By Karen Ronney For Dana Mathewson, tennis was never just a game. It was a journey that took her from the world’s biggest stages to the history books—and inspired countless athletes along the way. A three-time Paralympian and one of the most accomplished American wheelchair tennis players of her generation, Mathewson reached the pinnacle of
By Karen Ronney Come out and see about four hundred of the country’s top junior girl players at the Level 1 USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 16s and 18s National Championships from Saturday, August 8, through Sunday, August 16 at Barnes Tennis Center. Admission is FREE. This is a fantastic opportunity for all juniors to
By Karen Ronney For fifteen-year-old Keinaan and his mother, tennis is not just a recreational sport – it’s a lifeline. Thanks to the South Bay Serves tennis program sponsored by the Teens Rise Foundation, he made his high school team as a freshman. This summer, he played in his first-ever USTA Junior Team Tennis (JTT)
By Karen Ronney Calling all tennis friends to join the Southern California Tennis Association Foundation to celebrate an amazing book launch featuring tennis legend Charlie Pasarell. The book is called Serving First: Dreams Realized and Lessons Learned from Family, Friends, and a Life in Tennis, and this celebration will be held on August 19, 2026,
By Linda Milan and Karen Ronney Annette Buck was an incredibly generous tennis advocate, organizer, leader and friend. She was always willing to lend a helping hand. She did not seek the limelight, rather preferred to shine her love and attention on others. After years of devoting herself to the sport of tennis and its
By Karen Ronney For 13-year-old Micah Velte, the tennis court isn’t just a place to play, it’s where he’s building a future. Born with Spina Bifida, Micah has spent a decade navigating the world from a wheelchair, but on the court, he isn’t just a participant. He has become a rising force. Currently ranked No. 5
By Karen Ronney For Ivan Thamma, tennis started off as a fun way to socialize with other kids at the City Heights Recreation Center in San Diego. Over a decade later, his life has come full circle and tennis has given him a foundation for a bright future… on and off the tennis court. Thamma,
By Karen Ronney Each afternoon, 12-year-old Denise Campbell faced the same challenge—finding a coach and a place to play tennis. Growing up in Riverside, Denise practiced wherever she could, hitting with family and friends on local courts. Her talent was undeniable. But when the 5 foot 9-inch left-hander needed the next level of training, opportunity
What a year of transformation for SCTA Foundation scholarship and grant recipients. We are happy to share good news of their tennis growth, education and overall development. This Giving Tuesday, your support can keep our momentum going strong so we can continue to impact lives and communities through the sport of tennis. In 2025, the
Story by Steve Pratt- Story Reposted from @USTASocal You ask 15-year-old wheelchair tennis player Fernando Gallego to name his top moment or memory on the court, and there’s no pause or hesitation. Any time you get to rally with someone considered the best at his age in a sport you love, the answer is easy. It was last November
