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• Unseeded Antonius and Liutova Reach ITF J300 College Park Finals; Five Americans Qualify for US Open

©Colette Lewis 2025--College Park, MDThe first sunny day of the tournament at the Junior Tennis Champions Center was the backdrop for two 15-year-olds to earn their first appearance in a ITF J300 final: Michael Antonius of the United States and Russian Kristina Liutova, who trains in the US and would like to represent the country that has been her home for the past four years.Antonius, who had...2025
• Antonius Defeats No. 3 Seed Wazny to Reach ITF J300 College Park Semifinals, Cvetkovic Battles Past Yodpetch; Eight Americans Reach Final Round of Qualifying at US Open, Men's and Women's Singles Draws Revealed

©Colette Lewis 2024--College Park MD--Another day of clouds, cool temperatures and occasional drizzle extended through Thursday's singles and doubles quarterfinals of the ITF J300 at the Junior Tennis Champions Center, but all matches were completed outdoors.The boys top half semifinal Friday will feature two surprises, with unseeded Matei Todoran of Romania and Michael Antonius of the United...2025
• Konduri and Yodpetch Oust No. 1 Seeds to Reach Quarterfinals at ITF J300 in College Park, Top Seeds in Doubles Out; Rain Halts US Open Qualifying Before Any Second Round Matches Completed

©Colette Lewis 2025--College Park MD--Girls top seed Luna Cinalli of Argentina and boys No. 1 seed Oskari Paldanius of Finland were victims of inspired play by their opponents in today's third round of the ITF J300 at the Junior Tennis Champions Center, with Kamonwan Yodpetch of Thailand beating Cinalli 6-3, 6-3 and Tanishk Konduri of the United States deffeating Paldanius 6-2, 7-6(6).Due to...2025
• Qualifier Liutova Ousts No. 2 Seed, Six Unseeded US Juniors Advance to Round of 16 at ITF J300 College Park; Seven More Americans Reach Second Round of US Open Qualifying

©Colette Lewis 2025--College Park MD--The ITF J300 here had another late finish Tuesday, with the second round of singles, featuring all 32 seeds, ending after 9 p.m. under the newly installed lights at the Junior Tennis Champions Center. A late morning hour of drizzle fortunately didn't return in the afternoon, so unlike Monday, no indoor play was necessary.Nine of the 32 seeds lost their...2025
• Antonius Avenges Kalamazoo Loss at ITF J300 College Park, Seeds Begin Play Tuesday; US Open Wild Cards Blanch, Basavareddy and Dostanic Advance at ATP 250 Winston-Salem Open; Eight Americans Reach Second Round of US Open Qualifying

©Colette Lewis 2025--College Park MD--A 12-hour-plus day ended on the indoor courts at the Junior Tennis Champions Center, as afternoon showers disrupted the first round of boys singles and girls doubles at the ITF J300 in College Park Maryland.The first round of girls singles finished before the rain arrived, with even Japan's Riyo Yoshida's four-hour, 26-minute 7-5, 6-7(6), 6-2 win over...2025
• 'Just leave him alone' - Carlos Alcaraz sends caution amid his little brother, who wins junior tennis tournament

World number two Carlos Alcaraz has lit up the tennis world these past few years, standing out as one of the greatest talents the game has ever produced....2025
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• Farzam Posts Personal Best in Defeating No. 7 Seed Johnston to Reach USTA B18s Nationals Quarterfinals; No. 10 Seed Gaines Comes Back Again to Advance to B16s Quarterfinals; US Teams Make Quarterfinals of ITF World Junior Tennis 14U Team Championships

©Colette Lewis 2025--Kalamazoo MI--No. 22 seed Matisse Farzam is making his fifth and final appearance in Kalamazoo his best, with the 18-year-old from Connecticut defeating No. 7 seed Noah Johnston 7-6(6), 6-1 Wednesday to crash the party of the Top 8 seeds advancing to Thursday's quarterfinals at the USTA Boys 18s and 16s National Championships.On another warm and rain-free afternoon on Stowe...2025
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• On the Road with a Rising Star: My Year as a Tennis Fitness Expert on the Junior Tour
Traveling the junior tennis circuit this year has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. I’ve spent weeks on the road, supporting Cruz Hewitt—a determined young talent—at major tournaments, including the prestigious Wimbledon Juniors. From grand slam grounds to intimate club courts, I’ve witnessed firsthand what it takes to perform at the highest level. Bu...2025
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• Why Junior Tennis Players Must Start Strength Training Early
When it comes to developing a successful tennis player, it’s easy for parents and coaches to focus solely on hitting more balls and spending extra hours on court. But if you're serious about helping a young athlete reach their full potential, strength training must become a priority — and it needs to happen sooner rather than later. At Tennis Fitness, we’ve spent over 25 years tr...2025
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• Best Beginner Gym Training for Tennis
Tennis is a demanding sport, both physically and mentally. The ability to stay on the court for hours requires endurance, explosive power, and controlled movement. From sprints to lunges and rapid directional changes, every aspect of tennis draws heavily on your strength, stamina, and balance. When you look at the physicality of professional players, one thing stands out—they have incredibly...2025
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• Core Exercises for Tennis
Tennis is more than just power and agility. A strong core is the foundation for balance, rotational power, and injury prevention. By focusing on core exercises for tennis, players can develop physical and mental resilience, stay competitive during long matches, and perform at their best. Why Core Strength is Essential for Tennis Players Tennis requires quick lateral movements, explosive sho...2025
• Should Players Perform Tennis Strength Training
The global health and fitness industry moves and evolves rapidly, often leaving people feeling overwhelmed trying to keep up. With over 20 years in the industry, we’ve witnessed trends and gimmicks come and go. The good news? The fads fade, and the fundamentals endure. Tennis is no different. At the forefront of any successful tennis physical performance plan is Tennis Strength Training&mdas...2025
• Tennis Wrist Injuries
A tennis wrist injuries have forced has forced me to miss tennis since November 2019. The recovery is slow, possibly another couple of months (6-18 months typically), and has required initial rest followed by physiotherapy and a structured rehab program. The wrist injury was most likely caused by a change in technique combined with an increased workload on the tennis court and… sa...2024
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• What Junior Tennis Players Need To Do To Become Pros?
If you are reading this and you are a junior tennis player (18 and under) a parent of a junior player or you coach junior players, then I want to pass on some valuable information to you today. I also want to let you know about a new tennis training project we have just launched after 2 years of testing and refining it. It is an exciting time! Let’s get into it! For those of you who don&rsqu...2024
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• What Junior Players Need To Do To Become Pros?
If you are reading this and you are a junior tennis player (18 and under) a parent of a junior player or you coach junior players, then I want to pass on some valuable information to you today. I also want to let you know about a new tennis training project we have just launched after 2 years of testing and refining it. It is an exciting time! Let’s get into it! For those of you who don&rsqu...2024
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• Junior Tennis Strength Training
Hi there! At Tennis Fitness we believe - Strength is ‘King’ Before you start trying to get faster and more powerful, you need to build a solid strength foundation. Your first step is to work on a strength and mobility/ flexibility plan for a young tennis player. This should be the focus to ensure they are creating the ideal pathway towards their goals Since 2...2024

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• The Secret To Tennis Footwork: Why the Best Players Never Stop Moving Their Feet
If there’s one thing all the world’s best tennis players have in common — it’s this: They never stop moving their feet. Watch any high-level match closely — Alcaraz, Swiatek, Djokovic, Sinner. Doesn’t matter what surface, what score, or what style. Their feet are constantly adjusting, loading, recovering, and reacting. It’s automatic. It’s rele...2025
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• Inside the Mind of Cruz Hewitt: Australia ’ s Top Junior Tennis Prospect
At just 16 years old, Cruz Hewitt is already making serious waves in the tennis world. Currently ranked No. 39 on the ITF Junior World Tour, Cruz holds the distinction of being Australia’s highest-ranked junior — and even more impressively, he’s cracked the ATP professional rankings at 839, making him one of the youngest players in the world with a pro ranking. ...2025
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• Chrissie Evert Receives Shining Star Award at HJTEP Annual Gala
More than $1 million was raised at the 53rd annual Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program Gala in New York City. By Tennis Now | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Photo credit: Fred Mullane/Susan Mullane Chrissie Evert is officially a tennis Shining Star. Hall of Famer Evert was one of several tennis legends illuminating last night's Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program Gala. ...2025
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• Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF) – Junior Tennis Coach
Job Title: Junior Tennis CoachLocation: Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF)Camp Dates: June 16 – August 15, 2025Camp Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM (No Camp: June 19th, July 4th)Job Type: This is a temporary seasonal position with the opportunity to transition into a year-round part-time contract based on performance and organizational needs during the […] The post Washington...2025
• McDonald Celebrates USTA Foundation's Mackenzie McDonald College Fund
Fund will provide individual player grants to college-bound National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) student-athletes, helping to prepare them for life on and off the tennis court. By Tennis Now | @TennisNow | Monday, March 10, 2025 Photo credits: Rainer Torrado Studio A three-time all-American at UCLA Mackenzie McDonald knows all about the value of higher education. Now, McDonald is paying it...2025
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• BEGIN TEACHING AT THE "FINISH"

HIDDEN POTENTIALIn his best-selling book Hidden Potential, author Adam Grant describes a previously unknown chess team that surprised everyone by winning the US National Schools Chess Championships. To do so, they overcame schools that had been playing chess much longer, and that had been much more successful. It turns out that a teacher at the school decided to introduce chess to h...2024
• Champions and Celebs Shine at HJTEP 52nd Charity Gala
Kim Clijsters, Katrina Adams, Rennae Stubbs, Stan Smith and many more united for a tennis cause in NYC. By Tennis Now | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Champions converged in New York City for a worthy tennis cause on Tuesday night. Kim Clijsters, HJTEP Executive Director Katrina Adams, Rennae Stubbs, Stan Smith and Patrick McEnroe were among the players on ...2024
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• The Secret To Tennis Footwork: Why the Best Players Never Stop Moving Their Feet
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• The Shankill Tennis Club is pleased to announce the addition of additional padel courts and junior facilities.

With the addition of two new padel courts, a hitting wall, and two junior tennis courts, Shankill Tennis Club has revealed a significant renovation to its facilities. This development, which was made possible by a €245,000 Sports Capital Grant given out in 2022, is the result of a partnership with Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. With […]...2025
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• Faurel Saves Three Match Points to Advance to Semifinals at ITF J300 College Park; USA's Frodin and Leach Advance to Final Four; Four Americans Qualify for US Open; 38 Americans in Men's and Women's Singles Draws

©Colette Lewis 2024--College Park MD--There's been no dearth of third-set tiebreakers this week at the ITF J300 at the Junior Tennis Champions Center, and that trend continued today, with No. 11 seed Thomas Faurel of France saving three match points in his 6-2, 1-6, 7-6(2) win over No. 3 seed Amir Omarkhanov of Kazakhstan.Faurel could have let down emotionally after Omarkhanov saved four match...2024
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• “He slept on a massage table so we could dream”: Tiafoe on his father’s dedication

Frances Tiafoe’s story begins not with trophies or accolades, but with a massage table in a small room at a tennis center in Maryland. His father, Constant Tiafoe, worked as a maintenance man at the Junior Tennis Champions Center, and lived on site to save money and make ends meet. Every night, Constant slept on […]...2025
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• Who is Emma Shelton, the sister of Ben Shelton

Emma Shelton was born on March 18, 2001, into a family deeply connected to the world of tennis. Growing up in Gainesville, Florida, she was surrounded by strong athletic influences. Her father, Bryan Shelton, is a former ATP tennis professional and a distinguished collegiate coach. Her mother, Lisa Witsken Shelton, competed as a junior tennis […]...2025
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• Australian team finishes sixth at 2023 ITF World Junior Tennis Finals
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Sara Nikolic, Koharu Nishikawa and Renee Alame will represent Australia in the Czech Republic this week....2023
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• George Karl Blasts Carmelo Anthony in Upcoming Book 'Furious George'
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• The best of junior tennis comes to Bendigo
Australia's future tennis stars are competing for national titles this week at the 16/u and 18/u Australian Championships…...2024

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• USTA ordered to pay former top junior tennis player $9m in sexual abuse case

Kylie McKenzie says former coach abused her as teenagerUSTA says it intends to lodge appeal over verdictA tennis player has been awarded $9m in damages after she accused the US Tennis Association of failing to protect her from a coach she said sexually abused her at one of its training centers.The lawsuit, filed by Kylie McKenzie in March 2022 in Florida, said Anibal Aranda, who was employed by th...2024
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