BLACK HISTORY MONTH – USTA RECOGNIZING GAME-CHANGERS

In celebration of Black History Month, throughout February on USTA.com, the USTA will celebrate the long history of tennis in the U.S. by featuring contributions from African-American players, coaches, and administrators – some broke down barriers; many more have broken records. Every one of them have been an important pillar in strengthening our great game. Many have transcended the sport they helped to build to become true American icons.

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The 2026 Pro League season came to an exciting conclusion with high-quality finals and new champions crowned. The women’s division was led by captain Darri Thayaprasat and sponsored by Alexander Ricks PLLC, while the men’s division saw the Haywood team claim the championship. The Haywood team was sponsored by Paul Vadnais, MD. Congratulations to all […]

The Charlotte Tennis Association was thrilled to join USTA at the ALPFA Expo in Charlotte, forging connections, sharing opportunities, and highlighting how tennis can open doors both on and off the court. And of course, we had to have a little fun along the way with some Business Casual Red Ball Tennis! A special shoutout […]

Courts across the Charlotte region are buzzing as the 2026 USTA Southern Combo Doubles League season gets underway. This season, a record 393 teams will compete at 40 facilities throughout the Charlotte area—30 more teams than last year. The continued growth reflects the popularity of league tennis and the increasing demand for competitive play. As […]

Charlotte Metro continues to make its mark on the championship stage! This year, 10 Charlotte teams qualified for the USTA Southern Sectional Championships, and four captured sectional titles to advance to the USTA National Championships. Congratulations to our 18 & Over 3.0 Women’s, 18 & Over 4.5 Women’s, 18 & Over 5.0 Men’s, and 40 […]

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