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Huge congratulations to Taylor Fritz on an incredible 2024 season! He made history as the first American man in 15 years to reach a Grand Slam final, finishing as the runner-up at the US Open. Taylor climbed to a career-high ranking of world No. 4, becoming the first American man to close out the year in the Top 5 since 2006. He also reached the finals of the ATP Finals in Turin, proving he can compete with the very best. Adding titles in Delray Beach and Eastbourne to his impressive year, Taylor has firmly established himself as a top contender on tour. What a journey of perseverance, growth, and success—can’t wait to see what’s next in 2025!

A major congratulations to our 36 SoCal teams who competed at League Nationals in San Diego, Surprise, Scottsdale, and Orlando! With 5 National titles and 40% of teams placing top-4, you made us proud! Read the full recap on our website: https://lnkd.in/epJM68Sh. #USTASoCal #LeagueNationals #TeamSoCal #USTA #Tennis

?? Southern California Official Spotlight: Meet Laurel Smith, 2024 Glass Ball Recipient! #USTAOfficial #Officiating #TennisOfficial #Tennis

USTA League Opening Day was a blast at Lomas Santa Fe Country?Club! Players participated in pro-led on-court drills, won raffle prizes, and listened to James Blake’s tips for league players. Thank you?Doubletake?and? Mistral Soap for donating to the raffle and thank you?Lomas Santa Fe Country Club for matching our donation to The James Blake Foundation. #AdultLeagues #USTALeague #USTASoCal #USTA #Tennis

?? Southern California Official Spotlight: Meet Geoffrey Kilonzo! #USTAOfficial #Officiating #TennisOfficial #Tennis

?? Southern California Official Spotlight: Meet Bryan Baker! #USTAOfficial #Officiating #TennisOfficial #Tennis

USTA Officials are essential to keeping tennis strong and vibrant, on and off the court. From explaining tiebreak scoring to first-time junior players, to working a full semester of collegiate matches, to mentoring younger officials, they help keep the sport fun and fair for all. Officiating Appreciation Week is a great time to recognize their role in keeping tennis going strong and to celebrate Southern California officials reaching major milestones. Thank you to all of our officials for your dedication to the tennis community! #USTA?#USTASoCal?#Tennis?#USTAOfficial?#TennisOfficial?#Officiating

Our next feature in the "This is..." series highlights Tristan Pham, a 17-year-old from Newport Beach whose dedication to tennis is making waves both on and off the court. As a SoCal native, Tristan has pioneered initiatives like a sportsmanship portal and made significant strides in officiating—demonstrating how passion, community, and innovation drive positive change. Discover more about this inspiring young leader’s journey on our website: https://lnkd.in/e4vyCGyZ.

We’re thrilled to have hosted Calexico’s first-ever USTA tournament this past weekend, marking an exciting milestone for both our Junior and Adult leagues. This historic event was made possible by the dedication and collaboration between our DEI Committee and Junior Department. B18s Results (left to right): Diego Loaiza (Group 1 Winner), Andres Rodriguez (Group 1 Finalist), Victor Jaramillo (Group 2 Winner), Juan Carlos Mariscal (Group 2 Finalist) G18s Results (left to right): Hailey Arevalos (Group 1 Winner), Andrea Duarte (Group 1 Finalist), Camilla Ivette Gonzales (Group 2 Winner), Sofia Gallegos (Group 2 Finalist) Congratulations to all participants for making this event an incredible success! #USTASoCal #USTA #DEI #Community #Tennis

Meet Sheba Zaman Zadeh, a fierce competitor and a shining example of resilience! Despite battling lupus, Sheba continues to play in USTA SoCal leagues, showing that tennis is not just a sport but a way to overcome challenges. From family court time to inspiring others with her journey, tennis truly brings her family together. https://lnkd.in/eiPUik-W #USTASoCal #USTA #SoCalTennis #Tennis