At the 2024 USTA National Clay Court Championships played in Palm Beach, a new champion emerged in the 70s division. Wendy McCloskey defeated Becky Timmis for the gold and silver, respectively, in the final. …

To commemorate 50 years of the organization, we had our anniversary logo printed on a vest for BJK along with her initials on the back. She gave NWTO a shout-out on her Instagram site to her 1.6 million followers.

Does (or has) the Section survey(ed) the adult USTA members as to their wants and needs?

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type (60-80%) of dementia. It is an irreversible and progressive neurodegenerative brain disorder characterized by memory loss that affects one’s ability to carry out everyday activities.

Pam Saffran's Listening for Echoes is a deeply personal and moving memoir that chronicles her journey through unimaginable challenges…

Toni Ann Palermo (April 5, 2024)

Doubles is the Fine Art of Making your Partner Look Good. If your partner is angling off winners at the net, blasting volleys or smashing the ball it is probably because you’ve set her up. She may look good but you deserve the credit…

Mexico City, Mexico was the location of my second World team competition. The opening ceremony, filled with traditional Mexican music and dance, was held at CDI, the location hosting the men’s and women’s 60 divisions. The Reforma Athletic Club a (centurion club) was the location of men’s and women’s 50, along with the women’s 55 divisions…

How many drills and practices do we avid tennis players participate in to work on our groundstrokes, volleys, serves and court strategy? Interestingly, one skill that is overlooked is the power of nasal breathing. …

What amenities does your section provide at tournament or league sectional play? Does your Section feel they need additional funding for this? Could more be done to provide a better experience for the players?

Humans have been cooking and processing foods since the dawn of humanity. How does food processing affect your health? This article explores the different levels of processing along with examples as well as benefits and adverse effects of ultra-processed foods on health…

Tennis Tip from 1983 Newsletter – still relevant today!

Wind is a problem throughout the world. A good tennis player must learn to cope with winds, as they are a constant threat to your normal rhythm, causing errors and less satisfying rallies. When you have a match and it turns out to be an extremely windy day, do not cancel your tennis, but use this as an educational experience…

In 1974, Nancy Reed, Betty Pratt, and Charleen Grafton conceived the idea of an Association to organize and encourage senior women’s tennis. The USTA at that point was not addressing the needs of this group according to them. Nancy Penson of Dallas did the first newsletter in 1974-5. In 1976, through mutual agreement, Nancy Reed became the first President, and I became the first secretary. We were called the Senior Women’s Tennis Association…

Heidi Clemmer’s life has always included tennis. Before she was born. When she was a toddler. When she was in school. In college. During her extended business career, though not as much as before or after. Now, even as her health has temporarily sidelined her from the courts, the National Women’s Tennis Organization is counting on her as its new treasurer…

Familiar faces, new faces, sun, wind (it is our friend, it is our friend, ……) and a cool Florida morning started the tournament off on Wednesday February 7th. It quickly warmed up both on and off the court with a couple of tough 3 set matches in the 45's and 55's singles. Beautiful Florida weather, perfect tennis playing temperatures and great play continued throughout the week.

It’s been another wonderful year at the NSWCCC in Houston where NWTO was a Grand Slam sponsor. We want to thank our membership for attending our Annual Meeting held during the event and for the feedback we received…

Does your Section regularly recognize sectionally, nationally, or internationally ranked adult players? How is this done?

Synonymous with the name Kathy Settles are the words “family” and “sports.” And as she prepares to serve as co-president of the NWTO next year, knowing this about our leadership ensures us Kathy is a perfect pick for the role…