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The tennis industry has come together as Tennis Industry United to help drive the growth of this sport. Tennis Industry United has developed educational, downloadable, and customizable resources and informationâincluding this biweekly newsletterâto help our local tennis advocates promote the benefits of tennis, attract new players and re-engage past players, and help drive greater diversity and inclusion in tennis participation. Together, for tennis.
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â | | | RSPA Offers Virtual Sessions from 2025 World Racquets Conference | Couldnât attend the recent World Racquets Conference, or missed an event there? The RSPA is offering 31 virtual sessions from WRC25 led by expert coaches, legendary players and the brightest minds in racquet sports. | | âServing Gratitudeâ for Coach Appreciation Month | October is Coach Appreciation Month, and USTA Coachingâthe all-new community for tennis coaches offering education, community and support at every level, on and off the courtâhas what you need for your tennis coaching journey. | | | | | Join a Weekend of Tennis & Empowerment at CentHER Court | CentHER Court is a conference designed to empower women in the tennis industry, fostering growth, leadership and connection. Itâs October 25-26 at the Denver Country Club in Colorado. | | Tennis and Hispanic Heritage | | Former Rutgers Player Encourages Learning Languages | As a speech pathology graduate student, Jackeline Lopez sees a connection between her knowledge of Spanish and other languages and succeeding in career development. | | | Volunteer Brings His Own Experiences to Expand Tennis in N.C. | David Marquina, a volunteer on the USTA Southern Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, connects with Hispanics in North Carolina to expand diversity in tennis. | | | | | RSPA Names Annual Award Winners at WRC2025 | The Racquet Sports Professionals Association honored coaches, tennis providers, facility managers and more at the recent World Racquets Conference, held in Hawaii. | | ITHOF Nominees Include Federer, del Potro, Kuznetsova; Vote Now! | Roger Federer, Juan Martin del Potro and Svetlana Kuznetsova are on the ballot for induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The public can vote through Friday, October 10. | | | Adaptive/Wheelchair Tennis | | | | Group Hosts First Adaptive Tennis Tournament in Tennessee | Cookeville, Tennessee nonprofit Game On! Accessible Tennis recently hosted the state's first adaptive tennis tournament at the Tennessee Tech tennis courts. | | Grant Helps to Support Plantation Tennis Wheelchair Program | Thanks to the support from the USTA Florida Section Foundation, the Plantation Tennis Wheelchair Program is opening doors for adults and children with disabilities, and helping tennis become a sport for everyone. | | | | | Wounded Warrior Tennis Program Featured on San Diego TV | The San Diego Wounded Warrior Tennis Program, established in 2009, was recently featured on the local CBS news. The program offers weekly clinics to service members and veterans with service-connected disabilities. | | AdvantageCLE Hosts First âServe & Protectâ Community Event | |
AdvantageCLE recently hosted its first âServe & Protectâ community tennis event at the Thurgood Marshall Rec Center, bringing together families, students, volunteer, and Cleveland police officers for a day of tennis, laughter and connection.
| | Grants Help Fund New Courts as S.C. County Looks to Expand the Sport | |
A $1.7 million project is under way at Waccamaw Regional Tennis Center at Stables Park in Pawleyâs Island, South Carolina to convert four hard courts to clay and add two more clay courts.
| | Roots to Racquets Thrives with Help from Southern Innovation Grant | |
With help from a USTA Southern Innovation Grant, startup nonprofit Roots to Racquets is expanding tennis opportunities in Cumming, Georgia.
| | Racquets For Life Helps Eliminate Financial Barriers to Playing Tennis | The Racquets For Life (RFL) Foundation of Simsbury, Conn., hosted its inaugural âLove Is All Aroundâ fundraising event recently, raising $12,000 to support its mission of breaking down financial barriers so children and young adults can discover and sustain the lifelong benefits of racquet sports. | | 2025 ITA All-American Champions Crowned in Cary, Tulsa | National Champions have been crowned in both Cary, North Carolina and Tulsa, Oklahoma after more than a week of play in the 2025 ITA All-American Championships, featuring many of the nationâs best Division I tennis players. | | | | | South Fulton Tennis Center Hosts HBCU Championships | Nearly 200 student-athletes from nine conferences met at the 24th annual HBCU Championships at the South Fulton Tennis Center, highlighting a weekend of college tennis in which the North Carolina Central men and Jackson State women earned team titles. | | Officiating is Calling! Become a Certified USTA Official | As tennis participation grows, the need for certified USTA Officials has never been greaterâand now is a great time to get certified. | | | | | Climbing the Ladder to Success in Tennis | Looking for a job in tennis? Or are you an employer looking to hire? Check out Careers in Tennis, where you can search for jobs for free or post job or internship openings. | | Keep Up on Tennis Channel Programming | Canât get enough tennis? With live events, taped classics, and signature programming, check out whatâs on Tennis Channel this week. | | | | | 2025 USTA Grassroots Tennis Webinar Series | Oct. 16: Coaches, Instructors and Teaching Pros | | | | |
