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Georgia Tennis Foundation 2025 Scholarships
The Georgia Tennis Foundation’s Scholarship Applications are OPEN!🎓 The GTF is proud to offer 3 different scholarships to student-athletes who are dedicated to excellence on
Honoring the 2024 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
Get Tennis in Your School Today!
Fun facts!🎾 Tennis Can Yield Improved Mental Health for Kids and Teens 🎾Tennis Helps Boost Kids’ Self-Esteem🎾Tennis is a Sport for Kids With Lifelong Play
Board Size: Finding the Sweet Spot
Is there a sweet spot for your board size? Yes, there very likely is, but it differs for each board. Read the full article here:
Tournament NEWS
JUNIOR PLAYER SPOTLIGHTS
Ryan Cozad Captures Consecutive ITF Junior Circuit Titles
Congratulations to Alpharetta’s Ryan Cozad who captured back-to-back ITF Junior Circuit titles in Costa Rica. With these results, he moves up in the ITF Junior rankings
James Wakefield – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceAtlanta FamilyTom (Dad), Dede (Mom), Elle (Sister), Thomas (Brother) Favorite TV show?Prison Break Diehard fan of what sports team?Cincinnati Bengals Favorite city to travel?London Best
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
Adult PLAYER SPOTLIGHTS
Tom Hebrank – Adult Player Spotlight
BirthplacePhiladelphia, PA FamilySusan (wife), Lindsay (daughter), Schafer (son-in-law) Favorite city to travel?Hilton Head Best part of your game?Mobility & endurance When I’m not playing tennis,
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
AdultS NEWS
Honoring the 2024 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
Tom Hebrank – Adult Player Spotlight
BirthplacePhiladelphia, PA FamilySusan (wife), Lindsay (daughter), Schafer (son-in-law) Favorite city to travel?Hilton Head Best part of your game?Mobility & endurance When I’m not playing tennis,
Georgian Taylor Townsend Captures 2025 Australian Open Title
Congratulations to Stockbridge native Taylor Townsend on capturing the 2025 Australian Open Women’s Doubles title with partner Katerina Siniakova. Winning six matches on the way
Georgia’s Rome Tennis Open descends on Rome Tennis Center at Berry College this week
The USTA Pro Circuit stops in Rome this week with the Georgia’s Rome Tennis Open W75 event. Featuring Georgia players Kylie Collins, Ava Rodriguez, Mia
