Aradhya Chandra – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceLos Angeles Favorite TV show?Ninjago or Avatar: The Last Airbender Diehard fan of What Sports Team? San Antonio Spurs Favorite city to travel?Goa, India Best part of your game?My drop shots and forehand Dream doubles match would be me and…Carlos Alcaraz When I’m not playing tennis, I’m…Playing fun games Favorite tennis memory?Watching Naomi Osaka, Aryna […]
Georgia Juniors Dominate at the USTA National Level 5 Tournament
This past weekend, the Georgia Junior Open, a USTA National Level 5 tournament, brought together many of the top junior players from across the state and region for a weekend of competitive match play, development, and high-level tennis. Players competed across multiple singles and doubles divisions, showcasing strong performances, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the event. The tournament […]
Piper Johnson – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceAtlanta FamilyMy parents, older sister & brother and four dogs Favorite TV show?Forensic Files Diehard fan of What Sports Team? Pittsburgh Steelers Favorite city to travel?Venice, Italy Best part of your game?My lefty serve Dream doubles match would be me and…My Dad When I’m not playing tennis, I’m…Hanging out with my friends, studying or baking! […]
Georgia Players Deliver Strong Results at the National Level 3 Closed
The Southern Level 3 Closed wrapped up today after an exciting week of competition. The tournaments featured many of the top junior players in the Southern Section and were held June 4-9, June 9th being a rain day. The B12/G12s competed in Cary, NC; the B14/G14 events were held in Macon, GA; and the BG16 & 18 […]
Georgia Juniors Battle at Peach State Jr Closed Championships
Georgia junior players competed over Memorial Day weekend at the Level 5 Closed – Peach State Jr Closed Championships (Flighted Draws), held May 23–25, 2026, at the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College. Players from across the state came together for three days of competitive play and valuable match experience in one of Georgia’s premier junior […]
Georgia Juniors Earn National Success at Inaugural I-65 Dominant Duo Championships
Georgia junior players delivered standout performances earlier this month at the inaugural I-65 Dominant Duo Championships in Bowling Green, Kentucky, bringing home titles and finalist finishes in one of the newest high-level junior events on the tournament calendar. Designed for advanced junior competitors, the 2026 Level 5 I-65 Dominant Duo Championships introduced a fast-paced team […]
Georgia Talent on Display at National Level 3 Tournaments
This past weekend (May 2–4, 2026), Georgia juniors competed in National Level 3 tournaments across the country—and delivered outstanding results. We are proud to recognize their hard work, sportsmanship, and success on court. Greensboro, NC Nora Warner (Lawrenceville) – G12 Sportsmanship Winner Lanxin Liu (Duluth) – G14s 3rd Place winner and 3rd Place G14s Singles winner Gabriela Blanco (Cumming) […]
Darren Potkey Honored with 2025 John T. McGovern Award
We are proud to announce that one of the highest honors in tennis officiating was presented this year to our own executive director, Darren Potkey. Darren is the recipient of the 2025 John T. McGovern Award—an accolade recognizing a USTA-certified chair or line umpire with at least 10 years of service who has demonstrated a […]
Colombo Claims Breakthrough Title at ITF J60 Kennesaw
The J60 Kennesaw ITF Junior Circuit event delivered a strong week of international junior tennis from April 12–18, as top young talent competed on clay at Marietta Country Club. Highlighting the event was a breakthrough performance from Georgia’s own Kayden Colombo, who captured his first ITF singles title in impressive fashion. Colombo entered the tournament […]
Celebrating Excellence in Sportsmanship
Congratulations to Zachary Syzmanski of Locust Grove, GA on being named the recipient of the Ozaki-Hastings Junior Sportsmanship Award! Presented annually by USTA Southern, this prestigious honor recognizes a junior player who exemplifies the very best of our sport—integrity, character, and fair play in competition. The award is named in honor of two pillars of junior tennis:• Bill Ozaki, […]