TALLAHASSEE, FLA., DECEMBER 5 – USTA Florida wrapped up its 75th Anniversary regional celebration series with a dynamic and impactful event in Tallahassee, Florida, at the Florida Historic Capitol Museum. The day-long event emphasized the value of tennis as a tool for community engagement, economic growth, and personal development, while inspiring attendees to become advocates for the sport. Also, it featured a special HBCU Program Support Grant presentation for Florida A&M University.  [caption id="attachment_101271" width="900"] Chuck Gill kicked off the day talking about advocacy ..read more

TALLAHASSEE, FLA., DECEMBER 5 – USTA Florida is proud to announce that Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) has been selected as the recipient of the organization's second-ever Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Program Support Grant. This grant, which provides $100,000 to help support and grow the tennis program, continues USTA Florida’s commitment to fostering growth, diversity, and inclusion in tennis through targeted support of HBCU institutions across the state.  [caption id="attachment_101263" width="900"] USTA Florida presented the FAMU Women ..read more

ORLANDO, FLA., DECEMBER 5 – USTA Florida today released its first-ever Economic Impact Report, conducted by Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company.  The report highlights the substantial contributions of amateur, youth, and adult tennis tournaments and events to Florida’s economy in 2023.   The report analyzed 1,134 sanctioned tennis tournaments and events across the state.  Those events attracted 92,456 participants and 160,325 spectators, generating an impressive $81.8 million in direct spending. This spending translated into a total economic impact of $145 ..read more

As the year comes to an end, it’s once again time for the USTA league end-of-year NTRP Ratings. The ratings were released on December 3, and you can now view your classification for the 2025 USTA Adult League season.  Ratings are generated by playing in USTA Adult Leagues for the 18 & Over, 40 & Over, 55 & Over, 65 & Over, Mixed 18 & Over, and Mixed 40 & Over, Combo 18 & Over, 50 & Over, and Tri-Level division. Adult 18-39 and Adult NTRP Tournaments are also included by the USTA Florida Section and will be calculated in the year-end ratings for the 2024 ch ..read more

USTA Florida is proud to recognize Mark Mansbach as the Volunteer of the Month for November. A dedicated teaching professional and volunteer, Mark has been a key part of the Lake City Columbia Community Tennis Association (LCCCTA) since January 2021. As an ex-officio board member of LCCCTA, Mark’s contributions go far beyond the court, impacting players of all ages and abilities in Columbia County.  Mark’s passion for tennis and community service shines through his volunteer work. For the past three years, he has volunteered as a tennis coach for veterans from the local VA hospital, runn ..read more

USTA Florida brought the excitement of Tri-Level and Mixed competition to the USTA National Campus for another unforgettable Sectional Championship. Players from across the state gathered for a weekend filled with high-level tennis, camaraderie, and thrilling matches.  The championship showcased the incredible talent and diversity of USTA Florida's tennis community, with participants competing in Tri-Level and Mixed 55 & Over divisions.  Tri-Level League offers a unique format, allowing players of varying NTRP levels to join forces on doubles teams. This distinctive setup encour ..read more

TAMPA, FLA., NOVEMBER 17, 2024 – USTA Florida is proud to announce the 2024 Section Award winners, who were recognized for their exceptional contributions to the tennis community. This year’s honorees represent a diverse group of leaders, players, and organizations, all making significant impacts on tennis in Florida and beyond.  Outstanding Section Volunteer – Mary Conaway   [caption id="attachment_101108" width="900"] Mary Conaway was named USTA Florida Outstanding Section Volunteer.[/caption] Mary Conaway, a long-time advocate for tennis and leadership development, has dedic ..read more

TAMPA, FLA., NOVEMBER 17, 2024 – USTA Florida gathered tennis enthusiasts, advocates, and leaders for an exciting event focused on the future of tennis in Florida. The event included guest speakers, panel discussions, and a look at the impact of tennis throughout the state.  [caption id="attachment_101120" width="900"] Chuck Gill presents the 2025-2026 USTA Florida Board of Directors.[/caption] The morning opened with a formal introduction of the newly sworn-in USTA Florida Board of Directors, led by President Chuck Gill, who shared his vision for the organization’s future. Joining him w ..read more

The 2024 USTA Adult League National Championships began on October 18 and concluded on November 10 with various divisions and age groups in play. The competition took place in Arizona, California, and Florida as teams traveled to battle the best in the country.  In the October Nationals, USTA Florida had two National Champions and for the November tournaments, USTA Florida has another champion, once again coming out of Hillsborough County.  Let’s take a look at how the Sunshine State did in the second half of Nationals as the section has a National Champion and many top finishers ..read more

As falls rolls in, so does the excitement of the Adult League Sectionals! Over 20 teams gathered at the USTA National Campus to compete in the 2024 Adult 65 & Over 6.0/7.0/8.0 Sectional Championships.  The competition was intense across five divisions, with each division running a round-robin format, where the top two teams advanced to the championship match. This gave each team a chance to test their skills against one another and show who was the best.  It was an intense few days of tennis as across the five divisions, four of the championships were decided by a single line. T ..read more