At the National Tennis Center during the U.S. Open, the spotlight shines on the professionals who rigorously fight for every match on our screens and are put into an environment that is not only physically demanding, but the effortless ability to bounce back from adversity. The true training ground for this resilience dates back to…
Federico Barbon, former Southeastern University star, beat Pedro Garcia, a top varsity player for Ave Maria University, 6-0, in an awesome display of serve-and-volley skills and net play to capture the Open Division at the Bradenton One-On-One Doubles Championship at the Hobson Performance Academy. The Open Division comprised of area college players, top ranked juniors…
This year will mark a changing of the guard for the USTA Eastern Section, as after more than a decade of serving as the Section’s Executive Director, Jenny Schnitzer announced her retirement at the end of 2025. Schnitzer led the Section since 2015, and now passes the baton to Amber Marino, who officially took over…
Each year, the USTA Eastern Section brings together the members and industry leaders from all of its regions for the Eastern Tennis Conference. It’s an all-encompassing weekend that features everything from workshops and clinics, to an awards dinner that honors those who made significant contributions to tennis in our Section. “The overarching theme of every…
The premier tennis, culinary, and lifestyle event series, Taste of Tennis returns to the desert on Monday, March 2, 2026. The event will take place at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, offering guests the opportunity to mingle with tennis stars, insiders and celebrities, while enjoying premium…
Hunter Nussbaum won the Tampa Bay One-On-One Doubles Championship defeating Jose Moreno, 6-2, in the final. Nussbaum, who is one of #10 ranked Florida Southern College’s top Doubles players, showcased his excellent serve and volley skills for the fans who attended. Moreno, who played at #5 ranked St. Leo University, now plays many 25k pro…
As a former national junior and now a USTA BJK National Tennis Center Staff Pro, I’ve both learned and coached juniors in the biggest battle on the tennis court and it’s not your opponent — it’s between your ears. Talent and technique are important, but the ability to stay composed, present, and resilient can make…
More players entered and stayed in the game; Women and communities of color drove growth; unprecedented intent to play signals strong demand for future growth The USTA today announced that tennis participation in the United States increased by 1.6 million in 2025 to eclipse a new high of 27.3 million total players. Since 2019,…
Ben Shelton won the first indoor title of his career on Sunday when he came back from a set down to defeat fellow American Taylor Fritz 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 to win the Dallas Open. Shelton needed to save three championship points down 4-5 in the deciding third set, and rebounded to lose only three points…
What does it mean to be elite? Is it just the top 10 players in the world? What about Division 1 college stars like Michael Zheng (Columbia) and Nishesh Basavareddy (Stanford), who have reached top 600 ATP rankings while excelling as full-time student-athletes at Ivy League schools? Are they not elite? And what about the…