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2nd Application Phase for 2025-2026 USTA Georgia Leadership Positions Now Available
On behalf of USTA Georgia Nominating Committee Chair Mark Botsch, please be advised that the 2nd application phase for the 2025-2026 USTA Georgia Board of
USTA Georgia Board Member & Rome Tennis Icon Bill Thornton Dies At 90
Rome tennis icon Bill Thornton passed away on April 28th at the age of 90. Bill was a former member of the Coosa Valley Tennis
USTA Georgia Past President Randy Stephens Honored For Volunteer Service
At the recently held USTA Annual Meeting in Orlando, USTA Georgia Past President Randy Stephens was honored for 35 years of service to the Association.
Savannah Challenger Serves Up Professional Tennis in South Georgia This Week
It’s time once again for one of the premier stops on the ATP Challenger Tour every year, the 2024 Savannah Challenger! Hosted by The Landings
Tournament NEWS
JUNIOR PLAYER SPOTLIGHTS
Elle Groslimond – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceAtlanta FamilyMy Grandparents, my Mom & Dad and my 4 siblings Favorite TV show?The Vampire Diaries Favorite city to travel?Keystone, Colorado Best part of your
Yannik Alvarez – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceAtlanta FamilyGilberto Alvarez (father & coach), Britta Wilms (mother), Sophie Alvarez (sister) Favorite TV show?Arrow Favorite city to travel?Indian Wells, CA (I really enjoyed going
Londyn McCord – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceAtlanta FamilyDad, Mom, 2 brothers and sisters. I am the youngest of my siblings. Favorite TV show?Prisoners Diehard fan of what sports team?I don’t have
Georgia juniors make a clean sweep of USTA Southern junior awards
Three of Georgia’s top junior talent were honored by USTA Southern at the recently held J. Randolph Gregson Southern Awards Luncheon, held Saturday January 20th.
Adult PLAYER SPOTLIGHTS
Manuel Bustamante earns “golden ticket”, spot in the NTRP National Championships
Pictured: Jann Ward (CHATA President) presenting Manuel Bustamante with the “Golden Ticket” for the USTA National NTRP Championships Georgia’s own Manuel Bustamante has been awarded
Julia Dimitrov – Adult Player Spotlight
BirthplaceDushanbe, Tajikistan FamilyNikolay, Sasha, Dimi & Luna Favorite TV show?Schitt’s Creek Diehard fan of what sports team?Not a team, just one person – Roger Federer
Ben Hirsch – Adult Player Spotlight
BirthplaceDuluth Favorite TV show?Tales from the loop Favorite city to travel?New York City Best part of your game?Return of serve Dream doubles match would be
Edward III Zack Wagner – Adult Player Spotlight
BirthplacePhiladelphia, PA FamilyEdward (father), Tracy Lynn (mother), Angel (wife), Maggie (cat), Mackenzie (sister) Favorite TV ShowPsych Diehard fan of what sports team?Philadelphia Eagles, University of
AdultS NEWS
2024 League State Championship Season Begins This Weekend in Rome
The 2024 USTA Georgia State League Championship season begins this weekend with the first of 10 events on the schedule, the 18 & Over Championships
Manuel Bustamante earns “golden ticket”, spot in the NTRP National Championships
Pictured: Jann Ward (CHATA President) presenting Manuel Bustamante with the “Golden Ticket” for the USTA National NTRP Championships Georgia’s own Manuel Bustamante has been awarded
Georgia Tennis Hall of Famer Armistead Neely Passes Away
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Georgia tennis legend Armistead Neely. Armistead is a member of the Georgia Tennis Hall of
Georgia Open ITF Wheelchair Championships Descends on Rome This Week
We welcome all wheelchair players to the Peach State for the Georgia Open, contested at the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College. This ITF 1