Our Member Spotlight this month is Janet French: As a child of the depression, Janet French learned about tennis early. With no money for babysitters, her parents took her along when they went to play on the clay courts near the University of Chicago. Janet’s father and fellow NWTO member Theo Sheperd’s father were doubles partners at the U of C Club…

Our Member Spotlight this month is Nell Graham Sale: Growing up in Charleston, WV, Nell played competitive tennis from the ages of 12 to 18, both in regional and national girls’ events. As a member of NWTO, she has shared her love of tennis and tournament competition with others in her area, growing the number of players at our tournaments…

In recent years, there has been some controversy regarding the age-old habit of icing injuries. Until recently, whenever we had a sore muscle, joint, or tendon, we were told to put ice on the area…

Our Member Spotlight this month is Margaret Lumia: Her art talent spans several disciplines from sculpting original dolls to creating enameled jewelry. In fact, she created both the NWTO logo necklace as well as its predecessor the NSWTA logo necklace and key ring.

Three generations of women who truly enjoyed and benefitted from the mental and physical challenge, the life-long friendships, and the travel and experiences that tennis provided…

Our Member Spotlight this month is Alexis Packer: If you haven’t seen Alexis at a tournament very often, it probably has something to do with her having a full-time job as an attorney while moonlighting as the owner and rejuvenator of a tennis club…

April brought the first USTA Level 1/Level 2 tournament that many of our NWTO members were able to play in over a year. Fifty NWTO members filled out the women’s draws at the 2021 Wilson World Tennis Classic held at Shadow Mountain Resort in Palm Desert, CA.

Our Member Spotlight this month is Dorian Sailer: Dorian Sailer’s tennis journey started at age eight when she played recreational tennis with her family, but her main focus in the early years was on competitive swimming, music and dance.

To a casual observer, the changeover might simply look like an opportunity for players to blow off some steam. When studied more carefully, the changeover shows itself to be so much more than just a break. This unique interruption in play offers a glimpse into the thoughts and feelings of the athletes as they battle for victory.

Get to know and learn a little something about the incoming NWTO board members: Andi Polisky, Lou Armstrong, Joan Oelschlager, Judy Dixon.

Our Member Spotlight this month is Cindy Babb: As a globetrotter, Cindy’s abode frequently changed, but tennis remained a constant - she’s been able to continue her tennis career as a pro & player.

In the end, Katrina is passionate about what sports do for people. As an honorary member of the NWTO, she hopes that we can encourage our members to use their talents to volunteer in their local communities.

Our Member Spotlight this month is Kathy Chabot Willette—a new member of the NWTO and a 2015 USTA Southern California Hall of Fame inductee.

Our Member Spotlight this month is Lois Harris: Winner of the last USTA Gold Ball & known owner of a deadly backhand swinging overhead/volley.

Jane Pang (1941-2020)

We are following up on a few previously asked and answered questions to get clarification.

The USTA has developed a new and exciting nationwide competitive system that brings uniformity across all 17 sections and combines it to one, simplified structure.

Many tennis players don’t know the history of struggles that Black players encountered to participate in USTA (originally USLTA) tournaments…

Members! We need your input…

2021 will see changes to the tournament structure, tournament grading system and a new tournament recognition scheme. Summary of key changes for 2021…