Team Georgia Southern Ozaki Junior Cup
The Southern Ozaki Junior Cup has been won by Team Georgia for 29 of the last 32 years. The players selected for the 2026 team will receive National Level 4 points for competing in this tournament. The 2026 dates are Sept. 17 – 20. Team Georgia will play their first round of doubles on Thursday night, Sept. 17, 2026. See our selection process below.
2025 TOURNAMENT PHOTOS
The Rick Davison MVP Award
Nicole Blanco earned the prestigious 2025 Rick Davison MVP Trophy for her remarkable play, team spirit, and sportsmanship. The trophy, named in honor of long-time USTA Georgia Director of Junior Competition, Rick Davison, personally awarded by Davison at the awards ceremony.
The Rick Davison Award is a prestigious MVP trophy awarded by USTA Georgia to the player who best demonstrates exceptional team spirit, outstanding sportsmanship, significant match success, and exemplary leadership throughout the Cup. This special honor is presented on Sunday to the team member who, in the eyes of their coaches, truly exemplifies these qualities.
Named in honor of Rick Davison, the long-time USTA Georgia Director of Junior Competition, this award celebrates his profound dedication and contagious enthusiasm for the Junior Cup. Rick’s legacy of passion and commitment is reflected in this award, recognizing players who embody his remarkable spirit and make a meaningful impact on their team and the sport.
In addition to receiving the trophy, the award recipient’s picture is added to a commemorative plaque featuring all the past winners of the Rick Davison Award. This plaque is proudly displayed in the USTA Georgia office, serving as a lasting tribute to the outstanding players who have exemplified the values Rick Davison championed.
Selection Process for SOJC Team Georgia
The Southern Ozaki Junior Cup is a team competition for ages 12-18 that is held annually. Each age group is comprised of three boys and three girls to represent Georgia. Alternates for each age/gender group are also selected. A “Save the Date” invite is sent out to the top 10 players in each age group in early June. Final selections are made by July 31. The selection process is detailed below:
Only players with no more than five (5) active Suspension Points are eligible for selection.
USTA national rankings, Tennis Recruiting information, Head-to-Head results, WTN ratings and Doubles rankings are considered in making the final selections. Selections are made by a subcommittee of 3 members of the Junior Competition Committee who report their findings back to the Committee for a final vote.
2024 Southern Ozaki Junior Cup Pictures
2023 Southern Ozaki Junior Cup Pictures