Want a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to the 2023 US Open? The Southern California Tennis Association Foundation is raising money in support of Ivan Smith. 21-year-old Ivan Smith, a standout San Diego tennis star, became the NAIA Men’s Open Doubles champ while competing for San Diego Christian College last year. On April…

USTA Southern California has named Mark McCampbell of Ventura County as the February 2023 Tournament Director of the Month. If you have played tennis in Ventura County in the last 25 years you know Mark McCampbell. He grew up playing tennis throughout the local area with a very active tennis family. Mark learned at an…

It is hard enough to maintain a pristine academic record as a student today, and just as impressive to be a promising junior tennis player. To do both at a very high level is more than doubly impressive, and Newport Coast’s Ryan Honary is a prime example of this. Ryan is a gifted scientist who…

Rene Carmichael, a San Diego native, lives in Rancho Bernardo with her husband and three daughters. When she’s not on the court or captaining a team, she manages communications for the city of Poway. She has a background in Public Relations and has worked for the American Red Cross, the County of San Diego, and…

February 1 is National Signing Day, a monumental day for juniors across Southern California and the nation. After months (if not years) of vetting, touring, recruiting, and contemplating, it’s time for many student-athletes to determine where they will be headed this fall to begin their college careers. Numerous #TeamSoCal juniors are set to join Ivy…

It’s an ideal outlook for one of Southern California’s top rising stars. Tsehay Driscoll, ranked for years among the section’s most promising young athletes, is on the verge of her collegiate career after committing to Princeton University, where she will join the Tigers tennis squad and embark on the next step in a long, storied…

Adeline Arjad Cook started playing tennis at the age of 35 as a way to improve her fitness. Despite her late start, the British native now runs her own tennis boutique and a tennis fashion business. Given all of her success, Cook’s biggest gain from the world of tennis was her husband, whom she met…

As the world grows more inclusive, tennis is no exception, and organizations across the country are providing spaces for all players to enjoy the sport. Aceing Autism spans the country, giving children with autism the opportunity to grow, develop, and benefit from social connections and fitness through affordable tennis programming. Their reach is especially prevalent…

The sibling duo of Siem and Winta Woldeab are currently reaping the benefits of a stellar junior career in Southern California. Siem currently plays Division 1 tennis at the University of Texas, while his younger sister, Winta, plays at Columbia University. The two La Mesa natives earned numerous accolades as juniors, any of which could…