We are excited to announce that the Taylor Area Tennis Association in Taylor, TX is a recipient of one of our 2024 Community Grants. This organization is dedicated to promoting tennis to everyone, regardless of age, race, or socioeconomic status…

The Trenton New Jersey  NJTL chapter opened 50 years ago in this Capital City. Twenty-seven percent of residents still live at poverty levels…

You may have heard about bird flu in the news lately. Having just gone through a pandemic of Covid, we are right to be concerned and aware of other potential health risks to the community. Here are some answers to questions you may have about the severity and risk of infection as well as some health resources that are available to you…

In 2021, the NWTO Philanthropy Committee embarked on an initiative known as the Play it Forward Project. The primary objective of this project was to identify and implement innovative techniques to enhance participation in Level 2 to Level 5 tournaments…

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

Pneumonia is a respiratory infection caused by various organisms, usually bacteria, viruses or fungi. It causes your airways to swell and the air sacs to fill with mucus and fluids…

In the world of fitness, the word “tone” often gets thrown around, especially when women discuss their goals. However, “tone” is not a scientifically valid concept—it’s a marketing term…

It’s love-40, and I’m down in the first set. As my teammates anxiously watch from the sidelines, I can feel my heart pound in my chest. I take a deep breath, and I bounce the ball before my serve as I prepare for battle…

Teal Henderson’s journey in tennis kicked off in a pretty laid-back way—just hitting balls against a VW van while waiting for her mom to finish up her matches in Kona, Hawaii. Who knew that would spark a lifelong love for the game…

Statistics consistently bear out the sobering reality that most people who set New Year’s resolutions fail. Additionally, the dropout rate is so high in January that the second Friday of the month is designated as “Quitter’s Day…”

Intersectionals is still going strong after 37 years! This unique event not only builds camaraderie among teammates but also among other age groups, especially with players in one’s own section. We root and cheer and we feel supported and loved!

The recently concluded 2025 45+ World Championships held on the hard courts of Ariake Tennis Park in Tokyo, Japan, was one of the most successful young seniors competitions for US women.

The 2024 USTA National 40's Men's, Women's, and Mixed Doubles tournament, was held at the iconic La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club from December 2-8th.

“Where oh where has my traveling hat gone, oh where oh where could it be?”

The traveling hat started out as a fanciful idea at Intersectionals in Phoenix and ended up being a road trip warrior. Too bad these hats couldn’t get airline miles for all their travels!

‘What was the most popular National tennis tourney you ever played?

When I asked this question to a wide range of top tennis players, the answers were unanimous: “Houston Racquet Club National Clays’…

37 Years In The Game

This is a LOVE letter to all my NWTO “Sistas” who have lifted me up through the years with love and encouragement combined with some merging of biographical sketches to give you a picture of tennis experiences in my life's journey as a Black Woman.

When did you join NSWTA/NWTO? How has it influenced/impacted you as a competitive tennis player?

I asked some longtime friends these questions and here are some of their responses…

Winning one senior USTA Level 1 National tennis tournament is a feat of both physical and mental prowess. It requires hours of dedicated practice, unwavering focus, and a competitive spirit. But what do you call it when you win all four surface nationals in one year? 

The Golden Slam.

Mary Lenore "M.L." (October 28, 2024)

Are you getting the right amount of uninterrupted sleep at the right time? Is a lack of good quality sleep interfering with your ability to perform at your best?  If so, you are not alone…