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Fiona Hatton To Receive John Callen “Excellence in Leadership” Award
MARIETTA, GA – USTA Georgia is pleased to announce that Fiona Hatton is the 2024 recipient of the prestigious John Callen “Excellence in Leadership” Award.
USTA Georgia Past President Dave Neuhart to receive Ruth Ryner Lay Award for Lifetime Achievement
MARIETTA, GA – USTA Georgia today has announced that Georgia tennis icon Dave Neuhart is the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Ruth Ryner Lay Award
GPTA 2024 Award Winners
The Georgia Professional Tennis Association (GPTA) recently announced their 2024 award winners. Congratulations to the following teaching professionals: Woody Hoblizell Tennis Director of the Year
Georgians Well Represented on USTA National Committees
USTA President (and Georgia native) Brian Vahaly has announced the national committee appointments for the 2025-26 term. A total of 10 Georgia volunteers were appointed,
Tournament NEWS
JUNIOR PLAYER SPOTLIGHTS
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
Ellery Mendell – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceAthens, GA FamilyOlder sister Favorite TV show?Modern Family Diehard fan of what sports team?Michigan State basketball Favorite city to travel?New York City Best part of
London Vasilescu – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceAtlanta FamilyAngelo (Dad), Elena (Mom), Lucas (Brother) & Jagger (Weimereiner) Favorite TV show?Ballers Diehard fan of what sports team?Edmonton Oilers Favorite city to travel?Miami Best
Jack Wrobel – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceAtlanta Family4 older sisters Favorite TV show?The Arrow Diehard fan of what sports team?Georgia Bulldogs Favorite city to travel?Zell am See, Austria Best part of
Adult PLAYER SPOTLIGHTS
Joel Nelson – Adult Player Spotlight
BirthplaceColorado Springs, CO Favorite TV show?MASH Diehard fan of what sports team?Nebraska Cornhuskers Favorite city to travel?Paris Best part of your game?Endurance, I’m a grinder!
Carolina Blouin – Adult Player Spotlight
BirthplaceBrazil FamilyMarc, Eric, Catherine & Lucas Favorite TV show?Shark Tank Favorite city to travel?Florence, Italy Best part of your game?Endurance for my age (over 50)!
Alida Jakovenko – Adult Player Spotlight
BirthplaceOradea, Romania FamilyJohn, Emma & Maia Favorite TV show?Friends Diehard fan of what sports team?Florida State University football Favorite city to travel?Destin, FL Best part
Mauricio Roveri – Adult Player Spotlight
BirthplaceLondrina, Brazil FamilyGabriela (wife), Gustavo (son) & Isabella (daughter) Favorite TV show?Friends Diehard fan of what sports team?Palmeiras (soccer team in Brazil) Favorite city to
AdultS NEWS
2025 Tournament Calendar is Now Available!
We’re excited to announce that the 2025 USTA Georgia Junior and Adult Tournament Calendars are now live! Both calendars provide a comprehensive look at the
Jaime Kaplan Honored With RSI “Champions of Tennis” Award
Congratulations to Georgia Tennis legend and Hall of Fame inductee (Class of 2006) Jaime Kaplan. She has been honored by Racquet Sports Industry as one
“Catching Up” With Georgia Tennis Legend Al Parker
We “catch up” with Class of 2003 Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame member and icon Al Parker. Al reminiscences on his legendary junior career, which
Georgians Capture 7 USTA Southern Awards in 2024
Congratulations to our 2024 USTA Southern award winners from the state of Georgia! We look forward to celebrating your achievements at the J. Ralph Gregson
