Coaching Fundamentals Workshop Coming to Jekyll Island
Join us for a USTA Coaching Fundamentals Workshop (Level 1) at Jekyll Island Tennis Center on April 5-6! This dynamic workshop is perfect for anyone looking to take their passion for tennis to the next level, whether you’re a high school coach, PE teacher, volunteer, league player, or a high school student (17+). Gain essential […]
Countdown to May and National Tennis Month!
We are less than two months away from National Tennis Month across the Peach State! Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed a proclamation declaring May as National Tennis Month in Georgia! Thank you to the Governor’s office for this recognition. Special thank you to Mike Williams (USTA Georgia Secretary) and Carmen Rice for their assistance. […]
Nicole Blanco – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceMarietta FamilyAneta (Mom), Javier (Dad), Gaby (Sister) Favorite TV show?Gilmore Girls Diehard fan of what sports team?Not a specific team, but huge fan of Novak Djokovic Favorite city to travel?Destin, FL Best part of your game?Forehand Dream doubles match would be me and…Ash Barty When I’m not playing tennis, I’m…At school or with friends Favorite […]
USTA Georgia District Newsletter: March Edition
We are excited to issue the March edition of the 2025 USTA Georgia’s District Newsletter and share the wonderful things our CTAs are doing. While spotlighting the various events our CTAs host throughout the year, we also hope this newsletter serves as inspiration for other tennis associations to go out into their communities and share […]
Georgia Open ITF Wheelchair Championships Hosted By Rome This Week
We welcome all wheelchair players from around the globe to the Peach State for the Georgia Open, contested at the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College. This ITF 1 Series event on the UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour has attracted some of the best players in the world, competing in men’s, women’s and quad divisions. There […]
Bill Dopp Honored with PTR/USTA Community Service Award
Congratulations to USTA Southern Tennis Service Representative Bill Dopp. He recently was awarded the prestigious PTR/USTA Community Service Award by the Professional Tennis Registry. Bill has worked tirelessly in various roles within the tennis industry, from teaching professional to administrator, consistently raising the bar and leading by example. “It is an absolute honor to be […]
World Tennis Day – Monday March 3rd
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) celebrates World Tennis Day on the first Monday in March. The day’s goal is to increase participation in tennis worldwide. How it started:The ITF organized the first World Tennis Day on March 4, 2013; The event was celebrated in 60 countries and included a tennis exhibition at Madison Square Garden. […]
Jeff Wallace Inducted Into Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame member (Class of 2010) Jeff Wallace on his recent induction to the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. The recently retired University of Georgia women’s head coach, Jeff joins Wendy White Prausa (2024) & Al Parker (2023) as the 3rd consecutive State HOF class to feature a Georgia tennis […]
Sessions Family Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum “Virtual Tour”
Come relive Georgia tennis history with a virtual tour of the Sessions Family Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, located at the offices of USTA Georgia in Marietta. The virtual tour highlights the storied history of tennis in the Peach State, including top players, coaches, organizations & contributors. The Museum (located at 116 Marble […]
Georgia Tech & Emory Capture Southern Tennis on Campus Championships
Congratulations to Georgia Tech and Emory University on capturing division titles in the 2025 USTA Southern Tennis on Campus Sectional Championships, held last weekend in Mobile, Alabama. Georgia Tech “A” secured the “Alley” Gold division (top division), by winning 3 matches in poll play, followed by victories over Auburn A, Tennessee A and Duke A […]
