Georgia Official Presides Over First ITF Final
Congratulations to Georgia official Daniela Monaco on her first ITF Circuit final assignment as a Chair Umpire. She was selected to conduct the Women’s Doubles Final at the recently held Georgia Open ITF Wheelchair Championships (ITF 1 event) in Rome. The event was won by Minami TANAKA (JPN)/Zhenzhen ZHU (CHN), defeating Lucy SHUKER (GBR)/Aniek Van […]
Addy Rogin – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceAtlanta FamilySean (Dad), Amy (Mom), Cameron & Hayden (Sisters) Favorite TV show?Grey’s Anatomy Diehard fan of what sports team?Atlanta Braves Favorite city to travel?Miami Best part of your game?Forehand Dream doubles match would be me and…Tommy Paul When I’m not playing tennis, I’m…Hanging out with my friends Favorite tennis memory?Going to the Atlanta Open every […]
USTA Georgia Job Posting – Marketing Coordinator
Job Listing: Marketing Coordinator USTA Georgia is seeking a qualified individual to fill the full-time position of Marketing Coordinator. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and committed to USTA Georgia’s mission of growing tennis to inspire healthier communities across Georgia. They will also possess skills in the marketing, communications, and public relations fields. The following are […]
High School Coaches Spotlight – Matt Akey
School Name: Trinity Christian High School Years in Education: 3 Years as a Coach: 2 What do your kids like most about learning tennis? The comradery with their friends who have been in the sport for multiple years with them. It seems many of our players have played in rec tournaments or have done lessons at […]
Nikhil Narendran – Adult Player Spotlight
BirthplaceKerala, India FamilyBrinda (wife), Hrehaan (son) Favorite TV show?Family Feud Diehard fan of what sports team?German National soccer team Favorite city to travel?Salt Lake City Best part of your game?Baseline topspin forehand and approaching the net for overheads. I love playing 3 set singles matches. My dream doubles match would be me and….Rafael Nadal. I […]
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 […]
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
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
Michael Chervenkov – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceMarietta, GA FamilyMitko (Dad), Hristina (Mom), Toby (furry brother) Favorite TV show?Young Sheldon Favorite city to travel?Palm Springs Best part of your game?Forehand Dream doubles match would be me and…Jannik Sinner When I’m not playing tennis, I’m…Spending time with my family Favorite tennis memory?When I won my first L2 tournament
