13 Teams. 5 Champions. One Incredible Weekend!

June 17, 2026

Charlotte Tennis Association had a strong showing at the 2026 USTA NC 18 & Over Adult League State Championship this past weekend in the Lake Norman area. Thirteen Charlotte teams competed against the best teams from across the state, battling both tough competition and the summer heat.

Five Charlotte teams captured State Championship titles and earned the opportunity to advance to the USTA Southern Sectional Championships in July. Congratulations to all of our players and captains for their hard work and dedication throughout the season, and best of luck to our advancing teams as they represent North Carolina at Sectionals!

Congratulations to the following winners:

18 & Over 3.0 Women
Captain: Emilia Anderson
Queens Sports Complex

18 & Over 3.5 Men
Captains: Stephen Calderalo and Andrew DeMaine
Queens Sports Complex

18 & Over 3.5 Women
Captains: Mary Laird Garrison and Kendra Treece
Sardis Swim & Racquet Club

18 & Over 4.5 Women
Captains: Wendy Parker and Diana West
Queens Sports Complex

18 & Over 5.0 Men
Captains: Jonathan Edwards and Christian Hess
Windyrush Country Club

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