Champions Crowned at JTT State
Last Friday, 58 teams came to Macon in search of a state championship. After three days of great competition and comraderie, 10 division champions were crowned. Each champion will represent the Peach State at the inaugural Mary Hatfield Junior Team Tennis State Invitational, August 30-September 1 at the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College. Congratulations […]
2025 USTA Georgia JTT State Championships
The USTA Georgia Junior Team Tennis (JTT) State Championships bring together top junior co-ed teams from across the state for an exciting weekend of competition and community. This year’s event will take place July 18–20, 2025, in Macon, featuring age divisions from 10U to 18U. Teams qualify through their local JTT leagues, earning the chance […]
James Weber – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceAtlanta FamilyJP (Dad), Jennifer (Mom) Diehard fan of what sports team?Houston Texans Favorite city to travel?Charleston, SC Best part of your game?Forehand Dream doubles match would be me and…Roger Federer When I’m not playing tennis, I’m…Golfing Favorite tennis memory?Winning the USTA National Doubles Championship with David Filer
Aleynah Thomas – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceAugusta FamilyAndrea (Mom), Allen (Dad), 2 younger sisters, older sister and older brother Favorite TV show?Not a favorite TV show but favorite movie is Princess in the Frog Diehard fan of what sports team?Philadelphia Eagles Favorite city to travel?Miami Best part of your game?Being consistent Dream doubles match would be me and…Taylor Townsend & Serena […]
INTENNSE Season is Fast Approaching
NTENNSE, a new professional tennis league, launches its inaugural season on June 21st at The INTENNSE Arena in Atlanta. A modern take on the sport of tennis that puts strategy, energy, and connection at the center of the experience. Team-based. Fast-paced. No shush zone. Built for both players and fans. Learn more at www.intennse.com. Buy […]
Georgia Juniors Shine Brightly at Southern Closed
Georgia juniors had a great showing at the recently held Southern Closed Championships. The Level 3 Closed event is the premier junior tournament sanctioned by USTA Southern and features competition in 4 different cities across the South. Of special note, congratulations to Southern Closed singles champions James Weber (Boys 18’s) & Mary Kate Monk (Girls […]
2025 “Positive Athlete” High School State Winners Announced
USTA Georgia is once again proud to be a partner with the Positive Athlete Foundation. The Positive Athlete Foundation is a recognition program that celebrates high character, high school student-athletes and coaches who have overcome difficult circumstances, given back to their schools and communities in a significant way or just have an infectious positive attitude […]
Peach State Junior Closed Kicks Off Summer Season
The traditional kickoff to a summer season of junior tennis is the Peach State Junior Closed. Held this year at Rome Tennis Center at Berry College for the first time, the event featured 339 players with a grand total of 547 matches. Draws were flighted by ranking, helping to ensure great competitive matches throughout each […]
Simon Hayal – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceAtlanta FamilySelam (Mom), Hayal (Dad), Leola (Sister), Kobe (Dog) Favorite TV show?Outer Banks Diehard fan of what sports team?Atlanta Hawks Favorite city to travel?Chicago Best part of your game?Drop shot Dream doubles match would be me and…Nick Kyrgios When I’m not playing tennis, I’m…Playing basketball Favorite tennis memory?Playing match point with Coco Gauff
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 […]