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Get ready to serve up some fun because May is National Tennis Month! Whether you are new to the game, an experienced player or you're coming back after some time away, get moving and join in the celebration of the world's healthiest sport. Be on the lookout for events such as Red Ball Tennis and Cardio Tennis. Two new activities

that you are going to love!

Hit to be Fit at NMSU!

Tennis is the world’s healthiest sport and there’s never been a better time to get out on the court. If you’re looking to get a great workout while celebrating National Tennis Month this year, get on the court on:

Saturday, May 31 – 9am – 11am 

NMSU for a Hit To Be Fit event

Coaches Emily Wang and Art Fierro will be serving up a fun event with Red Ball Tennis and Cardio Tennis Triples. And of course, expect to sweat, laugh and make some new friends!

Triples and Trophies

Spring Flex League Party and Trophy Presentation

When: Friday, June 6, 2025

Where: Picacho Hills Country Club

Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Dinner Price: $10.00 for Winter Flex League Participants, $20.00 for guests

To sign up for the dinner scan in the QR Code or click the following link. If you plan

to attend but not have dinner, just respond to this text.

PHCC Invites You to Breakfast at Wimbledon

Gentlemen’s Finals

Sunday, July 13 at 8:00 AM

All Tennis Fans are Welcome

Reserve your seat

Contest forms are available at the Serve Tennis registration site

or by contacting Robb Randall at 575-636-8699.

Forms be submitted July 7. Must attend the breakfast to qualify for prizes.

Southern New Mexico Graduating Senior Award

Erin Lee

Erin Lee receives the Southern New Mexico (“SNM”) graduating

Senior Award. Erin has played in SNM tournaments for the past 11

years. Erin began as a 7-year-old playing red and orange ball. Erin

has been accepted to Cornell and will be majoring in Applied

Economics and Management. Erin, we hope you will continue

playing throughout your college years and into the future.

This award is given to graduating seniors in Southern New Mexico

who have played in at least one Southern New Mexico Junior

Tournament a year beginning as a 10 and under player.

Regional Scramble – Alamogordo



SNM celebrates National Tennis Month! This year’s USTA SNM Regional Scramble was hosted by the Alamogordo Tennis Association (ATA) and included forty-four attendees from Alamogordo, Artesia, Carlsbad, La Luz, Las Cruces and Roswell. In addition to some competitive round robin tennis, attendees were introduced to Adult Red Ball Tennis and Cardio Tennis Triples. Proceeds collected from the scramble will go to the Southwest Tennis Foundation. Thanks to all who attended and for making it such a fun event.Congratulations to winners:

Team Wimbledon – Women’s Champion Lori Allen & Finalist Patsy Comon-Pearce and Men’s

Champion Steve Bagwell & Finalist Thomas Lichty.

Team US Open - Women’s Champion Kayla Vojik & Finalist Candace Cormie and Men’s Champion

Ruthven Sampath & Finalist Steve Youngman.

Silver City High School Fighting Colts Tennis

Wraps up a Successful 2025 Season

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. 
• Apply Today: Our grant and scholarship portal is now open! 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!

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

May 30-June 1 Level 6: Westside Dominant Duo Challenger

Adults

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

Tournament Desk Webinar Dates

2025 League Schedule

From The Service Line

May 2025

Jamie Borsodi, Regional Chair

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

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



Alamogordo

_{CITY OF CARLSBAD SUMMER RECREATION}

_{TENNIS LESSONS}

The 2025 summer tennis lessons sponsored by the City of Carlsbad

and the United States Tennis Association will begin on Monday June

2nd and run through Friday June 27th. These Monday through Friday

one hour lessons are designed for youngsters 5 and up. Children 10+

will come from 8 to 9 am, while those 5 to 9 will be from 9 to 10 am.

The cost for the first family member for the entire session is $50.

Other family members will be charged $30. Each participant will

receive a t-shirt and needs to bring their own racquet. All other

equipment will be furnished.

There will be an evening adult class beginning at 6 pm Tuesday June

3rd. For four weeks these players will meet on Tuesdays and

Thursdays for instruction, exercise and competition.

Signups will be taken at Rio Pecos Tennis Shop (700 Park Drive). For

further information, contact Charlie Jurva at 575-361-3728 or email at cjurva@valornet.com