Award Spotlight: Melissa Jackson
Melissa Jackson was already a USTA League Tennis player when she decided to become an official in 2001. “I was tired of not knowing the rules and having people make [...]
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Philly Player Talks Tennis on Jeopardy
Everyone knows tennis players are great athletes. It seems there are some pretty smart ones out there, too. Dilip Rajagopalan takes smart to a new level. A Newtown Square [...]
Local Juniors Impress at National Events
Multiple junior players from Pennsylvania and New Jersey impressed at various USTA National Selection Tournaments last weekend, with players finishing top-2. Leading the [...]
Premier Provider Spotlight: Upper Dublin Sports Center
Not a day goes by that Upper Dublin Sports Center (UDSC) isn’t buzzing with activity. Between tennis lessons, USTA League matches, clinics and its newest [...]
Prepped for the Next Level
When Kevin Taylor arrived at Chestnut Hill College in the fall of 2012, he knew exactly what to expect. According to him, he has Junior Team Tennis (JTT) to thank for that. [...]
Tennis For All
Buddy Up Tennis started with a mom in Ohio who wanted to provide tennis opportunities for her son with Down syndrome. Eight years later, the program has spread to 15 cities [...]
High School, College Players Join Together for Tournament
This past Saturday, more than 70 tennis players headed to the University of Pennsylvania for the Big Five Philly Play Day, a doubles tournament. Some were high schoolers, and [...]
Early Development Camps Upping Juniors’ Games
Nearly 20 junior players gathered at The Tennis Zone in Quakertown, Pa. Sunday afternoon for a Middle States Early Development Camp. Otherwise known as EDCs, USTA Early [...]
Too Cold for Tennis? Think Again
While the days of outdoor, comfortable tennis matches may be few and far between during the coldest Middle States months, winter should never mean a lapse in someone’s [...]
Middle States Announces Annual Awards
USTA Middle States this week released its list of award recipients from 2015, recognizing some of the top tennis individuals, coaches, players and advocates from across the [...]
