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 Favorite city to travel?Hilton Head, South Carolina Best part of your game?It used to be my power, now I am excited when the ball clears the net and lands inside […]
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. Congratulations to Mia Yamakita (Johns Creek, center) & Aidan Atwood (Suwanee, right), recognized as the 2023 USTA Southern DeWitt Redgrave III Junior Achievement Award winners. Given in memory of DeWitt […]
Macon Area Tennis Association receives inaugural USTA Southern Adaptive Tennis Award
Congratulations to the Macon Area Tennis Association, they are the inaugural recipient of the USTA Southern Adaptive Tennis Award. They are recognized for excellence in their Net Therapy for Children on the Autism Spectrum program. Now in its 7th year, Net Therapy provides 4 free 6 week clinics for children on the Autism Spectrum . […]
Tennis And Learning In Full Swing At MACH Academy
Courtesy of Rakiyah Lenon, Augusta Good News Described as the “best kept secret in Augusta,” MACH Academy has been teaching tennis and cultivating community for decades. Founded in April 1992, MACH Academy is approaching its 32nd anniversary this upcoming spring. For years, the organization has instilled the importance of nurturing a love for tennis, while implementing educational […]
The Georgia Tennis Foundation Continues to Make an Impact
Did you know that likely the Georgia Tennis Foundation is supporting youth development in your town? Whether it is supporting our NJTL Chapters across Georgia via the Jack Waters Tennis Serves Fund or supporting the next generation of great players via the Cannon Carr Scholarship Fund, the GTF is doing its part to make a […]
Janell McKenzie – Officials Spotlight
BirthplaceEnid, Oklahoma Most memorable officiating moment?I officiated in Birmingham, AL once when it was snowing! Diehard fan of what sports team? All in with tennis! Favorite city to travel?Grayton Beach, Florida My dream doubles match would be me and…Coco Gauff When I’m not playing tennis, I’m…walking my dogs Daisy & Sadie #1 reason why I […]
Talking Tennis Southern Style – Thursday January 11th
Listen to the episode here: It’s a new year and time for our Grand Slam correspondent to preview American and Southern players at the Australian Open. USTA General Manager, Player Development Martin Blackman calls in from Down Under with high hopes for players with Georgia roots: Coco Gauff, Taylor Townsend, Ben Shelton & Christopher Eubanks. […]
USTA Atlanta Executive Director Amy O’Connell named 2023 Presidents Award recipient
MARIETTA, GA – USTA Georgia today has announced that Amy O’Connell of Marietta is the 2023 recipient of the prestigious USTA Georgia Presidents Award. At USTA Georgia President Eric Schmook’s sole discretion, the Presidents Award is given to a Georgia individual who has gone above and beyond in the previous year to help the Association […]
Maegan Kulich named 2023 John Callen “Excellence in Leadership” Award winner
MARIETTA, GA – USTA Georgia is pleased to announce that Maegan Kulich of Marietta is the 2023 recipient of the prestigious John Callen “Excellence in Leadership” Award. The award is named after longtime USTA Southern Executive Director and USTA Georgia Past President John Callen, who passed away in April 2022. The award recognizes a USTA, […]
USTA Georgia Past President Mark Botsch to receive Ruth Ryner Lay Award for Lifetime Achievement
MARIETTA, GA – USTA Georgia today has announced that Georgia tennis icon Mark Botsch of Atlanta is the 2023 recipient of the prestigious Ruth Ryner Lay Award for Lifetime Achievement. The Ruth Ryner Lay Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Association and is given in recognition of continuous and distinguished service in an unselfish, […]
