13-Jan-2025
Sadowski's Early Start Helps Guide Her to Purdue
Gabriella Sadowski got an early start to her recruiting process and knew exactly what she wanted to pursue in college. Planning ahead helped the five-star junior from Michigan narrow down her choices before committing to Purdue.
9-Jan-2025
Patel, Clarke Exceed Expecations with 18s Winter National Titles
Shaan Patel and Chukwumelije Clarke weren't the favorites entering the USTA 18 Winter National Championships in Orlando. It didn't matter. Patel and Clarke captured their first gold balls by winning the singles titles at the USTA National Campus.
8-Jan-2025
Azam, Wygodzki Captures 16s Winter National Titles
Safir Azam and Paige Wygodzki captured the 16s singles titles at the USTA Winter National Championships at the National Campus in Orlando, Florida. Azam was extended to three sets in the final, while Wygodzki secured another straight-set win.
7-Jan-2025
Kaminski and Evans Secure 14s Winter National Titles
Top-seeded Eli Kaminski and 10th-seeded London Evans won the first gold balls of their careers by capturing the singles titles at the USTA 14 Winter National Championships in San Antonio, Texas. Both won in straight sets in the final.
6-Jan-2025
Smith and Nick Capture 12s Winter National Titles
Jacqueline Nick and Max Smith captured their first gold balls by winning the 12s girls and boys singles titles, respectively, at the USTA Winter National Championships at the University of Texas at San Antonio Tennis Center.
2-Jan-2025
Sunshine State Standouts Take Center Stage in December
The bulk of the Aces in the final month of the year are those who captured titles at the three major junior events in Florida: the IMG Academy International Tennis Championships (formerly the Eddie Herr), the Orange Bowl and the Junior Orange Bowl.
30-Dec-2024
Let's Make a Deal: Hovde Signs with Duke
Former top recruit Liv Hovde signed with Duke last week after negotiating an NIL deal with the school's collective. The funding for college tennis players and programs may not be as plentiful once the House settlement is finalized this spring.
29-Dec-2024
Action Shots from Rome
In mid-October, the ITF Junior Championship in Rome, GA, featured
standout performances from American sophomores. Jordan Lee (Orlando,
Fla.), seeded second, claimed the boys' title with a 6-2, 6-2 win over
Navneet Raghuram (Fenton, Mo.), while third seed Aishi Bisht (San Jose,
Calif.) won the girls' championship, defeating unseeded Ellery Mendell
(Watkinsville, Ga.) 6-4, 6-0. Photographer Bill Kallenberg captured the
action - see highlights in this gallery ...
27-Dec-2024
Pennington Ready to Join the Prairie Stars
Luke Pennington always wanted to play a sport in college. Once he focused on tennis, the Kansas native worked to keep his goal alive. The three-star senior has signed with Division II University of Illinois-Springfield.
25-Dec-2024
VanPelt Signs to Play for Hometown Jayhawks
Kinley VanPelt considered attending college in other parts of the country. But the four-star senior knew the best opportunity to play college tennis was right in her backyard at the University of Kansas.
23-Dec-2024
Hot 100 List - December 2024
It's time to unveil the December 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-Dec-2024
Santamarta, Krejcova Sustain Strong Runs at Orange Bowl
Four days of strong winds at the ITF J500 Orange Bowl couldn't blow Andres Santamarta Roig and Tereza Krejcova off course, with both continuing the form they had shown the previous week in reaching the finals of the International Tennis Federation's J300 in Bradenton.
19-Dec-2024
Lee Doubles Up, China's Wang Makes History
Jordan Lee and Xiaotong Wang traveled from the IMG Academy International Championships in Bradenton to the Orange Bowl in Plantation with completely different perspectives, but both emerged with the winner's crystal bowl of oranges last Saturday at the Veltri Tennis Center.
18-Dec-2024
DTS College Exposure Series Sets 2025 Dates
The 2025 DTS College Exposure Series consists of three Recruiting Showcases across the country. The evengs in California, New Jersey and Boston provide recruits with an opportunity to perform in front of a large amount of university and college coaches from every level.
16-Dec-2024
Carlson Family Legacy Endures at Gustavus Adolphus
The Carlson family has been an enduring presence at Gustavus Adolphus University for nearly four decades. Jon coaches tennis and swimming while his wife and daugher are assistant tennis coaches. All of them played tennis for the Gusties.
13-Dec-2024
Kostovic and Santamarta Roig Claim ITF J300 Bradenton Titles
Serbia's Teodora Kostovic and Spain's Andres Santamarta captured the ITF J300 singles titles at the IMG Academy in Florida last week with straight set wins in the finals.
11-Dec-2024
Top Seeds Lee and Davletshina Earn IMG Academy Titles
Top seeds Nikol Davletshina and Jordan Lee claimed the singles titles in the Girls 12s and Boys 16s divisions, respectively, at the IMG Academy International Tennis Championships last Saturday in Bradenton, Florida.
9-Dec-2024
USTA National Campus Awarded Decade of NCAA Championships
The USTA National Campus in Orlando will become the home of the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships for a 10-year period beginning in 2028. The NCAA made the announcement on Monday, and the deal includes facility and broadcast upgrades.
9-Dec-2024
Recruiting Insider: Wisconsin-Whitwater's Frank Barnes
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 Wisconsin-Whitewater's Frank Barnes.
6-Dec-2024
Merchant Finds Great Balance at Carnegie Mellon
Rian Merchant wanted to find the perfect blend of strong academics with an opportunity to play tennis in college. After a strong summer of results, the four-star senior from Georgia connected with Carnegie Mellon University and committed to play for the Tartans.
4-Dec-2024
Success Spans All Levels For November Aces
The inaugural fall NCAA Division I individual championships, a sweep of the Junior Davis and Billie Jean King Cups for the United States and WTA and ATP Finals doubles champions from the collegiate ranks were among the top performances in November.
1-Dec-2024
Team USA Wins Fifth Straight Master'U BNP Paribas Title
Team USA captured gold for the fifth straight year at the Master'U BNP Paribas Championship. The Americans defeated Great Britain 4-1 in the championship match on Sunday in Reims, France to clinch their 12th title overall.
27-Nov-2024
Joint Postpones Pro Career for Texas Title Quest
Despite the enticement of prize money, Maya Joint has decided to postpone her pro career to play her freshman season at the University of Texas. The Michigan native, who represents her father's home country of Australia, recently sat down with Colette Lewis for a Q&A about her decision and her future.
24-Nov-2024
Columbia's Zheng Captures Historic NCAA Singles Title
Columbia's Michael Zheng captured the NCAA Division I men's singles title on Sunday, becoming the first Ivy League player to win the crown since 1922. Georgia's Dasha Vidmanova won the women's singles title after winning the NCAA doubles title last May.
22-Nov-2024
Hot 100 List - November 2024
It's time to unveil the November 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-Nov-2024
Blue Chip Sharygin Commits to Play for Harvard
Evan Sharygin was familiar with the Boston area because his brother played tennis for MIT. The blue chip junior from Indiana will be heading that way in the fall of 2026 after giving his verbal commitment to Harvard.
18-Nov-2024
USA Sweeps Junior Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup Titles
The United States won both titles at the Junior Billie Jean King Cup and Junior Davis Cup finals over the weekend in Antalya, Turkey, marking the first time in a decade the American teams swept both titles at the world’s premier 16-and-under team competitions.
15-Nov-2024
Five-Star Turley Finds Happiness at San Diego State
Vessa Turley wondered if she would ever find a school that made her feel at home. After making a few college visits, she finally found her happy place at San Diego State. The five-star senior from Scottsdale, Arizona has committed to the Aztecs.
14-Nov-2024
Bhandari's Improvement Makes Michigan Take Notice
Arnav Bhandari knew he could play better than his results were showing. Everything clicked for him this summer and colleges took notice. The five-star senior from San Ramon, California has committed to the University of Michigan.
13-Nov-2024
Welcome to Signing Day
Signing Week is here - and seniors can start signing financial agreements with programs. 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.
12-Nov-2024
Signing Week: Blue Chip Girls
It all starts tomorrow - Signing Day. The Signing Period for college tennis begins tomorrow morning, and seniors in the Class of 2025 will start signing their financial aid agreements to accept athletic scholarships. Take a look at where the Blue Chip girls stand before the big day.
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.
10-Nov-2024
PanAm ITF Photo Gallery
Paul Ballard was on site in the Houston suburb of Spring, Texas, last
month to take photos at the J300 Pan American ITF. Americans Jack
Kennedy (Huntington, N.Y.) and Maya Iyengar (Paradise Valley, Ariz.)
took home the singles titles at the event.
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.
30-Oct-2024
Message Delivered: Sorey Commits to Indiana
Ameia Sorey received an Instagram DM from Indiana University to intiate the recruiting process. The blue chip senior from Miami liked what she heard from the Hoosiers and made an official visit. She has committed to play for the program.
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.
27-Oct-2024
Images from the USTA Level 4 in Rome
The L4 Open in Rome, Georgia, brought together top junior players,
competing in a "flighted tournament" format with age groups divided
into draws of 16 based on their rankings. While Hurricane Helene
threatened nearby, Rome enjoyed sunny skies and warm temperatures,
making for ideal playing conditions. Photographer Bill Kallenberg
captured the action, taking shots for players to showcase on their
TennisRecruiting.net profiles.
25-Oct-2024
Blue Chip Rodriguez Drawn Back Home to Georgia
Despite growing up in the state, Ava Rodriguez had little familiarity with the University of Georgia. She had never visited the campus, and has spent the last few years training in Florida. But the blue chip junior will be returning home for college by committing to the Bulldogs.
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.
21-Oct-2024
Everything Breaks the Right Way for Five-Star Robinson
Mia Robinson nearly considered quitting tennis before she suffered a broken ankle in 2021. The time away from the court helped change her outlook. The five-star senior returned revived and recently committed to Mississippi State.
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.
16-Oct-2024
Five-Star Tran Attracted to Creighton's Welcoming Nature
Teresa Tran normally provides some sweet treats for players at her academy who sign with college programs. The five-star senior from Frisco, Texas will need to make a few for herself this year after recently committing to Creighton University.
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.
7-Oct-2024
Charleston Adds Another Trinkle to the Recruiting Pipeline
Riley Trinkle developed a love for College of Charleston while watching her sister play for the Cougars. Once it became time for her to be recruited, Trinkle hoped CoC would reach out. They did, and the five-star senior committed to play for the program.
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.
2-Oct-2024
Five-Star Villagomez Sees a Bright Future at Davidson
Kai Villagomez's official visit to Davidson College coincided with a power outage. But the darkness didn't dampen his experience. On the contrary, the five-star senior was even more attracted to Davidson after the visit and committed to the Wildcats.
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.
29-Sep-2024
Action Shots from the US Open Juniors
In the final slam event of 2024, top juniors from across the globe
gathered in New York for the US Open Junior Tennis Championships.
Spain's Rafael Nodar claimed the boys' title with a victory over
Norway’s Nikoli Budkov Kjaer, while England's Mika Stojsavljevic won
the girls' crown, 6-4, 6-4. On the American front, Iva Jovic
(Torrance, CA) made a strong run to the girls' semifinals, and Kaylan
Bigun (West Hollywood, CA) reached the boys' quarterfinals.
Throughout the week, Paul Ballard of ZooTennis.com captured these
exciting moments.
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.
25-Sep-2024
Steady Improvement Leads Dickens to Lafayette
JD Dickens wasn't sure if he would be good enough to play college tennis when he first made it a goal. The three-star from Massachusetts improved enough over the years to make it a reality. He has committed to Lafayette College.
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.
11-Sep-2024
Five-Star Chou Overcomes Health Obstacles to Achieve Goals
Dylan Chou suffered from two major medical setbacks during his junior career. Although he considered quitting the sport, Chou eventually became determined to play college tennis. The five-star senior is closer to making it happen after committing to William & Mary.
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.
8-Sep-2024
USTA Kalamazoo Photo Gallery
The #20 seed emerged victorious at the USTA Boys' 18 Championships in
Kalamazoo, Mich., claiming the coveted trophy and a wildcard entry
into the US Open main draw. Matthew Forbes of Raleigh, N.C., who had
struggled earlier in the summer, triumphed in the four-set final
against Jack Kennedy from Huntington, N.Y. In the 16s division, Gus Grummet
from Mill Valley, Calif., won the championship, defeating Arin Pallegar of
Granite Bay, Calif., in three sets. Photographer Bill Kallenberg of
CapturedInAction.com covered the entire week.
6-Sep-2024
Notre Dame was Always 'Dream School' for Blue Chip Patrick
Nicholas Patrick fell in love with the University of Notre Dame from a young age while attending a football game. The blue chip senior from Coal Valley, Illinois is making his dream a reality by committing to play for the Fighting Irish.
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.
25-Aug-2024
Images from the USTA Girls 18-16 Nationals
At the USTA Girls 18-16 Nationals in San Diego, Iva Jovic from
Torrance, Calif., claimed two gold balls in the 18s division, winning
the doubles title alongside Tyra Grant from Miami Beach, Fla. In the
16s division, Ishika Ashar from Boca Raton, Fla., secured the singles
title by defeating Nicole Weng from South Pasadena, Calif. Lyla
Middleton from Jackson, Miss., earned third place in the 16s singles
and captured the 16s doubles championship with her partner, Jordan
Hazelett from Henderson, Nev. Photos from the event, taken by David
Kenas of DKShots.com, are available on TRN.
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.
7-Aug-2024
Rising Senior Recruit Stays in the Family at Virginia Tech
Kirsten Woods didn't need to spend a lot of time getting to know the head coach at Virginia Tech or sending video for the staff to watch. The five-star rising senior has committed to play for the Hokies, who are coached by her mom.
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.
4-Aug-2024
Rome USTA L4
In mid-July, Rome, Ga., became the battleground for 16s and 18s
players competing in a USTA L4 Open. The tournament saw three unseeded
players capture singles titles: Jack Lindstrom from Satellite Beach,
Fla., claimed the Boys' 16s title, Francie Pate from Daniel Island,
S.C., triumphed in the Girls' 16s, and Kaiden Greer from Pawleys
Island, S.C., won the Girls' 18s. The Boys' 18s crown went to No. 4
seed Yuva Pavuluri from Atlanta, Ga. The event was captured by
photographer Bill Kallenberg, who documented the competition of the
participants.
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.
