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 in Rome (3.0, 4.0 Low, 4.0, 5.0). Coosa Valley Tennis Association is again the host of this year’s championship, played at the award winning Rome Tennis Center at Berry College. […]
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 a “Golden Ticket” to play in the 18+ NTRP National Championships in San Diego, CA. Manuel is ranked #1 in 18+ 3.5 USTA Southern and #4 Nationally. The Chattahoochee Area […]
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 Fame (Class of 2008) and Southern Tennis Hall of Fame (Class of 2014). His contributions and accomplishments are numerous, here are a few highlights: Played #1 for University of Florida, […]
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 Series event on the UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour has attracted some of the best players in the world, as they garner points towards qualifying for the 2024 Paralympic Games in […]
Bill Champion – How Being Cut From a Tennis Team Led to a Career in Tennis
By Rick Limpert, special to USTA Georgia “Tennis can be a strange sport!” Longtime employee of the Troup County Parks and Recreation Dept., Bill Champion recently retired, but he isn’t going far as he reflects on where his tennis journey has taken him. “We’re busier than we’ve ever been, which makes it a hard time […]
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, […]
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. […]
Play an Adult Tournament for Free!
Free Entry Fee for First Time Adult Tournament Players GEORGIA RESIDENTS ONLY: Register for a 2024 National Level 1-7 USTA Georgia Adult tournament, pay the entry fee, and compete in the tournament. Once you have completed those steps, please click on the Free Entry Fee Form and USTA Georgia will reimburse you for the entire […]
