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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.

Guest Author 10/3/26 Guest Author 10/3/26

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.

Guest Author 9/29/26 Guest Author 9/29/26

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.

Guest Author 9/28/26 Guest Author 9/28/26

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.

Guest Author 9/2/26 Guest Author 9/2/26

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.

Julie Thu 7/2/26 Julie Thu 7/2/26

North Carolina's NWTO Ambassador Event

North Carolina held its version of an NWTO Ambassador Fun Doubles Day on June 15, and it went very well. For starters, it was a cocktail party format, and Honey Deuces were served!

Julie Thu 6/28/26 Julie Thu 6/28/26

Member Spotlight: Jenny Rens

Jenny Rens and I planned to chat after she returned from the ITF Masters World Team and Individual Championships. Instead, due to geopolitical conflict, the tournament was canceled. What could have been a disappointment became something far more meaningful.

Guest Author 5/6/26 Guest Author 5/6/26

In Remembrance

In Loving Memory of Shelby Torrance

Guest Author 4/29/26 Guest Author 4/29/26

In Remembrance

In Loving Memory of Alberta F. Ashley
August 26, 1925 – March 22, 2026

Julie Thu 4/3/26 Julie Thu 4/3/26

Member Spotlight: Farrah Northcott

For Farrah Northcott, tennis has never been just a sport — it’s been a lifelong thread connecting family, purpose, identity, and community.

Guest Author 3/9/26 Guest Author 3/9/26

In Remembrance

In Loving Memory of Annette Mehren Buck
1943 – 2026

Julie Thu 3/4/26 Julie Thu 3/4/26

San Diego Launches NWTO Ambassador Pilot with a Splash (Literally)

The NWTO Ambassador Pilot Program made its debut on February 19 when Liane Bryson hosted a San Diego pop-up at the Balboa Tennis Club, proving that not even pounding rain and thunder can keep tennis players away from a good gathering.

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Member Spotlight: Carolyn Lane

Big congratulations to NWTO member Carolyn Lane, who will be inducted into the USTA Southwest Hall of Fame on November 8…

Julie Thu 9/28/25 Julie Thu 9/28/25

Member Spotlight: Gail Gibson

From the moment she held a cut-off tennis racquet at the age of three and a half, Gail Gibson’s life has been anything but ordinary…

Julie Thu 7/9/25 Julie Thu 7/9/25

Member Spotlight: Isabelle Benoit

Isabelle’s road to the U.S. was paved with twists and turns. But one thing was clear during our conversation, Isabelle has a beautiful ability to turn what some might call a setback into a competitive advantage. Here’s why…

Julie Thu 4/4/25 Julie Thu 4/4/25

Member Spotlight: Dr. Nancy Post

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…

Julie Thu 3/9/25 Julie Thu 3/9/25

Member Spotlight: Julia “Judy” Ade Levering

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?

Julie Thu 3/1/25 Julie Thu 3/1/25

In Remembrance

Julie Roth (July 3, 2024)

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Member Spotlight: Anna Eberhardt

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…

Julie Thu 2/1/25 Julie Thu 2/1/25

In Remembrance

Peggy "Pego" Louise Clemmer Golden (August 8, 1927 - January 16, 2025)

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