community NEWS
The Q1 District Newsletter has landed!
The latest issue of our District Newsletter is here—and it’s packed with the creativity and community spirit that make tennis thrive across our state. In
USTA Micro Grant Applications are now live!
The USTA Micro Grant Applications are now live! It is open to all USTA Member Organizations to help expand grassroots tennis through local programming and
Saluting the 2025 USTA Georgia Award Winners
As is tradition, part of the USTA Georgia Community Tennis Development Workshop (CTDW), the Association honors its award recipients from the previous year. Congratulations to
South Atlanta tennis icon Sam Kennedy to receive Ruth Ryner Lay Award for Lifetime Achievement
MARIETTA, GA – USTA Georgia today has announced that South Atlanta tennis icon Sam Kennedy is the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Ruth Ryner Lay Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Tournament NEWS
JUNIOR PLAYER SPOTLIGHTS
Luke Hedrick – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceJohns Creek, GA FamilyDad – Andy, Mom – Jen, brothers – Logan & Drew and dog – Stella Favorite TV show?Break Point Diehard fan of
Rhiya Chiang – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceOrange County, CA FamilyJasmine (Mom), Tony (Dad) and Rio (brother) Favorite TV show?The Rookie Diehard fan of What Sports Team? FC Barcelona Favorite city to
Team Georgia Shines at the Southern Ozaki Junior Cup
The 2025 Southern Ozaki Junior Cup brought together some of the most talented junior players from across the South for a weekend filled with competition,
Georgia Juniors Strike Gold at USTA National Championships
The USTA National Level 1 Championships in August brought together the nation’s top junior players — and three Georgia standouts delivered championship-winning performances on the
Adult PLAYER SPOTLIGHTS
Nataly Cahana Fleishman – Adult Player Spotlight
BirthplaceIsrael FamilyHusband is Seth Fleishman. I have four kids. Shira who is 19 and lives in Israel, Matan my son who is 16, and my
Roger Pearce – Adult Player Spotlight
BirthplaceBattle Creek, MI FamilyWife, Judy, and our dog, Layla – an Akita Favorite TV show?Too many to list! Diehard fan of what sports team?University of
Georgia Duo Wins National Title & Brings Home Gold
Georgia tennis is shining on the national stage! Chris Bussert (Big Canoe) and Danny Carlson (Mableton) teamed up to capture their second gold ball of the year together, winning
Tri-Level Tango Comes to Columbus
The 2025 USTA Georgia State League Championship season continues its Peach State tour this weekend with the fifth of 10 events on the schedule, the
AdultS NEWS
Saluting the 2025 USTA Georgia Award Winners
As is tradition, part of the USTA Georgia Community Tennis Development Workshop (CTDW), the Association honors its award recipients from the previous year. Congratulations to
Play an Adult Tournament for Free!
Free Entry Fee for First Time Adult Tournament Players GEORGIA RESIDENTS ONLY: Register for a 2026 National Level 1-7 USTA Georgia Adult tournament, pay the
6 GEORGIANS HONORED BY USTA SOUTHERN
USTA Southern announced today their 2025 section awards, featuring 26 awards from individuals and organizations across the 9-state region. Noteworthy, 6 Georgia individuals and/or organizations
Team Southern Dominates the Donoff Cup!
Congratulations to our USTA Southern men’s teams on a tremendous showing at the Donoff Cup/Men’s Intersectional Team Championships! Team Southern captured six of eight divisions—35s, 45s,