September 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

CARDIO TENNIS at NMSU!

NMSU's Emily Wang is hosting a four-week Cardio Tennis program. 90 minutes of Cardio Tennis - the ultimate high energy tennis-fitness activity, delivering a full-body, calorie-burning, aerobic & anaerobic workout experience! Register by clicking the dates below.


Monday Session Dates:


September 8 - 29


October 6 - 27


Wednesday Session Dates:


September 10 - October 1


October 8 - October 29


For More Tennis Programming at NMSU

SWTF Fall Grant Cycle Now Open!

The Southwest Tennis Foundation Fall Grant Cycle is open. Please accept this as an invitation to help spread the word to our changemakers (coaches, players, CTA's, etc.) who are using tennis to uplift lives and strengthen our communities.


The SWTF mission is to create a lasting impact by fostering inclusion, expanding access and inspiring growth on and off the court through grants, scholarships and programs.


Funding is available for individuals and organizations. Visit our fall grant application.


Want to Make A Difference

Your support fuels scholarships, clinics, and grassroots programs

that change lives through tennis.


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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

Sep 20 Jr.Circuit - Pecan Open - El Paso

Sep 21 Level 7 - Pecan Open - El Paso

Oct 11 Jr. Circuit - Roadrunner - Alamogordo

Oct 11 Level 7 - Roadrunner - Alamogordo


Adults


Sep 18-21 NM State Adult Open Level 5 Tournament




Tournament Desk Webinar Dates

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2025 League Schedule

From the Service Line

From The Service Line

September 2025

Jamie Borsodi, Regional Chair

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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


2026 League Rules & Regulations

Community Tennis Update


LCTPA Update

September 2025


Bruce Begor


Read More


PHCC Update

September 2025


Emery Borsodi


Read More

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

Alamogordo

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 11- Junior Circuit 10U, Roadrunner Open

Oct 11 - 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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