It looked like tennis’ favorite Spaniard was about to notch another victory in his recent comeback tour, but it was Santa Monica’s Sam Querrey who upended Rafael Nadal on Sunday in Acapulco, 6-3, 7-6(3). The win, which marked the first … Read More
Coach Tom Lloyd inherited a 4-21 in his first year at Loyola Marymount, but he is quick to add that “we’ve been winning ever since,” posting 14 wins that first season. Now in his third year at the helm of … Read More
Britta Mosser used to watch her older sisters competing at Malibu Racquet Club, and knew that one day she’d find herself on those same courts, competing in junior competition with hopes of her own collegiate career. A three year Tri-Valley … Read More
We want to see your most riveting rallies and memorable winners from all over Southern California! When you capture your great shots on video, upload to your social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and be sure to include … Read More
A little home cooking must have been the right formula for Kayla Day, who returned to the west coast last weekend for a triumphant Pro Circuit event in Rancho Santa Fe, California. Day, from Santa Barbara, garnered a runner-up trophy … Read More
At the end of January, Guadalajara Country Club (GCC) in Jalisco, Mexico, hosted The XXXIV Seniors Tennis Tournament. One of North America’s premier senior events, the round robin competition includes men and women, in age groups starting at 35+ through … Read More
The name Roger Federer came up a lot, and after a while, that made perfect sense. It wasn’t necessarily Federer’s game that caught the eye of Dylan Holt, or his brother Brandon – both members of the USC Men’s Tennis … Read More
Here’s our recap of SoCal’s finest competing all over the world last week! All eyes focused on Memphis this past weekend, where American Ryan Harrison found his own Graceland in securing his first ATP title, moving up nineteen points to … Read More
On one side of the court was Goliath, the hard hitting John Isner, a nearly 7-foot American with a famously blistering serve and impressive power game. He dwarfed his opponent, David Ferrer, the 5’9” Spaniard across the net. And like … Read More
Her coach thinks she could turn pro. She has notions of coaching. In the meantime, she majors in Humanities, minors in Journalism, and is embarking on her final semester at Loyola Marymount University. But in speaking with LMU senior Jessica … Read More
The pros dominated last weekend’s SoCal tennis headlines, with Coco Vandeweghe (Rancho Santa Fe) leading the charge in Fed Cup action, taking down Germany in the quarterfinals at Maui. The American squad – including Shelby Rogers, Alison Riske, and … Read More
The University of California at San Diego is poised to break through the elite tennis programs in southern California. With a relatively new head coach on the men’s side, a seasoned veteran leading the women, and some critical changes on … Read More
If Nick Borchenko’s grandfather offers you a trip to See’s Candies, don’t believe him. It’s a ploy to get you on the tennis court, practicing the game against your will and molding you into an elite tennis player. That’s … Read More
The annual SCTA Service Awards were presented on Monday, February 6 at the Los Angeles Tennis Center, honoring those who have made a lasting impact on tennis activities throughout southern California. Among the honorees was Neighborhood Junior Tennis Program (NJTP) … Read More
It was a great weekend for US Tennis, headlined by an impressive dispatch of Switzerland in Davis Cup action. The US swept their opponent in all five matches, with Steve Johnson (Redondo Beach, CA) and Jack Sock clinching the win … Read More
The Australian Open dominated tennis news this weekend, with strong representation for Southern California. Women’s champion Serena Williams (Lynwood, CA) notched a record 23rd career Grand Slam victory, over sister and fellow Californian Venus Williams, and the siblings were joined … Read More
Britta Mosser used to watch her older sisters competing at Malibu Racquet Club, and knew that one day she’d find herself on those same courts, competing in junior ranks with aspirations of her own collegiate career. A three year Tri-Valley … Read More
Tennis enthusiasts in San Diego will miss the presence of Lesley Waite, who retired this month after 32 years of service in San Diego County. The first league coordinator in that region, Lesley spearheaded efforts to build participation in the … Read More
Most avid tennis players are introduced to the game at a very young age, and many pick up a racquet not too long after learning to walk. In the case of Bob Sherman – for many years a revered personality … Read More