The Barbara Cooper Cup was held February 5-9 at the Lauderdale Tennis Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The Florida weather was perfect, not too hot, humid or windy…

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?

Creatine has been gaining popularity as a non-steroidal performance aid. The International Society of Sports Nutrition published an updated position paper regarding the safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation in exercise, sport, and medicine in 2017…

If you’re an adult tennis player looking to up your game both on and off the court, red light therapy might be the edge you need. Red light therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to boost cellular performance.

Tennis is a beloved sport enjoyed by millions around the world, but as much as we love the game, there’s one major downside we can’t ignore: the environmental impact of tennis balls…

Julie Roth (July 3, 2024)

KUDOS again for a fabulous Women’s Masters Tennis event with perfect weather to Tournament Director Trish Faulkner, her assistants Carol Hatfield and Iain Sullivan, USTA officials…

The Wilson World Tennis Classic once again brought world-class competition and camaraderie to the Shadow Mountain Resort & Club in Palm Desert, California. The tournament featured 60 divisions and welcomed over 750 men and women from across the U.S. and internationally…

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…

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!