The semifinals of the USTA Billie Jean King Girls 16/18 National Championships in San Diego produce two finalists who will play for a wild card in the US Open main draw later in August, and if Saturday’s contests were any indication, the week’s big finale should produce some memorable tennis at Barnes Tennis Center. In…

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As courts dry out, we should have all courts playable by 11 am.

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It’s hard to believe Reese Brantmeier won’t be among the top six seeded players when the Billie Jean King USTA Girls’ 18s kickoff this weekend, joining the underway 16s as the National Championships continue at Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego. The 16-year-old Brantmeier from a small town in Wisconsin called Whitewater is among the…

Due to the rain, courts will not be open. Check back later today for any updates.

The USTA Billie Jean King Girls 16/18 National Championships return to Southern California this week when play begins at Barnes Tennis Center on Wednesday in San Diego. Many of the nation’s top girls compete for both a coveted junior title but also a spot in the US Open draws this fall. Southern California will be…

Earl “Lornie” Kuhle admits he has always loved the action but prefers to remain in the background and away from the bright lights.  The longtime Encinitas resident Kuhle is the Chairman of the biggest girls’ tennis tournament in the nation, the USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 18s and 16s National Championships, which begins Wednesday and…

USTA Southern California has appointed two new members to its senior management team, filling critical roles that will help shape the future of tennis in the region. Former Cal State Fullerton head coach Dianne Matias has been named the Director of Junior Tennis, and Pasadena Tennis Association’s Esther Hendershott will serve as Director of Community…