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Tournament Recap: World Tour Championships 2026
The USA women's teams swept the medal podium at the ITF Masters World Team Championships, bringing home gold in the 85s, silver in the 80s and bronze in the 75s…
Tournament Recap: National Women’s Senior Hardcourts
The USTA National Senior Women’s Hardcourts (35-85) were a huge success at the Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, CA. Players enjoyed beautiful weather as well as the gorgeous scenery of mountains and palm trees…
Tournament Recap: National Husband-Wife Hardcourts
The USTA National Husband-Wife Hard Court Championships returned to the Biszantz Family Tennis Center at Claremont McKenna College October 30–November 1, bringing couples from across the country together for a weekend of national-level competition, camaraderie, and fun…
Tournament Recap: Level 1 USTA National Women’s 50 Clay Court Championships
This year, the Women’s 50 National Clay Court Championships were held alongside the men’s event at the Coral Lakes Spirits Center in Boynton Beach, Florida. The venue was a first-class facility, featuring pristine clay courts and a beautiful clubhouse…
Tournament Recap: Alan Fleming Mixed Doubles National Championships
This year's National Mixed Doubles Championships hosted by Seabrook Island Racquet Club brought in an impressive group of competitors from around the nation…
Tennis Talks: Voices from Houston’s Tennis Community
NWTO Houston Ambassadors Lori Johnson and Norrie Collier developed a fresh take on what an NWTO Ambassador Event could be. Drawing on Houston’s extraordinary community of professional women tennis players, they organized a series of conversations highlighting each woman’s compelling story and the meaningful role tennis has played in her life. The latest Tennis Talks featured former professional, Philippa Palmer.
Introducing NWTO’s Newest Partner, Superfeet
As tennis players, we have to take special care of our feet. They carry us across the court and through life — so we're excited to welcome Superfeet as our newest affiliate partner.
Tournament Recap: USTA Women’s National Grass Courts, ages 30-80
Over 80 competitors gathered at the Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, CA, for an opportunity to compete for a gold ball on what many consider the finest grass courts in the country.
Tournament Recap: USTA National Women’s 65,70,75,80,85,90,95 & Mixed Indoor Championships
The Level 1 National Women’s Indoor Championships for the 65, 70, 75, 80, 90 and 95 age divisions found a new home September 3–7 at Memphis’s impressive Leftwich Tennis Center.
PNW Ambassador Event Brings Tennis, Community & New Connections to Seattle
PNW’s NWTO Ambassador, Ana Tessadro, hosted a second PNW Ambassador event at the University of Washington’s Nordstrom Tennis Center—and it was a terrific evening of tennis, community, and new connections.
Preserving your Health with Fermented Foods
Fermented foods have been essential parts of human diets for thousands of years. This article provides an overview of fermented foods, summarizes the latest research findings on their potential health benefits, and offers practical guidance for incorporating fermented foods into your diet.
Chris Grant Honored as Member of Swarthmore Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Congratulations to NWTO Board Member, Christine Grant on being a 2026 Inductee into the Swarthmore College Hall of Fame for her outstanding performances in tennis, field hockey and badminton.
New England Ambassador Program
In September, NWTO New England Ambassador Davida Dinerman and NWTO Member Judy Dixon hosted an NWTO Ambassador event at the beautiful new Hatfield Rally House in Hatfield, MA, owned and operated by Ashley Schaffer. Seventeen energetic and fun-loving women, ages 40 and up, came together for a morning filled with tennis, camaraderie, learning, and plenty of smiles.
Tennis Talks: Voices from Houston’s Tennis Community
NWTO Houston Ambassadors Lori Johnson and Norrie Collier developed a fresh take on what an NWTO Ambassador Event could be.
Tournament Recap: USTA National Women’s 35, 45, 55, 65, 75, 85 Grass Court Championships
The Philadelphia Grass Court tournament once again drew a strong field, with full draws in every age division except the 85s, where two players competed in singles and two teams in doubles.
Tournament Recap: Longfellow Wellesley National Level 1 Indoor Women's and Mixed 55 & 60
NWTO hit the jackpot with the new venue for the USTA National Indoors for the 55s and 60s age divisions, August 28 - 31.
Serving Up Adventure: Your Guide to Dream Tournament Getaways in 2026 Part 2
Now is the perfect opportunity to plan a dream week or weekend where tennis and adventure come together. If you’re searching for inspiration, we’ve gathered a preview of the upcoming Level 2 tournaments for the 2nd half of 2026…
She's Lived a Cool Tennis Life
Shannon Carney, 68, is a tennis lifer who plays at a high level and coaches the men's team and women's team at Principia College in Elsah, Ill. She sat down with Benjamin Hochman of the Post-Dispatch for a look at her life as a player and coach.
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