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SCTA receives LA84 grant to support Junior Tennis
The Southern California Tennis Association (SCTA) is pleased to receive grant support from LA84 Foundation this year, in support of #NJTL and youth tennis in urban areas. Learn more about this grant, and other organizations supported by grant funding, at la84.org. LA84 Foundation Awards Over $1.8 Million In Grants To Youth Sports Programs In Los…
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Ladies Charity Tournament supports Mary’s Kitchen, ACEing Autism on Apr 14
Laguna Niguel, CA, March 13, 2018 – Laguna Niguel Racquet Club of Spearman Clubs will host Tennis Serves Others, a 501c3 non-profit organization, for an upcoming ladies charity tournament to be held on Saturday, April 14th, from 10am to 3:30pm. This is Tennis Serves Others and Laguna Niguel Racquet Club’s 2nd Annual Gala & Tournament…
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Kellogg Recognized with Prestigious USTA Honor
The Samuel Hardy Award, sponsored by the International Tennis Hall of Fame, is presented to a USTA volunteer in recognition of long and outstanding service at the national level to the sport of tennis. The recipients must exemplify qualities of selflessness and devotion to the game that have been an inspiration to others, and the…
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Ballkids Have Best Seat in the House
The best seat in the house at a professional tennis tournament is not found at center court loge, not in the luxury suites, or in the front row along the baseline. These are coveted positions, of course, but none compare to the experience of a ballkid, situated on court and mere steps away from the…
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WEEKEND WRAP: Indian Wells and Beyond; Calabasas Up Next
While most tennis fans worldwide focused their attention on Indian Wells last weekend, there was plenty to appreciate from Canada to Greece to Japan, as SoCal players sought international titles abroad. Here at home, the mountainous environs of Indian Wells witnessed Sam Querrey’s chase for both singles and doubles crowns, the Bryan Brothers finale with…
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INDIAN WELLS: Who’s that American in the Quarterfinals?
For the better part of two weeks, Sam Querrey has flown well under the radar. On an outer practice court, he attracts a smattering of fans to watch a mundane workout leading up to his next match. In a year when competitors are given the chance to earn a cool extra million dollars by claiming…
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BNP awards scholarships to Coachella Valley teens
From left to right: Desert Mirage High School principal Alma Gonzalez; scholarship winner Jennifer Gomez; CEO of BNP Paribas USA and Head of Americas CIB Jean-Yves Fillion; and Peggy Michel, Vice President of Sales and Assistant Tournament Director for the BNP Paribas Open. (Photo by Marc Glassman/BNP Paribas) BNP Paribas, a global leader in supporting…
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Calabasas Pro Futures Event Takes Place Next Week
The Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center will once again play host to the 2018 USTA Men’s Pro Tennis Championships of Calabasas, a men’s $25,000.00 USTA Pro Circuit Futures tournament. The event will follow the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells and will take place March 19-25. A Wild Card tournament took place and was won…
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Bryan Bros Doubles Race celebrated at BNP Masters event
Last year, the most successful doubles team of all time joined with USTA Southern California to promote the very game that made them a tennis-household name. Bob and Mike Bryan – Olympic gold medalists, 16 time Grand Slam champions, and Davis Cup winners – are no stranger to the benefits of doubles tennis, and it’s…
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INDIAN WELLS: Fritz struggles with wind, falls in Round of 16
Borna Coric brought his rally machine to Indian Wells on Wednesday, much to the chagrin of a pro-USA crowd eager to see homegrown Taylor Fritz take yet another step in his career maturation. Playing in the Round of 16 and looking for a berth in the quarterfinals, Fritz (Palos Verdes) looked steady and confident in…