Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Videos Now Available!
The Sessions Family Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum stands rich with the history of Georgia tennis. The mission of the Georgia Tennis Foundation is to grow and enhance the development of tennis in the state of Georgia by providing philanthropic community tennis programs with emphasis on youth development and by also preserving the […]
2024 USTA Georgia Junior Calendar is Ready for Action
Exciting news! Our 2024 USTA Georgia Junior Tennis Calendars are now available online. Get ready to serve up some serious tennis fun because our brand new 2024 Junior Tennis Calendars are here and ready for action! 2024 USTA Georgia Junior Tournament Calendar (Levels 5-7) 2024 USTA Georgia Junior Circuit Calendar Let’s Tennis!
Remembering Lenny Simpson, A Titan of Tennis
Courtesy of Victoria Chiesa, USTA.com It’s tough to pinpoint just what Lendward “Lenny” Simpson’s most lasting accomplishment is in the sport of tennis. He was handed his first tennis racquet by the legendary Althea Gibson—who greeted the then-5-year-old with a warm “Hello, champ,” a moment that Simpson never forgot—on the famed backyard tennis court of […]
Calling All 55/65 & Over Mixed Doubles Teams! Destination Columbus…
Calling all 55/65 & Over Mixed teams! Join us for the highly anticipated 55 and 65 & Over Mixed Doubles Regional Invitational hosted by Columbus Regional Tennis Association (CORTA). The event takes place March 22-24 at the award winning Cooper Creek Tennis Center in Columbus. The invitational is open to all 55 and 65 & […]
Georgia’s own McCartney Kessler captures second consecutive Rome professional title
Courtesy of Jamie Renton, ITF When in Rome, win titles. That appears to be the mantra for McCartney Kessler, at least. The 24-year-old American doubled her career title tally on the ITF World Tennis Tour this weekend after winning her second title in five months on home soil in Rome, Georgia. Her 6-4 6-1 victory over compatriot Liv Hovde, […]
Talking Tennis Southern Style – Thursday February 1st
Black History Month: Calvin Kemp plus Paul Pittman on advocating for tennis courts With the number of tennis players growing in the last five years, more tennis courts are needed. While some courts are being converted to pickleball courts, the USTA Southern Advocacy Task Force is enabling grassroots advocates to make the case for tennis. […]
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 there for Easter Bowl last year) Best part of your game?Volley Dream doubles match would be me and…Nick Kyrgios. That should be lots of fun. When I’m not playing tennis, […]
GTF Announces 2024 Scholarship Opportunities
The Georgia Tennis Foundation is proud to offer scholarships to Georgia youth players looking to pursue both their academic and athletic endeavors in college. Here are the 3 current scholarship offers available for application, please click on the name of the scholarship to access the application form. Any questions, please contact Amanda Boudreau. Manny Guillen […]
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 a favorite sports team but I’m a diehard fan of Michael Jordan Favorite city to travel?Saint-Tropez, France Best part of your game?Forehand and mindset Dream doubles match would be me […]
Georgia’s Rome Tennis Open descends on Rome Tennis Center at Berry College this week
The USTA Pro Circuit stops in Rome this week with the Georgia’s Rome Tennis Open W75 event. Featuring local stars McCartney Kessler, Grace Min & Mia Yamakita, this is a great chance to watch high-level professional women’s tennis up close. The tournament will be played at the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College indoor courts. […]
