Georgia Tennis Foundation 2025 Scholarships
The Georgia Tennis Foundation’s Scholarship Applications are OPEN!🎓 The GTF is proud to offer 3 different scholarships to student-athletes who are dedicated to excellence on the court and in the classroom. Manny Guillen ScholarshipRichard Bowers ScholarshipRalph Grieco Family Scholarship All applications must be submitted by March 31st so don’t wait! 🔗 Learn more about the […]
Honoring the 2024 USTA Georgia Award Winners
As is tradition, part of the USTA Georgia Community Tennis Development Workshop (CTDW), the Association honors its award recipients from the previous year. Congratulations to all recognized for their achievements in tennis across the Peach State! 2024 USTA Georgia Award Winners & Photos Now Available! Special thanks goes to Sam Crenshaw of 92.9 The Game […]
Get Tennis in Your School Today!
Fun facts!🎾 Tennis Can Yield Improved Mental Health for Kids and Teens 🎾Tennis Helps Boost Kids’ Self-Esteem🎾Tennis is a Sport for Kids With Lifelong Play Options Are you a teacher and want tennis in your school? Are you interested in starting or finding an adaptive program? How about receiving FREE equipment to help get you […]
Tom Hebrank – Adult Player Spotlight
BirthplacePhiladelphia, PA FamilySusan (wife), Lindsay (daughter), Schafer (son-in-law) Favorite city to travel?Hilton Head Best part of your game?Mobility & endurance When I’m not playing tennis, I’m …Helping clients plan for Medicare/Long Term Care Favorite tennis memory?Getting my 92 year old Mom out of memory care to hit tennis balls
Georgian Taylor Townsend Captures 2025 Australian Open Title
Congratulations to Stockbridge native Taylor Townsend on capturing the 2025 Australian Open Women’s Doubles title with partner Katerina Siniakova. Winning six matches on the way to the title, the pair defeated Su-Wei Hsieh & Jelena Ostapenko 6-2, 6-7(3), 6-3 in the championship match. This is the second Grand Slam doubles title for Townsend, previously winning […]
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 Georgia players Kylie Collins, Ava Rodriguez, 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. Admission […]
Ryan Cozad Captures Consecutive ITF Junior Circuit Titles
Congratulations to Alpharetta’s Ryan Cozad who captured back-to-back ITF Junior Circuit titles in Costa Rica. With these results, he moves up in the ITF Junior rankings to #45 in the world, his career high. Ryan started his streak at the J100 San Jose event, where he won 5 matches to capture the title, including defeating fellow […]
James Wakefield – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceAtlanta FamilyTom (Dad), Dede (Mom), Elle (Sister), Thomas (Brother) Favorite TV show?Prison Break Diehard fan of what sports team?Cincinnati Bengals Favorite city to travel?London Best part of your game?Forehand Dream doubles match would be me and…Ben Shelton When I’m not playing tennis, I’m…Playing golf Favorite tennis memory?Watching Roger Federer retire at the Laver Cup
Fiona Hatton To Receive John Callen “Excellence in Leadership” Award
MARIETTA, GA – USTA Georgia is pleased to announce that Fiona Hatton is the 2024 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, Community Tennis […]
USTA Georgia Past President Dave Neuhart to receive Ruth Ryner Lay Award for Lifetime Achievement
MARIETTA, GA – USTA Georgia today has announced that Georgia tennis icon Dave Neuhart is the 2024 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, dedicated […]
