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TWILIGHT TENNIS coming to Santa Monica this month
USTA Southern California will launch a “Twilight Tennis” four-week series this month in Santa Monica, beginning December 13 at Reed Park. The tennis workout includes an on court drills and activities followed by a social hour. “Twilight Tennis” begins at 7pm on each night (please note: the series takes a hiatus during Christmas week). The…
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Ross Duncan Crowned USTA National 40 Hard Court Champ
Ross Duncan lost in the singles semifinals of the USTA National 40 Hard Court Championships in 2016 and 2017, but the second seed from Laguna Beach, Calif., broke through and won the title with a dramatic 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 victory in the final over defending two-time champion Jeff Greenwald of San Anselmo, Calif. On a…
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SoCal December Tournaments: Finish the year with a flourish!
DECEMBER 1 iTennis La Habra Year End Adult NTRP Fast4 Tournament Singles and doubles NTRP divisions offered. Short format matches. NTRP Grand Prix points available. (TennisLink #650030218) DECEMBER 1 42nd Annual Midwinter Classic El Segundo. Open, NTRP, and family divisions offered. Round robin and advance to brackets. (TennisLink #651726018) DECEMBER 6 Mason Zisette Memorial…
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The South Bay Hosting Two Big Events In December
The South Bay will be the place to be as two big events will take place there during the month of December. On Saturday, Dec. 8, First Break Academy will once again host the LA Tennis Bash 2018 with all the proceeds going to the non-profit’s tennis, learning, and multisport scholarship programs. Special guests will…
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Annual Mason Zisette Memorial Cup
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Moranon Quietly Continuing To Coach
Teaching Pro Spotlight – Kal Moranon Kal Moranon has long been considered one of Southern California’s top tennis teachers. The quiet, unassuming 61-year-old Moranon can often be seen at tournaments in the shadows of his pupils, offering insightful advice when called upon. Recently, Moranon was spotted in the Las Vegas suburb of Summerlin at the…
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Olmos Can Now Rest After Strong Finish To 2018
Finally, Giuliana Olmos can sleep. The 25-year-old former USC standout ended her 2018 season on a high note, advancing to the doubles final in the WTA $125,000 Houston Oracle Challenger as she and her partner fell 10-8 in the final. One week before, Olmos (known as Ju-Ju) had a career-best run in singles as she…
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Dominance at SoCal earns golds at Intersectionals
When #TeamSoCal arrives at the USTA Women’s Intersectionals next fall, the rest of the nation will take notice. Why? Because at this year’s championships at Phoenix Tennis Center, Southern California put on a team tennis clinic by capturing four gold medal trophies to reign supreme over their USTA counterparts from across the country. Beginning with…
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Two’s Company: Junior Doubles Wraps a Busy 2018
The 116th rendition of the USTA SoCal Doubles Sectionals wrapped up in November as the fall weather crept, the winds started to blow, and the days got a little shorter. The tournament will have significant ramifications as to who will be crowned 2018 Bryan Bros. Doubles Race Winners. There is more tennis to be played…
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Buck Honored To Take Part In Training Invictus Games Athletes
When Cari Buck got the call from an old contact to work and train with two wheelchair athletes in preparation for the Invictus Games held recently in Sydney, Australia, she knew it was an opportunity she could simply not pass up. USTA National Wheelchair Tennis Coach Paul Walker is a longtime friend of Buck’s and…