When Emily Fraser took over as the Director of Tennis at Alpha Tennis and Fitness in Pittsburgh, she wanted her emphasis to be on youth and player… Read more “Coach Spotlight: Emily Fraser”
Tag: Pittsburgh
Community Through Tennis
Like many cities, Pittsburgh has distinct, unique communities and neighborhoods. Each has a different feel and, in many cases, represents a different culture or ethnicity. A USTA… Read more “Community Through Tennis”
From Pittsburgh to the US Open
The city of Pittsburgh will be well represented at this years US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York. Two young tennis stars, Bjorn Fratangelo, 22, and Alison Riske,… Read more “From Pittsburgh to the US Open”
Action Wraps up in Pittsburgh tourneys
A busy week for tennis in Pittsburgh wrapped up this weekend as the Merrill Lynch Men’s Futures of Pittsburgh and the National Collegiate Clay Court Championships/West Penn… Read more “Action Wraps up in Pittsburgh tourneys”
Player Spotlight: Ava Catanzarite
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… Read more “Player Spotlight: Ava Catanzarite”
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… Read more “Tennis Through a Lens”
Home Court
When Ravi Alagar and his wife, Mary Beth, had quadruplets in 2000, they had no idea all four of them would be tennis players. Now, they all… Read more “Home Court”
Tom, Lucas, and Tennis
The first time he picked up a brush, art changed Tom Mosser’s life. He never expected a simple tennis ball would do the same. Mosser, an artist… Read more “Tom, Lucas, and Tennis”
Remembering the Past, Eyes on the Future
Tucked away on a small island on a river just north of downtown Pittsburgh, the headquarters of Gamma Sports appears more like a vacation spot than a… Read more “Remembering the Past, Eyes on the Future”
Upper St. Clair Tourney a Hit
On Saturday, Nickelodeon will encourage kids to turn off their TVs and participate in healthy activities like tennis. A group of 39 kids got a head start… Read more “Upper St. Clair Tourney a Hit”
