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San Diego’s Hiromi Sasano Captures Fifth-Straight USTA National 40 Hard Court Title
There’s a little secret to Hiromi Sasano’s dominating success at national age-group tournaments, especially over the past five years in which she has captured the USTA National 40s Hardcourt singles title at her favorite venue the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. The 46-year-old Sasano said getting beat up by players more than half her…
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The Hendrickson Classic Wheelchair Tennis Tournament Has an International Flair
The Hendrickson Classic Wheelchair Tennis Tournament Has An International Flair By Karen Ronney It was an international gathering at the 21st Hendrickson Classic Wheelchair Tennis Tournament at Barnes Tennis Center as about three dozen players came to compete from the U.S. and as far away as Japan to enjoy the event sponsored by the So…
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The SCTA Foundation Continues to Grow Yet Stay True to Its Roots
The SCTA Foundation Continues to Grow Yet Stay True to Its Roots By Steve Pratt The Southern California Tennis Association Foundation has always stayed true to its original vision to expand the popularity of tennis in Southern California. But the roots of the SCTA Foundation run much deeper than that, and the impact the SCTA…
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On Giving Tuesday Help the SCTA Foundation Continue to Make an Impact in 2022: Donate Today
On Giving Tuesday Help the SCTA Foundation Continue to Make an Impact in 2022: Donate Today By Karen Ronney It has been a busy year for the Southern California Tennis Association Foundation in providing more than $500,000 of support in grants, scholarships, sponsorships and assistance for players of all ages and organizations in under-served…
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Shot in SoCal, ‘King Richard’ film has local flair
Southern California tennis was in the spotlight throughout the highly talked about new feature film “King Richard”, which opened up in theatres this month behind the star power of an Oscar-worthy performance by producer Will Smith, who stars as Venus and Serena’s father Richard Williams. The tennis scenes were shot on-location locally at Dignity Health…
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On Giving Tuesday, SCTA Foundation gears up for big finish to the year – and even bigger 2022
The Southern California Tennis Association Foundation has always stayed true to its original vision to expand the popularity of tennis in Southern California. But the roots of the SCTA Foundation run much deeper than that, and the impact the SCTA Foundation has had on hundreds and hundreds of junior and adult players, as well as…
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Dee Henry’s Humble Roots Inspires Her Coaching Legacy
Dee Henry’s Humble Roots Inspires Her Coaching Legacy By Karen Ronney Coach Dee Henry has created a legacy of helping people in the world of tennis and beyond. Her mission is to make the sport accessible to players of all ages and (dis)abilities. Henry, a USPTA Elite Pro, was the Women’s Tennis Coach at…
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Turkey Day Trainers
Cardio Tennis, 60 minutes of running and gunning indoors at the pavilion Sat, November 27th. You will hit a bunch of balls and feel like you got a great workout. Classes available for adults and juniors but filling up fast… Register now; https://tennisdirector.com/players/reservations/reserves.asp?corp=158&AGE=Junior Indoor winter at capacity, Spring Combo space remains and you can register…
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Turkey Day Trainers
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Bakersfield’s “Bako Heat” earns national title at 55 & Over National Championships
They were the underdogs going up against the hometown favorites at the recent 2021 USTA Adult League National Championships in Orlando, but the Bakersfield 55 & Over 6.0 players led Captain Laurie Haagsma overcame the odds to be crowned national champions. It was the first time in 15 years that a Bakersfield team had won…