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The National Women’s 50–80 Hardcourt Championships kicked off on Monday, May 5, with a soggy start—but true to form, our players and the tennis gods rallied. Drizzle and damp courts gave way to clearing skies by 10:00 a.m., allowing first-round matches to get underway and setting the tone for a week of top-tier tennis and camaraderie.

This year’s National Indoor Championships for ages 35–95 took place at the Racine Tennis Club in Racine, Wisconsin (population approx. 77,000)—a somewhat sleepy town just a breezy 30-minute drive from the Milwaukee International Airport and the birthplace of malted milk.

Southern hospitality was in full swing during the Charleston, South Carolina Level 2 even- ages tournament on March 5-9.  Many players commented on how friendly and welcoming everyone was.  With the Houston Clay Courts sadly gone, this could be our new destination.

A Week of Grit, Grace, and Great Tennis in Palm Beach Gardens

The USTA Women’s Clay Court National Championships for the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s divisions happened March 25 - 30, 2025 at the picturesque Palm Beach Gardens Tennis & Pickleball Center. Under varied weather conditions  (sunny, cloudy, rainy and windy) players from across the country came together for a week of fierce competition, resilient performances, and heartfelt camaraderie.

This year’s National Clay Court Championships took place at a new venue—the Pelham Racquet Club in Pelham, Alabama, a beautifully maintained public facility run by the city. Players arrived ready to embrace the new location, leaving behind comparisons to past sites and instead, focused on the spirit of competition…

Those who regularly play tennis may not struggle with weight issues as much as people who are sedentary.  Yet it is a subject of interest and concern for many of us.  You may know friends or family who meet specific criteria and have been taking Ozempic® or Wegovy® to manage body weight…

Breaking barriers is in Dr. Nancy Post’s DNA. So is hard work. Her father, Joe Post, walked onto the Brooklyn College basketball team, was an All-Star player, and then turned pro…

The Barbara Cooper Cup was held February 5-9 at the Lauderdale Tennis Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The Florida weather was perfect, not too hot, humid or windy…

Have you ever wondered about all those elegant and well-dressed folks who present the trophies and huge checks to the winners of the Grand Slams?  Did you know that our own beloved senior champion Julia Ade Levering was the very first female President of the USTA and the first female on the International Tennis Federation Board?

Creatine has been gaining popularity as a non-steroidal performance aid. The International Society of Sports Nutrition published an updated position paper regarding the safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation in exercise, sport, and medicine in 2017…

If you’re an adult tennis player looking to up your game both on and off the court, red light therapy might be the edge you need. Red light therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to boost cellular performance.

Tennis is a beloved sport enjoyed by millions around the world, but as much as we love the game, there’s one major downside we can’t ignore: the environmental impact of tennis balls…

Julie Roth (July 3, 2024)

KUDOS again for a fabulous Women’s Masters Tennis event with perfect weather to Tournament Director Trish Faulkner, her assistants Carol Hatfield and Iain Sullivan, USTA officials…

The Wilson World Tennis Classic once again brought world-class competition and camaraderie to the Shadow Mountain Resort & Club in Palm Desert, California. The tournament featured 60 divisions and welcomed over 750 men and women from across the U.S. and internationally…

Anna is a firefighter (which is pretty badass). But what’s even more impressive is that she’s also a dedicated mom to three little girls—all seven and under —and still finds time to play competitive tennis…

We are excited to announce that the Taylor Area Tennis Association in Taylor, TX is a recipient of one of our 2024 Community Grants. This organization is dedicated to promoting tennis to everyone, regardless of age, race, or socioeconomic status…

The Trenton New Jersey  NJTL chapter opened 50 years ago in this Capital City. Twenty-seven percent of residents still live at poverty levels…

You may have heard about bird flu in the news lately. Having just gone through a pandemic of Covid, we are right to be concerned and aware of other potential health risks to the community. Here are some answers to questions you may have about the severity and risk of infection as well as some health resources that are available to you…