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The NCAAs: Five to Watch

As we approach the combined NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships (May 20-31 at the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga.), Inside Tennis takes a closer look at the collegiate game’s best: THE WOMEN • Irina Falconi (Georgia Tech): Falconi is the top ranked player in the country. As of April 3,  the right-handed sophomore [...]


2009 Infinite Energy Atlanta Challenge

Oudin, Bryan Bros., Isner, Fish to Headline

U.S. Open quarterfinalist Melanie Oudin will headline four tennis events planned for Southern cities in December. The Marietta resident, who at 17 became the second youngest American to reach the U.S. Open quarters of the U.S. Open since Serena Williams in ‘99, will be joining the Bryan Bros., John Isner and Mardy Fish for the [...]


Atlanta News – November 2009

• Falconi Capyures ITA All-American Crown; Will Represent U.S. in France in December
• Top-Four Finish for Lithonia 2.5 Men at Nationals
• Nominations Being Accepted for QuickStart Programs
• Kournikova, Haas Among WTT Smash Hits Stars
• Melanie’s Muse: Smith Captures First ITF Title
• Team Georgia Wins 16th Straight Junior Cup
• Bogart Women Runner-Up at 4.0 Nationals
• Johnson Earns USPTA Master Pro Distinction
• Listen Up: DJ Shares Passion for Tennis


Atlanta News – October 2009

• Georgian Makes Trip to Help Ashe Kids Day at the Open
• Junior ProAm Benefits Special Children’s Charity
• Flex League Minus the Travel
• RC of the South Rallies Behind Melanie’s USO Run


Atlanta News – September 2009

• Sampras to Serve for Charity in Atlanta
• Bryan Bros., Fish, Isner Highlight Infinite Energy Atlanta Challenge, Aussie Open Wildcard Playoffs
• Pre-Collegiate Registration Underway
• The Chase is On: Hodges Takes Over at GA State
• Coach Kreise’s Winning Ways Bring Thailand a Wimbledon Junior Champion
• Former Bulldog Reaches D.C. Semifinals
• Georgia Tech’s Falconi Finding Success
• RCS Busy Building Winners
• Three Georgia Teams Advance to Nationals
• Halloween Tournament to Benefit Lost Mountain CTA, Calvary Home


Atlanta News – August 2009

• Historic Bitsy Grant Center to Host State Championships
• Roddick, EJ, BJK to Headline WTT Fundraiser
• Midtown AC Beefs Up Tennis Programs
• Georgian Among Seven Southern Scholarship Recipients
• LeagueTennis.com: A Rich Resource For Players
• Oudin’s Fans Gather Early
• Registration Underway For Peach Tournament


Atlanta News – July 2009

• Yellow Jackets Looking For Help at the Top
• Georgian Commits to Georgia Tech
• ‘Dogs Close Season at No. 6
• Van Der Meer Tennis On Facebook
• Georgia Chapters of CMAA, USPTA Hold Joint Meeting
• USTA Teachers Conference Returns Aug. 29
• USTA Pro League Underway
• University of Georgia Women Finish Strong
• Is Georgia Home to Best Tennis Town in America?


Atlanta News – June 2009

• Winds of Change: Midtown AC Ramps Up Jr. Program
• Grace Under Pressure (The Overseas Edition)
• Historic Season for Georgia State Women
• Public Court Woes Continue
• Georgia Tech, UGA Look Ahead to NCAAs
• Welcome News: Cooper Creek, Reynolds Plantation in ITA’s Top 50
• New Location for Your Serve
• Blaze Camp Registration Underway


Atlanta News – May 2009

• Windward Ho!: Charity Event Seeks to Aid World’s Children
• Senior Tournament Expects Huge Draw
• Summer Camps Not Just For Kids Anymore
• Georgia Tech Continues Fight
• Georgia Programs Receive USTA Funding
• UGA Men, Women In Good Spot to Challenge For NCAA Title
• Oudin to Join U.S. Fed Cuppers in Czech Republic


Atlanta News – March ’09

• Ginepri, Isner to Face Off in Marietta
• USTA Atlanta Gearing Up For Spring
• Crooked Creek Named GPTA Program of Year
• USTA Serves Awards Grants to Two Metro-Atlanta Tennis Organizations
• Oudin Comes Up Big In Fed Cup Debut
• City Budget Crisis Could Hamper Court Time