July 2025

Keep up with the latest in USTA tennis news as well as other tennis news from around the courts in Southern New Mexico.


Check out our new website HERE


If you have suggestions or feedback for the website, contact Trevor Rivera

FEATURED ITEMS

Las Cruces Boys and Girls Club

The Las Cruces Boys and Girls Club participated in a USTA Youth Tennis League Red Ball pilot. The pilot is designed to help entry level players develop their rallying skills in a fun team-based environment. It’s the start of a lifelong love of the game. Many thanks to our volunteers ( Arturo Fierro, Bruce Begor, Lorena Ancira, Amy Randall, Bertha McShea and Jamie Borsodi) who helped make it happen. 

Alamogordo Summer Youth Clinic

Alamogordo had a great turn out for their Youth Clinic this summer with 40 plus kids participating and helping to build the future of our game.

47th CAVERN CITY ADULT TENNIS TOURNAMENT

The Men's Singles Finalist on left, Alan Williams and the Champion, Shepard Moore on the right. For more results please click here.

CARDIO TENNIS!

NMSU's Emily Wang will be hosting a four-week Summer Cardio Tennis program starting in July. 90 minutes of Cardio Tennis - the ultimate high energy tennis-fitness activity, delivering a full-body, calorie-burning, aerobic & anaerobic workout experience! Register Now

Cardio Tennis is currently scheduled to

take place through October


Exciting News From The Southwest Tennis Foundation!

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the brand-new Southwest Tennis Foundation website, your go-to hub for creating life-changing opportunities and driving real impact in our tennis community.

  • Explore Our Mission & Impact: Learn how we’re growing the game and spotlighting the inspiring SWTF Game Changers shaping tennis in the Southwest. 
  • Get Involved: Discover ways to support the foundation and help us expand access to tennis for all. 
  • Visit our grant and scholarships section! Players, organizations, and individuals seeking assistance—this is your chance to apply and take your game to the next level!
  • Subscribe to our Newsletter: Stay informed and subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news and information about the great work in our tennis community. 

We encourage you to spread the word and share this exciting news. Let’s rally together and make a difference!

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Visit the USTA Southwest Section E-Store

Did You Know?


The USTA website offers tips and instruction articles and videos for all aspects of the game. Fine tune your craft, from forehand to backhand to serves.


Check it out NOW!


CALENDAR OF EVENTS


Juniors


July 18-20 - NMSU Level 5 Junior Open



Adults

Aug 20-24 Level-3: $15,000 El Paso Adult and Senior Open

Aug. 30-31 26th Annual Adult Open Tournament, Roswell




Tournament Desk Webinar Dates

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2025 League Schedule

GEPTA/SNM USTA Leagues

2025 Schedule for USTA Southwest League Invitationals and Championships


ADULT 40 & OVER

June 20-22, 2025

Albuquerque, NM - various sites

 

ADULT 18 & OVER

August 8-10, 2025

Albuquerque, NM - various sites

 

ADULT 55 & OVER

September 12-14, 2025

El Paso, TX - various sites


MIXED 18 & OVER/MIXED 40 & OVER (This is a 4-day event)

September 26-29, 2025 (This is a Friday-Monday schedule)

Surprise, AZ - Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex


ADULT 65 & OVER

December 5-7, 2025

Surprise, AZ - Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex


2026 Schedule for USTA Southwest League Invitationals and Championships

 

TRI-LEVEL INVITATIONAL

January 16-18, 2026

Tempe, AZ - Kiwanis Tennis Center 


MIXED 55 & OVER INVITATIONAL

January 30-Feb. 1, 2026

Tempe, AZ - Kiwanis Tennis Center 

Contact Jerry Pippins if you are interested in or have questions about all GEPTA/SNM Leagues (18+, 40+, 55+, 65+, Mixed or Tri-level).


Contact Matt Gleason if you are interested in or have questions about Impact Team Tennis (ITT).


USTA PlayTennis - Find tournaments


USTA PlayTennis - Find programs



UPDATED - GEPTA/SNM 2025 League Guidelines


2025 Friend At Court



Community Tennis Update

Alamogordo Tennis Association (ATA)


Visit our blog


Contact us at alamotennis@gmail.com


Carlsbad Tennis Association (CTA)


For more information call The Rio Pecos Tennis Shop at 575-887-1980



Las Cruces Tennis Players Association (LCTPA)


Visit our Website


Join LCTPA


Contact us at lctpa@hotmail.com



NMSU Tennis Center


Follow us on Facebook (New Mexico State University Tennis Center)


2024-2025 Membership Form


Contact Emily Wang at ecwang@nmsu.edu



Picacho Hills Tennis Association (PHTA)


Visit our Website


Contact Emery Borsodi, President at emery.borsodi@gmail.com




Roswell Tennis Association (RTA)


Follow us on Facebook (Roswell Tennis Association)


Contact Stan Smith, President at stansmith2115@gmail.com



Silver City


Contact Liz Harrison at lizliz123@gmail.com

New Mexico State University Coaches: Carlos Vargas (M), Emily Wang (W)


Western New Mexico University Coach: Jesus Baltazar



Junior Tennis Update

2025 Southern New Mexico Junior Series L6 & 10U Tournaments


Feb 7-9 - Las Cruces Jr Open

June 7 - Junior Circuit 10U, Desert Bowl

June 7 - Level-7, Desert Bowl

July 12 - Junior Circuit 10U, NMSU Jr. Open

July 18-20 - Level-5, NMSU Jr Open

Oct 4 - Junior Circuit 10U, Roadrunner Open

Oct 4 - Level-7, Roadrunner Open

Nov 8 - Junior Circuit 10U, Green Chile Bowl

Nov 8-9 - Level 6, Green Chile Bowl

 The Net Generation PlayTracker has replaced Youth Progression and will help parents and players navigate their development progress, replacing the current stars and trophies system.


2025 SWS Junior Tournament Schedule

This includes L2-7 events, Junior Circuit, non-sanctioned, and WTN events


2025 Junior Play Resource Folder

Check out new resources for parents, players, and coaches including tournament schedule, rules and regulations, point tables


Parent's Guide to Tennis


USTA Junior Memberships are free!

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Find a Court - TennisMaps.com



Needing a place to play and wondering what the closest tennis court location to you is?

Private courts, public courts and just about any tennis court location you can think of is on this website.


Check out www.TennisMaps.com to find tennis courts anywhere you're at in the country.

USTA Southwest - Southern New Mexico Regional Council

Jamie Borsodi - Chair


Liz Harrison - Silver City

Judy Harlas - Las Cruces

Charlie Jurva - Carlsbad

Evelyn Genta - Alamogordo

Carol Shannon - Las Cruces

Sandra Weikel - Roswell

Tim Palmer - Artesia


Jerry Pippens - USTA League Coordinator

Matt Gleason - ITT Coordinator

Trevor Rivera - Tennis Service Representative

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