
2nd GRAND SLAM MAJOR IN 2026!
CONGRATS TO CHRISTIAN HARRISON AND NEAL SKUPSK I!! WELL DESERVED!

Bill Phillips, Executive Director for USTA La (in photo), AJ Varnado and Rhonda Rubben from Louisiana and the Southern section won this award for 2026

USTA Louisiana is proud to spotlight and congratulate Tonya Anderson on having been selected to and completing the 2026 National CTA L.E.A.D Program (Leadership, Empowerment, and Development). This is an elite program designed to equip Community Tennis Association leaders with skills in leadership, marketing, fundraising and community e
USTA Louisiana is proud to spotlight and congratulate Tonya Anderson on having been selected to and completing the 2026 National CTA L.E.A.D Program (Leadership, Empowerment, and Development). This is an elite program designed to equip Community Tennis Association leaders with skills in leadership, marketing, fundraising and community engagement.
Tonya serves at the local level as the Acadiana CTA President and on the Louisiana Tennis Association Board as the Southwest Regional Rep and as a committee member. Tonya is an active volunteer who is always looking for ways to support and grow tennis in the Acadiana area.
Congratulations and thank you for representing Louisiana so well in the L.E.A.D. Program!Say something interesting about your business here.

Matison Williams, a senior at Benjamin Franklin High School, is celebrating an incredible achievement - winning the 2026 NJTL Essay Contest, presented by Deloitte. Selected as one of just eight national winners from across the country, Matison was recognized by the USTA Foundation during the US Open. She celebrated her accom
Matison Williams, a senior at Benjamin Franklin High School, is celebrating an incredible achievement - winning the 2026 NJTL Essay Contest, presented by Deloitte. Selected as one of just eight national winners from across the country, Matison was recognized by the USTA Foundation during the US Open. She celebrated her accomplishment under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium and had the unforgettable opportunity to participate in the coin toss for this year’s Stars of the Open. As an A’s & Aces Dr. Ewers Fellow, Matison continues to use her voice, talents, and experiences to reach for new opportunities. Her achievement is a wonderful example of what can happen when young people are given the opportunity, support, and encouragement to dream big.

ADDS 9.7 MORE YEARS TO YOUR LIFE
TENNIS PLAYERS ADD 9.7 YEARS TO THEIR LIFE COMPARED WITH SEDENTARY INDIVIDUALS.
56%
LOWER CARDIOVASCULAR RISK
PLAYING TENNIS JUST 3 HOURS PER WEEK CAN REDUCE CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH RISK BY 56%
20% BOOST IN MENTAL HEALTH
TENNIS PLAYERS ARE 20% MORE LIKELY TO REPORT STRONG MENTAL HEALTH THAN OTHER SPORT AND ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTS
Mark your calendars for this years Hall of Fame Banquet on December 4th, 2026
Inductees will be announced soon

Great Fun! Great Friends! Great Fitness!
Enjoy plenty of sunshine and a healthy way to stay active while making lasting connections on and off the court. Join a league and discover why tennis is one of the best sports for wellness at every age!

Free and Almost Free programs around the state ... What a great month of Tennis! Complete Sucess with 115 events around the state in May.

35th Annual
Wheelchair Tennis Tournament
ITF Super Series
USTA National Level 1
March 17-22, 2026
Paula G. Manship YMCA
Baton Rouge, LA
Click below to register USTA Junior Tournaments 2026
Click below to view the breakdown of points of the different tournament formats.
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