Talking Tennis Southern Style
Talking Tennis Southern Style covers tennis in nine Southern states and is hosted by longtime tennis TV & radio personality Sam Crenshaw. The podcast is the official show of USTA Southern, the largest section of the United State Tennis Association and represents 26% of the national members.
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From WTA & ATP tours to Southern Tennis Hall of Fame: Jane Preyer and Keith Richardson
11/30/2023
From WTA & ATP tours to Southern Tennis Hall of Fame: Jane Preyer and Keith Richardson
made her mark as an All-American at the – Chapel Hill before succeeding in the WTA Tour. She reached No. 43 and defeated some top players including Evonne Goolagong. Later she took to coaching and led the women to four championships. is now inducted into his fifth hall of fame. His career began with achievement at Appalachian State and was named a “Legend” in 2012. With victories over Kevin Curren and Eliott Teltscher, he rose to No. 63 in singles and No. 146 in doubles. Richardson also was honored as a teaching pro by the We also preview our year-end highlight episode, scheduled for release on Thursday, Dec. 14.
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Marshall Happer’s book, “Pioneers of the Game,” documents the rise of the men’s professional tours
11/21/2023
Marshall Happer’s book, “Pioneers of the Game,” documents the rise of the men’s professional tours
Marshall Happer headed the Men’s Tennis Council from 1981-89, making him the only unofficial commissioner of men’s professional tennis. He draws upon his extensive tennis background – including USTA Executive Director, President & CEO and inductee – in writing “.” The 871-page history documents the 40-year trek of men’s professional tennis from the Open Era through the advent of the ATP Tour. Happer recounts his relationships with Jack Kramer, Phillippe Chatrier, Arthur Ashe, Lamar Hunt, Donald Dell, Tony Trabert, among others.
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Inclusive and accessible: Wheelchair tennis No. 1 junior and adaptive tennis supports blind, visually impaired
11/16/2023
Inclusive and accessible: Wheelchair tennis No. 1 junior and adaptive tennis supports blind, visually impaired
Wheelchair tennis is booming and Zane Goodwin is riding the crest to the top of the game. The 16-year-old Birmingham, Ala., resident is the and winner of the . Zane talks about his dedication to the sport while his mom, Lara Polk, describes how she loves traveling to tournaments nationwide. USTA Southern recently hosted a that was conducted by the . Superintendent welcomed the opportunity to help sighted players experience the sport from the perspective of the blind and visually impaired. Using audible balls, shorter racquets and tactile lines, 25 tennis professionals were tutored with specific strategies. Highlighted is junior Jaylon Salters, of Ladson, S.C. We preview a special episode with author of “Pioneers of the Game” and former USTA Southern President.
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UGA's SEC winningest coach Manny Diaz & holiday buying guide
11/10/2023
UGA's SEC winningest coach Manny Diaz & holiday buying guide
In a remarkable achievement, Manny Diaz, the veteran men's tennis coach at the University of Georgia, will be inducted into the prestigious Southern Tennis Hall of Fame, this January. Diaz reflects on his illustrious career, during which he achieved a remarkable SEC-record of 767 wins for the University of Georgia men's tennis team. He takes pride in his associations with renowned former American tennis star John Isner along with current NCAA champion, Ethan Quinn. Get ready to stock up on perfect tennis gifts for your favorite player! Michelle Heidbrink previews her favorite tennis merchandise, clothing, shoes, racquets, etc. As a USTA Southern partner, offers discounts to the 166,000+ USTA Southern members. Highlighted are juniors Houston Jacques, of Huntsville, Alabama, and , and 2022 Nick Barone and Louis Nash.
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Playing Tennis as an Adult: Former Atlanta Falcon player Brian Finneran, plus US Open Chief Umpire Andrew Walker
10/26/2023
Playing Tennis as an Adult: Former Atlanta Falcon player Brian Finneran, plus US Open Chief Umpire Andrew Walker
Tennis is the sport of a lifetime and a former wide receiver is now excited about playing and watching tennis. He was wowed by the speed and athleticism of pro tennis players at the . Brian can be heard on air on , an Atlanta sports radio station. worked four years at USTA Kentucky while rising in the ranks of tennis officiating. Now he is the Chief Umpire of the . With October being , Andrew recounted that when he was hired by the , he felt secure enough to come out. In our spotlights are USTA Gold Ball champions Carrington Brown and Raegan Mulberry of Georgia and Kentucky Tennis Hall of Famers Tom McGraw and Katy Tinius.
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Hispanic Heritage Month: JTT captain extraordinaire Omar Alcaino, plus ITF captain Brenda Carter
10/12/2023
Hispanic Heritage Month: JTT captain extraordinaire Omar Alcaino, plus ITF captain Brenda Carter
has been at the helm of seven straight Junior Team Tennis champion teams including winning a Southern 10 & Under Intermediate title this year. Embracing his Chilean heritage, he reflects on his journey, which led him to excel as a Sun Belt singles champion at the and thrive as a dedicated tennis coach. achieved the impressive distinction of being ranked No. 1 in her age division eight times when she was inducted into the . Her remarkable success continues as Carter currently serves as the playing captain for the United States in the in Spain. Notably, she holds the No. 10 world ranking within her age group. Highlighted are of Charleston, South Carolina, and Lauren Cotter Wilson, Harold "Rocky" Andry and Ruthie Shoptaught Kean and family.
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Hispanic Heritage Month: NJTL organizer Belén Gómez-Jordana, former NC State player Ponch Ochoa
09/28/2023
Hispanic Heritage Month: NJTL organizer Belén Gómez-Jordana, former NC State player Ponch Ochoa
Talking Tennis Soutern Style promotes Hispanic Heritage Month. With almost twenty years of experience as a tennis teacher, founded the non-profit and NJTL . In order to counter stereotypes, Gómez-Jordana created the Tennis for All program. She delivers group and individual classes at a very low cost. Gómez-Jordana volunteers on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee and is a former journalist at Telemundo Noticias Charlotte. Ponch Ochoa was an All-American at and cites his family background for launching his tennis career. He is the son of French Open 1958 women’s doubles and 1959 mixed doubles champion . Ponch remembers her ability, tenacity and grit as a tennis coach. His father, , was also a top-level pro who played on the . We celebrate North Carolinian juniors Siddhant Dua & Smyan Vijay and the newest inductees into the : Leslie Hewett Bashinsky and Dudley Reynolds.
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Teaching tennis: NFL football star Leigh Torrence and coach Dr. Mark Kovacs
09/14/2023
Teaching tennis: NFL football star Leigh Torrence and coach Dr. Mark Kovacs
says tennis was his first love and dreamed of being another . He was a top-level junior out of Atlanta. Still, he’s most famous for his career, playing for six teams including the and , and coaching for the Saints and “I think tennis is demanding of you mentally … and great preparation for football.” He recently took the to begin teaching tennis. World-renowned sports performance researcher , from Marietta, Georgia, was an All-American and NCAA doubles champion at and earned his doctoral degree from the . He focuses on improving tennis service motions, along with working with NBA basketball players. Kovacs was the youngest recipient of the International Tennis Hall of Fame Educational Merit Award. Highlighted are junior Caiden Karetas, of Gulfport Mississippi, and Rebel Good, Jeff Joyce, Sam Paul and Clifford Skakle.
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Wheelchair tennis: Jennifer Edmonson & Chuck McCuen
08/31/2023
Wheelchair tennis: Jennifer Edmonson & Chuck McCuen
More than 25 years ago, Jennifer Edmonson volunteered at the , a wheelchair tennis tournament in Baton Rouge. Her role expanded to the USTA Southern Wheelchair Tennis Chair and then the USTA chair. Now, she takes on the role of . Talking about wheelchair tennis in collegiate tennis is , who coaches at Clemson University. He started the program at Georgia State, where he was inducted into their . Our highlights include , winner of the Good Chase Sportsmanship Race, and .
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US Open preview: Martin Blackman on Gauff, Pegula, Fritz and Tiafoe
08/17/2023
US Open preview: Martin Blackman on Gauff, Pegula, Fritz and Tiafoe
US Open preview: Martin Blackman on Gauff, Pegula, Fritz and Tiafoe UNC champion Carson Tanguilig heads to US Open doubles main draw It’s time! USTA’s previews the year’s last Grand Slam and breaks down the chances of Americans Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe. Alpharetta, Georgia’s won the NCAA women’s doubles title, earning her and Fiona Crawley doubles main draw. The duo were on the national championship team which defeated in the team final. We feature twins from Metairie, Louisiana: Caroline and Thomas Melius and Ann Hunt and Mary Carlisle White Gambill.
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“Second Serve” reaches out to USTA League players; Dr. Brian Hainline on the summer heat
08/03/2023
“Second Serve” reaches out to USTA League players; Dr. Brian Hainline on the summer heat
What is your pursuit in the middle years of life? Two USTA Southern volunteers decided they wanted to talk about USTA League tennis. North Carolina residents Carolyn Roach and Erin Conigliaro named their podcast "" and connect with thousands of listeners to their weekly conversation. Everything from rules to pet peeves to etiquette questions are covered with a sense of humor and humility. This time of year is about playing in the Southern heat. We go to our top tennis health expert: . Dr. Hainline serves as NCAA Chief Medical Officer and provides an extensive round-up of how to play when the temperature is challenging. We feature two Arkansans: junior Caroline Jones and inductee Buddy Bowman.
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Atlanta Open draws native Christopher Eubanks and Georgia Tech player Andres Martin
07/20/2023
Atlanta Open draws native Christopher Eubanks and Georgia Tech player Andres Martin
The annual 250 tournament – the – has the game’s breakout star in the main draw. “Of course, he’s playing” says Tournament Director about the Atlanta native and former star who played only a few miles away from the Atlantic Station site. The Tech connection continues with the second tournament appearance by GT player . , the men’s coach, returns to the podcast to talk about the opportunities given to college players to compete on the ATP Tour. Our episode highlights are junior Juliana Diianni, of Marietta, Ga., USTA Southern Mickey McNulty Family of the Year winner, the Koch family of Abbeville, La., and the No-Cut Coach Starfish Award winner Jordan Johnson, of Pikeville, Ky.
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USTA coaches Martin Blackman and Atlanta’s Jermaine Jenkins on Americans at Wimbledon
07/06/2023
USTA coaches Martin Blackman and Atlanta’s Jermaine Jenkins on Americans at Wimbledon
With American players competing at the Big W in London, USTA Director, Player Development tracks the preparation of up-and-coming pros in Florida and European warmup events. He proudly mentions four US players who now reside in the top 10: , , and . Among the Southerners he profiled include , , and USTA women’s coach , Ga., zeros in on how to nurture high-level players with professional potential. Along with talking about his family - including brothers Jamere and Jackie, Jr. - from College Park, Georgia, he also described being the hitting partner of Venus Williams. We highlight junior Grace Stout, of Brentwood, Tennessee, and North Carolina Wesleyan’s , the 2023 USA South Coach of the Year.
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From ’Bama to UGA, two collegiate tennis coaches reminisce about their outstanding careers
06/29/2023
From ’Bama to UGA, two collegiate tennis coaches reminisce about their outstanding careers
Sone of the most exciting – and often overlooked – tennis matches are played on college campuses. These two coaches made their women’s teams among the best in the country. As Alabama’s women’s tennis coach, was named the 2013 National Coach of the Year and won two NCAA Doubles Championships in 2014 & 2015. She offers a rich history of how Alabama women’s tennis rose from barely having a team to be one of the SEC best over her 26 years at the helm. Upon his retirement this year, was the winningest college coach in the country. His Bulldogs won NCAA titles in 1994 and 2000 along with four other national titles. He was named ITA National Coach of the year four times. He discusses the NCAA hosting three division championships at the USTA National Campus. We highlight junior Evan Duggal, of Lexington Ky., and the 100th anniversary of the !
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Celebrating Juneteenth with USTA Southern award winners: Vanita Phinisey of Golden Triangle Tennis and D&I Champion Ezekiel Salama
06/09/2023
Celebrating Juneteenth with USTA Southern award winners: Vanita Phinisey of Golden Triangle Tennis and D&I Champion Ezekiel Salama
USTA Southern presents more than and we interview two in celebration of Juneteenth. Vanita Phinisey talks about her mission to promote tennis in Columbus, Miss., with the . Hosted by , the won the Special Tennis Event of the Year and featured inter-state competition and the ability of juniors to team with adults. The Diversity & Inclusion Champion went to Ezekiel Salama, who came from the . He is a top-level high school track and tennis athlete whose poise and hard work have made him a star on and off the court. The Shelbyville, Ky. teenager has a 4.0 GPA. We highlight junior Alex LaFrance of Little Rock, Ark. We congratulate other USTA Southern Award winners: Junior Team Tennis Coordinator of the Year Carla O’Connor, Local League Coordinator of the Year Robyn Haug, both of
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American prospects in the French Open with Martin Blackman and Darren Potkey on training the next generation of officials
05/25/2023
American prospects in the French Open with Martin Blackman and Darren Potkey on training the next generation of officials
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Huntsville Pro Circuit tournament and Colette Lewis of ZooTennis on NCAAs
05/11/2023
Huntsville Pro Circuit tournament and Colette Lewis of ZooTennis on NCAAs
May is and it will shine brightly in the Rocket City as USTA Southern hosts a on clay in Huntsville, Ala. Tournament Director Milly Sequera Huss, known for her top-29 WTA career, is the tournament director and talks about HBCU players receiving wild cards. There are seven free local events throughout the tournament May 22-28 and USTA Southern staffer Claire Bartlett outlines activities for the young and not-so young. Just in time for all three NCAA team championships at the USTA National Campus, Lake Nona, Fla., we interview tennis journalist Colette Lewis. She runs the renown website, , which daily covers everything in the junior and college tennis world. She reviews the DI teams who are looking to bring home championship trophies this month. Our highlights are junior Wes Noland, from Madison, Miss., and USTA Southern Marilyn Sherman Spirit Award winner Cathy Greene, of Lottie, Ala. and Gerrie Rothwell Award winner Bret Peterson, of Auburn, Ala.
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USTA President Brian Hainline on health benefits, plus NTM with James McKissick
04/27/2023
USTA President Brian Hainline on health benefits, plus NTM with James McKissick
We return to our roots and bring back . Our first podcast guest returns now as the USTA Chairman of the Board and President. As , lends even more credence to why he focuses on the great health benefits of tennis – 9.7 more years of life! With tennis participation skyrocketing, Brian also highlights how it has grown in Hispanic/Latino, Black/African and Asian/Pacific communities. He also supports the need for great sportsmanship and more officials to oversee the game. It’s almost May, which means it’s time for ! USTA Southern Marketing & Public Relations Committee Chair James McKissick talks about NTM and what Southern volunteers are doing to celebrate it. Our NTM events have jumped to 386 events, nearly double our 2022 total. Highlighted are junior Emily Baek, of Suwanee, Ga., and USTA Southern award winners: the 3rd Annual Battle of the Sexes in Columbus, Miss. and the Level 5 open Team Pilot in Ridgeland, Miss.
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NTM: Greg Lappin and junior sportsmanship with Ernie James
04/13/2023
NTM: Greg Lappin and junior sportsmanship with Ernie James
promotes , a national initiative coming in May. Lappin champions the health benefits of tennis that increases your life by 9.7 years, clearly more than any other sport. He applauds USTA volunteers who are “creating positive healthy lifestyles.” Additionally, he cites , adding 5.9 million Americans, a 33% increase since 2020 nationally. of Florence, S.C., is heading up a new initiative: Good Chase. The nomination process, starting May 1, will reward juniors who exhibit exemplary sportsmanship and contribute to a more positive and respectful tournament environment. The top award will be a trip to this year’s US Open! We highlight junior Hadley Appling, of Louisville, Ky., and Ozaki-Hastings Sportsmanship Award winner , of Huntsville, Ala. Major props go out to our “Talking Tennis Southern Style” podcast team member , who was honored as the 2022 Mac MacDougal Official of the Year.
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USTA Southern President & CEO Brett Schwartz & Christine Keys, mother of Madison
03/30/2023
USTA Southern President & CEO Brett Schwartz & Christine Keys, mother of Madison
Taking the helm of USTA’s largest section, Brett Schwartz is striving to improve NJTLs, public parks and grassroots efforts in nine states. He also chats about co-writing “” that helps players climb the USTA League NTRP ladder along with his work as Tennis Director at the . Madison Keys and her mother, Christine, established the Foundation that “supports youth access to sports, education and their own desires to make a difference and create a kinder world.” With the assistance of USTA South Carolina’s April Gift, they funded improvements to the JV Morris Tennis Center in conjunction with the . Funding was also provided by and the . Our highlights include a junior from Birmingham, Ala., Tabb Tuck, and 2022 USTA Southern award winners Reid Kinlaw of the Town of Cary, N.C., and Noah Schepman, of Germantown, Tenn.
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USTA App premieres and Mike Eden: tennis collector extraordinaire
03/16/2023
USTA App premieres and Mike Eden: tennis collector extraordinaire
USTA’s digital presence took a major step forward with the release of its new app. USTA staffers and describe its many features including listing WTN real-time status and rankings, recent tournament and USTA League results and other info all tennis players need at their fingerprints. The Apple version is available now, with the Android version set to release within the next month. n is a former USTA Kentucky President whose passion is collecting tennis history. Among the hundreds of cans of balls, racquets, books, magazines and other historic memorabilia in his home, he calls one item the “holy grail:” the first metal tennis can from 1926, which makes him the proud owner of the only unopened can on the planet. Our highlights include junior Ellison Reynoldson, of Camden, Tenn., and 2022 USTA Southern junior award winners Riley Crowder, of Dothan, Ala., and Jelani Sarr, of Pooler, Ga.
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Women’s History Month with Jaime Kaplan & Maria Cercone
03/02/2023
Women’s History Month with Jaime Kaplan & Maria Cercone
Through its long history and current program offerings, women continue to be a driving force within USTA Southern. We start with , who rose to No. 91 in doubles on the and was inducted into the Southern Tennis Hall of Fame in 2020. She talks about her current role as ’s Director, Development & Operations, spreading the word about its giving back mission and raising funds. Maria Cercone heads up junior tennis for USTA Southern and discusses the new which provides opportunities for players of diverse backgrounds to earn a wild card for the $15K USTA Pro Circuit event in Huntsville, Alabama May 22-28. The explains how the series gives expanded opportunities to players. This episode spotlights the achievements of Raleigh, N.C.’s Gavin Goode, along with the 2022 Slew Hester Players of the Year Karen Rembert, of Raleigh, N.C. and Albert Lyle, from Jackson, Miss.
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Black History Month with Venecca Green & Michelle Curry
02/16/2023
Black History Month with Venecca Green & Michelle Curry
We celebrate Black History Month with leading voices in Black Tennis. Through the program, discovered a coaching opportunity at the and Division II Lane College. Even though she admitted she is at “retirement age”, she proudly begins her coaching career at the helm of the Dragons women’s & men’s tennis programs in Jackson, Tenn. We honor the legacy and impact of the iconic Althea Gibson, winner of the , and . Michelle Curry, estate executor & COO of in Orange, N.J., talks about the Silver, S.C.-born legend and her impact on the sport. Gibson was also an outstanding musician, golfer and trailblazer for all athletes who came after her. To memorialize her impact on Southern tennis, the Southern Tennis Foundation has established the . Our highlights include junior Hannah Lawrence, of Slidell, La., and USTA Southern award winners Stacie Kennington, of Statesville, N.C., (Southern Professional) and , of The Bolivar Bullet in Cleveland, Miss. (Media Excellence).
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Black History Month with Rex Miller & Art Carrington
02/02/2023
Black History Month with Rex Miller & Art Carrington
We celebrate Black History Month with leading voices in Black tennis. First up Rex Miller is the film director of , about the legendary . He also produced about that was shown last year on CNN. The 2015 film about Gibson was partially inspired by his mother’s 6-0, 6-1 loss to the International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee. Using a trove of historical photos, Miller was able to put together the leading film about the South Carolina native. He also mentions our next guest: Art Carrington. The author of , Carrington played one of the most notable tennis matches at that time between black athletes that was televised with commentary by Gibson and ITHOF inductee . This episode we feature Cave Springs, Arkansas’ Glennah Langford in our junior spotlight. We applaud two USTA Southern award winners: and in Gulfport, Mississippi.
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Awards winners: Spirit-Cathy Greene, Tennis On Campus-Crawford Latham
01/21/2023
Awards winners: Spirit-Cathy Greene, Tennis On Campus-Crawford Latham
The award-winning , an international event with over 100 professional/recreational players and hundreds of spectators, does not happen without dedicated volunteers like Cathy Greene, of Lottie, Louisiana, She won the 2022 Marilyn Sherman Spirit Award. She always has a smile on her face and a positive attitude that lights up a room. Cathy also volunteers at the , working the tournament desk. Our second interview is with a leader who works the hard and achieves the most when no one is watching. She is Vice President Crawford Latham. As winner of the 2022 Tennis On Campus Leader Award, she has made significant improvements to the team, including reorganizing all club tennis records and the club constitution. Along with the club president, she created plans to secure sponsorships. Our junior highlight is junior Lucy Lee, of Jackson, Miss. We also salute 2022 USTA Southern award winners: Adult Tournament of the Year, (Atlanta, Ga., Maegan Kulich) and Jim Russell Junior Tournament of the Year, (Auburn, Ala., Bret Peterson).
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Atlanta native Alycia Parks, USTA’s Martin Blackman talk Australian Open and 2023
01/05/2023
Atlanta native Alycia Parks, USTA’s Martin Blackman talk Australian Open and 2023
Our Grand Slam correspondent – Martin Blackman of the – previews American players heading into the . With eight men aged 25 and younger in the ATP Tour top 50, Blackman sees a great 2023. Additionally, he says Atlanta native , who past No. 100 in the world last year, is skyrocketing. He also discusses two : former Atlantan Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula. We continue to focus on Atlanta as native sits at No. 75 in the world. The confident 22-year-old, who won in Angers last year, has a big serve and delivers forthright comments on her 2023 goals. Host Sam Crenshaw remembers when he rallied with her years ago. Our junior highlight is Justin Martin of Collierville, Tenn. We honor two USTA Southern award winners and .
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Talking Tennis Southern Style’s Best of 2022
12/15/2022
Talking Tennis Southern Style’s Best of 2022
2022 was a banner year for tennis across USTA Southern. We replay excerpts from some of most engaging and favorite interviews from the past 12 months. Host Sam Crenshaw and audio producer Kyle Blackburn not only give their opinions on another great year of tennis conversations, but also their working camaraderie. Compiled interviewees are collegiate coaches Rodney Harmon (Georgia Tech women) & Chase Hodges (Georgia Gwinnett), TV personality Cindy Farmer, Doctors Eli Friedman & Neeru Jayanthi, Southern Tennis Hall of Fame inductee Jorge Andrew, filmmaker Rex Miller, 2021 US Open women’s singles finalist Leylah Fernandez, Tennisrecruiting.net founder Julie Wrege, tennis retail store owner Dan Kester and Southern Tennis Foundation leadership Eleanora Mauritson & Paul Pittman. Enjoy and we’ll see you back in January 2023!
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American Tennis News in 2022
12/01/2022
American Tennis News in 2022
Victoria Chiesa (USTA Assistant Managing Editor, Corporate Communications) describes the biggest event in American tennis this year: Serena Williams’ retirement at the US Open. An editor of , she also chronicles the rise of other American women on the WTA Tour in 2022, most notably former Atlanta player Coco Gauff. Unfortunately, the demise of the printed version of is upon us. Senior writer Stephen Tignor talks about interviewing a young Roger Federer and other pros, along with how the magazine has supported recreational tennis players’ interests for decades. Featured in our On the Rise segment is junior Parker Free, of Madison, Ala. We tip our hats to the following cities that won : two from Shreveport, La. and Anderson, S.C.; Cary, N.C.; Florence, S.C.; Macon, Ga.; Tuscaloosa, Ala. and Valdosta, Ga.
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Southern Tennis Foundation: Funding College Scholarships
11/17/2022
Southern Tennis Foundation: Funding College Scholarships
Paul Pittman and Eleanora Mauritson shepherd the expanding number of college scholarships. Pittman chairs the Major Gifts Committee that has established 19 scholarships, beginning in 2016. In 2022 alone, the committee raised $220K to help 10 qualified high school seniors residing in the Southern Section with their higher education ambitions. Categories that qualifying students are judged on are tournament rankings, high school tennis and/or Junior Team Tennis and participation in NJTL or another USTA-sponsored program. Mauritson honored her late husband by donating $30,000 to start the . David was an accomplished doctor, attorney and pilot, who also worked as a tennis official. Our “On the Rise” junior is Alden Johnson, of Ashland, Ky., and the .
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Tennis Warehouse’s Michelle Heidbrink, Rick Limpert on holiday gifts
11/03/2022
Tennis Warehouse’s Michelle Heidbrink, Rick Limpert on holiday gifts
With Black Friday ushering in the holiday gift-giving season, we talk to two recognized experts about ideas for the tennis player(s) in your life. updates us on an improved supply chain and what trendy apparel and new racquets are now in stock. Writer and commentator provides tips on online gift purchasing, including the latest in shoes and zeroing in on tennis-related gifts. Our “On the Rise” Junior Spotlight this week features Kevin Praphan of Fort Smith, Arkansas. We also salute the Class of 2023, and .
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