Georgia Tennis Hall of Famer Jaime Kaplan reaches 500 wins
Congratulations to Georgia Tennis Hall of Famer (Class of 2006) Jaime Kaplan on her 500th victory as coach of Stratford Academy in Macon. In honor of this achievement, Macon-Bibb County declared March 21st as “Jaime Kaplan Day” throughout the area. Jaime is also a member of the Southern Tennis Hall of Fame and has been […]
Elle Groslimond – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceAtlanta FamilyMy Grandparents, my Mom & Dad and my 4 siblings Favorite TV show?The Vampire Diaries Favorite city to travel?Keystone, Colorado Best part of your game?My ground strokes and my volleys Dream doubles match would be me and…Aryna Sabalenka When I’m not playing tennis, I’m…Hanging out with friends Favorite tennis memory?Playing in the Brewer Cup
Yannik Alvarez – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceAtlanta FamilyGilberto Alvarez (father & coach), Britta Wilms (mother), Sophie Alvarez (sister) Favorite TV show?Arrow Favorite city to travel?Indian Wells, CA (I really enjoyed going there for Easter Bowl last year) Best part of your game?Volley Dream doubles match would be me and…Nick Kyrgios. That should be lots of fun. When I’m not playing tennis, […]
Londyn McCord – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceAtlanta FamilyDad, Mom, 2 brothers and sisters. I am the youngest of my siblings. Favorite TV show?Prisoners Diehard fan of what sports team?I don’t have a favorite sports team but I’m a diehard fan of Michael Jordan Favorite city to travel?Saint-Tropez, France Best part of your game?Forehand and mindset Dream doubles match would be me […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bryan Shepherd – USTA Georgia/GPTA Teaching Professional Spotlight
Hometown Norfolk, Virginia Club/Facility you currently teach at? Mountain Park Tennis & Waters Edge (Owner/OperatorBryan’s Racquet) How did you get involved in teaching tennis? The ladies on a mixed doubles team that I was on atWashington Park asked me to coach them after ourseason ended. After spending 21 years in InformationTechnology doing problem determination and […]
Ava Rodriguez – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceAtlanta FamilySam (Dad), Steph (Mom), Dylan (Brother), Gracie & George (Pups), Grammy & Danpa Favorite TV ShowModern Family Diehard Fan Of What Sports TeamAtlanta Braves Favorite City To TravelPalm Springs Best Part Of Your GameMental toughness Dream Doubles Match Would be Me And ….Nick Kyrgios When I’m Not Playing Tennis, I’m ….Spending time with my […]
Ben Hirsch – Adult Player Spotlight
BirthplaceDuluth Favorite TV show?Tales from the loop Favorite city to travel?New York City Best part of your game?Return of serve Dream doubles match would be me and…Fabrice Santoro When I’m not playing tennis, I’m…Going to events in Duluth Favorite tennis memory?Playing on grass courts for the first time at the International Tennis Hall of Fame […]
