After a strong 2014, Ava Catanzarite finished the year with the top ranking in the Girls’ 12 age division. A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., she is involved in tennis in a variety of […]
Player Spotlight: Ava Catanzarite
Middle States Announces 2015 Premier Providers
In an effort to recognize tennis providers that best represent and provide well-rounded tennis programming for all ages, USTA Middle States has released its list of Premier Providers for 2015. Twenty-nine facilities […]
Middle States Spotlight: President Christian Sockel
When Christian Sockel took his first volunteer position with Middle States in 1997, he wasn’t sure what to expect. He certainly never expected it would evolve into this. Eighteen years later and […]
Tennis Through a Lens
After growing up in Iran, Kambiz Doonboli moved to Pittsburgh at age 17. It didn’t take long to find a hobby, a passion, and community — all on a local tennis court. […]
A Grand Slam experience for Philly Kids
Lisa Raymond has 11 Grand Slam titles and has risen to No. 1 in the world tennis rankings numerous times in the last 15 years. On Friday morning, she shared those experiences […]
Memorable 2014 leads to even more in 2015
Chris Sanni describes his 2014 year on the tennis court as one of his most memorable. And after winning four USTA balls including a doubles national title at Forest Hills, it’s pretty […]
Middle States Accepting Nominations for 2015 Hall of Fame
Since its inception in 1994, 99 of tennis’ most influential players, coaches and volunteers have been inducted into the Middle States Hall of Fame, and USTA Middle States is currently accepting nominations […]
