Sports drinks are non-carbonated flavored drinks containing added electrolytes and carbohydrates (sugar, or other sweeteners) to help replenish fluids, electrolytes, and energy in the body during and after high-intensity exercise lasting over an hour…

As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary this year, we continue to look back on our history. This month, we include an article that ran in 1981 featuring the Pauline Betz Addie Cup and how the event came about. This year’s Addie Cup results can be found under Tournament Recaps.

In the realm of tennis, systems refer to structured, repeatable frameworks that organize various aspects of a player’s daily routine. These systems are designed to ensure consistency, efficiency, and ongoing improvement by integrating different elements of training into an interconnected strategy.

Bryn Auld grew up in Atlanta, GA and started playing at age 11. She competed in both junior tournaments and high school matches. She went on to play her freshman year at Florida State University in 2001 but developed what she described as a heavy case of burnout from tennis…

Dori Devries (June 16, 2024)

I first met Kim Kouwabunpat like a lot of us tennis players do, as opponents, during the 2022 USTA Hard Court Championships in Palm Springs. When you first meet Kim, her laugh, warmth, and kindness shine through…

With Level 1 Grass courts for the odd divisions taking place next month and the even age groups in September, it’s time for a refresher on grass play from this previously run article. If you’ve never played on grass, make this your year to step out!

Phyllis Adler (May 22, 2024)

What challenges do you see in increasing adult tennis participation and player satisfaction and how do you think the NWTO can work with your Section to increase more adult age-level tournament competition and/or adult playing opportunities and player satisfaction?

If you love tennis like I do and are looking for a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes, try stepping out and volunteering at a pro tournament like the ATX Open, a WTA 250 event that takes place for the third year at the Westwood Country Club February 22-March 2, 2025.

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.

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)