Bloomington Legend Marcia Bach Honored with Tennis Courts in her Honor 

For decades, Marcia Bach has inspired generations of players, coaches and tennis fans in her Bloomington, Minn., community and nationally. Now, her impact will be remembered for years to come as the Valley View tennis courts are officially renamed in her honor. 

Bowen Speaks on the Case for Public Tennis Court Investment 

USTA Florida Executive Director Laura Bowen recently joined WUSF's “Florida Matters Live & Local” to discuss "The Case for Public Tennis Court Investment in Florida" and why the state needs expanded public court access to keep up with surging demand. 

Gainesville Juneteenth Celebration Includes Junior Tournament, Picnic 

Play Tennis Gainesville hosted a special weekend of tennis and community at the Joyce Oransky Tennis Center, combining a junior tournament with a Juneteenth Picnic that brought together players, families and community members for a celebration both on and off the court. 

Savannah’s Forsyth Park Tennis Courts to be Rehabbed

Tennis players in Savannah can expect improvements at one of the city’s most popular recreational facilities as renovations to the Forsyth Park tennis courts begin this summer and are scheduled to be completed in September

Bringing Tennis to Military Families at Fort Walton Beach Event

USTA Florida and the Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center partnered to bring tennis to military families during the Red Empire Week Family Day event, held in support of the Army’s 7th Special Forces Group. The event welcomed approximately 2,000 attendees from across the military community.  

USTA Florida Hosts ‘Be a Champion for Tennis’ Advocacy Workshop

USTA Florida hosted its second Advocacy Workshop recently at Hillsborough College, bringing together tennis leaders, facility operators, city officials and community advocates to explore strategies for growing the sport and strengthening public tennis infrastructure. 

Author Discusses the Open Era at USTA Power of Visibility Panel 

In honor of the just-ended Pride Month, author Edward Schmit joined the USTA for a panel discussion on the power of visibility and belonging in the LGBTQ+ community. 

Middle States Hosts Pride Tennis Clinic at UPenn Courts 

As Pride Month came to a close, USTA Middle States partnered with the Philadelphia Liberty Tennis Association to host a Pride Tennis Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania courts on June 27. 

USTA Volunteer David Crossland on Celebrating LGBTQ+ Visibility 

In celebration of Pride month, longtime USTA volunteer David Crossland discusses his passion for tennis and representation. 

Coaches Open in NYC Celebrates Coaches, Elevates Development 

The Coaches Open presented by USTA Coaching—which will be Aug. 25-27 in NYC—is designed to celebrate coaches and elevate their development, bringing together a powerhouse lineup while giving coaches the chance to grow their craft, expand their network and reignite their passion for the game. 

Coach’s Journal: Impressions from USTA Coaching Fellowship 

Take a look inside the USTA Coaching Fellowship in Tennis Coaching and Leadership with Emma Dell, one of this year’s fellows and an emerging coach. In the first installment, she reflects on her opening weeks at the USTA National Campus. 

RSPA World Racquets Conference Set for Sept. 20-23 in Dallas

Discover innovative ideas, earn educational credits and build connections at the 2026 RSPA World Racquets Conference in Dallas, from Sept. 20 to 23. Register by July 15 to take advantage of early-bird pricing. 

Women Coaches Take Part in French Open Immersion Experience

A group of women coaches from the USTA Coaching Women in Coaching Cohort and the WTA Coach Inclusion Program traveled to Roland Garros for an immersive professional development experience with the French Tennis Federation. Check out their takeaways. 

10 Hydration Tips Every Tennis Coach Needs to Know About

Hot courts, long rallies and packed practice days can drain players faster than they realize. Sports dietitian Tara Gidus Collingwood shares hydration tips coaches can use to help athletes fuel properly. 

Enter the USTA Connect Innovation Challenge Thru July 3

The USTA is inviting the brightest minds in tech to co-author the future of tennis with the USTA Connect Innovation Challenge - an open call for startups and engineers to submit applications, products or other tech solutions that have a direct and positive impact on the game of tennis for a $10,000 winner’s prize. 

A Look at Brad Parks, the Pioneer of Wheelchair Tennis 

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of wheelchair tennis this year, we honor the players, pioneers and advocates who changed the game. This installment looks at wheelchair tennis pioneer Brad Parks. 

Wheelchair Tennis Players Connect at USTA NE All Comers Camp  

In Hanover, Mass., the 2026 All Comers Wheelchair Tennis Camp recently wrapped up three days of high-level training and connection at the South Shore YMCA Emilson. It marked the fourth year of a partnership between USTA New England and the South Coast Wheelchair Tennis Foundation. 

Adaptive/Wheelchair Tennis Event Brings the Fun in Cookeville, Tenn. 

Game On Accessible Tennis hosted its annual Golden Parrot Summer Slam tennis tournament at the Tennessee Tech University courts in Cookeville recently, offering adaptive and wheelchair tennis athletes of all ages the chance to enjoy tennis in a welcoming, fun environment. 

6 College Players Win Wildcards into US Open Main Draw

Reese Brantmeier, Sebastian Gorzny, Brandon Carpico and Nikita Filin and DJ Bennett and Ava Esposito all won main draw wild cards into the US Open by winning the American Collegiate Player Wildcard Playoffs held at the USTA National Campus in Orlando. 

Young American Ethan Quinn’s Quick Wimbledon Turnaround  

On the heels of arguably the biggest week of his pro career, Ethan Quinn didn’t celebrate. He sat through a four-hour flight delay, endured a long ride from the airport and finally crawled into bed at 5 a.m. Sunday. Less than 36 hours later, he was upsetting the No. 14 seed at Wimbledon. 

ITF Rebrands as ‘World Tennis,’ with New Vision, Strategic Priorities

The International Tennis Federation (ITF), the organization that has governed tennis on a global basis since 1913, in June rebranded to “World Tennis” and announced its vision for the long-term sustainable growth of the sport worldwide. 

Register Now for ATA National Championships in Orlando

Registration deadlines are coming up for the 109th anniversary of the American Tennis Association National Tennis Tournament, to be held July 27-Aug. 2 at the USTA National Campus in Orlando. 

Hall of Fame Unveils New Federer Exhibit Ahead of Induction 

The International Tennis Hall of Fame unveiled new exhibits celebrating the moments, achievements and individuals that have shaped tennis history, in the lead-up to the August induction of tennis icon Roger Federer and broadcaster and journalist Mary Carillo. 

Murray State Brings Back Its Men’s Tennis Program 

Ten years after Murray State discontinued its men's tennis program, the Racers are bringing it back. Local tennis legend Mel Purcell talks about the return and opportunities for tennis players throughout western Kentucky. 

Advantage Lancaster is Changing Lives, Impacting Youth 

Advantage Lancaster was already a highly successful, fully-formed academic and mentorship nonprofit long before a tennis racquet was ever introduced. Now as part of the NJTL network, it continues to change young lives. 

Stan Smith to be Featured at Youth Tennis San Diego Gala 

Tennis legend Stan Smith will be the guest of honor for the 2026 Youth Tennis San Diego Annual Gala. With the theme “An Evening Celebrating Tennis Heritage & Legends,” the event will be Sept. 19 at Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego. 

MACH Academy Students Clean Up Community to Honor Juneteenth 

As a Juneteenth initiative, dozens of student-athletes at the MACH Academy in Augusta, Ga., gave back to their community by volunteering to clean up the Chester Avenue area of the city. 

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