-Jan-2024
Pytko Eager to Bring National Success Back to UC Santa Cruz
Ross Pytko was hired in August as the sixth men’s head coach in UC Santa Cruz program history. He has also been serving as the interim head coach for the women’s program. In a Q&A, he discusses his goals for the programs and how his own playing background helps his coaching.
15-Jan-2024
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Tennis: What Makes a Tennis Champion
Tennis Recruiting.Net is pleased to bring you an in-depth profile of a promising young player, Iva Jovic. Authored by longstanding tennis writer and historian Joel Drucker, this piece explores a wider range of topics than a great many profiles.
11-Jan-2024
Jayaraman, Nguyen Strike Gold for El Dorado Hills, JMG
Saahith Jayaraman and Alexis Nguyen both live in El Dorado Hills, California and both train at JMG Academy. They share another thing in common after both captured the 18s singles titles at the USTA Winter National Championships.
10-Jan-2024
Spurling, Payne Capture 16s Singles Titles
Nischal Spurling and Bella Payne emerged as 16-and-under singles champions as some of the nation's best young players rang in the New Year at the USTA Winter National Championships on the USTA National Campus in Orlando.
9-Jan-2024
Johnson Sweeps 14s Boys Titles, Vickneswaran Wins Girls Singles
After winning the Junior Orange Bowl title, Andrew Johnson won both the Boys 14s singles and doubles titles at the USTA Winter National Championships at the University of Texas at San Antonio Tennis Center. Anjani Vickneswaran was victorious in the girls singles.
8-Jan-2024
Zhang, Del Mastro Capture 12s Singles Titles
Jiarui Zhang and Daniela Del Mastro emerged as the Boys and Girls 12s singles champions at the USTA Winter National Championships at the University of Texas at San Antonio Tennis Center.
5-Jan-2024
Junior Champions Take Center Stage in December
Last month's top performances include the 15 winners of the major junior events in Florida, in addition to a trio of teenagers who stood out for their accomplishments on the International Tennis Federation's men's and women's World Tennis Tour.
1-Jan-2024
Happy New Year from the Tennis Recruiting Network
Happy New Year from the entire staff at Tennis Recruiting Network. We hope 2024 is filled with good health, happiness and plenty of fun on the tennis court. Thank you for choosing TRN as a source of your junior and college tennis news. We appreciate you!
29-Dec-2023
Delayed Start, Fast Finish for Junior Orange Bowl Champions
After a frustrating start to the 62nd Junior Orange Bowl International Championships, the prestigious tournament for 12s and 14s finished on time and under sunny skies at Salvadore Park and Biltmore Tennis Center last week. American Andrew Johnson, Jana Kovackova, Daniel Baranes and Jang Junseo were crowned champions.
25-Dec-2023
Merry Christmas from the Tennis Recruiting Network Staff
Merry Christmas from the staff at Tennis Recruiting Network. We are grateful for your readership and hope everyone has a blessed holiday season with loved ones.
20-Dec-2023
Hot 100 List - December 2023
It's time to unveil the December 2023 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
15-Dec-2023
Sun Shines on Orange Bowl Champions Klugman, Panarin
A rare Orange Bowl without rain delays gave 14-year-old Hannah Klugman and 18-year-old Danil Panarin an opportunity to shine last week at the last ITF J500 event of the year, as Klugman made British tennis history and Panarin ended a long drought for collegians.
13-Dec-2023
New Yorkers Claim Orange Bowl 16s Championships
Two 16-year-olds from New York claimed the Orange Bowl 16s singles titles last week. Brooklyn's Leena Friedman won the girls crown and Queens' Dominick Mosejczuk won the boys event at the Frank Veltri Tennis Center.
8-Dec-2023
Pacheco Mendez and Sonobe Claim Eddie Herr ITF Titles
Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez of Mexico ended his junior career on a high note, while Japan's Wakana Sonobe can look forward to building on her success after the two left-handers claimed ITF J300 Eddie Herr International titles Sunday at the IMG Academy.
7-Dec-2023
Penickova and Antonius Make History at Eddie Herr
Kristina Penickova and Michael Antonius are just getting started in their junior tennis careers, but they are already on a short list of players who have won two Eddie Herr singles championships after securing titles last week at the IMG Academy.
6-Dec-2023
2024 Donovan Tennis Showcase Events Scheduled
Donovan Tennis Strategies has three showcase events on the 2024 schedule. The events will be held in California, New Jersey and Massachusetts in January, June and July, respectively. A large number of college coaches are expected to attend each event to scout future recruits.
5-Dec-2023
Tournaments Used in TRN Rankings
Over the past couple of years, TRN has expanded the number of tournaments it uses in its rankings - and also simplified some the rules we use to determine tournament eligibility. If you have ever wondered which tournaments count towards your ranking, take a look here ...
1-Dec-2023
Titles Come in Pairs for Many November Standouts
November's titles came in pairs for many of the month's Aces, as the ATP and WTA Tours headed into their off-season and the USTA Pro Circuit ended its year. The majority of those featured are current and former collegians, but the stars of the ITF Junior Circuit, which continues into December, also had a month to remember.
29-Nov-2023
Thanksgiving Champions Crowned at USTA National Indoors
Some of the top junior players in the country took to the courts during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend to contend for titles at the USTA National Indoor Championships. Singles and doubles winners in four divisions were crowned in boys and girls.
22-Nov-2023
Hot 100 List - November 2023
It's time to unveil the November 2023 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
17-Nov-2023
Kessler Credits Gators with Honing Competitive Edge on Tour
McCartney Kessler is back on the court and having success at the professional level. The former University of Florida star recenty sat down the Colette Lewis at the WTA 125 Dow Tennis Classic in Midland, Michigan to discuss her rapid rise in the WTA rankings, the most significant lesson she learned from college tennis and many other topics.
8-Nov-2023
Welcome to Signing Day
Signing Week is here - and seniors can start signing their National Letters of Intent. Today, we check in with boys and girls from across the country who are heading to a variety of schools. Find out how they came to their decisions... in our National Roundup.
7-Nov-2023
Signing Week: Blue Chip Girls
Tomorrow is the big day - Signing Day. Seniors across the nation have been making their decisions, but tomorrow is the first day they can sign NLIs to make formal commitments. Take a look at the status of the Blue Chip girls ...
6-Nov-2023
Signing Week: Blue Chip Boys
This coming Wednesday, November 8, is Signing Day - the first day that any senior in the Class of 2024 can sign a National Letter of Intent with an NCAA Division I or II institution. Take a look at the status of the Blue Chip boys.
3-Nov-2023
October was Jam-Packed with Ace-Worthy Performances
October was another month with so many achievements by junior and collegiate players that at least a dozen ended up on the cutting room floor. NCAA singles champions and junior slam finalists earned titles, while the winners of the ITF Junior Finals and the first ITA major of the season also stepped into the spotlight last month.
27-Oct-2023
Tennis' On-Court Coaching Trend Expands to Juniors
Top American juniors and their coaches have to navigate three distinct varieties of in-match coaching. The USTA permits coaching before a third set; the four junior slams are part of a trial that allows coaching based on the ATP and WTA Tours' model; and no coaching of any kind is permissible on the ITF Junior Circuit.
18-Oct-2023
Hot 100 List - October 2023
It's time to unveil the October 2023 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
11-Oct-2023
Meet The Assistant: Kansas State's Chase Colton
Assistant coaches might not get as much attention as head coaches, but they are highly valued by everyone within a college program. They work long hours to help teams and players achieve their goals. In this edition of Meet The Assistant, we profile Kansas State's Chase Colton.
9-Oct-2023
Nearly 50 Players Receive USTA Foundation Scholarships
The USTA Foundation granted 49 high school students a variety of college scholarships this year totaling $995,000. The annual scholarships are awarded to deserving youth who have participated in organized youth tennis programs, demonstrated high academic achievement and require financial assistance for college.
6-Oct-2023
Former College Players Continue to Shine as Aces
From a three-peat at the US Open to a historic Challenger title to Davis Cup heroics, September showcased the continuing success of former college players at the top levels of the sport. They are all featured in latest Aces column.
4-Oct-2023
Meet The Coach: Disher Takes Next Step at Emory
Bridget Disher has moved from being player at Emory University to an assistant coach and now the head coach. The former All-American discussed what it means to take over the program, what she looks for in recruits and her goals for the future.
29-Sep-2023
Frusina Wins at Home, Joint Sweeps Pan American Closed Titles
With a new venue and an earlier date, the International Tennis Federation J300 Pan American Closed ventured into new territory last week in Houston. Yet when the hot and humid week drew to a close, the top two seeds in both boys and girls draws made the finals, with No. 1 seed Alex Frusina and No. 2 seed Maya Joint capturing the titles.
27-Sep-2023
Wagner Eager to Lead Clemson Men's Program
After successful assistant coaching stints, Brandon Wagner will be leading a Division I program for the first time. The former Georgia standout was recently named the head coach for the Clemson men's program. He discussed the move and his hope for the future.
25-Sep-2023
Germany-Born Bosnjak Grateful for College Tennis Experience
Madeline Bosnjak thought her competitive tennis career was over once injuries forced her from the pro tour. But the German found a lifeline in the United States with college tennis. Bosnjak is grateful for everything she gained from the experience.
20-Sep-2023
Hot 100 List - September 2023
It's time to unveil the September 2023 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
15-Sep-2023
Hui and Fonseca Overcome Elements to Earn US Open Titles
American Katherine Hui and Brazil's Joao Fonseca navigated every obstacle and opponent to earn their first junior slam titles. Hui defeated Tereza Valentova of the Czech Republic 6-4, 6-4 in the girls final of the US Open Junior Championships, and Fonseca outlasted American Learner Tien 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the boys final.
13-Sep-2023
USTA Foundation Awards Grants, Honors Essay Winners
The USTA Foundation awarded grants totaling more than $4 million - the largest amount awarded to date - to National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) chapters this year, and recently announced the winners of this year's NJTL essay contest.
11-Sep-2023
Meet The Assistant: CMS' Caitlin Bernard
Assistant coaches might not get as much attention as head coaches, but they are highly valued by everyone within a college program. They work long hours to help teams and players achieve their goals. In this edition of Meet The Assistant, we profile Claremont-Mudd-Scripp's Caitlin Bernard.
6-Sep-2023
Tomas Majetic Has a Bright Future in Wheelchair Tennis
Although he's only been playing wheelchair tennis for a short time, Tomas Majetic has already captured the attention of many in the sport. The 16-year-old Colorado native will be making his debut at the US Open Junior Wheelchair Championships this week in Flushing Meadows, New York.
4-Sep-2023
Tennis Recruiting Welcomes the Class of 2030
Tennis Recruiting Network welcomes the Class of 2030 to the rankings this week. Among the young rising stars are sixth graders Daniel Gardality, Kathryn Cragg, Anthony Kirchner and Nadia Poznick.
1-Sep-2023
Challenger Titles and Milestone Rankings Highlight August Aces
Challenger titles for a current junior slam champion and a trio of former collegians are among the highlights of a busy tennis month of August, which includes the USTA hard court championships and the start of the US Open.
30-Aug-2023
Jones, Radulov Capture ITF J300 College Park Titles
With the top seeds at the International Tennis Federation's J300 in College Park, Maryland ousted earlier in the week by their American opponents in the finals, No. 2 seeds Emerson Jones of Australia and Iliyan Radulov of Bulgaria claimed the winner's trophies at the Junior Tennis Champions Center.
23-Aug-2023
Hot 100 List - August 2023
It's time to unveil the August 2023 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
18-Aug-2023
Big Year Continues for Ngounoue with 18s Hard Courts Title
Top-seeded Clervie Ngounoue continued her big summer by capturing the USTA Billie Jean King Girls 18 National Championship singles title to earn a wild card into the main draw of the US Open. Unseeded Kate Fakih and Olivia Center won the doubles title.
18-Aug-2023
Tien Claims Second Straight Kalamazoo 18s Title
Learner Tien captured his second straight USTA Boys 18 National Championship singles title at Stowe Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Adhithya Ganesan and Alexander Frusina saved a match point to win the doubles title.
17-Aug-2023
Lyutova Fights Back to Win Another Girls 16s Title
Christina Lyutova saved two match points to rally and win the USTA Billie Jean King Girls 16 National Championship singles title at Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego. The 13-year-old also won the 16s National Clay Court title last month. Leena Friedman and Vessa Turley won the doubles title in San Diego.
17-Aug-2023
Woestendick's Determination Leads to Kalamazoo 16s Title
The third time was the charm for Cooper Woestendick. After two failed previous attempts, he captured the Boys 16s singles title at the USTA Hard Court National Championships in Kalamazoo. Nicholas Patrick and Maxim Kalinin won the doubles title.
16-Aug-2023
Middleton Sweeps Girls 14s Hardcourt Titles
Lyla Middleton started slow but gained momentum as the tournament progressed to capture the singles title at the USTA Girls 14 National Championships in Rome, Georgia. Middleton teamed with Welles Newman to also win the doubles title.
16-Aug-2023
Konduri Sweeps 14 Hard Court Titles After Sweeping Clays
After sweeping the titles at Clay Courts last month, Tanishk Konduri did the same at the USTA Boys 14 National Hard Court Championships in Alabama. He won the gold ball in singles without dropping a set and teamed with Colin McPeek to capture the doubles crown.
15-Aug-2023
Wang Adds Second Gold Ball With 12s Singles Title
Top-seeded Allison Wang brought home her second USTA gold ball by winning the Girls 12s National Singles Championship in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. Sisters Daniela and Nikol Davletshina joined forces to win the doubles title.
15-Aug-2023
Ascenzo Stays Aggressive to Claim Boys 12 Title
Second-seeded Tristan Ascenzo picked up his first USTA gold ball by winning the Boys 12 National Singles Championship in Mobile, Alabama. Siddhant Dua and Smyan Vijay took out top seeds won the doubles title for their first gold balls.
14-Aug-2023
Championship Week Rewind
The USTA National Championships have now concluded - and gold balls have been awarded to your latest national champions. All week long, TRN celebrates these winners - from the East Coast to the West Coast - with coverage of the Nationals. Enjoy the 2023 edition of Championship Week.
11-Aug-2023
Brown Returns Home to Lead Vanderbilt Men
Scott Brown is returning to his alma mater to lead the Vanderbilt men's program. The former Virginia assistant recently spoke with Tennis Recruiting Network about his decision to take over the Commodores and his vision for the future.
9-Aug-2023
McEnroe Brothers Prepare to Make History in Africa
Hall of Famer John McEnroe and his brother Patrick McEnroe, both former Stanford stars and renowned broadcasters, are preparing to make history by playing in the first-ever tennis match in the Serengeti in Africa as part of a safari expedition from Dec. 1-8.
4-Aug-2023
Tien Returns to Defend Zoo 18s Title; Exsted Tops 16s Field
Celebrating its 80th year in Kalamazoo, the USTA Boys 18s and 16s National Championships has attracted stellar fields once again, including defending 18s champion Learner Tien. Maxwell Exsted is the top seed in the 16s field.
2-Aug-2023
Former Collegians Collect Milestones During July
The month was filled with important milestones for former collegiate players, who collected ATP titles and Challenger championships. The Wimbledon Junior champions had a month to remember, while four teenagers earned their first pro singles titles, and another captured a Challenger title
31-Jul-2023
College Players Have a Major Presence at Atlanta Open
The Atlanta Open provided a strong showcase for the value of college tennis, with numerous former, current and committed players littering the draws. At least 30 players representing close to 20 college programs graced the courts at Atlantic Station.
28-Jul-2023
Ceban and Vujovic Earn Wimbledon 14 & Under Titles
Great Britain's Mark Ceban and Serbia's Luna Vujovic had no problem making a quick transition from clay to grass with both capturing singles titles at the Wimbledon 14 & Under Championships
26-Jul-2023
Hot 100 List - July 2023
It's time to unveil the July 2023 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
24-Jul-2023
Ngounoue and Searle Celebrate Wimbledon Titles
Clervie Ngounoue gave herself an early birthday present at the All England Lawn Tennis Club by winning the Wimbledon girls title while Henry Searle gave Great Britain the gift of its first boys champion since 1962.
21-Jul-2023
McNeil Outlasts the Field to Capture Girls 18s Clay Title
Christasha McNeil endured a handful of long matches in mostly steamy conditions in South Carolina to capture the singles title at the USTA Girls 18 National Clay Court Championship at LTP-Mount Pleasant. Piper Charney and Jessica Bernales won the doubles title.
21-Jul-2023
Preparation Leads to Ji's Gold Ball Breakthrough at 18 Clays
Zhengqing “Jim” Ji did everything possible to prepare to go the distance at the USTA Boys 18 National Clay Court Championships in Delray Beach, Florida. It led to his first gold ball by winning the singles title. Stiles Brockett and Cassius Chinlund were the doubles winners.
20-Jul-2023
Lyutova Continues Her Mastery on Clay with 16s Title
Christina Lyutova captured the USTA Girls 16 National Clay Court singles title in Huntsville, Alabama with a three-set win in the final. It was her second gold ball on clay this year. Reagan Mulberry and Carrington Brown won the doubles title.
20-Jul-2023
Satterfield Triumphs in Boys 16 Clays Without Dropping a Set
Seventh-seeded Jack Satterfield, who grew up in California's Bay Area before relocating to Florida, captured the USTA Boys 16 National Clay Court Championships at the Delray Beach Tennis Center without dropping a set. Nicholas Patrick and Oliver Narbut won the doubles title.
19-Jul-2023
Preston's Aggressiveness Helps Net First Gold Ball at 14 Clays
Janae Preston won the singles gold ball at the USTA Girls 14 Clay Court Championships, while top-seeds Sasha Miroshnichenko and Kennedy Drenser-Hagmann claimed the doubles title Frank Veltri Tennis Center in Plantation, Florida.
19-Jul-2023
Konduri Sweeps Titles at Boys 14 National Clay Courts
Tanishk Konduri struck double gold at the USTA Boys 14s Clay Court Championships in Dothan, Alabama by winning the singles and doubles titles. Konduri teamed with Joseph Nau to capture the doubles crown.
18-Jul-2023
Davletshina Captures First Gold Ball at Girls 12s Clays
Daniela Davletshina who won her first USTA gold ball by capturing the singles title at the USTA Girls 12 Clay Court National Championship at the Spencer Love Tennis Center in Greensboro, North Carolina. Zoe Young andOlivia De Los Reyes won the doubles title.
18-Jul-2023
Meineke Sweeps Boys 12s Clay Titles
Dylan Meineke captured gold balls in singles and doubles at the USTA Boys 12s Clay Court Championships at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Florida. Meineke teamed with Adrian Sharma in the doubles win.
17-Jul-2023
Clay Court Championship Week
The USTA Clay Court Championships wrapped up over the weekend. This week, TRN has wrap-up stories of all the action from across the country, from the Boys' 12s at the USTA National Tennis Center to the Girls' 18s in Mount Pleasant, S.C. Check out the latest gold ball winners of all ages during our coverage of Clay Court Championship Week.
14-Jul-2023
Improving Your Mental Approach In Tennis, Recruiting
The mental games plays an important role both on the court and in a player's approach to recruiting. What tools can help improve your mental approach to find more success and more enjoyment, both on and off the court? Donovan Tennis Strategies provides a few tips.
12-Jul-2023
New Beginnings: Mississippi State's Chris Hooshyar
After spending the last 10 seasons coaching at Auburn, Chris Hooshyar was hired as the new women's head coach at Mississippi State. It will be the first college head coaching job for the former Southern Methodist University player. He shares why he wanted the job and what he hopes for the future.
10-Jul-2023
New Book on Althea Gibson Scheduled for Release
The book Althea: The Life of Tennis Champion Althea Gibson by Sally H. Jacobs is scheduled to be released in August. It tells the remarkable story of the legendary Gibson, who our own Julie Wrege played against and became friends with during her career.
30-Jun-2023
Records and Personal Milestones Among June Achievements
From the clay courts of Paris to the hard courts of Southern California, college and junior players have put their names in the record books and achieved personal milestones this month. The number of former collegians who won titles at the $15,000 level this month is so long that they all couldn't be included,.
28-Jun-2023
Recruiting Terms and Calendar for 2024-25
Make sure you know all the key dates on the recruiting calendar. Tennis Recruiting Network has updated our annual article for the 2024-25 school season.
23-Jun-2023
2023 Top NCAA D-III Women's Classes
We wrap up our recruiting class ranking series with another look at NCAA Division III programs. Today we present the Top 25 NCAA D-III Women's Recruiting Class Rankings for the Class of 2023.
21-Jun-2023
Hot 100 List - June 2023
It's time to unveil the June 2023 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
19-Jun-2023
2023 Top NCAA D-III Men's Classes
TRN continues its recruiting class ranking series this week with a look at Division III. Today we present the Top 25 NCAA D-III Men's Recruiting Class Rankings for the Class of 2023.
16-Jun-2023
2023 Top Mid-Major Women's Classes
The Tennis Recruiting Network continues its recruiting class ranking series this week with a look at the mid-majors. Today we present the Top 25 Women's Mid-Major Recruiting Class Rankings for the Class of 2023.
12-Jun-2023
2023 Top Mid-Major Men's Classes
The Tennis Recruiting Network continue its recruiting class ranking series this week with a look at the mid-majors. Today we present the Top 25 Men's Mid-Major Recruiting Class Rankings for the Class of 2023.
9-Jun-2023
ITA Summer Circuit Events Begin This Month Across the Country
The 2023 ITA Tennis-Point Summer Circuit powered by WTN gets underway this month at locations across the country. Although designed for college players, the events are open to all current ITA members, including high-level juniors.
5-Jun-2023
Top Women's Classes - 2023 Rankings
Our recruiting class rankings continue with a look at the top women. TRN has worked with a panel of junior tennis experts to produce the Top 25 Women's Recruiting Classes of 2023 - with a familiar face at the top.
2-Jun-2023
May Features NCAA Champions, International Junior Success
May was full of tennis highlights, with the NCAA singles championships taking center stage in the United States and important ITF Junior Circuit tournaments in Italy concluding with American champions. Top juniors and current and former collegians also gathered titles and championships in North and South America, Europe and Asia.
31-May-2023
Why Should Recruits Participate in College Showcases?
Matt Knoll is the President of American College Placement and a former NCAA Division I national championship coach at Baylor University. He provides six reasons why recruits can benefit from participating in College Tennis Showcase events.
29-May-2023
Top Men's Classes - 2023 Rankings
Today we release our spring rankings of the Top 25 Men's Recruiting Classes. Recent commitments have moved a number of programs up the list - including five previously unranked classes. But a familiar face is hunkering down at the top of the list.
26-May-2023
Ten Questions with USC's Learner Tien
Freshman Lerner Tien had to wait until mid-April before he was eligible to play his first match for the University of Southern California. He recently spoke with Colette Lewis about his long wait to compete, why he decided to play in college and his plans for the next season.
22-May-2023
UNC Women Capture First NCAA Title; UVA Repeats
The University of North Carolina women captured the first NCAA team title in program history with a victory over in-state rival NC State at the Division I Championships. For the men, Virginia defended its title and denied Ohio State another shot at its first NCAA title.
19-May-2023
Hot 100 List - May 2023
It's time to unveil the May 2023 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
17-May-2023
Case Western Wins Historic Division III Title; CMS Repeats
The Case Western Reserve men won the first NCAA Division III team championship in school history on Tuesday night at the USTA National Campus in Orlando. On Wednesday afternoon, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women secured their second straight NCAA title.
17-May-2023
Barry Sweeps NCAA Division II Team Titles Again
For the fourth straight year, Barry swept the team titles at the NCAA Division II Championships. The Barry women won their sixth straight NCAA title by defeating Nova Southeastern while the Barry men secured their fourth straight national title with a win over Columbus State.
16-May-2023
Power-Packed Elite Eight Field Set for NCAA Division I
The men's and women's quarterfinals fields are set for the NCAA Division I Championships at the USTA National Campus in Orlando. Both reigning champions return to defend their titles while several programs are trying to break through for their first title. The women begin Wednesday and the men Thursday.
14-May-2023
Michigan Outlasts USC in Thrilling NCAA Super Regional
In a Super Regional match filled with excitement and drama, No. 7 Michigan outlasted No. 10 USC 4-3 on Friday in Ann Arbor to advance to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division I Championships for the second straight year.
11-May-2023
NCAA Division III Championships Reach the Elite Eight
The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women still have a chance to defend their team title while the men will crown a new champion at the NCAA Division III Championships. The quarterfinal rounds begins on Friday at the USTA National Campus in Orlando.
9-May-2023
Barry NCAA Title Streaks at Stake in NCAA Division II
The Barry men's and women's teams have reigned supreme at the NCAA Division II Championships the last few years. Can they return to the top again? Both programs have reached the Sweet 16, which begins this week at the USTA National Campus in Orlando.
8-May-2023
National Seeds Populate NCAA Division I Super Regionals
Twenty-nine of the 32 national seeds remain alive as the NCAA Division I men's and women's championships enter the Super Regional phase this weekend. Eight schools have both their men’s and women’s programs still competing in the Sweet 16.
5-May-2023
NCAA Roundtable: Dark Horse, National Champion Picks
The NCAA Division I men's and women's team championship begins this weekend across the country. Our panel of experts tackled a few questions about the tournament fields before all the action begins. Part II features dark horse candidates and national champion selections.
4-May-2023
NCAA Roundtable: Season Storylines and Super Regionals
The NCAA Division I men's and women's team championship begins this weekend across the country. Our panel of experts tackled a few questions about the tournament fields before all the action begins. Part I features regular-season storylines and Super Regional hopefuls.
2-May-2023
All Ages of Success Highlight the Best Performances of April
From youngsters just beginning to test their games on the international level, to teens having WTA and ATP breakthroughs, to former college champions making huge strides on the professional tours, April showcased achievements at all levels of the sport.
24-Apr-2023
Meet the Assistant: Georgia's Drake Bernstein
Assistant coaches might not get as much attention as head coaches, but they are highly valued by everyone within a college program. They work long hours to help teams try to win matches and help players try to achieve their goals. In this edition of Meet The Assistant, we profile Georgia women's associate head coach Drake Bernstein.
19-Apr-2023
USTA Names American Junior Nominations for World Team Events
The USTA announced earlier this week the 12 juniors nominated to represent the United States in the qualifying rounds of the Junior Davis Cup and Junior Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas (16-and-under) and the ITF World Junior Tennis (14-and-under), the world’s premier junior team competitions.
17-Apr-2023
Hot 100 List - April 2023
It's time to unveil the April 2023 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
10-Apr-2023
Chinlund, Bracks and An Win First Easter Bowl Titles; Glozman Repeats
Valerie Glozman returned to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden and left with the Easter Bowl girls 18s title, while Cassius Chinlund, who had never played in a USTA Level 1 final, earned his first gold ball by claiming the boys 18s title. Ian Bracks and Claire An captured the 16s singles titles.
7-Apr-2023
Eigbedion, Kotseva, Santhosh and Lee Win Easter Bowl Titles
Jason Eigbedion and Raya Kotseva swept the 12s gold balls at the Easter Bowl, while 14s champions Roshan Santhosh and Nancy Lee both earned their first Easter Bowl titles by coming back from a set down in singles at Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
4-Apr-2023
Hello World: 16-Year-Old Filer Leaves Lasting Impact
Albert "David" Filer V died last month at the age of 16 following a short battle with brain cancer. The blue chip from Indiana leaves behind a lasting legacy of kindness, ambition and a passion to live every day to its fullest, which he did until his passing.
2-Apr-2023
Challenger Titles, Junior Championships Highlight March
Hard Court Challenger titles in the Southwest, major junior championships in Brazil and Southern California, and more success for Czech women in Europe, India and North America are among the achievements of juniors and former collegians in March competition.
31-Mar-2023
Ngounoue, Bigun Claim ITF J300 Titles in Rainy San Diego
In a tournament besieged by rain during the first four days, Clervie Ngounoue and Kaylan Bigun emerged as singles champions at the International Tennis Federation's J300 at the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego. Ngounoue parnterned with Qavia Lopez to claim the doubles title as well.
29-Mar-2023
Recruiting Insider: Lawrence Tech's Griffin Mertz
Getting more insight into how college coaches recruit can make the process less intimidating for prospects. Our "Recruiting Insider" series features coaches from across the nation providing their recruiting methods. Today, we hear from Lawrence Technological University's Griffin Mertz.
24-Mar-2023
Americans Win Inaugural FILA International Junior Titles
For Cooper Woestendick, a title at the ITF J300 FILA International Junior Championships in Indian Wells proved a breakthrough, while fellow 16-year-old Clervie Ngounoue confirmed her position as one of the world's top juniors as she balances professional and junior competition.
20-Mar-2023
Kang Headlines SoCal Blue Chip Success in Bakersfield
While most eyes in the tennis world focused on Indian Wells, several Southern California blue chip boys experienced success in another part of the state. Four players won at least one round at the ITF 25K event in Bakersfield, California. Stanford-bound Kyle Kang reached the final.
17-Mar-2023
Hot 100 List - March 2023
It's time to unveil the March 2023 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
13-Mar-2023
USF, Sense Arena Partner with Cognitive Virtual Reality Training
The University of South Florida men’s and women’s teams are the first NCAA tennis programs to partner with Sense Arena, a sports virtual reality company headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. Yannick Yoshizawa, Sense Arena’s Vice President of Tennis, played at USF.
8-Mar-2023
UChicago Repeats as Division III Women's Indoor Champions
University of Chicago captured its second straight title at the ITA Division III Women's National Team Indoor Championships with a 5-1 win over Claremont-Mudd-Scripps in the final. The Maroons ensured all four Division I and III champions at Indoors this year were repeat winners.
7-Mar-2023
USTA Names Recipients of Grassroots Tennis Awards
The USTA earlier this week announced its 2023 national award recipients honored for their dedication and contributions to growing the sport of tennis both locally and nationwide. The seven awards were bestowed at the 2023 USTA Annual Meeting & Conference in Phoenix, Ariz.
3-Mar-2023
February Success Spans All Age Levels Across the Globe
From $15,000 USTA Pro Circuit tournaments to the 500 Level of the ATP Tour, former collegians made their mark in professional tennis last month. February also produced repeat champions at the Division I ITA National Team Indoor events and success for juniors on the biggest stages of the International Tennis Federation Junior Circuit in South America and Africa.
1-Mar-2023
Case Western Defends DIII Men's National Indoor Title
Case Western Reserve University claimed its second straight ITA Division III Men’s Team Indoor National Championship title with a 5-1 win over No. 4 Washington University in Saint Louis at the Swanson Tennis Center in St. Peter, Minnesota last Sunday.
27-Feb-2023
2Mynds Brings Mental Fitness Training to Tennis
2Mynds, Inc., is a mental fitness training company that targets mental health through mental fitness methodology that has roots in exercise physiology. The company is working with five college programs this season.
24-Feb-2023
A Conversation with New USTA National Coach Tom Gutteridge
Tom Gutteridge was recently hired as a new UTSA Women's National Coach, responsible for girls born in 2007 and 2008. Gutteridge came to the US from England after starting his coaching career following an injury at a young age.
22-Feb-2023
TCU Secures Second Straight ITA National Indoor Title
TCU secured its second straight ITA Men's National Team Indoor title on Monday with a 4-0 win over in-state and conference rival Texas in Chicago. The Horned Frogs are the first repeat winners since Virginia in 2010-11.
20-Feb-2023
Hot 100 List - February 2023
It's time to unveil the February 2023 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
17-Feb-2023
McPeek and His One-Handed Backhand Secure USTA Title
As the top seed, Colin McPeek was undoubtedly the favorite coming into Monday's USTA Boys 14s National Level 2 final at Grand Rapids Racquet and Fitness. But with his agressive style and one-handed backhand, McPeek was required to dig deep in the second set to secure the title.
15-Feb-2023
UNC Women Win Historic Fourth Straight National Indoor Title
The University of North Carolina women prolonged their ITA Indoor National dynasty by beating Georgia 4-0 to capture their fourth straigtht title. UNC has won seven National Indoor titles, including five in the last six years and seven in the last decade.
13-Feb-2023
Meet the Assistant: Trinity University's Annie Wise
Assistant coaches might not get as much attention as head coaches, but they are highly valued by everyone within a college program. They work long hours to help teams try to win matches and help players try to achieve their goals. In this edition of Meet The Assistant, we profile Trinity's Annie Wise.
8-Feb-2023
Williams Overcomes Tragedy to Achieve Her College Dream
Carolina Williams endured an unimaginable tragedy when her grandfather and birth mother both died in the span of an hour in different locations in the same city. Her tennis suffered in the aftermath and she wondered if her dream of playing in college was gone. It wasn't. She has signed with UT Tyler.
7-Feb-2023
USTA Southern Launches Playoff Series, HBCU Opportunities
The USTA Southern Section is set to debut a four-tournament Playoff Series that will provide expanded opportunities to players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The series, which runs from March-May, will award 26 wild cards for the debut of the USTA Southern Men’s and Women’s 15K USTA Pro Circuit Tournament.
6-Feb-2023
Top Women's Classes - 2023 Winter Rankings
The size of our commitment list is pushing 500 for the senior girls. With that in mind, today is a great time to check in on how schools are doing on the recruiting trail. Today, the Tennis Recruiting Network is proud to announce the Top 25 Women's Recruiting Classes for 2023.
3-Feb-2023
College Players Shine in Opening Month of New Year
There's no doubt that college tennis increased its visibility during the month of January, with Ben Shelton's run to the Australian Open men's quarterfinals and three NCAA women's singles champions winning titles in the United States.
1-Feb-2023
Coaches Corner: Whitman College's John Hein
No one path to becoming a college tennis coach is the same. How did they get to their current jobs? What do they look for in potential players now? In this edition of Coaches Corner, Whitman College women's head coach John Hein details his journey.
30-Jan-2023
Top Men's Classes - 2023 Winter Rankings
As January comes to a close and the spring semester gets into full swing, today is a great time to take a look at the top college tennis recruiting classes. TRN is excited to present its 2023 Men's Recruiting Class Rankings - including the Top Dawgs ...
